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Center of Help Inc

EIN 52-2282782 · Annapolis, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CENTER OF HELPS MISSION IS TO EMPOWER, EDUCATE AND CONNECT IMMIGRANTS WITH RESOURCES TO PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND TO ADVOCATE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL INTEGRATION OF THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY INTO ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS.

Income
$343,136
Spending
$339,893
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 72%
Employees
5
Volunteers
54
Highest pay
$88,006, 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: 58 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 12% 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (1)
  1. $258,695 spent. FAMILY SERVICES CASE NAVIGATION OUR CASE NAVIGATORS CONNECT IMMIGRANTS WITH SYSTEMS OF CARE, AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE ON GOVERNMENT APPLICATION PROCESSES, LEGAL RESOURCES, HEALTH PROGRAMS, TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION, NOTARY, AMONG OTHERS. PRO BONO IMMIGRATION LEGAL CLINICS THE CENTER OF HELP HAS A PARTNERSHIP WITH MID ATLANTIC LEGAL AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES TO OFFER ITS CLIENTS A FREE LEGAL CLINIC ON IMMIGRATION MATTERS. THROUGH THIS PARTNERSHIP WE PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE TO IMMIGRANT FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED HELP WITH OBTAINING VISAS, OBTAINING PERMANENT RESIDENCE, NATURALIZATION, ISSUES RELATED TO DEPORTATION OR IMMIGRATION DETENTION, AMONG OTHER IMMIGRATION ISSUES. EACH SESSION OFFERS A FAMILY DINNER AND CHILDCARE. MARIA DE LA PAZ YOUTH OUTREACH CENTER MPYOC MPYOC IS A DAILY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AND SAFE SPACE FOR IMMIGRANT HISPANIC YOUTH MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL. CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O ORGANIZATION PROGRAM CONTINUED THE PROGRAM PROMOTES HOLISTIC WELLNESS, INTEGRATING CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES SUCH AS MARTIAL ARTS, YOGA, ART THERAPY, MINDFULNESS, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, MATH TUTORING, SUPPORT IN SETTING AND WORKING TOWARDS PERSONAL GOALS, AMONG OTHERS. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PLAZA COMUNITARIA A PROGRAM FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS WHO HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO START OR FINISH ELEMENTARY OR MIDDLE SCHOOL. THIS PROGRAM COMBINES FACE TO FACE AND ONLINE SESSIONS TO ADAPT TO THE LEARNING PACE OF EACH PARTICIPANT. THROUGH THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ADULT EDUCATION INEA BY ITS ABBREVIATION IN SPANISH, PLAZA COMUNITARIA PROVIDES ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL DIPLOMAS, AND ENCOURAGES GRADUATES TO PURSUE HIGH SCHOOL STUDIES. CITIZENSHIP A WEEKLY CLASS FOR LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENTS WHO WANT TO PURSUE U.S. CITIZENSHIP. PARTICIPANTS PRACTICE READING AND WRITING IN ENGLISH, LEARN U.S. HISTORY AND CIVICS, AND PERFORM MOCK INTERVIEWS TO PREPARE FOR THE CITIZENSHIP INTERVIEW. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE ESL ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE ESL CLASSES ARE DIVIDED INTO INTRODUCTORY, ELEMENTARY, INTERMEDIATE, AND ADVANCED LEVELS. THE ESL PROGRAM COMPLEMENTS THE PLAZA COMUNITARIA AND CITIZENSHIP CLASS PROGRAMS. COMPUTER LITERACY COMPUTER LITERACY CLASSES ARE DIVIDED BY MODULES THAT COVER FROM INTRODUCTORY TO INTERMEDIATE LEVEL. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES THE COMPUTER SKILLS NECESSARY TO FACE THE NEW TECHNOLOGICAL CHALLENGES OF THE 21ST CENTURY. HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES MENTAL HEALTH THIS PROGRAM MAKES AVAILABLE A CERTIFIED BILINGUAL SPANISH AND ENGLISH CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER WHO PROVIDES THERAPY TO UNINSURED IMMIGRANTS WHO ARE FACING DISTRESS AND NEED PROFESSIONAL CARE. COMMUNITY HEALTH AMBASSADORS A PROGRAM THAT INCORPORATES MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID AS A TOOL TO BUILD SAFER AND MORE CARING COMMUNITIES ACROSS ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY. HEALTH AMBASSADORS RECOGNIZE AND RESPOND TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH OR SUBSTANCE USE CRISIS OR CONCERN AND CONNECT THEM WITH APPROPRIATE CARE. THIS IS A PROGRAM CARRIED OUT IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DELIVERED THROUGH DOOR TO DOOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS SESSIONS, AND PARTICIPATION IN FOCUSED COMMUNITY EVENTS.

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 May 2002.

    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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