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THE COMMITTEE FOR HISPANIC CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 112622003 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE P30 · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · chcfinc.org
revenue
$10.4M
expenses
$10.2M
net assets
$6.1M
employees
150
volunteers
12
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO COMBINING EDUCATION, CAPACITY-BUILDING AND ADVOCACY TO STRENGTHEN THE SUPPORT SYSTEM AND CONTINUUM OF LEARNING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families strengthens early childhood education and youth development through bilingual, culturally responsive programs in New York City. It supports Latino children and families by providing professional development for child care providers, after-school enrichment, college and career readiness, and family support services. The organization partners with schools and government agencies to improve access to quality care and learning opportunities.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $1.93M
    YOUTH DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION:THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAS DESIGNED ITS PROGRAMS TO CULTIVATE ESSENTIAL 21ST-CENTURY SKILLS, INCLUDING CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM-SOLVING, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, AND LIFE SKILLS, THROUGH A DIVERSE RANGE OF ENRICHMENT AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. DUE TO OUR STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE SCHOOLS, OUR PROGRAMS HAVE ACCESS TO SCHOOL ACADEMIC PORTALS FOR LITERACY AND MATH, ENABLING US TO PROVIDE TARGETED SUPPORT THAT HELPS STUDENTS STRENGTHEN THEIR SKILLS AND ACHIEVE OR EXCEED THEIR EXPECTED GRADE LEVEL. IN ADDITION TO FOSTERING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, THESE PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, EQUIPPING STUDENTS WITH THE TOOLS NECESSARY FOR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS.OUR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS OPERATE FIVE (5) DAYS A WEEK FROM 2:00 PM TO 6:00 PM, OFFERING A DYNAMIC SELECTION OF ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE ARTS (DANCE AND DRAMA), COOKING CLUBS, SPORTS AND FITNESS, STEAM, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY WORD PROJECTS, JOURNALISM, PROJECT-BASED LEARNING, MONTHLY THEMES AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL). TO ENSURE ACADEMIC RIGOR AND INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT, EACH PROGRAM IS STAFFED WITH ONE TO TWO DOE-CERTIFIED TEACHERS WHO SERVE AS EDUCATION SPECIALISTS, PROVIDING PERSONALIZED TUTORING AND TAILORED LESSON PLANS IN BOTH ONE-ON-ONE AND GROUP SETTINGS.ADDITIONALLY, THE OPENING DOORS TO THE FUTURE (ODF) PROGRAM DELIVERS A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF WORKSHOPS AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR, AIMED AT PREPARING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER SUCCESS. THROUGH STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES, PARTICIPANTS GAIN A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF PROFESSIONAL WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS, DEVELOP MARKETABLE SKILLS, AND ENGAGE IN SELF-DISCOVERY TO IDENTIFY THEIR STRENGTHS, CHALLENGES, AND CAREER INTERESTS. THE ODF CURRICULUM INCLUDES RESUME AND COVER LETTER WRITING, MOCK INTERVIEWS, PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE GUIDANCE, FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT, CYBERSECURITY TRAINING, CAREER AND COLLEGE PANELS, AND INDUSTRY EXPLORATION FIELD TRIPS, ENSURING THAT STUDENTS ARE WELL-EQUIPPED TO NAVIGATE THEIR FUTURE ENDEAVORS WITH CONFIDENCE.
  2. #2 $1.71M
    EARLY CARE & EDUCATION INSTITUTE:AIMS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CHILDCARE PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION FOR YOUNG, PRIMARILY LATINO, CHILDREN IN NEW YORK CITY THROUGH THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR EDUCATORS AND THE EDUCATION OF THEIR PARENTS. THE INSTITUTE ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION BY GUIDING PARTICIPANTS THROUGH COURSES, WORKSHOPS, AND HANDS-ON SUPPORT, TAILORED SPECIFICALLY FOR EDUCATORS THAT SERVE HISPANIC NYC CHILDREN AND OFFERED IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Early Care and Education Institute
Provides bilingual professional development, training, and technical assistance to family child care providers in New York City, including Health and Safety Training, CDA certification, and business development support.
Health Care Consultancy Scholarship Grant
Provides free health-related training, MAT certification, materials, and consultation to licensed child care programs in NYC to meet OCFS health and safety requirements.
Opening Doors to the Future (ODF)
College and career readiness program for high school students featuring workshops on resume writing, financial literacy, mock interviews, and internship opportunities.
Unleashing the Economic Power of Family Child Care Providers
Business development program offering training and support in fiscal management, marketing, insurance, and business planning for licensed home-based child care providers.
Youth Development Program
Offers after-school enrichment and academic support for K-12 students, including STEAM, arts, leadership, and social-emotional learning, operating five days a week across multiple NYC sites.
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Child Care Provider Support Services 2 activities
    • Provides health care consultancy and training for child care programs
      Offers Health Care Consultancy (HCC) to support compliance with OCFS regulations, including development of Health Care Plans and Responsibilities, and provides free Medication Administration Training (MAT) and health-related training to eligible child care programs.
    • Supports home-based child care providers in New York City
      Provides culturally-informed, bilingual professional development, business development support, and hands-on training to family child care providers in New York City. Supports approximately 3,000 providers annually, who collectively serve 14,000 children.
  • Parenting Education and Support Programs 1 activity
    • Conducts parenting education courses
      Offers a 12-week parenting education course to help caregivers build knowledge and skills in child development and family support.
  • Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
    • Delivers college and career readiness programs for high school students
      Provides 12-week workshops focused on resume writing, mock interviews, financial literacy, cybersecurity training, and career exploration field trips to prepare high school students for post-secondary success.
  • Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
    • Engages communities in the Bronx with direct support and outreach
      Conducts face-to-face community engagement activities in the Bronx, including distribution of food, school supplies, furniture, and learning materials, along with literacy promotion and guidance on early intervention services.
  • Teacher & Classroom Innovation Grants 1 activity
    • Funds individuals seeking to become licensed child care providers
      Offers grant funding to qualified individuals pursuing licensure as child care providers, supporting workforce development in early childhood education.
  • Early Childhood Education Financial Assistance 1 activity
    • Offers scholarships for early childhood education training
      Provides financial support for professional development, including $2,000 scholarships for Child Development Associate (CDA) training and $750 scholarships for 30 Hour License Renewal Training, along with free health-related and medication administration training courses.
  • Comprehensive Student Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Operates after-school and youth development programs in New York City
      Runs after-school programs five days a week offering enrichment in arts, STEAM, leadership, journalism, project-based learning, and social-emotional skills. Operates at four sites across the city, serving approximately 800 young people annually and providing personalized academic tutoring through DOE-certified teachers.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Expands access to early childhood education programs
      Increased enrollment in the 3K School Day program from 40% to 67% and in the Extended Day program from 54% to 76% within one year through targeted outreach and program improvements.
    • Provides resources and guidance to families for child care and education decisions
      Offers tools and information in English and Spanish to help parents make informed choices about child care and education, including online resources and a Child Care Market Rate Sheet outlining estimated costs in New York City. Also guides families through membership in the NYC Child Care Resource and Referral Consortium.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$10.42M
Contributions & grants$10.34M99%
Program service revenue$15K0%
Investment income$74K1%
Other revenue$-3K
expenses
Total expenses$10.20M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$4.58M
Grants paid out$33K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.75M
Cash$3.24M
Investments$0
Liabilities$3.62M
Net assets$6.13M
Liquid reserves3.8 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -6.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
RAMON PEGUERO ESQ PRESIDENT AND CEO 35 $244K
MARCO LOMBARDINI CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 35 $142K
REBEKKAH R BOXT DIRECTOR OF GRANTS 35 $128K
board members · 14
  • ASHOK DAIVD MARIN — VICE-CHAIR
  • CARMEN ROJAS — BOARD MEMBER
  • DIANA DELGADO — BOARD MEMBER
  • EMANUEL ACOSTA — BOARD MEMBER
  • GUILLERMO SUCRE — TREASURER
  • GUSTAVO L MAZZA — CHAIRMAN
  • INDHIRA ARRINGTON — BOARD MEMBER (OUTGOING)
  • JESSIE ORELLANA — BOARD MEMBER (OUTGOING)
  • MARIE TOUCET — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHAEL TAFOYA — BOARD MEMBER
  • MILDRED RAMOS — SECRETARY
  • RICHARD DODSON — BOARD MEMBER
  • WILLIAM VAZQUEZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • YOCASTA SHAMES — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 137

Who they work with

  • 1199 SEIU Child Care Funds Funder — Corporate supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
  • AAAA Funder — Corporate supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
  • ABC TV New York Funder — Corporate supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
  • AM&G Waterproofing Funder — Corporate supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
  • Aetna Foundation Funder — Foundation supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
  • Alliance Building Services Funder — Corporate supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
  • Allstate Electric Corp Funder — Corporate supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
  • American Educational Research Association Funder — Institutional supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
  • American Management Association Funder — Institutional supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
  • Amtrak Funder — Corporate supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
  • Assembly Member Yudelka Tapia Government — Announced a $200,000 investment to support CHCF programming.
  • Atlantic Business Products Funder — Corporate supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
  • BNY Mellon Wealth Management Funder — Corporate supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
  • Bank of America Funder — Corporate supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
  • Bank of India Funder — Corporate supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
  • Best Buy Funder — Corporate supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
  • Bottom Line Funder — Institutional supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
  • Bronx Community College of the City University of New York Funder — Institutional supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
  • Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center Funder — Corporate supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
  • Brooklyn College of the City University of New York Funder — Institutional supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
  • Cardinal Health Funder — Corporate supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
  • Center for Children’s Initiatives Funder — Institutional supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
  • Citi Community Development Funder — Corporate supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
  • Citi Foundation Funder — Foundation supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
  • City University of New York Funder — Institutional supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
  • Coalition for Hispanic Family Services Funder — Institutional supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
  • Colgate Palmolive Funder — Corporate supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
  • College of Staten Island of the City University of New York Funder — Institutional supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
  • Columbia University School of Social Work Funder — Institutional supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
  • Con Edison Funder — Corporate supporter of The Committee for Hispanic Children and Families Inc
+ 107 more
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Grassroots Advocacy Paired with Direct Service
    methodology: direct_service_and_advocacy
    By combining direct service delivery with policy advocacy rooted in community experience, we amplify minority voices and drive systemic change because lived experience strengthens the credibility and relevance of advocacy efforts.
  • Integrated Community Schools Model
    methodology: community_schools_model
    By combining academic support, health and social services, and family engagement within a school-based setting, we improve student success because systemic barriers are addressed holistically through coordinated, place-based interventions.
  • Two-Generation Approach through Family-Centered Capacity Building
    methodology: two_generation_approach
    By strengthening both caregivers and educators through culturally informed, bilingual training and family-centered referrals, we improve outcomes for Hispanic children because child development is enhanced when both adults and children are supported in a coordinated, linguistically accessible way.