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Dominicanos USA

EIN 46-3738190 · Bronx, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Dominicanos USA is a non-partisan organization that seeks to increase the participation of Dominicans in the American civic community, including the democratic process, through empowerment, leadership training, education, charity and civic participation.

Income
$931,479
Spending
$791,763
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 72%
Employees
10
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$127,999, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 April 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 (4)
  1. $179,600 spent. CITIZENSHIP - From May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025, Dominicanos USA assisted 766 lawful permanent residents on their path to U.S. citizenship through one-on-one application support, ESL/civics classes, and large community events. The organization completed 270 N-400 applications and 142 fee waivers, enrolled 220 students in five ESL/civics cohorts 143 graduates, and hosted two major citizenship drives in partnership with Union Labor and NALEO Educational Fund. We collaborated with CUNY Citizenship Now, the New York Historical Society, and the New Americans Campaign, participating in nine joint outreach events.
  2. $144,584 spent. VOTER EDUCATION CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - From May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025, Dominicanos USA strengthened civic engagement and voter education through youth leadership, partnerships, and outreach. We held four Youth Ambassador cohorts at several High Schools in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx. Implementing an 8-week curriculum in civics. We also conducted nonpartisan voter materials for the June and November general elections via phone and text campaigns. We also held at Hostos Community College and City College, monthly tabling events provided voter registration and citizenship assistance. Registration drives at schools, naturalization ceremonies, and community events yielded 2,120 new voter registrations, reaching over 37,000 people digitally and 20,000 via SMS.
  3. $140,116 spent. TECHNOLOGY - From May 2024 to April 2025, Dominicanos USA expanded its Esports, Tech, and Civic Engagement programs for high school students. Held events at the Microsoft Experience Center, schools, and our office, including gaming, guest speakers, trivia, and Civics Chat panels. Over 200 participants engaged with ambassadors and esports celebrated achievements, and learned about civics and voting. An 8-week Intro to Game Design with Unity program at Microsoft provided instruction and equipment, supporting youth, especially in exploring careers in game design. Programs reinforced technical skills, teamwork, leadership, and civic participation through school and community partnerships.
  4. Program Service Expenses 20,892, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 UNALLOCATED PROGRAM EXPENSES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, 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 April 2025.

    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 July 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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