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Hola Ohio

EIN 83-2039252 · Painesville, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOLA OHIO'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE QUALITY-OF-LIFE OPPORTUNITIES AND EMPOWER THE LATINO COMMUNITY THROUGH OUTREACH, EDUCATION, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$424,639
Spending
$489,898
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
5.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 54%
Employees
10
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$89,800, president

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

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 16% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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 (1)
  1. $418,282 spent. 2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: -HOSTED A SUMMER READING PROGRAM (RISE-READ IN SUMMER AND EXCEL) FOR 41 STUDENTS IN GRADES K - 6TH WITH FREE LUNCH PROVIDED. -HOSTED SPRING AND FALL MATH TUTORING PROGRAMS (COUNTING ON A BRIGHT FUTURE) FOR 72 AND 65 STUDENTS RESPECTIVELY, WITH FREE DINNER PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES -HOSTED A HEALTH FAIR WITH OVER 20 MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS CONDUCTING VISION, DIABETES, LUNG AND OTHER FREE SCREENINGS TO OVER 120 PEOPLE -OPERATED A FOOD AND HOUSEHOLD NEEDS PANTRY THAT SERVED OVER 150 PEOPLE "HOSTED FREE CULTURAL EVENTS (CINCO DE MAYO AND DIA DE MUERTOS) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS WITH OVER 5,000 IN ATTENDANCE -ASSISTED RESEARCHERS AND DOCTORS FROM THE CLEVELAND CLINIC TO CONDUCT STUDIES OF THE LUNG HEALTH OF MIGRANT FARMWORKERS. -HOSTED A JOB FAIR, RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP AND MOCK JOB INTERVIEWS WITH AREA EMPLOYERS, AND OVER 100 JOB-SEEKERS PARTICIPATING -HOSTED A CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR CHILDREN WITH LOCAL POLICE AND OVER 120 CHILDREN ATTENDED -HOSTED SEVERAL NONPROFITS FOR FREE BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER MEETINGS AT HOLA, INCLUDING THE NAACP, LEADERSHIP LAKE COUNTY AND OTHERS -ASSISTED OVER 2,000 CLIENTS WITH FREE SERVICES INCLUDING TRANSLATIONS, ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE, LEGAL HELP AND MORE. -DISTRIBUTED GIFT CARDS TO LOW-INCOME FARMWORKERS FOR FOOD AND NECESSITIES 2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS: -HOSTED A SUMMER READING PROGRAM (RISE-READ IN SUMMER AND EXCEL) FOR 41 STUDENTS IN GRADES K - 6TH WITH FREE LUNCH PROVIDED. -HOSTED SPRING AND FALL MATH TUTORING PROGRAMS (COUNTING ON A BRIGHT FUTURE) FOR 72 AND 65 STUDENTS RESPECTIVELY, WITH FREE DINNER PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES -HOSTED A HEALTH FAIR WITH OVER 20 MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS CONDUCTING VISION, DIABETES, LUNG AND OTHER FREE SCREENINGS TO OVER 120 PEOPLE -OPERATED A FOOD AND HOUSEHOLD NEEDS PANTRY THAT SERVED OVER 150 PEOPLE "HOSTED FREE CULTURAL EVENTS (CINCO DE MAYO AND DIA DE MUERTOS) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS WITH OVER 5,000 IN ATTENDANCE -ASSISTED RESEARCHERS AND DOCTORS FROM THE CLEVELAND CLINIC TO CONDUCT STUDIES OF THE LUNG HEALTH OF MIGRANT FARMWORKERS. -HOSTED A JOB FAIR, RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP AND MOCK JOB INTERVIEWS WITH AREA EMPLOYERS, AND OVER 100 JOB-SEEKERS PARTICIPATING -HOSTED A CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR CHILDREN WITH LOCAL POLICE AND OVER 120 CHILDREN ATTENDED -HOSTED SEVERAL NONPROFITS FOR FREE BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER MEETINGS AT HOLA, INCLUDING THE NAACP, LEADERSHIP LAKE COUNTY AND OTHERS -ASSISTED OVER 2,000 CLIENTS WITH FREE SERVICES INCLUDING TRANSLATIONS, ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE, LEGAL HELP AND MORE. -DISTRIBUTED GIFT CARDS TO LOW-INCOME FARMWORKERS FOR FOOD AND NECESSITIES

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 April 2019.

    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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