Esperanza United

Organization Overview

Esperanza United is located in Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (P43) the organization is classified as: Family Violence Shelters, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Esperanza United employed 56 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Esperanza United 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, Esperanza United generated $12.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.5% per year over the past 6 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

ESPERANZA UNITED'S MISSION IS TO MOBILIZE LATINAS AND LATINO COMMUNITIES TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FAMILY ADVOCACY -FAMILY ADVOCACY OFFERS DIRECT SUPPORT FOR LATIN@S AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE LIVING IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE TWIN CITIES METRO AREA AND ARE AT RISK OF EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. WE PROVIDE A VARIETY OF OPTIONS TO BEST MEET OUR FAMILIES' NEEDS INCLUDING: EL REFUGIO (EMERGENCY SHELTER), A BI-LINGUAL CRISIS LINE, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING SUPPORT, MOBILE ADVOCACY (OUR LATINA FAMILY ADVOCATES MEET SURVIVORS WHEREVER THEY FEEL SAFE TO HELP THEM CREATE SAFETY PLANS, NAVIGATE LEGAL SYSTEMS, AND ACCOMPANY THEM TO SCHOOL, COURT, OR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS), AND WE HELP WITH REFERRALS TO OTHER AGENCIES AND RESOURCES.


NATIONAL INITIATIVE -ESPERANZA UNITED ALSO IS HOME TO THE NATIONAL LATIN@ NETWORK FOR HEALTHY FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, WHICH PROVIDES TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ACROSS THE COUNTRY; LEADS PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES; AND CONDUCTS COMMUNITY-BASED PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH ON THE INTERSECTIONS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND LATIN@ IDENTITY. OUR LEADERSHIP IN THE FIELD HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, WHICH HAS DESIGNATED OUR ORGANIZATION AS THE ONLY CULTURALLY SPECIFIC ISSUE RESOURCE CENTER ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND LATIN@ COMMUNITIES.


COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WORK AREA FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING THE LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND COMMUNITY CAPACITY OF LATIN@S TO END GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE, PRIMARILY THROUGH OUR FUERZA UNIDA AMIG@S INITIATIVE WHICH TRAINS AND SUPPORTS 75 TO 80 LATIN@ YOUTH AND ADULTS EACH YEAR TO BECOME FIRST-RESPONDERS AND CHANGE AGENTS WHO CAN HELP SHIFT THE BELIEFS AND BEHAVIORS WITHIN THEIR OWN FAMILY AND SOCIAL NETWORKS THAT LEAD TO UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. ONCE THEY HAVE FINISHED TRAINING, AMIG@S DEVELOP AND LEAD COMMUNITY ACTION PROJECTS THAT REACH THOUSANDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THE TWIN CITIES AND NEIGHBORING SUBURBS. THE WORK OF THE YOUTH AMIG@S CULMINATES EACH YEAR IN A DAY-LONG CONFERENCE THAT THEY ORGANIZE TO RAISE AWARENESS OF TEEN DATING VIOLENCE AND OTHER TOPICS THAT LATIN@ YOUTH ARE INTERESTED IN.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$113,062
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,267,927
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$8,739,486
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$12,120,475
Total Program Service Revenue$80,404
Investment income $22,887
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 $12,223,766

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Esperanza United has recieved totaling $168,573.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Greater Twin Cities United Way

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: PROGRAM COSTS

$114,073
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

Saint Paul, MN

PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES

$50,000
Familia Robinson Foundation

Eden Prairie, MN

PURPOSE: SUPPORT LATINA WOMENS HEALTH

$4,500
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