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CAMBIANDO VIDAS

salt point, NY · EIN 208733074 · Form 990EZ · FY2023 · NTEE Q33 · International Affairs · Micro (<$100K) · cambiandovidas.info
revenue
$46K
expenses
$36K
net assets
$126K
employees
program ratio
76%
mission · from form 990

building decent housing for low-income residents of the Dominican Republic. eliminating sun-standard housing in the Dominican Republic. engaging volunteers and communities in housing efforts.

profile · synthesized from sources

Cambiando Vidas is a Virginia-based organization that assists immigrants with obtaining Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) and achieving financial literacy. The organization provides personalized support, translation services, and help with tax filing and DMV applications, particularly for Privilege Driver's Licenses in Virginia. It serves immigrant populations navigating financial systems in the U.S., focusing on practical documentation and compliance.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Financial Literacy Support
Offers education and resources to help immigrants understand U.S. financial systems, manage taxes, and build financial stability.
ITIN Assistance
Provides personalized support to immigrants applying for Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers, including document preparation and translation services.
Privilege Driver's License Assistance
Guides eligible immigrants through the process of applying for a Virginia Privilege Driver’s License, including document collection and tax compliance.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Immigrant Rights Education & Legal Preparedness 2 activities
    • Conducts advocacy and outreach on immigrant driver's license rights
      Engages in advocacy and community outreach to educate immigrant populations in Virginia about their rights and the benefits of obtaining a Privilege Driver's License.
    • Offers legal guidance on rights and limitations of Privilege Driver's Licenses
      Provides immigrants with legal information and education about the rights and limitations associated with holding a Privilege Driver's License in Virginia.
  • Immigration Legal Services 2 activities
    • Provides ITIN application and financial literacy support
      Offers personalized assistance with Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) applications, including translation, document preparation, and financial literacy education, using certified acceptance agents and licensed tax preparers.
    • Provides application support for Privilege Driver's Licenses in Virginia
      Assists immigrants with gathering documents and completing DMV applications for a Privilege Driver's License in Virginia, including personalized and translation services.
  • School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
    • Constructs decent housing in the Dominican Republic
      Builds and improves housing for low-income residents in the Dominican Republic through volunteer and community engagement efforts aimed at eliminating substandard housing conditions.
  • Free Tax Preparation Services 1 activity
    • Provides tax filing assistance for Virginia state tax compliance
      Offers tax preparation services to help immigrants meet Virginia state tax requirements necessary for obtaining a Privilege Driver's License.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$46K
Contributions & grants$22K48%
Program service revenue$24K52%
Investment income$210%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$36K
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$34K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$126K
Cash$116K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$126K
Liquid reserves39.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue -34.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • Trevor Hale — Director
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Virginia DMV Partner — Collaborates with Virginia DMV processes by helping applicants prepare documentation and applications for a Privilege Driver's License.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Client-Centered Support Model
    methodology: client_centered_support
    By providing personalized, language-accessible services and expert-guided navigation, the organization reduces procedural and linguistic barriers in complex financial systems, thereby increasing engagement and success rates among immigrant clients because accessible and trusted guidance improves comprehension, compliance, and confidence in high-stakes processes.
  • End-to-End Application Support
    methodology: end_to_end_application_support
    By managing the full ITIN application process for immigrants, the organization reduces complexity and systemic friction in financial systems, leading to higher completion and approval rates because comprehensive case management prevents drop-off and errors in multi-step bureaucratic procedures.