Latin Center
- Assets
- $3.5m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 28
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 12/1979
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 36-3028729
Organization Overview
Latin Center, operating under the name Universidad Popular, is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (P84) the organization is classified as: Ethnic & Immigrant Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Universidad Popular employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Universidad Popular 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, Universidad Popular generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 06/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROGRAMS DEVELOPED TO REDUCE ILLITERACY, JOBLESSNESS, POVERTY, HOMELESSNESS IN THE CHICAGO AREA THROUGH BILINGUAL/BICULTURAL EXCHANGE OF INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN INNER CITY NEIGHBORHOODS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
UP TO YOUTH PROGRAM IS AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO SERVE 11-TO-17 YEAR-OLD YOUTH. IT AIMS AT GETTING THEM TO KNOW THEMSELVES FIRST WHILE LEARNING FROM ONE ANOTHER AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY THROUGH ACADEMICAND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, GOOD HEALTH HABITS AT THE SAME TIME THAT THEY EMBRACE CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING STRATEGIES. YOUTH ARE ENCOURAGED TO BECOME LEADERS IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITY AND CITY THROUGH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT EXERCISES SUCH AS SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS AND VENTURES OUTSIDE THE COMFORT OF THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD. YOUTH ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO CREATE GOOD HEALTH HABITS THROUGH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ANDE TEAMWORK EXERCISES. FACILITATORS WORK WITH YOUTH TO FOSTER HEALTHY HABITS AS WELL AS BOOST CONFIDENCE AND PERCEIVED SELF-IMAGE. FACILITATORS ALSO STRIVE TO FACILITATE ACTIVITIES THAT WILL HONE YOUTHS CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS BY PROVIDING YOUTH WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO USE THE TALENTS THEY ALREADY HAVE AND EXPLORE THEM FURTHER. ULTIMATELY, UP TO YOUTH AIMS TO
UNIVERSIDAD POPULARS LEARNING TO SUCCEED(OR SIMPLY LETOS) PROGRAM IS AN ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMMING THAT OFFERS A VARIETY OF SKILLS TOWARD JOB READINESS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. EVERY YEAR LETOS SERVES AND AVERAGE OF 300 STUDENTS, RANGING FROM 19-80 YEARS OF AGE, THROUGH MORNING AND EVENING CLASSES. ALTHOUGH ESL IS AT ITS CORE FOUNDATION, IT ADDS ALONG THE WAY THEMES OF COMMON INTEREST WHICH, IN OUR WORLDVIEW, ARE TREATED AS GENERATIVE THEMES SUCH AS HEALTH HOUSING, POVERTY, SAFETY, JOBS, BANKING, VIOLENCE, TAXES, UNEMPLOYMENT, IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP AND SO FORTH.
UPS HEALTH LITERACY INITIATIVE(OR SIMPLY HEALTH) PROPOSES TO BUILD STRONG AND HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.IT OFFERS PHYSICAL FITNESS CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS ON HEALTH ISSUES AFFECTING OUR COMMUNITIES, ALSO AIMS TO IMPROVE RESIDENTS QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH NUTRITION, EXERCISE AND STRESS REDUCTION. WE OFFER HEALTHY COOKING, YOGA DANCE AEROBICS, NUTRITION SEMINARS, AND GUITAR CLASSES. PERIODICALLY, IT HOSTS HEALTH-RELATED SEMINARS ON TOPICS SUCH AS OBESITY, ASTHMA, RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES, GARDENING, ORGANIC FOOD, PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, DRUG ABUSE, ALCOHOLISM, AND STDS.
ALL OTHER PROGRAMS
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rosa Solano Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Jonas Dasilva President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Mayra Garcia Rodriguez Treasurer | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Elio Dearrudah Executive Director | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Sergio Delgado Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Alejandra Lopez Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,035,105 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $323,582 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,358,687 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $23,832 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $1,402,253 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $746,369 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $57,172 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $7,840 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $34,558 |
| Insurance | $11,480 |
| All other expenses | $41,429 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,009,833 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,688,230 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $156,092 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $28,225 |
| 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 | $600 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $637,919 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,511,066 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $28,263 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $125,244 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $153,507 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,357,559 |
| 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 | $3,511,066 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Latin Center has recieved totaling $42,548.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Crossroads Fund Chicago, IL PURPOSE: General operations | $25,000 |
Crossroads Fund Chicago, IL PURPOSE: General operations | $10,000 |
The Christopher Family Foundation Westmont, IL PURPOSE: UP TO YOUTH PROGRAM | $7,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $48 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
La Casa De Esperanza Waukesha, WI | $23,404,993 | $20,494,183 |
Asian Human Services Of Chicago Inc Chicago, IL | $8,154,074 | $16,173,031 |
The Young Center For Immigrant Childrens Rights Chicago, IL | $11,541,964 | $10,481,518 |
Chinese Mutual Aid Association Inc Chicago, IL | $5,927,366 | $10,929,643 |
Urhai Community Service Center Chicago, IL | $15,491,787 | $12,759,943 |
Asi Chicago, IL | $3,134,379 | $11,430,726 |
International Institute Of Metropolitan St Louis St Louis, MO | $9,841,784 | $12,477,327 |
Polish American Association Chicago, IL | $1,991,502 | $4,071,421 |
Vietnamese Asso Of Illinois Chicago, IL | $4,714,185 | $4,469,356 |
Mano A Mano Family Resource Center Round Lake Park, IL | $3,122,360 | $5,588,337 |
Latin Women In Action Chicago, IL | $4,477,554 | $4,949,993 |
Exodus Refugee Immigration Inc Indianapolis, IN | $2,775,622 | $4,589,376 |