Casa De La Cultura Center is located in Pajaro, CA. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Casa DE LA Cultura Center 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 12/2023, Casa DE LA Cultura Center generated $969.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 49.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $631.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 39.5% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION/PURPOSE OF CASA DE LA CULTURA CENTER, SINCE 1996, IS A FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT EMPOWERS THE COMMUNITY RESIDENTS OF PAJARO, CA, A FARM WORKING COMMUNITY, TO HAVE A VOICE, LIVE IN A HEALTHY, SAFE ENVIRONMENT AND TO ACQUIRE SKILLS IN ORDER TO NAVIGATE RESOURCES. WE ALSO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, IF POSSIBLE. THIS MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH EDUCATION, FAITH-BASED PASTORAL COUNSELING, CULTURAL MUSIC AND ART CLASSES, HEALTH, SEWING AND LANGUAGE/LITERACY CLASSES. PAJARO IS IN A DEPRESSED AREA OF NORTH MONTEREY COUNTY, WITH BELOW POVERTY ECONOMIC LEVELS FOR MOST RESIDENTS; THIS FACT LENDS ITSELF TO CHRONIC LEVELS OF ECONOMIC NEEDS; ESPECIALLY WHEN THE PLANTING/HARVESTING SEASON IS OVER. DURING A CRISIS PERIOD THE NEEDS RISE EXPONENTIALLY. THIS YEAR WE HAD A MAJOR FLOOD. ALL PROGRAMS CEASED EXCEPT FOR CLIENT ASSISTANCE WITH EVACUATION, FLOOD RELIEF AND FLOOD RECOVERY NEEDS. WE ARE STILL IN THIS PROCESS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MARCH, 2023, WE HAD A FLOOD THAT AFFECTED THE TOWN OF PAJARO. WE HAD TO EVACUATE OUR OFFICE; RETURNED AFTER TWO WEEKS TO MOLD EVERYWHERE. WE GUTTED THE BUILDING, PUT WHAT WE COULD BE INTO STORAGE AND SERVED THE COMMUNITY FROM OUR MOBILE UNIT. WE PROVIDED DISASTER FUNDS SERVICE TO THE LOCAL BUSINESS, INCLUDING CHILD CARE, FOR WATER AND MOLD DAMAGES AND LOST INVENTORY.
WE SERVED THE COMMUNITY FROM OUR MOBILE UNIT. WE PROVIDED DISASTER FUNDS TO THE RESIDENTS OF PAJARO FOR THE TWO EVACUATIONS AND WATER AND MOLD DAMAGE TO THEIR HOMES BY PROVIDING HOUSING (HOTELS), FOOD, GAS AND TRANSPORTATION FOLLOWING THE FLOOD. IN THE RECOVERY PROCESS STILL.
TAE KWON DO CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AGES 4 - 12, OFFSITE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Laura Webster Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Teresa Thorne President | Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
Chuck Allen Vice-President | Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
Jeff Bays-Gabrio Treasurer | Officer | 0.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $964,373 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $964,373 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,300 |
Investment income | $2,996 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$613 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $969,206 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $455 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,789 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,163 |
Information technology | $1,573 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,915 |
Travel | $716 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $419 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,287 |
Insurance | $4,971 |
All other expenses | $3,312 |
Total functional expenses | $631,069 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $213,059 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $252,431 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $79,389 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $61,008 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $605,887 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $13,300 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $13,961 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $27,261 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $578,626 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $605,887 |