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Hispanics in Energy

EIN 46-1415746 · Sacramento, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HIE is a national, community-driven non-profit organization designed to propel Hispanics and Latino inclusion in America's energy industry.

Income
$634,117
Spending
$445,070
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
0.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
2
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$80,500, pres, ceo & dir

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 126% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (employment, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $247,417 spent. ADVOCACY & EDUCATION HIE advocates for, and educates on, diversity, equity, and inclusion of Hispanics and Latinos of all races and nationalities in all-of-the-above energy-related policymaking, funding opportunities, and legislation impacting America's Hispanic ratepayers, consumers, laborers, and students, as well as the economic growth of our nation. HIE convenes summits and participates in activities around the USA to engage, advocate, educate, learn from, and collaborate with stakeholders and leaders in education and academia, state and federal government, corporate and small businesses, and community-based organizations. HIE advocates for reaching parity in demographic representation on energy and regulated utility company boards of directors, in the C-suite, on public utility commissions, in government workforce and leadership roles, and in elected and appointed policy-making positions.
  2. $87,461 spent. BUSINESS CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT/SUPPLIER DIVERSITY HIE has established a partnership and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) to increase procurement opportunities, C-suite recruitment, and access to capital for Hispanic Business Enterprises (HBEs) and Hispanic and Latino professionals of all races and nationalities to further evolve in the energy sector. The procurement opportunities involve Hispanic business enterprises (HBEs), energy companies, and government entities. Partners are committed to identifying and addressing certification, procurement, and supplier diversity issues in the energy sector to improve these mechanisms for HBEs to access supply chains.
  3. $32,187 spent. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Hispanics In Energy (HIE) promotes partnerships and strategic alliances to expand and ensure diversity, equity, and success of Hispanics and Latinos of all races and nationalities, in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education and energy-related programs, internships, and workforce development opportunities. HIE has established a partnership and memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), provides conference presentations to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion of Hispanics of all races and ethnicities in energy-related workforce development programs. HIE champions and actively participates in public-private collaborative partnerships and programs that support STEM-related activities, training, conferences, and internships.
  4. $23,254 spent. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTHIE is committed to increasing representation and helping prepare Hispanics and Latinos of all races and nationalities for leadership roles in energy-related fields and community settings. HIE seeks to reach a demographically proportional level of representation by addressing the current dearth of Hispanic representation on public utility commissions and in energy-related leadership positions. HIE engages with community-based organizations, corporations and small businesses, schools, colleges, and universities, legislators, and policymakers, and importantly - the US Department of Energy, to help ensure that Hispanics and Latinos of all races and nationalities reach demographically proportional parity in quality STEM education, government employment opportunities, appointments to high-level government leadership positions, and funding opportunities.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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 October 13, 2026.

  2. 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 21, 2026.

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