Hispanic Affairs Project

Organization Overview

Hispanic Affairs Project is located in Montrose, CO. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Hispanic Affairs Project employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hispanic Affairs Project 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, Hispanic Affairs Project generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 34.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $395.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 16.8% 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:

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PROMOTING IMMIGRANT INTEGRATION BY PROVIDING OUTREACH/EDUCATION, DIRECT SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OF THE HISPANIC COMMUNITIES IN WESTERN COLORADO. HAP ASSISTS FAMILIES WITH IMMIGRATION LEGAL REPRESENTATION, COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND ACTIVITIES TO CREATE A SENSE OF BELONGING AMONG NEWCOMERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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IMMIGRATION LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: REPRESENTED 122 INDIVIDUALS BEFORE USCIS AS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: CITIZENSHIP BY NATURALIZATION-6, DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDREN ARRIVALS (DACA) RENEWALS-70, FAMILY PETITIONS-5, GREEN CARDS PETITIONS AND RENEWALS-38, EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION-1, FOIA-2. PROVIDED LEGAL CONSULTATIONS AND SCREENING TO 130 INDIVIDUALS AND HELPED WITH REFERRALS AND LEGAL INFORMATION TO 39 FAMILIES. TOTAL CLIENTS: 291. ONGOING COMMUNITY OUTREACH ON FRAUD PREVENTION RELATED TO THE IMMIGRATION LEGAL ACCESS IN RURAL AREAS, AND COLLABORATED WITH THE STATE COURT AND USCIS TO ORGANIZE THE NATURALIZATION CEREMONIES. THROUGH INFO SESSIONS AND SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS REACHED OUT OVER ,1200 FAMILIES IN WESTERN COLORADO.


COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION: ASSISTED 129 LOW INCOME FAMILIES IMPACTED BY COVID THROUGH THE WESTERN COLORADO IMMIGRANTS RELIEF FUND (WCIRF), AND THE LEFT BEHIND WORKERS FUND (LBWF), AND PROVIDED INFORMATION TO NAVIGATE THE SYSTEM IN AREAS RELATED TO THE COURT SYSTEM, DRIVER LICENSES, HOUSING, LABOR LAW, WAGE THEFT PREVENTION, HEALTH CARE AND EDUCATION. SITE VISIT TO 66 FARM AND RANCH WORKERS WITH THE H2A VISA. DISTRIBUTED INFORMATION ABOUT STATE LAWS IMPACTING LOW INCOME FAMILIES MAINLY AROUND HOUSING IN MOBILE HOME PARKS IN MONTROSE COUNTY. ORGANIZED MONTHLY INFO SESSIONS FOR SPANISH SPEAKING FAMILIES IN MONTROSE AND GUNNISON COUNTIES. REACHED OUT OVER 450 FAMILIES.


COLLABORATION AND ADVOCACY: PARTICIPATED IN 5 LOCAL AND REGIONAL COMMITTEES WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES TO ADVANCE WORK PLANS TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF GUNNISON AND KEY LOCAL AGENCIES TO IMPLEMENT A WELCOMING RURAL INITIATIVE, AND THE STABLISHING OF THE OFFICE OF NEW AMERICAN IN THE STATE OF COLORADO.


CREATED THE WESTERN COLORADO IMMIGRANT RELIEF FUND TO SUPPORT LOW INCOME FAMILIES WHO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR FEDERAL AND STATE ASSISTANCE INCLUDING RENT AND MEDICAL PAYMENTS, ETC. DISTRIBUTED $22481 AMONG FAMILIES IN NEED. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: LEADERSHIP TRAININGS, WELCOMING INITIATIVE ACTIVITIES, NON-PARTISAN VOTER EDUCATION, COVID-19 COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND PREVENTION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ricardo Perez
Executive Director
$62,796
Tom Acker
Board President
$0
Marco Irigoyen
Secretary
$0
Joel Flores
Board Vice-President
$0
Carla Hernandez
Treasurer
$0
Richard Hyland
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $24,648
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,396,700
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,421,348
Total Program Service Revenue$29,110
Investment income $497
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 $1,497,011

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Hispanic Affairs Project has recieved totaling $121,744.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Denver Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$28,000
Rocky Mountain Health Foundation

Grand Junction, CO

PURPOSE: STAFF HEALTH & WELLNESS; GENERAL OPERATING FOR BASIC NEEDS

$26,250
Community First Foundation

Arvada, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$13,973
Latino Community Foundation Of Colorado Inc

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$12,500
Western Colorado Community Foundation Inc

Grand Junction, CO

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICE

$10,000
Telluride Foundation

Telluride, CO

PURPOSE: OPERATIONS

$10,000
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