Central American Resource Center - Carecen - of California
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Central American Resource Center - Carecen - of California is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 1986, with $17,073,640 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2845 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA, 90005 EIN 95-3867724 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2024)
$17.1M
▲ 46.0% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$14.3M
Net assets
$13.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Central American Resource Center - Carecen - of California— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating11 mo reserves · +16% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Central American Resource Center - Carecen - of California: 11 mo reserves · +16% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Central American Resource Center - Carecen - of California— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Central American Resource Center - Carecen - of California: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2845 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA, 90005
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Services for Specific Populations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $10.6M (FY2019) to $17.1M (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.8MNet assets $13.5M
Operating margin
16.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$15.2M
Total liabilities
$1.8M
Net assets
$13.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,073,640▲46.0% | $14,342,397▲16.4% | $13,488,176▲25.4% | $15,240,783▲25.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $11,698,066▼5.9% | $12,325,151▲21.0% | $10,756,738▼5.5% | $12,165,572▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $12,426,565▲58.4% | $10,184,574▲14.3% | $11,383,823▲24.5% | $12,652,103▲26.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $7,843,220▼28.2% | $8,910,353▼3.1% | $9,141,832▼10.5% | $10,035,647▼14.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $10,919,085▲3.4% | $9,192,208▲18.5% | $10,208,965▲20.4% | $11,764,144▲34.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $10,563,897 | $7,757,223 | $8,482,088 | $8,771,621 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $9.1M total
57 grants to Central American Resource Center - Carecen - of California totaling $9.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acacia Center For Justice | Children's holistic immigration representation project support | 2024 | $542,454 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Program grant | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Building pathways to economic success: carecen's e | 2024 | $24,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | General | 2023 | $650,000 |
| Tides Center | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2023 | $446,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Education | 2023 | $300,000 |
| Acacia Center For Justice | Children's holistic immigration representation project support | 2023 | $192,130 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $143,845 |
| Baby2baby | In-kind donations of program supplies for needy families | 2023 | $133,946 |
| National Foundation For the Ctrs For Disease Contr & Prevention Inc | Cbo support to increase vaccination coverage | 2023 | $111,890 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | Program grant | 2023 | $100,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | General operating support | 2023 | $65,000 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Building pathways to economic success: carecen's e | 2023 | $27,890 |
| United Way Inc | Shared prosperity | 2023 | $7,000 |
| Vera Institute of Justice Inc | Childrens holistic immigration representation program | 2022 | $619,652 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Central American Resource Center - Carecen - of California a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Central American Resource Center - Carecen - of California is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-3867724, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Central American Resource Center - Carecen - of California's EIN?
- Central American Resource Center - Carecen - of California's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-3867724.
- How much revenue does Central American Resource Center - Carecen - of California report?
- Central American Resource Center - Carecen - of California reported $17,073,640 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Central American Resource Center - Carecen - of California have?
- CharityIndex grades Central American Resource Center - Carecen - of California B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Central American Resource Center - Carecen - of California (EIN 95-3867724) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.