Labor Council For Latin American Advancement
- Assets
- $907.8k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 12/1975
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 52-1002207
Organization Overview
Labor Council For Latin American Advancement is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Labor Council For Latin American Advancement employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Labor Council For Latin American Advancement 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 12/2023, Labor Council For Latin American Advancement generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $818.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.6% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE LEADING NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR LATINO(A) WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. LCLAA WAS BORN IN 1972 OUT OF THE NEED TO EDUCATE, ORGANIZE AND MOBILIZE LATINOS IN THE LABOR MOVEMENT AND HAS EXPANDED ITS INFLUENCE TO ORGANIZE LATINOS IN AN EFFORT TO IMPACT WORKERS' RIGHTS AND THEIR INFLUENCE IN THE POLITICAL PROCESS. LCLAA REPRESENTS THE INTEREST OF MORE THAN 2 MILLION LATINO WORKERS IN THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR-CONGRESS OF INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATIONS (AFL-CIO), THE CHANGE TO WIN FEDERATION, INDEPENDENT UNIONS AND ALL ITS MEMBERSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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REGIONAL CONFERENCE - LCLAA CREATED A REGIONAL CONFERENCE SERIES TO NOT ONLY ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES AND ISSUES AFFECTING THE LATINO COMMUNITY, BUT ALSO TO CONTINUE TO PROVIDE THE TRAINING NECESSARY TO ORGANIZE COMMUNITIES AROUND THOSE ISSUES IN ORDER TO BE ABLE TO ENACT A MORE PROGRESSIVE AGENDA - ONE WHERE LATINO AND LABOR ISSUES ARE A PRIORITY.
MEMBERSHIP - LCLAA FIGHTS FOR THE SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT OF THE LATINO COMMUNITY AND THEY FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT ALL WORKERS DESERVE QUALITY JOBS WITH LIVING WAGES NATIONWIDE. LCLAA EDUCATES WORKERS ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS AND PROMOTES THE POLITICAL PARTICIPATION OF LATINO WORKING FAMILIES. THE DUES PAYING MEMBERS RECEIVE INFORMATION ABOUT POLICY AND ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS, PARTICIPATE IN LOCAL EVENTS, AND HAVE A VOICE DURING LCLAA'S NATIONAL CONVENTIONS, LOCAL CHAPTER ELECTIONS AND MEETINGS.
COMMUNICATIONS- LCLAA HAS INTEGRATED ITS SOCIAL NETWORKING PLATFORMS INTO ITS BILINGUAL OUTREACH STRATEGY TO DISSEMINATE COMMUNICATIONS TO EDUCATE AND MOBILIZE THE ONLINE COMMUNITIES INTO ACTION. IN ADDITION, DURING 2012, LCLAA LAUNCHED ITS NATIONAL LATINO WORKERS BLOG. REGULARLY UPDATED, THE BLOG COVERS DEVELOPMENTS ON KEY TOPICS FOR LATINO WORKING FAMILIES, INCLUDING SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE, THE ENVIRONMENT AND GREEN JOBS, HEALTH CARE, YOUNG WORKERS, LABOR ISSUES AND IMMIGRATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jose Vargas Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $76,500 |
Yanira E Merino National President Until August | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Evelyn Dejesus Sectreas Until Aug. 2023, Then National Pres. | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sergio Rascon National Vp Until August, Then Sec./treas. | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Aida Garcia Executive VP Until August | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Xochitl Covarruviasexec Board Member Until Aug., Then Exec. VP | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $26,875 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,024,247 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,051,122 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,445 |
| 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 | $1,052,737 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,420 |
| 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. | $76,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,124 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $203,603 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $49,139 |
| Payroll taxes | $32,635 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,505 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,084 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $40,262 |
| Advertising and promotion | $735 |
| Office expenses | $69,489 |
| Information technology | $12,904 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $79,866 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $225,424 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,225 |
| Insurance | $4,842 |
| All other expenses | $3,070 |
| Total functional expenses | $818,703 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $192,233 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $242,373 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $354,700 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $30,688 |
| 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 | $25,995 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,679 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $57,165 |
| Total assets | $907,833 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,530 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,580 |
| 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 | $18,110 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $519,672 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $370,051 |
| 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 | $907,833 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Labor Council For Latin American Advancement has awarded $32,620 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
GA FAMILIAS UNIDAS PURPOSE: TO CONDUCT GET-OUT-THE-VOTE ACTIVITIES IN THE ATLANTA AREA. | $14,120 |
LCLAA SI PODEMOS FUND PURPOSE: DONATION FOR SALARIES, FRINGE BENEFITS AND INDIRECT COSTS. | $10,000 |
SOUTH FLORIDA LCLAA CHAPTER PURPOSE: TO CONDUCT GET-OUT-THE-VOTE ACTIVITIES IN THE SOUTH FLORIDA AREA. | $8,500 |