Haitian Neighborhood Center Sant La Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE HAITIAN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER SANT LAS MISSION IS TO EMPOWER, STRENGHTEN AND UPLIFT SOUTH FLORIDAS HAITIAN COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $2.3 million
- Spending
- $2.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- 14.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 66%
- Employees
- 30
- Volunteers
- 20
- Highest pay
- $113,167, 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
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 14.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1590% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
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
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited 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 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)
- $2.0 million spent. See Part III, Ln 4a statement * * * * * * * * * *** AGENCY STATS - 17,294 CLIENTS SERVED IN 2024-2025 *** EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE 1,524 job seekers increased their employability options with resume preparation, online applications, employability orientation, referrals to training programs and job placements. 320 clients participated in tech literacy training. 453 clients were assisted with re-employment benefits filing or issues correspondence. 758 unemployment claims were successfully processed. HEALTH & FOOD SECURITY 1,628 clients gained health insurance through Medicaid & Florida KidCare. 156 with health coverage through the Affordable Care Act. 1,587 families accessed Food Assistance. 2,934 clients benefited from meals distributed. FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES 936 clients increased their financial capabilities through free tax preparation, financial coaching, consumer credit reduction, resolution of identity theft, and home-buyer education. CORNERSTONE SERVICES 2,702 individuals were served through our cornerstone services, including information/ referral, care coordination, review of correspondence and naturalization/ passport and voter registration. 875 clients received assistance with Temporary Status and/or related applications. STRENGTHENING FAMILIES 2,224 visits for EDEN Place services through educational workshops, coaching, counseling, child behavior support and school advocacy. 933 family visits for mental health services. 40 students participated in our after-school youth enrichment program. 97 families fostered strong parent-child relationships through our parenting program. 415 elders participated in programming and activities for seniors.
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
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 June 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 June 2001.
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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