Latino U College Access
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- White Plains, NY
- Founding
- 01/2013
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-1211285
Organization Overview
Latino U College Access is located in White Plains, NY. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (B80) the organization is classified as: Student Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Latino U College Access employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Latino U College Access 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, Latino U College Access generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $879.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 28.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LATINO U COLLEGE ACCESS (LUCA) MAKE COLLEGE DREAMS A REALITY FOR FIRST GENERATION HISPANIC STUDENTS BY HELPING THEM APPLY, ENROLL AND SUCCEED IN COLLEGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE LATINO U SCHOLARS PROGRAM GUIDES STUDENTS - WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED ACADEMIC APTITUDE - THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING TO ENSURE THEY ENROLL IN SCHOOLS THAT MEET THEIR UNIQUE ACADEMIC AND FINANCIAL NEEDS. IT BEGINS IN JUNIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL WHEN STUDENTS ARE NOMINATED BY SCHOOL COUNSELORS IN PARTNER DISTRICTS. SCHOLARS ARE THEN PAIRED WITH HIGHLY-TRAINED VOLUNTEER COLLEGE COACHES WHO PROVIDE INTENSIVE MENTORSHIP THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROCESS, WITH AN AVERAGE OF 226 HOURS OF SERVICE PER STUDENT ANNUALLY.LATINO U SCHOLARS PERSISTED AT A TIME WHEN MANY COLLEGE DREAMS WERE CANCELED OR DEFERRED. 100% OF SCHOLARS IN THE CLASS OF 2021 ENROLLED IN 2 OR 4 YEARS UNIVERSITIES WITH THE MEDIAN OUT OF POCKET COST OF $3,868.
THE FIRST-GEN FORWARD (FGF) PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, FAMILY-CENTERED SUPPORT TO LATINO U SCHOLARS ONCE THEY ENROLL IN COLLEGE TO ENSURE THEY GRADUATE ON TIME AND CAREER READY. WITH THE SUPPORT OF CORPORATE VOLUNTEERS, PROGRAMS HELP SCHOLARS WITH RESUME WRITING, INTERVIEWING, NETWORKING, PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE, AND OTHER SOFT SKILLS THAT FIRST-GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS MAY NOT BE EXPOSED TO.LUCA'S CULTURALLY RELEVANT APPROACH HAS DEMONSTRATED INCREDIBLE SUCCESS IN COLLEGE COMPLETION. 99% OF LATINO U SCHOLARS HAVE EITHER GRADUATED OR ARE ON TRACK TO GRADUATE WITHIN FOUR TO SIX YEARS, AND 50% OF SCHOLARS ARE ENROLLED AT "MOST SELECTIVE OR "VERY SELECTIVE" FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITIES.
LUCA CONTINUES SERVING THE BROADER LATINO COMMUNITY IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY BY SHARING INFORMATION AND RESOURCES THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. LUCA DELIVERS CULTURALLY RELEVANT, BILINGUAL WORKSHOPS THAT PREPARE STUDENTS AND FAMILIES TO BEGIN NAVIGATING THE COLLEGE APPLICATION AND FINANCIAL AID PROCESSES. PRESENTATIONS ARE DELIVERED VIRTUALLY OR IN PERSON AND INCLUDE FAFSA 101, PATHWAYS TO COLLEGE, APPLYING TO COLLEGE, AND PAYING FOR COLLEGE.OVER THE LAST EIGHT YEARS, COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSIONS HAVE REACHED NEARLY 6,000 PARENTS AND STUDENTS FROM SEVEN WESTCHESTER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cosette Gutierrez Executive Director | Officer | 45 | $105,136 |
Shirley A Buontempo Founder & CEO Thru 7/1/2021 | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $76,559 |
Lisa M Bell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Shawn Edwards Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jane Matluck Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Steve Moroney Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $5,000 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $318,155 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $282,768 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $660,227 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,824 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,266,150 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $50,249 |
| Investment income | $518 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$23,545 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,293,372 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $10,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $198,395 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,980 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $383,165 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,883 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,663 |
| Payroll taxes | $40,194 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $48,146 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $120 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $41,740 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,611 |
| Office expenses | $41,200 |
| Information technology | $6,489 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $34,399 |
| Travel | $1,584 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,077 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $7,837 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $879,561 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $622,641 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $226,056 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $171,870 |
| 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 | $8,641 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $800 |
| Total assets | $1,030,008 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,674 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $19,674 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $929,134 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $81,200 |
| 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 | $1,030,008 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Latino U College Access has recieved totaling $1,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Stepanski Family Charitable Trust Palm Beach, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
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