Centro Romero
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $2.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 70
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 10/1987
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 36-3517408
Organization Overview
Centro Romero is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1987. 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, Centro Romero employed 70 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Centro Romero 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, Centro Romero generated $2.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 11.8% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ASSIST DISADVANTAGED RESIDENTS OF CHICAGO'S EDGEWATER, ROGERS PARK, AND UPTOWN NEIGHBORHOODS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM SERVED 645 STUDENTS. THESE INCLUDE 286 ADULTS INSTRUCTED IN ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) AND 107 IN GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (GED) A TOTAL OF 94 ADULTS ATTENDED CITIZENSHIP TEST PREPARATION CLASSES, 20 RECEIVED VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR HEALTHCARE CAREERS, AND 43 YOUNG CHILDREN AND PARENTS PARTICIPATED IN FAMILY LITERACY. FIFTY-THREE ADULTS RECEIVED JOB-READINESS TRAINING AND FIVE STUDENTS LEARNED TO READ AND WRITE IN SPANISH.
PUBLIC BENEFITS:A TOTAL OF 1,740 FAMILY MEMBERS BENEFITED FROM ACCESSING PUBLIC BENEFITS PROGRAMS AND 89 FAMILIES RECEIVED ASSISTANCE WITH RENT AND UTILITY PAYMENTS. WE ALSO EDUCATED 11,002 PERSONS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PREVENTIVE HEALTH CARE MEASURES AND THE AVAILABILITY OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES THROUGH OUTREACH ACTIVITIES: ORGANIZING COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROJECTS, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, AND HEALTH FAIRS. WE PROVIDED 764 PERSONS WITH REFERRALS TO OTHER AGENCIES. THE NEW AMERICANS INITIATIVE EDUCATED 496 IMMIGRANTS ELIGIBLE FOR CITIZENSHIP. THE COMMUNITY NAVIGATORS PROGRAM EDUCATED 5,257 IMMIGRANTS ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS AND THE EVICTION PREVENTION PROGRAM EDUCATED 2,570 PERSONS ABOUT HOUSING RIGHTS. THE COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY PROJECT ENABLED 109 CLIENTS OF VARIOUS PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE THEIR COMPUTER SKILLS.
COVID-19 RELIEF: IN 2021 CENTRO ROMERO RECEIVED A GRANT FROM THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (IDHS) DESIGNATED TO PROVIDE HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS SUFFERING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP (I.E. JOB LOSS, SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION OF WORKING HOURS, ETC.) DUE TO THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC. THE PAYMENTS TO QUALIFIED HOUSEHOLDS COVERED RENT OR MORTGAGE, UTILITIES, PHONE, AND INTERNET COSTS. APPROXIMATELY 107 HOUSEHOLDS RECEIVED BENEFITS UNDER THIS PROGRAM. OF THE 107 HOUSEHOLDS THAT RECEIVED BENEFITS, 39 WERE FOR MORE THAN $5,000, AND 68 RECEIVED LESS THAN $5,000.CENTRO ROMERO FOLLOWED THE IDHS WELCOMING CENTER HOUSING AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROJECT PROGRAM GUIDE 9.23.20 (THE GUIDE) TO SCREEN APPLICANTS FOR ELIGIBILITY. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA UNDER THE GUIDE REQUIRED CENTRO ROMERO TO DOCUMENT EACH APPLICANT'S PROOF OF ILLINOIS RESIDENCY, PROOF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP CAUSED BY COVID 19 PANDEMIC, PROOF THAT THE HOUSEHOLD INCOME WAS 80% OR LESS THAN AREA MEDIAN INCOME (AMI), AND PROOF THAT THE HOUSEHOLD DID NOT RECEIVE ANY OTHER GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE RELATED TO COVID 19 FINANCIAL HARDSHIP.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Daysi J Funes Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Kendra Hm Scheuerlein Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ruth Gromberg-Munoz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Roman Ruiz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Michael Kasprzynski President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Sandra Arellano Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| 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 | $1,339,932 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,339,932 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,262,229 |
| Investment income | $3 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $65,523 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,667,687 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $419,400 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $59,333 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,933 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,216,754 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $155,944 |
| Payroll taxes | $108,490 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,038 |
| Office expenses | $12,603 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $121,287 |
| Travel | $17,732 |
| 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 | $53,654 |
| Insurance | $15,042 |
| All other expenses | $60,041 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,544,269 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $646,724 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $661,342 |
| 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 | $3,123 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $161,282 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $71,885 |
| Total assets | $1,544,356 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $54,484 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $148,159 |
| 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 | $202,643 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $981,896 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $359,817 |
| 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 | $1,544,356 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Centro Romero has recieved totaling $97,515.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence Springfield, IL PURPOSE: VICTIM SERVICES | $71,445 |
Union Pacific Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: HEALTH AND WELLNESS | $15,000 |
Chicago Bar Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Strength To Love Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION SERVING REFUGEE IMMIGRANT POPULATION IN CHICAGO | $1,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $70 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
La Casa De Esperanza Waukesha, WI | $23,404,993 | $20,494,183 |
Asian Human Services Of Chicago Inc Chicago, IL | $8,154,074 | $16,173,031 |
The Young Center For Immigrant Childrens Rights Chicago, IL | $11,541,964 | $10,481,518 |
Chinese Mutual Aid Association Inc Chicago, IL | $5,927,366 | $10,929,643 |
Urhai Community Service Center Chicago, IL | $15,491,787 | $12,759,943 |
Asi Chicago, IL | $3,134,379 | $11,430,726 |
International Institute Of Metropolitan St Louis St Louis, MO | $9,841,784 | $12,477,327 |
Polish American Association Chicago, IL | $1,991,502 | $4,071,421 |
Vietnamese Asso Of Illinois Chicago, IL | $4,714,185 | $4,469,356 |
Mano A Mano Family Resource Center Round Lake Park, IL | $3,122,360 | $5,588,337 |
Latin Women In Action Chicago, IL | $4,477,554 | $4,949,993 |
Exodus Refugee Immigration Inc Indianapolis, IN | $2,775,622 | $4,589,376 |