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Solutions in Hometown Connections Corp

EIN 82-1942936 · Greenbelt, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SHC engages refugees and immigrants to build better communities. Family-friendly programs foster confidence and independence. A network of volunteer tutors and community groups compliment programs and provide individuals and families with personalized support.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
4.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 68%
Employees
42
Volunteers
225
Highest pay
$85,577, executive director

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 34% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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, 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)
  1. $836,920 spent. English Language Learner Program: 40% of SHC students report no prior formal schooling and are not literate in their native language. In 2025, 586 unique individuals enrolled in the Program across concurrent sessions. Welcome Workshops held at partner locations or on the SHC mobile classroom build English skills, practical life skills, and the confidence needed for broader community engagement. SHC provides early-childhood enrichment activities for all in-person programming and offers twice-weekly online Pre-school for children ages 35.
  2. $61,468 spent. English Together: English Together is a literacy-based instructional program designed to serve parents of school-aged children in local public schools. Classes include English language learning instruction and may include either, parent engagement content to encourage and enable parents to become more involved in their childs education or community resource content which introduces parents to community, cultural and technology resources so they may become involved members of their community. Some English Together classes may also incorporate a Kindergarten Readiness component, which is designed to help parents equip their pre-school-aged children with the skills and resources needed to come to kindergarten fully ready to learn.
  3. $45,382 spent. Citizenship Preparation Program: The Citizenship Preparation Program includes classes taught by professionally certified ESL instructors, one on one tutoring, field trips, and activities to promote civic engagement. SHCs English Language and Citizenship Preparation programs empower women with limited formal education who often encounter hurdles accessing English programs, workforce opportunities, citizenship preparation and connecting to the wider community. Students develop the confidence to engage in their new communities and with their new neighbors. Since 2021 more than 170 students enrolled in the program have successfully become US Citizens.

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

  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 2025.

    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 March 2018.

    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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