National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference 
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Summary
Through its Centers of Impact, the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) equips leaders, strengthens pastors, and engages culture with biblical conviction.
Contact information
Mailing address:
National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference
6555 44th St
Sacramento, CA 95823
Website: nhclc.org
Phone: (415) 819-6718
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 760745631
CEO/President: Rev. Samuel Rodriguez
Chairman: Gilbert Velez
Board size: 12
Founder:
Ruling year: 2004
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
To see a growing movement of Hispanic Christian leaders who strengthen the Church, serve their communities, and influence culture with faith, compassion, and moral clarity.
Mission statement
The NHCLC exists to serve, unite, and equip Hispanic Christian leaders while advancing biblical values in every sphere of society.
Statement of faith
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Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Advocacy
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 1004 of 1435 | 37 of 54 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 148 of 1435 | 2 of 54 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1105 of 1435 | 46 of 54 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1377 of 1436 | 52 of 54 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 9% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 6% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 94% | 93% | 99% | 98% | 100% | 94% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 7% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 6% | 7% | 1% | 2% | 0% | 6% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 78% | 72% | 64% | 82% | 77% | 83% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 96% | 108% | 40% | 107% | 49% | 132% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 74% | 78% | 26% | 88% | 38% | 109% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 4% | -8% | 60% | -7% | 51% | -32% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 12% | -6% | 77% | -14% | 159% | 173% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 10% | 28% | 36% | 18% | 23% | 17% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.06 | 0.63 | 0.43 | 1.12 | 0.85 | 20.44 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.24 | 5.52 | 3.31 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.28 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.86 | 3.49 | 1.43 | 1.12 | 0.85 | 26.24 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 11.13 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.20 | 3.44 | 8.39 | 10.74 | 14.11 | 0.46 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 19% | 18% | 16% | 47% | 45% | 384% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 18% | 16% | 47% | 45% | 384% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 63% | 130% | 194% | 47% | 64% | -14% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
| Cash | $475,838 | $823,915 | $997,309 | $1,099,297 | $30,432 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $475,838 | $823,915 | $997,309 | $1,099,297 | $30,432 |
| Long-term investments | $2,150,000 | $1,900,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,125 | $8,627 |
| Other long-term assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $2,150,000 | $1,900,000 | $0 | $3,125 | $8,627 |
| Total assets | $2,625,838 | $2,723,915 | $997,309 | $1,102,422 | $39,059 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Debt | $466,223 | $442,647 | $469,071 | $499,900 | $149,900 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $466,223 | $442,647 | $469,071 | $499,900 | $149,900 |
| Total liabilities | $466,223 | $442,647 | $469,071 | $499,900 | $149,900 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | ($424,838) | ($357,462) | ($375,863) | ($397,478) | ($110,841) |
| With donor restrictions | $2,584,453 | $2,638,730 | $904,101 | $1,000,000 | $0 |
| Net assets | $2,159,615 | $2,281,268 | $528,238 | $602,522 | ($110,841) |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $1,424,809 | $2,904,112 | $1,016,692 | $1,889,108 | $570,416 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $17,847 | $23,070 | $23,850 | $886 | $3,720 |
| Investment income | $96,227 | $4,057 | $2 | $0 | $2 |
| Other revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $191 | $31,998 |
| Total other revenue | $114,074 | $27,127 | $23,852 | $1,077 | $35,720 |
| Total revenue | $1,538,883 | $2,931,239 | $1,040,544 | $1,890,185 | $606,136 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
| Program services | $1,194,129 | $757,279 | $918,968 | $719,880 | $658,953 |
| Management and general | $466,408 | $420,930 | $195,860 | $214,713 | $139,472 |
| Fundraising | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $1,660,537 | $1,178,209 | $1,114,828 | $934,593 | $798,425 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($121,654) | $1,753,030 | ($74,284) | $955,592 | ($192,289) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($121,654) | $1,753,030 | ($74,284) | $955,592 | ($192,289) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Samuel Rodriguez | President CEO | $187,045 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2025
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History
For twenty-five years, the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) has connected and equipped Hispanic Christian leaders, pastors, and communities across the United States and around the world-strengthening the Church and advancing biblical values in society.
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Program accomplishments
For more than two decades, the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) has worked to equip pastors, empower leaders, and strengthen the Hispanic Church across the United States and beyond. Through strategic initiatives, leadership development, national partnerships, and advocacy for biblical values, the NHCLC continues to serve as a catalyst for unity, faith based engagement, and community transformation. Our impact includes:
Equipping Pastors and Leaders
Providing training, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities that strengthen pastors and ministry leaders to serve their communities with excellence.
Strengthening the Hispanic Church
Building connections among churches, ministries, and leaders to foster unity, collaboration, and collective impact.
Engaging Culture with Biblical Conviction
Promoting faith, family, life, and religious freedom while encouraging civic engagement and leadership within Hispanic communities.
National and Global Influence
Collaborating with faith leaders, organizations, and institutions to address the most pressing spiritual and social challenges facing our communities.