La Causa Inc

Organization Overview

La Causa Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (B28) the organization is classified as: Special Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, LA Causa Inc employed 279 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. LA Causa 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 12/2021, LA Causa Inc generated $16.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.6m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.5%) per year over the past 7 years. 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 PROVIDE CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES WITH QUALITY COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO NURTURE HEALTHY FAMILY LIFE AND ENHANCE COMMUNITY STABILITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CHILDREN DEVELOPMENT AND HELP - LA CAUSA EARLY EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE CENTER CARES FOR AND EDUCATES CHILDREN AGES 4 WEEKS TO 12 YEARS OF AGE BY TRAINED TEACHERS, IN A BILINGUAL SETTING, AND OFFERS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE, AND SUMMER PROGRAMS. IT IS FULLY ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION AND HOLDS A FIVE-STAR RATING THROUGH WISCONSIN YOUNGSTAR. NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS, FLEXIBLE PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS, AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED.


EDUCATION - THE MISSION OF LA CAUSA CHARTER SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE, FOUNDATIONAL, BILINGUAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS IN A SAFE AND STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT, WHILE CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY TO BE ENGAGED IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. THE K4-8TH GRADE ENGLISH AND SPANISH CURRICULUM FEATURES LANGUAGE ARTS, READING, COMPUTERS, SCIENCE, MUSIC, ART, ROBOTICS AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION SPECIALISTS. NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS, PARENT EDUCATION, AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED.


SOCIAL SERVICES - LA CAUSA'S SOCIAL SERVICES STAFF IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A VARIETY OF HIGH-QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN ACCOMPLISHING THEIR LIFE GOALS AND TO EMPOWER THEM IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES. THE PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY SOCIAL SERVICES OFFER A BILINGUAL, HOLISTIC APPROACH TOWARDS COUNSELING AND THERAPY AND INCLUDE: 1) TREATMENT FOSTER CARE PROGRAM: PLACES AND SERVES A DISTINCT SPECIALIZED GROUP OF FOSTER CHILDREN; 2) FOSTER HOME RECRUITMENT AND LICENSING PROGRAM: RECRUITS, LICENSES AND TRAINS FOSTER PARENTS FOR CHILDREN WITH TREATMENT AND DELINQUENCY ISSUES; 3) TREATMENT SERVICES PROGRAM: TREATS INDIVIDUALS, PARENTS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH AODA AND MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS; 4) RECOVERY SUPPORT COORDINATION: PROVIDES COORDINATION OF TREATMENT SERVICES AS WELL AS SUPPORT SERVICES SUCH AS, TRANSPORTATION, CHILD CARE, RENT, CLOTHING, ETC., FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH TREATMENT NEEDS; 5) WRAPAROUND PROGRAMS: PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES; 6) COMMUNITY LINKAGES AND STABILIZATION PROGRAM (CLASP): PROVIDES STATE CERTIFIED PEER SPECIALISTS WHO HAVE RECOVERED FROM THEIR OWN MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES TO SUPPORT PERSONS WHO ARE BEGINNING THEIR RECOVERY JOURNEY; 7) TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT: PROVIDES SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES; 8) MOBILE CRISIS TEAM EXPANSION: PROVIDES CRISIS INTERVENTION AND RESPONSE SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH SIGNIFICANT MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR CO-OCCURRING NEEDS; 9) COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES: PROVIDES A TEAM APPROACH TO AN ARRAY OF RECOVERY, TREATMENT AND PSYCHOLOGICAL REHABILITATION SERVICES THAT ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN UTILIZING COMMUNITY AND NATURAL SUPPORTS TO ADDRESS THEIR NEEDS; 10) CCS YOUTH: A VOLUNTARY PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES COPING WITH MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE OR CO-OCCURRING NEEDS TOWARD IMPROVING HEALTH, WELLNESS AND THE PURSUIT OF THEIR INDIVIDUAL GOALS; 11) CORE PROGRAM: A VOUNTARY PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THEIR FIRST EPISODE OF PSYCHOSIS. IT CONSISTS OF A TEAM OF PROVIDERS WHO PROVIDE SERVICES THAT INCLUDE THERAPY, CARE COORDINATION, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT AND PEER SUPPORT.


THE CRISIS NURSERY & RESPITE CENTER: PROVIDES RESPITE/ CRISIS CARE IN A LICENSED CENTER WITH A HOME-STYLE SETTING. PARENTS MAY SHELTER THEIR CHILDREN AT THE CRISIS NURSERY AND RESPITE CENTER FOR UP TO 72 HOURS, ASSISTING THE PARENT TO ATTEND VITAL MEETINGS, APPOINTMENTS, GROUP SESSIONS, RE-ESTABLISH SUPPORT NETWORKS WITH FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS, OR SIMPLY REST, REDUCING HIGH AND, AT TIMES, DANGEROUS STRESS LEVELS. STRIVING TO STRENGTHEN AND KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER, STAFF MEMBERS WORK WITH EACH FAMILY TO HELP THEM THROUGH THE IMMEDIATE CRISIS, ASSESS THE FAMILY'S NEEDS AND MAKE REFERRALS TO OTHER PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
George A Torres
President/ceo
$277,618
Sylvia A Zapata
Chief Financial Officer
$151,636
Lyman Tschanz
Chairperson
$0
Robert Kotecki
Vice Chairperson
$0
Nancy Jelen
Secretary
$0
Gustavo Cueto
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$64,512
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $7,533,975
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$212,564
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $35,066
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,811,051
Total Program Service Revenue$8,741,855
Investment income $576
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $70,138
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $16,623,620

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that La Causa Inc has recieved totaling $3,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Youth Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: SOCIAL SERVICES

$3,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

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