Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
BY COORDINATING SERVICES AND INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS, THE CHESAPEAKE MULTICULTURAL RESOURCE CENTER EMPOWERS PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT CULTURES TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL AND ENGAGED MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. THROUGH EDUCATION WE STRIVE TO BREAKDOWN CULTURAL BARRIERS THAT ARISE FROM DIFFERENCES IN LANGUAGE, APPEARANCE, OR ETHNIC TRADITIONS. WE ENVISION A COMMUNITY THAT PARTNERS TO EMBRACE DIVERSITY.
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $989,909
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- 8.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 60%
- Employees
- 23
- Volunteers
- 15
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 8.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 7% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 15% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1592% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2516 of 16 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- $158,138 spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT EASTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND THE CHESAPEAKE MULTICULTURAL RESOURCE CENTER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED THROUGH PRIVATE DONATIONS AND SMALL GRANTS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMING FROM 3:30-5:30 THAT INCLUDES HEALTHY HABITS, STEM ACTIVITIES, ARTS AND CRAFTS, AND SCOUT PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAM IS FREE OF CHARGE AND OPEN TO ANY STUDENT; PREFERENCE IS GIVEN TO CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS WITH THE GREATEST ACADEMIC NEED. THE CHESAPEAKE MULTICULTURAL RESOURCE CENTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND IS DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY AND ASSIST STUDENTS WITH THE MOST NEED.
- $750,668 spent. THE RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDES A ONE-STOP INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICE TO HELP PEOPLE FROM DIFFERENT CULTURES ADAPT TO THEIR NEW COMMUNITY. ANYONE CAN ACCESS THE CENTER FOR GENERAL ASSISTANCE, HELP WITH TRANSLATIONS, COMPLETING DOCUMENTS, AND REFERRALS TO SERVICE PROVIDERS. THE MOST FREQUENT REQUESTS ARE FOR HELP IN IMMIGRATION LAW, OBTAINING DRIVER'S LICENSES, PAYMENT OF INCOME TAXES, EDUCATION AND TRAINING, GENERAL LEGAL AID, AND FAMILY SUPPORT. THIS ACTIVITY IS FUNDED PRIMARILY THROUGH UNRESTRICTED DONOR CONTRIBUTIONS.CHESMRC IS AN ACCREDITED ORGANIZATION THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CAN REPRESENT CLIENTS BEFORE US CITIZENSHIP & IMMIGRATION SERVICES (USCIS) WITHOUT THE NEED OF AN ATTORNEY AND AFFORDS LEGAL SERVICES AT LITTLE OR NO COST TO QUALIFYING CANDIDATES. THE CENTER ALSO OFFERS CITIZENSHIP CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS TO HELP PREPARE CLIENTS WITH TAKING THE FORMAL CITIZENSHIP TESTS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2013.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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