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Hispanic Family Foundation Inc

EIN 46-4181468 · Nashville, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceGood79 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR HISPANIC FAMILIES IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE, WORKING THROUGH THE PLATFORMS OF ECONOMIC, EDUCATION, SOCIAL SERVICES, ADVOCACY, AND CULTURE TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN THE NASHVILLE HISPANIC COMMUNITY.

Income
$562,066
Spending
$534,029
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
8
Volunteers
305
Highest pay
$25,231, secretary (start 8/24)

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: 69 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 63% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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

    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. $249,565 spent. WALK IN SERVICES PROGRAM (FORMERLY KNOWN AS HEALTH PROGRAM): THE WALK-IN SERVICES PROGRAM IS AN APPOINTMENT-FREE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP MEET IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY EITHER THROUGH RESOURCES, ASSISTANCE, OR REFERRALS. THEY PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:IMMEDIATE NEEDS: CRISIS ASSISTANCE - HELP FOR ANYONE SEEKING EMERGENCY SUPPORT SUCH AS FILING A POLICE REPORT, SHELTER, FOOD, FINANCIAL AID, AND COUNSELING SERVICES; SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES - DIRECT REFERRALS TO THE SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER ARE AVAILABLE; HOUSING ASSISTANCE - RECEIVE REFERRALS FOR FINANCIAL AID FOR RENT, DISASTER RELIEF, AND HOUSING STABILITY; SNAP ASSISTANCE - ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING FOR SNAP, WIC, AND GOVERNMENT INSURANCE; FOOD INSECURITY -REFERRALS TO FOOD PANTRIES AS WELL AS DIRECT ASSISTANCE IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR PARTNERS WHEN AVAILABLE AND SUPPLIES LAST. DOCUMENTATION ASSISTANCE: WE OFFER FURTHER ASSISTANCE WITH DOCUMENTATION FROM YOUR HOME COUNTRY AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THEIR CONSULATES; TAX DOCUMENT ASSISTANCE - RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH STATE, LOCAL, AND FEDERAL TAX FORMS; LEGAL ASSISTANCE - GET LEGAL AND NOTARY SERVICE REFERRALS TO PARTNER AND NON PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS; OFFICE SERVICES - WE OFFER SUCH SERVICES AS FAX AND PRINTING FOR DOCUMENTS; PASSPORT APPLICATION ASSISTANCE - GET HELP WITH YOUR PASSPORT APPLICATION WITH TRANSLATION SERVICES ARE DIRECTLY PROVIDED BY THE FOUNDATION.EDUCATION ASSISTANCE: PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT - RECEIVE ASSISTANCE IN PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLLMENT, ASSISTANCE PROVIDED DIRECTLY BY THE FOUNDATION; EDUCATION ASSISTANCE - RECEIVE EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION LISTS AND FAFSA ASSISTANCE PROVIDED DIRECTLY THROUGH WORKSHOPS HOSTED BY THE FOUNDATION; ENGLISH CLASSES - WE PROVIDE INFORMATION ON ENGLISH CLASSES AND THE ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING THOSE CLASSES; HISET DIPLOMA - RECEIVE INFORMATION ON CLASSES PROVIDED ON-SITE BY THE YWCA.HEALTH ASSISTANCE: MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - GET INFORMATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES WITH A LIST OF CLINICS; NEW RESIDENTS SERVICES - RECEIVE INFORMATION ON HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, FOOD BANKS, EMERGENCY SERVICES, AND MORE; FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES - GET RECEIVE ASSISTANCE IN CREATING AN APPOINTMENT TO RENEW / OBTAIN TENNCARE OR OTHER HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS VIA FAMILY & CHILDRENS SERVICES; DISABILITY ASSISTANCE - GET CONNECTED WITH TN PATHFINDER; HEALTH SERVICES - GET INFORMATION FOR LOCAL HEALTH SERVICES.OTHER SERVICES: WEDDING / CIVIL CEREMONIES - WE OFFER SCHEDULING FOR WEDDING AND CIVIL CEREMONIES PROVIDED WEEKLY ON-SITE; EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE - WE PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE THROUGH A JOBS LIST WHERE THEY CAN BE CONNECTED WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS; VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - WALK-IN SERVICES ASSISTS IN PROVIDING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE MEETING REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL OR THE COURTS AS WELL AS THOSE WHO WISH TO CONTRIBUTE TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; EVENT REGISTRATION - GET REGISTERED FOR EVENTS SUCH AS THE COMMUNITY BABY SHOWER, BACK TO SCHOOL DRIVE, AND HEALTH FAIRS ENSURING YOU HAVE ACCESS TO SERVICES AND EVENTS OFFERED.
