Central American Resource Center - Carecen - Of California

Organization Overview

Central American Resource Center - Carecen - Of California is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1986. 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, Central American Resource Center - Carecen - Of California employed 148 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Central American Resource Center - Carecen - Of California 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, Central American Resource Center - Carecen - Of California generated $7.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $8.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 16.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

FOR 37 YEARS, CARECEN HAS CHAMPIONED THE RIGHTS OF CENTRAL AMERICAN & LATINO IMMIGRANTS, BUILDING A COMMUNITY THAT IS PROACTIVE, AWARE OF ITS RIGHTS & VIGILANT OF ITS INTEREST.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LEGAL DEPARTMENT: IN 2020, THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT PROVIDED INFORMATION, LEGAL ADVICE AND SERVICES TO OVER 20,000 PEOPLE. THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT PROVIDED: 1) FREE INFORMATION FORUMS REGARDING VARIOUS IMMIGRATION ISSUES, INCLUDING ELIGIBILITY FOR VARIOUS IMMIGRATION BENEFITS (DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS/DACA, LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENCE, EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION, ASYLUM, NATURALIZATION, SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS, FAMILY BASED PETITIONS, U VISA, VAWA, T VISA, AND REMOVAL DEFENSE MATTERS), AND 2) LEGAL ADVICE AND FREE OR LOW COST SERVICES, INCLUDING ASSISTANCE WITH INCLUDING ELIGIBILITY FOR VARIOUS IMMIGRATION BENEFITS (DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS/DACA, LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENCE, EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION, ASYLUM, NATURALIZATION, SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS, FAMILY BASED PETITIONS, U VISA, VAWA, T VISA, AND REMOVAL DEFENSE MATTERS).


PARENT & YOUTH CENTER: THE PARENT & YOUTH CENTER PROVIDED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, ADVOCACY AND POLICY ACTIVITIES, AND COLLEGE ADMISSIONS PROGRAMS. THE CENTER OFFERED PROGRAMS TO REFUGEE YOUTH, COMMUNITY PARENTS, AND SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN. THE PROGRAMS ASSISTED APPROXIMATELY 1,000 FAMILIES WITH ITS ACTIVITIES. FOR THE YOUTH, THE CENTER PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, COLLEGE HEAD START AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. FOR THE PARENTS, THE CENTER PROVIDED LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS, ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) AND COMPUTER LITERACY AND ARTS AND CRAFTS CLASSES. ALL OF THE PROGRAMS OFFERED CULTURALLY RELEVANT SERVICES FOR LATINO IMMIGRANT FAMILIES.


DAY LABOR CENTER: CARECEN'S DAY LABOR CENTER OFFERED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FOR AN AVERAGE OF 100 WORKERS DAILY THROUGH ITS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. AT THE CENTER, WORKERS OBTAINED TEMPORARY WORK, RECEIVED HEALTH EDUCATION AND SERVICES, RECEIVED ASSISTANCE WITH WAGE THEFT CLAIMS, AND PARTICIPATED IN ESL CLASSES, SPECIAL SKILLS WORKSHOPS, CONFLICT RESOLUTION TRAINING, AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING. THE CENTER ASSISTED WORKERS WITH ALL ASPECTS OF THE JOB SEARCH AND HIRING PROCESS AND MONITORED EMPLOYERS TO ENSURE FAIRNESS. THE CENTER FACILITATED A TEMPORARY WORK ENVIRONMENT WITH RESTROOMS, WATER, AND PROTECTION FROM THE ELEMENTS, WHERE WORKERS HAD AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME EMPLOYED AND OBTAIN INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT WHEN THEY WERE TREATED FRAUDULENTLY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Martha Arevalo
Executive Director
$130,145
Camila Alvarez
Legal Director
$112,130
Gloria Martinez
Managing Attorney
$100,098
Angela Sanbrano
Chair
$0
Gloria Annicchiarico
Vice Chair
$0
Omar Corletto
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$13,794
Related organizations$0
Government grants $5,461,170
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,218,797
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $50,761
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,693,761
Total Program Service Revenue$153,868
Investment income $1,654
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$6,831
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,843,220

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Central American Resource Center - Carecen - Of California has recieved totaling $4,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Violet World Foundations

Ft Mitchell, KY

PURPOSE: LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM

$4,000
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