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La Colmena Nyc Inc

EIN 47-2787706 · Staten Island, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CENTER WAS FORMED TO AID IMMIGRANTS IN THE UNITED STATES WHO MAY BE FACING PREJUDICE, POSSESS LIMITED KNOWLEDGE OF ENGLISH AND LACK AWARENESS OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE CENTER HAS CREATED FIVE CATEGORIES OF PROGRAMS: ADVOCACY, CULTURE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, CAPACITY BUILDING / INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$4.0 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 73%
Employees
30
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$146,697, 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

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 56% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    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 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 (3)
  1. $1.6 million spent. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: WE ASSIST SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN CONNECTING THEM WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO THRIVE. WE PROVIDE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMMIGRANT WORKERS TO RECEIVE THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE THAT WILL PREPARE THEM TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE WHILE SUPPORTING BUSINESS WITH FREE OR LOW COST LABOR FORCE.
  2. $1.2 million spent. EDUCATION: WE ASSIST DAY LABORERS IN OBTAINING JOBS THAT ARE SAFE WORKERS ON OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY SUCH AS PROVIDING CERTIFIED OSHA 10 AND 30 CONSTRUCTION TRAINING. WE PROVIDE REFERRALS TO LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO WORKERS FACING WAGE THEFT, WORKPLACE ACCIDENTS AND DISCRIMINATION.
  3. $532,713 spent. ADVOCACY: TO EMPOWER IMMIGRANT WORKERS IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH ORGANIZING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND VOLUNTEERISM. WE ASSIST WITH DACA APPLICATIONS/RENEWALS, COLLEGE READINESS WORKSHOPS AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE LUNICORNS COMMITTEE IS THE FIRST LATINX LGTBQIA GROUP ON STATEN ISLAND AND IT HAS CREATED A SPACE FOR ORIENTATION, LEGAL REFERRAL SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING FOR LGBTQIA LATINX IMMIGRANTS. THROUGH THE COMMITTEES WE HAVE DEVELOPED A BRIDGE WITH

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 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 June 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 April 2015.

    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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