Centro Latino Of Iowa

Organization Overview

Centro Latino Of Iowa is located in Council Bluffs, IA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Centro Latino Of Iowa employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Centro Latino Of Iowa 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 12/2021, Centro Latino Of Iowa generated $383.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $295.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.4% per year over the past 7 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

EDUCATE AND EMPOWER HISPANIC/LATINO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILITES TOWARDS THRIVING, SELF-SUFFICIENT, AND HEALTHY LIVES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES - WITH 20 YEARS OF SERVICE, CENTRO LATINO OF IOWA (CLI) CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY OF SOUTHWEST IOWA TO GAIN EQUITABLE ACCESS TO LOCAL SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT. CLI PROVIDES CULTURALLY COMPETENT AND LANGUAGE ACCESSIBLE RESOURCE NAVIGATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. OUR COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY CONTINUE TO PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO FAMILIES THROUGH INTENSE HELP WITH NAVIGATING THE SOCIAL SYSTEMS THROUGH THE FOLLOWING: FILLING-OUT APPLICATIONS, SETTING-UP APPOINTMENTS, TRANSLATING DOCUMENTS, INTERPRETING DURING INTERVIEWS, AND MAKING AND FOLLOW-UP REFERRALS. ORGANIZATIONS APPROACHED INCLUDE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND NON-PROFIT AGENCIES SUCH AS THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (MEDICARE, SSI, DHS), THE MUNICIPAL HOUSING AUTHORITY, POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY CLERK, IOWA WORKFORCE AND MANY OTHER NON-PROFITS AND COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS. TOTAL INDIVIDUALS SERVED IN 2021: 1146


ADULT EDUCATION - OUR VISION IS TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE, THRIVING GATHERING PLACE THAT SUPPORTS THE WHOLE PERSON WHERE EVERYONE IS WELCOME. CLI CELEBRATES OUR CLIENTS' SUCCESSES WHEN THEY ACQUIRE ENGLISH SKILLS THROUGH OUR ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) PROGRAM, GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL BY OBTAINING THEIR HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY TEST (HISET) CERTIFICATE OR BECOME US CITIZENS AFTER PARTICIPATING IN OUR US NATURALIZATION CLASSES. ADULT EDUCATION ALSO INCLUDES FINANCIAL LITERACY CLASSES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BRIDGES OUT OF POVERTY AND VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION, HOSTING AMERICORPS RISE MEMBERS WHO LEARN HOW TO EFFECTIVELY ENGAGE IN A BUSINESS SETTING AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLASSES WHERE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LEARN BUSINESS STRATEGIES TO BEGIN THEIR OWN BUSINESSES.


CULTURAL EDUCATION - THE HISPANIC/LATINO POPULATION MAKES UP ALMOST 8% OF THE POPULATION IN POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY, AND 10.2 % OF THE POPULATION IN COUNCIL BLUFFS. IN THE PAST 5 YEARS, THESE PERCENTAGES HAVE INCREASED BY UP TO 145%. ACCORDING TO THE NATIONAL EQUITY INDEX (HTTP://NATIONALEQUITYATLAS.ORG NATIONALEQUITYATLAS.ORG), IN 5 MORE YEARS THE HISPANIC POPULATION WILL BE AROUND 14% IN THE OMAHA-COUNCIL BLUFFS METRO AREA AND CONTINUE TO GROW EXPONENTIALLY. WITH THIS CONTINUED GROWTH, THE NEED FOR COMMUNITY LEADERS IN GOVERNMENT AND ON BOARDS OF DIRECTORS IS CRUCIAL TO CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT THAT RECOGNIZES AND CELEBRATES CULTURAL DIVERSITY. CLI WILL CONTINUE PROVIDING CULTURAL EXPERIENCES SUCH AS THE LATINO FESTIVAL AND OTHER CELEBRATIONS, IMPORTANT FORUMS THAT INTRODUCE HISPANIC LEADERS TO COMMUNITY, REGIONAL AND STATE LEADERS AND EVALUATE, IMPLEMENT AND RE-COMMISSION THE COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT PROCESS IN ORDER TO PERFORM AND EFFECTIVELY SUPPORT THE HISPANIC/LATINO COMMUNITY OF COUNCIL BLUFFS AND POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$325,116
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$325,116
Total Program Service Revenue$19,271
Investment income $26
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $16,194
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $383,637

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Centro Latino Of Iowa has recieved totaling $106,514.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Northwest Area Foundation

St Paul, MN

PURPOSE: 2021-2022 IOWA SPANISH HELPLINE OPERATING SUPPORT

$85,000
Veridian Credit Union

Waterloo, IA

PURPOSE: FINANCIAL LITERACY

$11,500
Charles E Lakin Foundation Inc

Council Bluffs, IA

PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION FOR GENERAL PURPOSES

$10,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$14
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