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Esperanza Community Center

EIN 83-3986715 · West Palm Beach, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ESPERANZA COMMUNITY CENTER IS COMMITTED TO EMPOWERING FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, LEGAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO BE ABLE AND CONFIDENT TO SUCCEED AND LIFT FUTURE GENERATIONS:- ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) AND ADULT LITERACY CLASSES- COMPUTER SKILLS TRAINING- HEALTH OUTREACH AND FAMILY WORKSHOPS- YOUTH TUTORING AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS- PRO-BONO LEGAL OUTREACH AND WAGE THEFT PREVENTION- GENERAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP FAMILIES NAVIGATE DAILY CHALLENGES

Income
$339,516
Spending
$336,395
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 77%
Employees
2
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$57,115, 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

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 120% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% 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: 84 out of 100. Higher than 69% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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 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. $176,881 spent. ESPERANZA COMMUNITY CENTER'S LARGEST PROGRAM IS MUJERES FUERTES, A CULTURALLY GROUNDED LEADERSHIP AND WELLNESS INITIATIVE SERVING SPANISH-SPEAKING WOMEN WITH CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE FIVE. THE PROGRAM CREATES A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE PARTICIPANTS TAKE PART IN FACILITATED GROUP SESSIONS FOCUSED ON EMOTIONAL WELLNESS, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND LEADERSHIP GROWTH. THROUGH GUIDED DISCUSSION, PEER SUPPORT, AND PRACTICAL SKILL-BUILDING ACTIVITIES, WOMEN STRENGTHEN SELF-CONFIDENCE, IMPROVE COMMUNICATION, AND DEVELOP A GREATER SENSE OF AGENCY IN THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. THE PROGRAM SERVES WOMEN WHO ARE BALANCING CAREGIVING RESPONSIBILITIES, EMPLOYMENT, AND THE CHALLENGES OF ESTABLISHING STABILITY IN A NEW COMMUNITY. PARTICIPANTS REPORT INCREASED CONFIDENCE, IMPROVED EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, AND STRONGER CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SUPPORT SYSTEMS.
  2. $76,135 spent. ESPERANZA COMMUNITY CENTER PROVIDES HEALTH ACCESS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES THAT CONNECT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO ESSENTIAL HEALTHCARE RESOURCES. THROUGH CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE OUTREACH, THE ORGANIZATION DELIVERS HEALTH EDUCATION WORKSHOPS, CARE NAVIGATION SUPPORT, AND REFERRALS TO LOCAL PROVIDERS FOR PRIMARY CARE, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND PREVENTIVE CARE. ESPERANZA ALSO SUPPORTS COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER ENGAGEMENT AND PARTNERS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF AVAILABLE SERVICES AND REDUCE BARRIERS TO CARE. THESE EFFORTS HELP COMMUNITY MEMBERS BETTER UNDERSTAND AND ACCESS THE HEALTH RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO THEM WHILE PROMOTING OVERALL WELL-BEING.
  3. $14,120 spent. ESPERANZA COMMUNITY CENTER OFFERS EDUCATION CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE PERSONAL GROWTH, STRENGTHEN SKILLS, AND EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THROUGH CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE INSTRUCTION, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) CLASSES, ADULT LITERACY SUPPORT, AND WORKSHOPS ON TOPICS SUCH AS FINANCIAL LITERACY AND PARENTING. THESE PROGRAMS ARE INTENTIONALLY DESIGNED TO BE ACCESSIBLE, PRACTICAL, AND RESPONSIVE TO THE COMMUNITY'S NEEDS. THE PROGRAM SERVES TO EQUIP INDIVIDUALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS TO NAVIGATE DAILY CHALLENGES, IMPROVING COMMUNICATION, AND BUILD GREATER LONG-TERM STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

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 June 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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