National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organization represents the interest of more than 400 Hispanic State Legislators from all states, commonwealths and territories of the United States. Our mission is to be a catalyst for change and to call attention to the issues of common concern that impact Hispanic Latino Communities. Further strive to be the most effective voice for Hispanic State Legislators and counsel in the efforts to design and implement policies that will ensure equal access and opportunities for Hispanic Communities.
- Income
- $2.4 million
- Spending
- $1.8 million
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- 18 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 70%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 18.0 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 9% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 19% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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: 74 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 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
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
0 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, 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 (3)
- $548,679 spent. Quad Caucus - an ongoing convening of legislators of color to acknowledge, address and advocate for communities of color and support more equitable outcomes.
- $411,440 spent. Education - This program focuses on in-depth policy research, education and general policymaking support that enhances participants' understanding of public policy areas like Education, Healthcare, Immigration, Economic Development, and other issues such as Civic Education & Voter Registration, Criminal and Social Justice, Employment, Labor & Workforce Development, Energy & Environment, Telecommunications, Infrastructure and Transportation. Through the program, participants are educated on the impact that these public policy areas have on Latinos, other people of color, and unserved and underserved communities, and on developing effective policy solutions that best improve the outcomes for those constituencies, through policy sessions, reports, fellowships, and other programming components.
- $461,414 spent. Hispanic Summit -- Convenes state legislators, Hispanic organizations, corporate representatives, and high-ranking elected officials to discuss issues that concern the Hispanic/Latino population. The agenda reflects the current state of the Hispanic/Latino community and delves into unique and innovative ways to improve the quality of life for the constituencies we serve. Issues relate to health care, childhood obesity, education, housing and various other issues and trends.
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
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 November 6, 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 2024.
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 May 1997.
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 November 4, 2026.
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