La Luz Center
- Assets
- $9.0m
- Revenue
- $3.9m
- Investments
- $312.7k
- Employees
- 23
- Location
- Sonoma, CA
- Founding
- 08/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 68-0228235
Organization Overview
La Luz Center is located in Sonoma, CA. The organization was established in 1995. 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 12/2021, LA Luz Center employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. LA Luz 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 12/2021, LA Luz Center generated $3.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY THROUGH FAMILY SERVICES, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LA LUZ CENTER IS A FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER THAT HAS SERVED SONOMA VALLEY'S MOST VULNERABLE FAMILIES FOR MORE THAN 37 YEARS. IT WAS FOUNDED BY VOLUNTEERS WHO WANTED TO ESTABLISH A SAFE PLACE FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS TO RECEIVE SUPPORT. IN THE EARLY YEARS, LA LUZ OFFERED EMERGENCY SUPPORT, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, AND REFERRALS FOR FARM WORKERS. TODAY THE FOCUS IS ON THE PROMOTION OF ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND LONG-TERM STABILITY AMONG OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE PROGRAMMING CENTERS AROUND THREE FOCUS AREAS: FAMILY SERVICES, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. LA LUZ HELPS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES VIA THREE SERVICE TYPES: (1) CONNECTIONS AND SUPPORT, HELPING CLIENTS ACCESS AND NAVIGATE RESOURCES THEY NEED BY WAY OF INFORMATION AND REFERRALS; (2) LEARNING, IN WHICH THE CLIENTS GAIN THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN LIFE; AND (3) ENGAGEMENT, IN WHICH THEY HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER, OUR COMMUNITY, AND LOCAL SCHOOLS THROUGH COMMUNITY/ARTS EVENTS, LEADERSHIP/CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES.LA LUZ SERVES 90% OF SONOMA VALLEY'S LATINO POPULATION, MAKING IT THE "GO TO" PLACE FOR LOCAL FAMILIES SEEKING ASSISTANCE IN MANAGING AND IMPROVING THEIR LIVES AND, AS A RESULT, THEY ARE A TRUSTED PROVIDER OF COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES. LA LUZ PROVIDED ITS SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 2,013 PEOPLE IN 2021.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Veronica Vences Director Of Development | 40 | $112,918 | |
Cassandra Sanchez Guzman Director Of Programs | 40 | $105,041 | |
Juan Hernandez III Executive Director (left 07/2021) | Officer | 40 | $94,229 |
Sutapa C Balaji Left 102021 Director Of Finance & Admin. | Officer | 40 | $91,638 |
Leonardo Lobato Executive Director (start 09/2021) | Officer | 40 | $85,185 |
Nicholas Mendelson-Ontiveros President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $99 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $591,898 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $444,092 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,975,113 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $22,204 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,011,202 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $47,778 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,117 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$113,003 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,948,094 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $125,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $741,935 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $312,750 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $94,280 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $833,545 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,698 |
| Other employee benefits | $39,125 |
| Payroll taxes | $88,930 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,124 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $132,523 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $25,845 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $13,554 |
| Fees for services: Other | $267,178 |
| Advertising and promotion | $8,462 |
| Office expenses | $62,656 |
| Information technology | $41,882 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $43,087 |
| Travel | $5,692 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,102 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $82,171 |
| Insurance | $4,675 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,043,584 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,846,660 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,377,849 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,062,138 |
| 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 | $32,691 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,741,758 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,610,373 |
| Investments—other securities | $312,699 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $8,984,168 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $182,826 |
| 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 | $213,900 |
| Total liabilities | $396,726 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,181,221 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,406,221 |
| 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 | $8,984,168 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, La Luz Center has awarded $125,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Healdsburg, CA PURPOSE: PARTNER GRANT: PARENTS LEAD PROGRAM | $55,000 |
Santa Rosa, CA PURPOSE: PARTNER GRANT: PARENTS LEAD PROGRAM | $55,000 |
Santa Rosa, CA PURPOSE: PARTNER GRANT: JUST RECOVERY PROMATORA NETWORK | $15,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 33 grants that La Luz Center has recieved totaling $1,487,838.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation Sonoma County Santa Rosa, CA PURPOSE: FOR SUPPORT OF PARTNERSHIP WITH SONOMA VALLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION AND LOW INCOME SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $197,254 |
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Oakland, CA PURPOSE: Covid-19 Vaccine Equity In Sonoma Valley | $175,000 |
Latino Community Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: RAPID RESPONSE | $175,000 |
S H Cowell Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: A TWO-YEAR GRANT TO SUSTAIN THE EL VERANO FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER. TO SUSTAIN THE EL VERANO FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER. | $150,000 |
The Heising-Simons Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: FOR PARENTS/PADRES LEAD | $100,000 |
The Heising-Simons Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: FOR PARENTS/PADRES LEAD | $100,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Latino Network Portland, OR | $14,141,237 | $24,219,823 |
International Institute Of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $9,181,850 | $14,413,283 |
United American Indian Involvement Los Angeles, CA | $19,669,304 | $14,688,054 |
Koreatown Youth And Community Center Inc Los Angeles, CA | $5,959,356 | $13,191,369 |
The Fresno Center Fresno, CA | $5,685,334 | $12,082,399 |
Latino Center For Prevention & Action In Health & Welfare Santa Ana, CA | $6,603,881 | $11,325,815 |
Alu Like Inc Honolulu, HI | $2,290,492 | $9,028,851 |
Sacramento Chinese Community Service Center Inc Sacramento, CA | $4,354,396 | $9,145,000 |
Central American Resource Center - Carecen - Of California Los Angeles, CA | $10,035,647 | $7,843,220 |
Central American Resource Center Carecen Of Northern California San Francisco, CA | $2,586,265 | $9,324,571 |
Alianza Nacional De Campesinas Inc Oxnard, CA | $1,552,318 | $8,642,187 |
The Seventh Generation Fund For Indigenous Peoples Inc Arcata, CA | $11,269,311 | $11,321,749 |