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Nonprofit · EIN 74-1997479

SOUTH TEXAS IMMIGRATION COUNCIL

Tax-exempt · HARLINGEN, TX 78552

Financials

$1.4M$1.5M2023$1.6M$1.6M2024$1.9M$1.8M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOUTH TEXAS IMMIGRATION COUNCIL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,873,474$1,790,807$82,667$2,078,025$1,926$2,076,099
December 31, 2024990$1,573,944$1,551,231$22,713$2,038,528$45,094$1,993,434
December 31, 2023990$1,351,590$1,456,167-$104,577$1,990,364$19,678$1,970,686
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$272,963
of which government grants
$272,963
Program service revenue
$1,452,507
Investment income
$43,969
Net rental income
$104,035
Other revenue
$104,035

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$94,081
Other salaries and wages
$1,014,976
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,318,133
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$8,625
Travel
$2,700
Depreciation
$81,333
Program services (functional)
$1,682,122
Management and general (functional)
$108,685

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,038,528
Total assets, end of year
$2,078,025
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,926
Net assets, end of year
$2,076,099
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,744,057
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,076,099
Gross receipts
$1,972,212
Employees
23
Year formed
1977
State of legal domicile
TX

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BENIGO PENAADMINISTRATOR
Trustee or director, Officer
60$94,081
MILITON HINOJOSACHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
1$0
MARIBEL LOPEZMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
VICTOR A GUZMAN JrMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
AUGUSTIN ZAMBRANOMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARIO MEDRANOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BENIGO PENAADMINISTRATOR
Trustee or director, Officer
60$87,791
MILITON HINOJOSACHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
1$0
MARIBEL LOPEZMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
VICTOR A GUZMAN JrMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
AUGUSTIN ZAMBRANOMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARIO MEDRANOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BENIGO PENAADMINISTRATOR
Trustee or director, Officer
60$84,875
AUGUSTIN ZAMBRANOMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARIO MEDRANOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
VICTOR A GUZMAN JrMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MILITON HINOJOSACHAIRMAN
Trustee or director
1$0
MARIBEL LOPEZMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4793 W EXPRESSWAY 83, HARLINGEN, TX 78552-3606
In care of
% BENIGNO PENA
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
BENIGO PENA, 4793 W EXPRESSWAY 83, Harlingen, TX 78550
Signed the 990
BENIGNO PENA, PRESIDENT
Phone
(956) 425-6987
Return prepared by
ENRIQUE LEDESMA

Mission

To provide assistance to legal residents in becoming US citizens. Provide English classes and cover costs of INS tests. Provide counseling on immigration matters to non resident individuals living in U.S.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Counseling - the organization provides counseling and legal representation to low-income and indigent legal resident and undocumented aliens through media and direct service assistance. This is accomplished by submitting forms, applications, and petitions directly to the Department of Homeland Security and the Executive Office for Immigration Review. Provides classroom teaching and community orientation on changes in policy rules and regulations. The organization renders services valley-wide (four county area). The services rendered allow aliens to assimilate and become responsible legal residents and productive and contributing citizens of the United States. The organization serves over 12,000 individuals annually.
    Expenses $1,682,122 · revenue $1,452,507

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
74-1997479
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1979
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P840)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,078,025
Income (IRS master file)
$1,972,212

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$1,873,474$1,790,807$2,078,025XML
990December 2024$1,573,944$1,551,231$2,038,528IRS
990December 2023$1,351,590$1,456,167$1,990,364XML
990December 2022$1,393,365$1,424,323$2,089,787IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 74-1997479).

Questions about SOUTH TEXAS IMMIGRATION COUNCIL

What is the EIN of SOUTH TEXAS IMMIGRATION COUNCIL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTH TEXAS IMMIGRATION COUNCIL is 74-1997479.
Is SOUTH TEXAS IMMIGRATION COUNCIL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
Are donations to SOUTH TEXAS IMMIGRATION COUNCIL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOUTH TEXAS IMMIGRATION COUNCIL file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SOUTH TEXAS IMMIGRATION COUNCIL due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SOUTH TEXAS IMMIGRATION COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SOUTH TEXAS IMMIGRATION COUNCIL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BENIGO PENA.
Who are the officers and directors of SOUTH TEXAS IMMIGRATION COUNCIL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $94,081 (BENIGO PENA, ADMINISTRATOR).
How much revenue does SOUTH TEXAS IMMIGRATION COUNCIL have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,873,474, expenses of $1,790,807 and total assets of $2,078,025 at year end.

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