Puentes New Orleans Incorporated is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (L80) the organization is classified as: Housing Support, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Puentes New Orleans Incorporated employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Puentes New Orleans Incorporated 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, Puentes New Orleans Incorporated generated $65.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (17.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $144.3k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (11.3%) per year over the past 8 years. 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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PUENTES IS A SPANISH WORD MEANING BRIDGES. SINCE 2007, PUENTES HAS BEEN BUILDING BRIDGES CONNECTING LATIN AMERICAN IMMIGRANTS AND THEIR CHILDREN TO THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ESCALERA STEM IS A NATIONAL PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES ECONOMIC MOBILITY FOR YOUTH. TARGETING LOW-INCOME, FIRST-GENERATION LATINO STUDENTS, ESCALERA SUPPORTS STUDENTS BOTH PERSONALLY AND ACADEMICALLY AS THEY EXPLORE CAREER PATHS, PREPARE FOR COLLEGE, AND DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS. THIS 2-YEAR AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOLLOWS STUDENTS ENTERING THEIR JUNIOR YEAR AND FOLLOWS THEM THROUGH THEIR SENIOR YEAR. AT PRESENT, THE PROGRAM OPERATES AT 3 AREA HIGH SCHOOLS: WEST JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL, L.W. HIGGINS HIGH SCHOOL, AND GRACE KING HIGH SCHOOL.
L.U.N.A. (LATINX UNIDOS DE NUEVA ORLEANS EN ACCIN) IS A GRASSROOTS, MULTIRACIAL YOUTH PROJECT THAT FOCUSES ON YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WITH A STRONG EMPHASIS ON YOUTH-LED ADVOCACY, ORGANIZING, AND COALITION BUILDING. L.U.N.A. EMPOWERS YOUNG PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE IN WORKING TOGETHER TO DEVELOP CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO PROBLEMS THAT DIRECTLY AFFECT THEM THROUGH CREATIVE EXPRESSION AND INFORMED SOCIAL ACTION. L.U.N.A. EMBRACES A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO SOCIAL CHANGE BY CHANGING SYSTEMS AND SOCIETY. YOUTH MEMBERS WORK TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS TO CREATING A MORE OPEN, INCLUSIVE, AND EQUITABLE WORLD. SINCE LAUNCHING IN MARCH 2018, YOUTH MEMBERS HAVE IDENTIFIED THESE PROMINENT PARAMOUNT ISSUES AND CONCERNS: EQUITY AND IMMIGRANT RIGHTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ramon Vallejo President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ana Gershanik Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Maria Calzada Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Paz Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Peggy Mendoza Parliamentarian | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Marlene Donovan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $65,878 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $65,878 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $65,878 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $55,902 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $4,936 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $45,884 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,283 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $926 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $26,051 |
Travel | $1,341 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,134 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $144,307 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $116,871 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $7,900 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,000 |
Total assets | $128,771 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,046 |
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 | $2,046 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $126,725 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $128,771 |