Paso Del Norte Center of Hope
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE PASO DEL NORTE CENTER OF HOPE EXISTS TO PROTECT VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND MODERN-DAY SLAVERY AND TO LEAD ANTI-TRAFFICKING EFFORTS WITHIN THE REGION THROUGH OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES. THE CENTER WORKS WITH CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND ADULTS OF ANY AGE, ETHNICITY, RACE, SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS, OR RELIGION. THE CENTER'S STAFF PARTNERS WITH CLIENTS TO OFFER TRAUMA-INFORMED DIRECT SERVICES AND A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR THEM TO WORK TOWARDS ACCOMPLISHING THEIR GOALS AND BECOMING SURVIVORS. THE CENTER WORKS WITH THE EL PASO COMMUNITY TO EDUCATE, TRAIN, AND RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT HUMAN-TRAFFICKING AND THE NEED TO COME TOGETHER AS ONE TO STOP THE CRIME. THE CENTER OF HOPE STAFF HAVE TRAINED STUDENTS, CAREGIVERS, EDUCATORS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO RECOGNIZE THE SIGNS FOR PREVENTION, EARLY INTERVENTION, AND RECOVERY IN THE EL PASO REGION TO KEEP OUR YOUTH AND COMMUNITY SAFE FROM POTENTIAL TRAFFICKING SITUATIONS. SINCE 2017, THE CENTER HAS BEEN THE LEAD AGENCY FACILI
- Income
- $743,171
- Spending
- $781,957
- Spent on programs
- 79%
- Reserves
- 1.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 82%
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 12
- Highest pay
- $79,582, executive di
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 56% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 35% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1579% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 (1)
- $617,362 spent. AS OF MARCH 2022, THE CENTER OF HOPE IS THE DESIGNATED ADVOCACY AGENCY FOR ALL COMMERCIALLY SEXUALLY EXPLOITED YOUTH (CSEY) FOR EL PASO COUNTY. THIS OFFICIAL DESIGNATION WAS GIVEN BY THE OFFICE OF THE TEXAS GOVERNOR'S (OOG) - CHILD SEX TRAFFICKING TEAM (CSTT) DUE TO THE DEDICATED WORK BY THE CENTER OF HOPE TO SERVE THIS POPULATION. SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED TO MEET THE PARTICIPANTS' BASIC NEEDS INCLUDE: CASE MANAGEMENT, EMERGENCY SHELTER, MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY, TRANSPORTATION, FOOD, CLOTHING AND HYGIENE. THE CENTER'S STAFF ALSO WORK WITH EACH CLIENT TO FACILITATE REFERRALS TO PARTNERS OFFERING: COUNSELING, MEDICAL CARE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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