Latin American Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc is located in Trenton, NJ. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Latin American Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Latin American Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc 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 06/2022, Latin American Legal Defense And Educational Fund Inc generated $761.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $839.5k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 24.8% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO PROMOTE THE RIGHTS OF & TO EMPOWER ALL IMMIGRANTS IN THE LOCAL LATIN AMERICAN COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY CENTER - CASA DE BIENVENIDA, THE TRENTON COMMUNITY CENTER, IS A RESOURCE HUB FOR THE CITY'S LATINO AND OTHER IMMIGRANTS, SERVING OVER 3,000 HOUSEHOLDS ANNUALLY. CASA DE BIENVENIDA IS OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK, YEAR- ROUND, WITH THE GOAL OF INCREASING THE SOCIAL CAPITAL OF IMMIGRANT HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH: ADULT EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF LANGUAGE ACQUISITION, TECHNOLOGY, LIFE SKILLS AND PERSONAL FINANCES; YOUTH MENTORING TO INCREASE COLLEGE ENROLLMENT AND STRENGTHEN POTENTIAL FOR FUTURE SUCCESS; AFFORDABLE LEGAL SERVICES; TAX PREPARATION; A COMMUNITY PHOTO ID; HEALTH CARE LITERACY AND OUTREACH; AND REFERRAL AND ADVOCACY SERVICES.
COMMUNITY CENTER - CASA DE BIENVENIDA, THE TRENTON COMMUNITY CENTER, IS A RESOURCE HUB FOR THE CITY'S LATINO AND OTHER IMMIGRANTS, SERVING OVER 3,000 HOUSEHOLDS ANNUALLY. CASA DE BIENVENIDA IS OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK, YEAR- ROUND, WITH THE GOAL OF INCREASING THE SOCIAL CAPITAL OF IMMIGRANT HOUSEHOLDS. OUR COMMUNITY OUTREACH DEPARTMENT DISSEMINATES ESSENTIAL AND RELIABLE INFORMATION ON RELEVANT TOPICS AS WELL AS ISSUING MERCER COUNTY ID CARDS TO EXTEND ACCESS TO BASIC SERVICES. OUR ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE COURSES IN THE AREAS OF LANGUAGE ACQUISITION,CITIZENSHIP PREP, AND HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY. ALSO PROVIDED ARE IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - FUTURO PROGRAM WHICH IS AN INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAM FOR FIRST AND SECOND GENERATION IMMIGRANT STUDENTS. AS PART OF THIS PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MENTORING AND TUTORING, SAT/ACT PREP, ASSISTANCE WITH SCHOLARSHIP AND COLLEGE APPLICATIONS, RESUME DEVELOPMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY, VISITS TO COLLEGE CAMPUSES, AND MORE.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - FUTURO PROGRAM WHICH IS AN INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAM FOR FIRST AND SECOND GENERATION IMMIGRANT STUDENTS. AS PART OF THIS PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MENTORING AND TUTORING, SAT/ACT PREP, ASSISTANCE WITH SCHOLARSHIP AND COLLEGE APPLICATIONS, RESUME DEVELOPMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY, VISITS TO COLLEGE CAMPUSES, AND MORE. COMPLEMENTARY TO THE FUTURO PROGRAM IS FUTURO FAMILIA, WHICH PROVIDES A FORUM FOR FAMILIES OF STUDENTS TO DISCUSS CONCERNS ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS, AS WELL AS HOLISTIC FAMILY SUPPORT. LALDEF WORKS WITH AND ENGAGES ENTIRE FAMILIES, UNDERSTANDING THAT BY ENGAGING WITH THE COMMUNITY IN THIS WAY, WE IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Miquel Centeno Trustee | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Jason Scott Camilo ESQ Trustee | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Dr Rachel Evans Trustee | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Patricia Fernandez-Kelly Trustee | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Valeria Posso-Gonzalez Trustee | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Susan Roy Trustee | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $526,740 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $194,702 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $721,442 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $39,694 |
Investment income | $56 |
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 | $761,192 |
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. | $88,943 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,784 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $460,964 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $13,160 |
Payroll taxes | $56,904 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $41,135 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $23,160 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,391 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $5,916 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $584 |
Travel | $4,080 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $4,184 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,712 |
Insurance | $9,308 |
All other expenses | $26,540 |
Total functional expenses | $839,539 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $256,300 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $109,036 |
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 | $8,211 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $268,275 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $779 |
Total assets | $642,606 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $47,296 |
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 | $159,389 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $71,167 |
Other liabilities | $779 |
Total liabilities | $278,631 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $252,955 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $111,020 |
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 | $642,606 |