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El Centro De Las Americas

EIN 47-0658284 · Lincoln, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak35 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, FAMILY SUPPORT, STRENGTHENING OF YOUTH, HEALTH, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CLIENTS.

Income
$628,344
Spending
$856,714
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 62%
Employees
13
Highest pay
$123,800, executive director

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

Weak: 35 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 33% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 36% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    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 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 (5)
  1. $375,799 spent. TO REDUCE BARRIERS TO BETTER HEALTH FOR LATINOS AND HISPANICS, TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING OF CHRONIC DISEASE, TO HOLD CULTURAL CENTER EVENTS TO PROMOTE HEALTH EDUCATION AND CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION, TO PROVIDE HEALTH SCREENINGS, TO PROMOTE QUARTERLY EVENTS BY PROVIDING PRESENTATIONS AT CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE SITES AND TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE INTERPRETATION AT EVENTS AND TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL/DENTAL APPOINTMENTS. TO HELP FAMILIES IN CRISIS USING CULTURALLY SENSITIVE SUPPORT METHODS AIMED AT PERSONS WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF A VIOLENT ACT.
  2. $210,365 spent. TO PROVIDE A YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS AND GUIDES YOUTH THROUGH THEIR RITES OF PASSAGE PROCESS WHILE FOCUSING ON THE PREVENTION OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE, TEEN PREGNANCY, RELATIONSHIP VIOLENCE, GANG VIOLENCE AND SCHOOL FAILURE. TO ENCOURAGE YOUTH TO PURSUE THEIR ACADEMIC AND LIFE GOALS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH INTERACTIONS WITH SUCCESSFUL MALE ROLE MODELS AND THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND PRACTICAL FIELD TRIPS.
  3. $99,169 spent. TO INCREASE THE ACADEMIC ACHEIVEMENT OF LATINO YOUTH BY ENCOURAGING THEM TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL, INCREASE RATE OF GRADUATION AND GED COMPLETION AMONG LATINO YOUTH WHICH PROMOTES ENROLLMENT OF LATINOS IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND FOSTER BEHAVIORS WHICH DISCOURAGE INVOLVEMENT IN THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM.
  4. $65,705 spent. TO HELP FAMILIES IN CRISIS USING CULTURALLY-SENSITIVE SUPPORT METHODS THAT PROIDE RESOURCE NAAVIGATION, EMPLOYMNET ASSISTANCE, AND CASE MANAGEMENT WITH THE GOAL OF HAVING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS BECOME SELF-SUSTAINING MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY.
  5. $17,883 spent. TO PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT AND RESOURCE NAVIGATION FOR WOMEN CURRENTLY GOING THROUGH A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SITUATION. TO PROVIDE PROGRAMMING FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ABUSE, STALKING AND DOMESTIC ABUSE BY A SPOUSE OR PARTNER. TO GUIDE PARTICIPANTS THROUGH CREATING A SAFETY PLAN FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. WOMEN ARE ALSO CONNECTED WITH MULTIPLE RESOURCES IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

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

  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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. 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.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1983.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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