Catawba County Hispanic Ministry
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Catawba County Hispanic Ministry provides educational, cultural, and community support services to the Hispanic population in Catawba County. Programs include language education, youth tutoring, family support services, translation assistance, and community outreach initiatives designed to improve access to resources and opportunities.
- Income
- $279,117
- Spending
- $195,693
- Spent on programs
- 54%
- Reserves
- 15.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 25
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 15.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 59% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1554% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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.
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 December 31, 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)
- $50,000 spent. Abriendo PuertasThe organization provides educational services including language instruction, youth tutoring, and academic support programs for Hispanic children and families in Catawba County. These programs are designed to improve English proficiency, academic performance, and long-term educational outcomes by increasing access to learning resources and culturally relevant instruction. During the year, the program served 30 students and families through tutoring sessions, educational workshops, and language instruction programs.
- $35,000 spent. Client ServicesThe organization provides direct client services including translation assistance, family support, and resource navigation to help Hispanic individuals and families access healthcare, education, and social services. These services reduce language barriers and improve access to critical community resources. The program assisted 1734 individuals through ESL classes, translation services, and case management support.
- $21,192 spent. Community Outreach and Cultural ProgramsThe organization conducts community outreach and cultural enrichment activities designed to promote inclusion, community engagement, and access to services for the Hispanic population. During the year, the organization hosted community events and workshops serving 3500 participants. These efforts included partnerships with local organizations to connect individuals and families to critical resources, services, and opportunities in underserved communities in Catawba County.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2000.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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