  2. $67,804 spent. CULTIVATE PROGRAM (FORMERLY KNOWN AS BAILA PROGRAM): CULTIVATE OFFERS AFTER SCHOOL BALLET, FOLKLORE DANCE, ART, SINGING (VOICE), GUITAR, PIANO, AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS FOR UNDER RESOURCED KIDS. THE PROGRAMS NURTURE CREATIVITY, A POSITIVE SELF-ESTEEM, AND DISCIPLINE BY CREATING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS CAN FEEL CONFIDENT AND CULTURALLY APPRECIATED. THESE CLASSES ALSO OFFER A CREATIVE SPACE TO EXPLORE SELF-EXPRESSION AND CONNECT WITH THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS AS WELL AS DEVELOP DISCIPLINE AND TEAMWORK. THE CULTIVATE SUMMER CAMP IS AN ENRICHING PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN AGES 7-12. IN THIS CAMP, INSTRUCTORS PROVIDE A SAFE AND ENGAGING ENVIRONMENT TO LEARN, PLAY, AND GROW. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES SUCH AS SOCCER, DANCE, MUSIC, ART, AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES THAT AIM TO FOSTER CREATIVITY, TEAMWORK, AND CONFIDENCE. THIS SUMMER CAMP ENSURES THAT CHILDREN IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES HAVE ACCESS TO MEANINGFUL AND FUN OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH AND SELF-EXPRESSION.THE SOCCER CAMP AT CULTIVATE IS A PARTNERED ACTIVITY WITH YOUTHCO WHERE PLAYERS AGES 5-12 PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED SOCCER PRACTICES. PRACTICES ARE DESIGNED TO TEACH BASIC SOCCER SKILLS WHILE PROMOTING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, TEAMWORK, AND A FUN ENVIRONMENT. A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT IS PRIORITIZED SO PLAYERS CAN GROW CONFIDENCE, RESILIENCE, AND A SENSE OF COMMUNITY.THE SABRE LEAGUE AT CULTIVATE IS A PARTNERED PROGRAM WITH THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS WHERE PLAYERS AGES 6-12 PARTICIPATE IN ORGANIZED STREET HOCKEY PRACTICES FOR 6 WEEKS. THIS CAMP IS DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE IMMIGRANT CHILDREN TO THE SPORT OF STREET HOCKEY AS IT IS NOT WELL KNOWN IN THE MINORITY COMMUNITIES. PLAYERS LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF THE SPORT INCLUDING STICKHANDLING, PASSING, SHOOTING, AND WORKING SUCCESSFULLY AS A TEAM. THE INSTRUCTOR FOCUSES ON ENCOURAGING CHILDREN TO ENGAGE IN THE ACTIVITIES, BUILD CONFIDENCE, AND DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS THAT ARE ALSO IMPORTANT IN LIFE SUCH AS COMMUNICATION AND DISCIPLINE.
  3. $27,265 spent. SPANISH LITERACY PROGRAM (FORMERLY KNOWN AS EDUCATION PROGRAM): THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO HELP SPANISH-SPEAKING IMMIGRANT ADULTS DEVELOP ESSENTIAL READING AND WRITING SKILLS IN SPANISH. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT BY FOSTERING CONFIDENCE IN READING AND WRITING BY LEARNING LETTER SOUNDS, SYLLABLE BLENDING, AND CONNECTING LITERACY WITH PERSONAL AND CULTURAL STORYTELLING. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO NAVIGATE DAILY TASKS SUCH AS READING INSTRUCTIONS, TRAFFIC SIGNS, FILLING OUT FORMS AND UNDERSTANDING DOCUMENTS MORE EASILY COMPOSE SIMPLE TEXT MESSAGES, USE ONLINE RESOURCES, AND ENGAGE WITH DIGITAL PLATFORMS IN SPANISH.
  4. $144,381 spent. DISASTER RELIEF: IN 2023, HISPANIC FAMILY FOUNDATION RAISED MONEY TO PROVIDE AID FOR COMMUNITY SURVIVORS OF NATURAL DISASTERS, INCLUDING FIRES AND TORNADOES. THROUGH 2024, HFF CONTINUED TO DELIVER ASSISTANCE TO THOSE SURVIVORS OFFERING ESSENTIAL SUPPORT AND SUPPLIES, AND AIDING IN THE ONGOING RECOVERY PROCESS. COMMUNITY EVENT SERVICES: IN ADDITION TO DISASTER RELIEF, HISPANIC FAMILY FOUNDATION SERVES THE COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR BY PUTTING ON SEVERAL EVENTS TO BRING AWARENESS TO THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS MISSION. THESE COMMUNITY EVENTS ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC AND ARE OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ORGANZATION.

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 June 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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