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Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Inc

EIN 52-1114225 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHCI SEEKS TO DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF LATINO LEADERS. CHCI PROVIDES LEADERSHIP, PUBLIC SERVICE, AND POLICY EXPERIENCES TO OUTSTANDING LATINO STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, AND CONVENES MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, OTHER PUBLIC OFFICIALS, CORPORATE EXECUTIVES, NONPROFIT ADVOCATES, AND THOUGHT LEADERS TO DISCUSS ISSUES FACING THE NATION AND THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY.

Income
$12.9 million
Spending
$11.7 million
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
25.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 61%
Employees
157
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$267,528, president & ceo

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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 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 (3)
  1. $4.1 million spent. LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS: CHCI'S TRANSFORMATIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS WORK TO DEVELOP AND EMPOWER A NEW GENERATION OF LATINO LEADERS FROM THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY WHO CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SHAPING PUBLIC POLICY IN WASHINGTON, DC, AS WELL AS PLAY INCREASINGLY SIGNIFICANT LEADERSHIP ROLES IN THE PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND NONPROFIT SECTORS NATIONWIDE. THE NEXTGEN PROGRAM ENGAGES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN A WEEKLONG IMMERSION PROGRAM. THE CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATES A 3-MONTH PLACEMENT IN A CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE. THE PUBLIC POLICY AND POSTGRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS ARE 9-MONTH EXPERIENCES FOR RECENT UNIVERSITY GRADUATES WHO WORK IN CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES, OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, NATIONAL NONPROFITS, AND/OR CORPORATE OFFICES. THE INTERNSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS COMPLEMENT THE PLACEMENTS WITH INTENSIVE LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING. AND THE LATINO HILL STAFF ACADEMY PROVIDES A COMBINATION OF IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL CONTENT FOR CONGRESSIONAL STAFF MEMBERS.
  2. $3.0 million spent. CONVENINGS: CHCI'S CONVENINGS, MOST NOTABLY THE ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, BRING TOGETHER CRITICAL LEADERS FROM ALL THREE SECTORS INCLUDING POLICYMAKERS AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS, CORPORATE EXECUTIVES, NONPROFIT AND COMMUNITY ADVOCATES, ARTISTS AND INFLUENCERS TO DISCUSS PRESSING ISSUES OF CONCERN FOR THE NATION AND THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY. THE CONVENINGS FEATURE PLENARIES, BREAKOUT SESSIONS, PANELS, AND INTIMATE DIALOGUES, OFTEN CHAIRED BY MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND OTHER CHCI LEADERSHIP, TO EXAMINE AND ADDRESS ISSUES SUCH AS HEALTH, EMPLOYMENT, TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY, EDUCATION, AND OTHER TOPICS. THE CONVENINGS OFTEN FEATURE POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS, BEST PRACTICES, AND ACTIONS THAT LEADERS CAN TAKE TO BRING ABOUT SOLUTIONS THAT BENEFIT THE LATINO COMMUNITY AND BROADER SOCIETY.
  3. $748,430 spent. ALUMNI NETWORK: CHCI ENGAGES A BROAD NETWORK OF MORE THAN 5,000 ALUMNI, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONTINUED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, CAREER ADVANCEMENT, NETWORKING, AND RELATIONSHIP BUILDING AT THE LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL LEVELS. CHCI ALUMNI MAINTAIN A COMMITMENT TO ADVANCING THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY CREATING POSITIVE CHANGE IN SOCIETY WHILE INCREASINGLY ATTAINING LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN ALL SECTORS AND INDUSTRIES. CHCI PROVIDES A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES TO ALUMNI, INCLUDING RESOURCES, INFORMATION, MENTORING, AND CONNECTIONS TO OTHER LEADERS.

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 May 1978.

    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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