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El Programa Hispano Catolico

EIN 47-2845537 · Gresham, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO ADVANCE RACIAL EQUITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE THROUGH THE POWER OF OUR LATIN ROOTS, CULTURE & COMMUNITY.

Income
$12.0 million
Spending
$12.2 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
-0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 66%
Employees
194
Volunteers
55
Highest pay
$183,122, executive director (through 11/24)

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

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 95% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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. $5.1 million spent. EL PROGRAMA HISPANO SUPPORTS THE LATINE COMMUNITY TO LIVE TO ITS FULLEST POTENTIAL. WE SERVE MORE THAN 20,000 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY: HOUSING SERVICES, EVICTION PREVENTION, UTILITY ASSISTANCE & FAMILY STABILIZATION. UNICA: 24/7 BILINGUAL SEXUAL ABUSE/DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE, LEGAL ADVOCACY, AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT. COMMUNITY WELLNESS: AGING SERVICES, HEALTH CLINICS, & FOOD SECURITY. EDUCATION: SCHOOLS UNITING NEIGHBORHOODS (SUN) SITES, STUDENT MENTORSHIP, FAMILY SUPPORT & ADVOCACY.
  2. $2.3 million spent. EDUCATION PROGRAMS & YOUTH SERVICES - PROVIDES YOUTH AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SERVICES FROM BIRTH TO ADULTHOOD. THE PRIMARY FOCUS IS ON SCHOOL READINESS, LITERACY, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS, YOUTH ADVOCACY, AND MORE.
  3. $1.8 million spent. UNICA - PROVIDES 24/HOUR BILINGUAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS LINE, SEX TRAFFICKING INTERVENTION, ADVOCACY, COUNSELING AND ABUSE PREVENTION, AND INTERVENTIONS PROGRAMS.

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 February 2016.

    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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