Casa De Maryland is located in Hyattsville, MD. The organization was established in 1985. 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 06/2021, Casa DE Maryland employed 344 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Casa DE Maryland 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 06/2021, Casa DE Maryland generated $18.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $16.2m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.8% per year over the past 6 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:
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CREATE A MORE JUST SOCIETY BY BUILDING POWER AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN WORKING CLASS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES:- NATURALIZATION AND LEGALIZATION: WITH SUPPORT FROM AMERICORPS, CASA OPERATED A COMPREHENSIVE CITIZENSHIP PROMOTION PROGRAMS IN MARYLAND, VIRGINIA, AND PENNSYLVANIA, WHICH INCLUDES CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION, MENTORING AND INTERVIEW PREPARATION, APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, AND POST-NATURALIZATION SUPPORT. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH CREDIT UNIONS, CASA PROVIDED MICROLOANS TO ASSIST CITIZENSHIP AND LEGALIZATION APPLICANTS IN AFFORDING APPLICATION FEES. CASA ALSO PROVIDED LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VARIOUS FORM OF IMMIGRATION RELIEF.CONTINUED ON "SCHEDULE O".- FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE: CASA PROVIDED TAX PREPARATION, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, AND WORKSHOPS ON FINANCIAL LITERACY TOPICS. LOCAL BANKS VISITED CASA'S CENTERS TO HELP MEMBERS OPEN ACCOUNTS. CASA ALSO PROVIDED DRIVER'S LICENSE EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE IRS, CASA ALSO OPERATED SEVERAL VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) CLINICS.- LEGAL SERVICES: CASA PROVIDED "KNOW YOUR RIGHTS" LEGAL EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND REPRESENTATION TO LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANTS ON BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LAW AND ENGAGED IN IMPACT LITIGATION. CASA ALSO PROVIDED RAPID RESPONSE WHEN IMMIGRATION RAIDS OR OTHER CRISES OCCURRED BY ASSISTING VICTIMS IN SECURING LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND REUNITING WITH THEIR FAMILIES. SOCIAL SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE ACCESS: CASA PROVIDED GENERAL SOCIAL SERVICES NAVIGATION ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS INCLUDING PROVIDING HOLDING COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS FOR THE COMMUNITY.
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:- WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING: CASA CONNECTED WORKERS WITH EMPLOYERS SEEKING SHORT-TERM HELP AND DELIVERED PLACEMENT SERVICES FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT; PARTNERED WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO OFFER A RANGE OF VOCATIONAL TRAINING COURSES.
POLITICS & COMMUNICATION:- POLITICS AND COMMUNICATIONS: CASA IMPLEMENTED ADVOCACY AND COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVELS TO ADVANCE MEASURES IDENTIFIED AS PRIORITIES BY ITS MEMBERSHIP, INCLUDING ITS COMMUNITY ORGANIZING CAMPAIGNS MENTIONED ABOVE. CASA ALSO IMPLEMENTED NONPARTISAN VOTER REGISTRATION AND GOTV CAMPAIGNS IN PENNSYLVANIA.CONTINUED ON "SCHEDULE O".SCHOOLS & EDUCATION:- AFTERSCHOOL AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: CASA OPERATED MI ESPACIO, AN AFTERSCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR LATINO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN LANGLEY PARK, MD AS WELL AS THE ESCALERA PROGRAM OF UNIDOSUS. - COMMUNITY SCHOOLS: CASA PARTNERED WITH PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO TWO INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOLS AND HOSTED A YOUTH SUMMER LEADERSHIP PROGRAM IN LANGLEY PARK, MD. CASA IN BALTIMORE:- CASA OPERATED MI ESPACIO, A SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR LATINO HIGH SCHOOL AGED STUDENTS IN BALTIMORE CITY, COMPLEMENTED BY AN "ESCALERA" COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAM. CASA ALSO PROVIDED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING AT THE MAJOR ESL SCHOOLS IN BALTIMORE UTILIZING THE SPIRIT (STUDENT PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION AND RESOLUTION OF ISSUES TOGETHER) MODEL OF THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. CASA ALSO PROVIDED CULTURAL COMPETENCY TRAINING FOR BALTIMORE CITY TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS.