Latin American Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc

Organization Overview

Latin American Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc is located in Trenton, NJ. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Latin American Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Latin American Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Latin American Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc generated $1.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $718.6k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 26.2% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROMOTE THE RIGHTS OF & TO EMPOWER ALL IMMIGRANTS IN THE LOCAL LATIN AMERICAN COMMUNITY

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

COMMUNITY CENTER - CASA DE BIENVENIDA, THE TRENTON COMMUNITY CENTER, IS A RESOURCE HUB FOR THE CITY'S LATINO AND OTHER IMMIGRANTS, SERVING OVER 3,000 HOUSEHOLDS ANNUALLY. CASA DE BIENVENIDA IS OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK, YEAR-ROUND, WITH THE GOAL OF INCREASING THE SOCIAL CAPITAL OF IMMIGRANT HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH: ADULT EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, TECHNOLOGY, LIFE SKILLS AND PERSONAL FINANCES; YOUTH MENTORING TO INCREASE COLLEGE ENROLLMENT AND STRENGTHEN POTENTIAL FOR FUTURE SUCCESS; AFFORDABLE LEGAL SERVICES; TAX PREPARATION; A COMMUNITY PHOTO ID; HEALTH CARE LITERACY AND OUTREACH; AND REFERRAL AND ADVOCACY SERVICES.


YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - FUTURO PROGRAM WHICH IS AN INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAM FOR FIRST AND SECOND GENERATION IMMIGRANT STUDENTS. AS PART OF THIS PROGRAM THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MENTORING AND TUTORING, SAT/ACT PREP, ASSISTANCE WITH SCHOLARSHIP AND COLLEGE APPLICATIONS, RESUME DEVELOPMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY, VISITS TO COLLEGE CAMPUSES, AND MORE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Rev Karen Hernandez-Granzen
Vice-Chair
$0
David Long
Secretary
$0
Jonathan Lear
Treasurer
$0
Pete Taft
Chair
$0
Cecilia Jimnez-Weeast
Executive Director
$0
Sasa Olessi Montano
President
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $249,228
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$722,612
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$971,840
Total Program Service Revenue$36,408
Investment income $621
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,008,869

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Latin American Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc has recieved totaling $379,685.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Central Jersey Family Health Consortium Inc

North Brunswick, NJ

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY HEALTH

$222,190
Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc

Lawrenceville, NJ

PURPOSE: General support

$80,000
George H And Estelle M Sands Foundation

Princeton, NJ

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$50,000
Mary Owen Borden Memorial Fund

Rumson, NJ

PURPOSE: FOR OPERATIONS

$15,000
Mithun Family Foundation

Wayzata, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$11,622
Roma Bank Community Foundation Inc

Short Hills, NJ

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$500
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