Logan Square Neighborhood Assoc Inc, operating under the name Palenque LSNA, is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (S22) the organization is classified as: Neighborhood & Block Associations, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Palenque LSNA employed 171 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Palenque LSNA 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 06/2023, Palenque LSNA generated $4.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.2m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.7% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2022, Palenque LSNA has awarded 19 individual grants totaling $305,474. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO ADVANCE DIVERSITY, LEADER DEVELOPMENT, & MODELS FOR ENGAGEMENT AS CATALYST FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE EDUCATION PROGRAM INCLUDES THE PARENT MENTOR PROGRAM AND THE COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS - FOR OVER 25 YEARS, PALENQUE LSNA HAS BEEN TRAINING PARENTS IN THE LOGAN SQUARE AREA, MAINLY LATINA AND BLACK MOTHERS, TO HELP FILL PERSISTENT EQUITY GAPS BY VOLUNTEERING IN CLASSROOMS FOR TWO HOURS/DAY FOR AT LEAST 100 HOURS. UPON COMPLETING THE INITIAL LEADERSHIP AND TUTORING TRAINING, PARENT MENTORS ARE ASSIGNED A CLASSROOM, WHERE THEY WORK WITH STUDENTS ONE-ON-ONE OR IN SMALL GROUPS FOR TWO HOURS PER DAY, FOUR DAYS PER WEEK. ON FRIDAYS, THE PARENT MENTOR COHORT COMES TOGETHER FOR ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS. AFTER 100 HOURS, PARENT MENTORS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A $1,000 STIPEND.PALENQUE LSNA'S COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS PROVIDE ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND THEIR FAMILIES AT MCAULIFFE AND BARRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND AT KELVYN PARK HIGH SCHOOL.
HOUSING - WE USE OUR PLATFORM AND NETWORKS TO ADVOCATE FOR SPECIFIC EQUITABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS. WE ADVOCATE FOR POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND CHANGES THAT SUPPORT EQUITABLE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT, MINIMUM DENSITY DEVELOPMENT, REDUCING DECONVERSIONS AND DEMOLITIONS, AND MORE.
PARENT ENGAGEMENT INSTITUTE (PEI): IS COLLABORATION BETWEEN LSNA AND SOUTHWEST ORGANIZING PROJECT (SWOP), WHICH PROVIDES PROGRAMMATIC TRAINING, MENTORING, AND BEST PRACTICES TO PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING THEIR OWN PARENT MENTOR PROGRAMS LOCALLY, NATIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY.
YOUTH - PALENQUE LSNA HIRES YOUTH AGES 14 TO 24 YEARS OLD FOR SUMMER SOCIAL JUSTICE INTERNSHIPS. HIGH SCHOOLERS CAN EARN A STIPEND WHILE DEVELOPING LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING SKILLS WITH THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE THROUGH CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING THEIR OWN COMMUNITY ACTION RESEARCH PROJECT. OUR YOUTH COUNCIL IS COMPOSED OF A DIVERSE RANGE OF ACTIVE STUDENTS FROM ACROSS OUR MANY PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE NORTHWEST SIDE PRESENTE PALENQUE FELLOWSHIP AND PALENQUE LSNA COMMITTEE MEMBERS. THE YOUTH COUNCIL MEETS MULTIPLE TIMES A MONTH TO EXCLUSIVELY CONNECT AND SHARE WHAT YOUTH VIEW AS PRIORITIES THAT NEED TO BE ADDRESSED IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Arturo Hernandez President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eugene Dejesus Vice President Of Organiza | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Isabel Cabrera Vice President Of Programs | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $6,225 |
Ellen Ray Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alexis Canalos Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Emilio Carrasquillo Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,866,883 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,136,537 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,003,420 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $200,907 |
Investment income | $164 |
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 | $4,213,894 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $121,247 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $7,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $119,298 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,797 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,321,181 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $55 |
Other employee benefits | $269,308 |
Payroll taxes | $202,595 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,371 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $203,824 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $691,070 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $31,146 |
Information technology | $72,624 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $42,103 |
Travel | $33,658 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $69,210 |
Interest | $945 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $65,382 |
Insurance | $32,915 |
All other expenses | $45,641 |
Total functional expenses | $5,193,156 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,688,150 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,328,120 |
Accounts receivable, net | $41,960 |
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 | $48,922 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $648,850 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,756,002 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $217,839 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,250 |
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 | $71,025 |
Total liabilities | $290,114 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,373,017 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,092,871 |
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 | $3,756,002 |
Over the last fiscal year, Logan Square Neighborhood Assoc Inc has awarded $99,247 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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SOUTH WEST ORGANIZING PROJECT PURPOSE: Subgrant of W.K. Kellogg Foundation to support Parent Engagement Institute work. | $50,520 |
SOUTH WEST ORGANIZING PROJECT PURPOSE: Subgrant of Grand Victoria Foundation to support Parent Engagement Institute work. | $12,727 |
LATIN UNITED COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: Humboldt Park United Methodist Church ETOD project support in coordination from Elevated Chicago | $15,000 |
SOUTH WEST ORGANIZING PROJECT PURPOSE: Beyond the Classroom Campaign grant | $8,000 |
ST STEPHEN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH PURPOSE: Scholarships to attend Parent Mentor Convention Invoice #101 | $7,000 |
THE RESURRECTION PROJECT PURPOSE: "Beyond the Classroom" grants 12 schools @ $500 each): | $6,000 |