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Proyecto Faro Inc

EIN 85-3910001 · Stony Point, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ORGANIZE SUPPORT FOR ACUTE AND ONGOING NEEDS OF IMMIGRANTS IN ROCKLAND COUNTY.WEAVE SOLIDARITY ACROSS BOUNDARIES OF LEGAL STATUS, COUNTRY OF ORIGIN,AND SECULAR AND RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION TOWARD BUILDING A BELOVED COMMUNITY IN WHICH ALL PEOPLE CAN LIVE WITHOUT FEAR OR ANXIETY.

Income
$367,321
Spending
$397,085
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
8
Volunteers
70
Highest pay
$62,500, co-exec dire

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: 64 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $221,867 spent. LEGAL EMPOWERMENT CLINIC -- WE PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES AND EDUCATION TO ROCKLAND COUNTY IMMIGRANTS IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY. WE SUPPORT IMMIGRANTS TO FILL OUT APPLICATIONS AND PREPARE FOR PRO SE CASES SO THEY CAN REPRESENT THEMSELVES IN IMMIGRATION COURT. WE PARTNER WITH VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS TO RUN A MONTHLY LEGAL CLINIC THAT PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR CASES AFTER THE COMPLETION OF INITIAL PAPERWORK. WE PROVIDE EDUCATION TO DEMYSTIFY THE IMMIGRATION PROCESS SO OUR CLIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS CAN TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR CASES, UNDERSTAND WHEN AND WHY THEY MIGHT REQUIRE AN ATTORNEY, AND BE EMPOWERED TO CHOOSE AN AFFORDABLE ATTORNEY WHO WILL NOT TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THEM. WHEN NECESSARY, WE MAKE REFERENCES TO OUR NETWORK OF PRO-BONO AND LOW-COST ATTORNEYS.
  2. $32,633 spent. OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT:THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE CONSULTATION, COACHING, AND COMMUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS IN ROCKLAND COUNTY WHO, BECAUSE OF THEIR IMMIGRATION STATUS, ARE NOT ABLE TO ACCESS CRITICAL SAFETY NETS LIKE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE OR RENT RELIEF IN PRECARIOUS TIMES. TRAINED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WORK 1-1 WITH INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO IDENTIFY SERVICES FOR WHICH THEY ARE ELIGIBLE, SUPPORT THEM IN SEEKING OUT AND OBTAINING THESE SERVICES, AND PROVIDE REFERRALS TO OTHER AGENCIES WHERE NECESSARY. IN PARTICULAR, WE FOCUS THESE EFFORTS ON WORKERS AND VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND OTHER CRIMES.
  3. $17,879 spent. EVERY CHILD COUNTS: EVERY CHILD COUNTS PROGRAM RESPONDS TO NEEDS AND DEVELOPS LEADERSHIP AMONG IMMIGRANT STUDENTS AND PARENTS WHO, BECAUSE OF RACISM AND CLASSISM, HAVE LITTLE POWER IN SCHOOL DECISIONS. WE FACILITATE A STAKEHOLDERS ALLIANCE, PROVIDE TRAINING FOR GRASSROOTS LEADERS, AND WORK IN COALITION TO MAKE TANGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS IN SCHOOL CONDITIONS.
  4. $20,256 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE: LEGAL CLINIC FREE STORE / COMMUNITY CENTER OUTREACH-EXCLUDED WORKERS OUTREACH-HEALTH EDUCATION FOOD SOVEREIGNTY
  5. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE: LEGAL CLINIC FREE STORE / COMMUNITY CENTER OUTREACH-EXCLUDED WORKERS OUTREACH-HEALTH EDUCATION FOOD SOVEREIGNTY

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2021.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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