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Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Orange County Education Foundation

EIN 90-0100601 · Ladera Ranch, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF ORANGE COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS TO COMPLEMENT THE ORANGE COUNTY HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMER'S WORK IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY SUPPORTING ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION THROUGHOUT ORANGE COUNTY. WE SERVE OUR COMMUNITY BY OFFERING PROGRAMS WHICH PROMOTE EDUCATION, ENCOURAGE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TRAINING.

Income
$224,611
Spending
$183,534
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
15.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 58%
Employees
0
Volunteers
23

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (2)
  1. $146,831 spent. YOUTH CHAMBER PROGRAM (YCP) - A LARGE NUMBER OF COLLEGE STUDENTS ARE INVOLVED IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SOME OF OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE SIX ROUND TABLE SEMINARS ON TOPICS RANGING FROM BUSINESS ETIQUETTE, NETWORKING AND RESUME BUILDING, MOCK JOB INTERVIEWS ETC. WE PROVIDE GUEST SPEAKERS TO THE YOUTH CHAMBER MEMBERS THAT DISCUSS THE CONCERNS OF THE STUDENTS AND THEIR FUTURE EMPLOYMENT. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE THE STUDENTS SOME EXPOSURE TO THE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY AND GUIDE THEM TO INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES IN THEIR FIELD OF STUDY. THESE PROGRAMS AND INTERNSHIPS PROVIDE THE STUDENTS WITH ACTUAL WORK EXPOSURE IN THEIR FIELD OF STUDY.
  2. $20,288 spent. THE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER PROGRAM (SBDC) PROVIDES ONE ON ONE CONSULTING TO ENTREPRENEURS LOOKING TO START, FUND AND GROW A BUSINESS. THE ORANGE COUNTY HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (OCHCC) IS ONE OF 9 SBDC CENTERS IN THE ORANGE COUNTY REGION. SERVICES BY SBDC INCLUDES DIGITAL MARKETING, TECHNOLOGY, GENERAL BUSINESS PRINCIPALS AND FINANCE. THE FINANCE CENTER HELPS BUSINESSES FIND FUNDINGS FROM BANKS, THE SBA AND OTHER ALTERNATIVE LENDERS. DUE TO COVID19 RESTRICTION THIS PROGRAM DID NOT HAVE MUCH ACTIVITY DURING THE YEAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2020 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2020.

    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 June 2025.

    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 October 2023.

    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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