La Paz De Dios, operating under the name La Paz Chattanooga, is located in Chattanooga, TN. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, LA Paz Chattanooga employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. LA Paz Chattanooga 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 12/2022, LA Paz Chattanooga generated $854.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $846.5k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EMPOWER AND ENGAGE CHATTANOOGA'S LATINO POPULATION THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND INCLUSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FAMILY STABILIZATION - WE OFFER BILINGUAL ACCESS AND REDUCE/REMOVE BARRIERS THROUGH CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT, SOCIAL NAVIGATION, RESOURCES, AND REFERRALS. LA PAZ RECEIVED 46,022 CALLS TO THE CALL CENTER IN 2023.MULTICULTURAL & BILINGUAL CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS NAVIGATION - 764 INDIVIDUALS SERVED BY OUR CASE MANAGERSRESOURCE & REFERRAL - HEALTHCARE ACCESS 389 TENNCARE APPLICATIONS - $652,000 OF MEDICAL DEBT ALLEVIATEDHOMELESSNESS PREVENTION & HOUSING LEGAL ACCESS - OVER 20 COMMUNITY SCREENED FOR SIJS (SPECIAL IMMIGRANT JUVENILE STATUS), 10 CLIENTS HAVE SIGNED CONTRACTS WITH ATTORNEYS AND ARE MOVING FORWARD ON THE PATHWAY TO CITIZENSHIPONSITE CHOICE FOOD PANTRY - 351 SNAP APPLICATIONS, 188 FAMILIES (764 PEOPLE) ACCESSED OUR ON SITE FOOD PANTRYPARTNER SERVICESLATINO LEADERSHIP AWARDS - OVER 350 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE LATINO LEADERSHIP AWARDS
YHDP - YOUTH HOMELESSNESS DEMONSTRATION PROJECT SUCCESSFULLY REHOUSED 41 INDIVIDUALS AND PROVIDED TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR 6.
COMMUNITY BUILDING AND EDUCATION - WE PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND WEALTH BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND SMALL BUSINESSES AS WELL AS COMMUNITY BUILDING AND ENGAGEMENT, IMPACTING 849 COMMUNITY MEMBERS. ADVOCACY & PLACEMAKING - WE ARE INVESTED IN CHATTANOOGA BECOMING AND REMAINING A WELCOMING CITY FOR ALL PEOPLE AND WE WORK FOR EQUITABLE ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL. OVER 10,000 PROPLE WERE IMPACTED, INCLUDING ONLINE OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAMMING.CAREER READINESS & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTASSET & WEALTH BUILDINGSTUDENT SUCCESS & DEVELOPMENTEARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT & LITERACYHEALTH & WELLNESSCOMMUNITY OUTREACHENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE - LA PAZ OFFERED 10 WEEK CLASSES - 40 STUDENTS PARTICIPATEDCOMPUTER LITERACY - LA PAZ OFFERED SEVEN 4 WEEK CLASSES - 80 STUDENTS PARTICIPATEDWORKSHOPS (HOMEOWNERSHIP, TAXES, ETC) - LA PAZ OFFERED A VARIETY OF CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS WITH OVER 200 COMMUNITY PARTICIPANTSENGAGEMENT AND OUTREACH - LA PAZ REACHED OVER 1000 PEOPLE THROUGH OUTREACH EVENTS AND ACTIVITIESCIVIC ENGAGEMENTCOMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT - OVER 300 COMMUNITY MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN OUR TU VOZ NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEYLATINO SUPPORT PARTNERSHIPSGOVERNMENT RELATIONSCULTURAL DEMOGRAPHIC AWARENESSCOMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY - OVER 200 PEOPLE ATTENDED
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Stacy Johnson Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $93,139 |
Eric Myers Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.77 | $0 |
Joselyn Aguilera Neilson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.48 | $0 |
Shadrina Booker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.48 | $0 |
Corinne Henderson Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.58 | $0 |
Moises Cardernas Board Member | Trustee | 0.19 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $292,636 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $552,910 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $845,546 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $646 |
Investment income | $3,994 |
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 | $854,535 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,060 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,369 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $349,737 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,385 |
Other employee benefits | $11,202 |
Payroll taxes | $33,410 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $50 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $32,080 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $71,632 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,995 |
Office expenses | $8,219 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $21,867 |
Travel | $3,464 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,698 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $52,240 |
Insurance | $6,152 |
All other expenses | $30,759 |
Total functional expenses | $846,509 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $824,652 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $156,377 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $190,614 |
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 | $7,094 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,513,146 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $775 |
Total assets | $2,692,658 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,138 |
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 | $391,040 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $405,178 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,191,508 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $95,972 |
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 | $2,692,658 |