Ircs Center For Economic Opportunity Inc

Organization Overview

Ircs Center For Economic Opportunity Inc is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 2014. 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 09/2021, Ircs Center For Economic Opportunity Inc employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ircs Center For Economic Opportunity 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 09/2021, Ircs Center For Economic Opportunity Inc generated $2.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 35.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 09/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO PROVIDE SMALL BUSINESS LOANS AND MICROFINANCING TO VICTIMS OF OPPRESSION AND PERSECUTION WITHOUT REGARD TO THE RACE, NATIONALITY OR RELIGION OF THE BENEFICIARIES; TO RECEIVE, MANAGE, SELL, EXCHANGE, INVEST AND REINVEST THE FUNDS TRANSFERRED TO THE CORPORATION, AND TO APPLY THE INCOME AND PRINCIPAL TO THE ESTABLISHMENT AND SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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IN FISCAL YEAR 2021, IRC'S CENTER FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY (CEO) CONTINUED TO BUILD ITS CAPACITY TO SERVE AS A CENTRALIZED LENDING PLATFORM ACCESSIBLE BY COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT WISH TO OFFER SMALL-DOLLAR LOAN PRODUCTS TO SUPPORT THE ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT OF THEIR CLIENTS. CEO'S PORTFOLIO CONSISTS OF CREDIT-BUILDING, AUTO, EDUCATION, IMMIGRATION, PERSONAL AND MICROENTERPRISE LOANS. EACH LOAN PRODUCT IS NESTED WITHIN BROADER FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES PROGRAMS OPERATED BY OUR PARTNERS. THE ORGANIZATION IS A SUBSIDIARY OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE (IRC) AND PARTNERS WITH IRC'S NETWORK OF OFFICES ACROSS THE U.S. THAT SERVE DIVERSE REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES. CEO HAS ALSO PARTNERED WITH SEVERAL NON-AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS TO EXTEND OUR MODEL TO NEW POPULATIONS AND COMMUNITIES. BY THE END OF FY2021, CEO WAS LIVE IN A TOTAL OF 26 LOCATIONS IN 14 STATES. DURING THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, CEO DEPLOYED 952 LOANS TOTALING OVER $1.8M IN DIRECT FINANCING TO BORROWERS THAT ARRIVED TO THE U.S. FROM 44 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES. 59% OF BORROWERS HAD NO OR BAD CREDIT SCORE AND WERE PART OF HOUSEHOLDS THAT EARNED AN AVERAGE OF $27K PER YEAR. 94.5% OF THE $1.8M FINANCED WENT TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. IN FY2022, CEO PLANS TO CONTINUE TO SCALE NATIONALLY THROUGH PARTNERSHIP, UPGRADE AND ENHANCE ITS LENDING PLATFORM, AND CONTINUE TO GROW ITS CAPACITY TO OFFER AGENCIES AND THEIR CONSTITUENTS A SAFE, AFFORDABLE ALTERNATIVE TO HIGH-COST PREDATORY PAYDAY AND SUBPRIME AUTO LENDERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kasra Movahedi
Executive Director
$113,399
Mary Grace Ner
Deputy Dir., Finance & Admin.
$61,000
Radha Rajkotia
Secretary
$0
Sean Carpenter
Chairman
$0
Hans Van DE Weerd
President
$0
Ellen Beattie
Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,305,361
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,127,294
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,432,655
Total Program Service Revenue$304,992
Investment income $169
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 $2,766,527

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Ircs Center For Economic Opportunity Inc has awarded $121,000 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE - NEW YORK

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New York, NY

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT IRC IN NEW YORK'S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PRGRAMS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE SERVICES TO COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT NEW YORK

$55,000

INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE - ATLANTA

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New York, NY

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT IRC IN ATLANTA'S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PRGRAMS WHICH PROVIDE FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE SERVICES TO COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT ATLANTA

$45,000

INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE - SAN DIEGO

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New York, NY

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT IRC IN SAN DIEGO'S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PRGRAMS WHICH PROVIDE FINANCIAL COACHING AND WORKFORCE SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN SAN DIEGO

$21,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Ircs Center For Economic Opportunity Inc has recieved totaling $100,101.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Financial Health Network Inc

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: PROMOTING FINANCIAL HEALTH BY CONNECTING RETURNING CITIZENS WITH TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO BUILD RESILIENCE AND THRIVE

$50,000
Western Union Foundation Inc

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: WORKFORCE/EDUCATION

$50,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$101
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