- CAMPAIGN FOR JUSTICE SAFETY AND JOBS IN BALTIMORE: CASA STAFFED AND PARTICIPATED IN A COALITION OF NATIONAL AND LOCAL PARTNERS TO ADDRESS BALTIMORE'S SYSTEMIC SOCIAL, RACIAL AND ECONOMIC INJUSTICES. A KEY FOCUS OF THIS WORK WAS COMBATING STRUCTURAL RACISM IN POLICING AND OTHER AREAS, AND BRINGING AFRICAN AMERICANS AND LATINOS TOGETHER TO WORK FOR POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. - SOCIAL SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE ACCESS: CASA PROVIDED GENERAL SOCIAL SERVICES NAVIGATION ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS INCLUDING PROVIDING COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS FOR THE COMMUNITY. CASA IN VIRGINIA:- ECONOMIC JUSTICE ORGANIZING: CASA EXPANDED ITS COMMUNITY ORGANIZING PROGRAM IN VIRGINIA, BUILDING AND CULTIVATING A SET OF LEADERS AND A VOLUNTEER STRUCTURE THAT WORKED ON CAMPAIGNS IN VIRGINIA FOR DRIVER'S LICENSE ACCESS FOR IMMIGRANTS, AND FOR AN INCREASED MINIMUM WAGE. - SOCIAL SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE ACCESS: CASA PROVIDED GENERAL SOCIAL SERVICES NAVIGATION ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS AS WELL AS ASSISTANCE IN ENROLLING IN KAISER PERMANENTE'S CHAP HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY. - NATURALIZATION AND LEGALIZATION: WITH SUPPORT FROM AMERICORPS, CASA OPERATED A COMPREHENSIVE CITIZENSHIP PROMOTION PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION, MENTORING AND INTERVIEW PREPARATION, APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, AND POST-NATURALIZATION SUPPORT. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH CREDIT UNIONS, CASA PROVIDED MICROLOANS TO ASSIST CITIZENSHIP AND LEGALIZATION APPLICANTS IN AFFORDING APPLICATION FEES. CASA ALSO PROVIDED LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VARIOUS FORM OF IMMIGRATION RELIEF.- FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE: CASA PROVIDED TAX PREPARATION, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, AND WORKSHOPS ON FINANCIAL LITERACY TOPICS. LOCAL BANKS VISITED CASA'S CENTERS TO HELP MEMBERS OPEN ACCOUNTS. CASA ALSO PROVIDED DRIVER'S LICENSE EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE IRS, CASA ALSO OPERATED SEVERAL VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) CLINICS.CASA IN PENNSYLVANIA:- ECONOMIC JUSTICE ORGANIZING: CASA EXPANDED ITS COMMUNITY ORGANIZING PROGRAM IN PENNSYLVANIA, BUILDING AND CULTIVATING A SET OF LEADERS AND A VOLUNTEER STRUCTURE THAT WORKED ON CAMPAIGNS IN CLIMATE CHANGE, IMMIGRATION, AND FOR AN INCREASED MINIMUM WAGE. - NATURALIZATION AND LEGALIZATION: WITH SUPPORT FROM AMERICORPS, CASA OPERATED A COMPREHENSIVE CITIZENSHIP PROMOTION PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION, MENTORING AND INTERVIEW PREPARATION, APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, AND POST-NATURALIZATION SUPPORT. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH CREDIT UNIONS, CASA PROVIDED MICROLOANS TO ASSIST CITIZENSHIP AND LEGALIZATION APPLICANTS IN AFFORDING APPLICATION FEES. CASA ALSO PROVIDED LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VARIOUS FORM OF IMMIGRATION RELIEF.- FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE: CASA PROVIDED TAX PREPARATION, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, AND WORKSHOPS ON FINANCIAL LITERACY TOPICS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE IRS, CASA ALSO OPERATED SEVERAL VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) CLINICS.LOBBYING:CASA CONDUCTS LOBBYING WITHIN THE LIMITS OF ITS 501(H) DESIGNATION AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVEL ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF ITS CONSTITUENTS. LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY PRIORITIES INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING MEASURES, AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LEVEL: INCREASING MINIMUM WAGE, PASSING THE TRUST ACT AND/OR PREVENTING POLICE-ICE COLLABORATION, IMPROVING EDUCATION ACCESS FOR IMMIGRANT YOUTH, EXPANDING IMMIGRANT ACCESS TO DRIVER'S LICENSES, OPPOSING ANTI-IMMIGRANT BILLS, ZONING AND POLICY CHANGES ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, AND COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM. CASA PROVIDED TESTIMONY, WRITTEN AND ORAL, FOR MANY BILLS AFFECTING ITS CONSTITUENCY, AND ALSO CONDUCTED DIRECT LOBBY VISITS AND PUBLIC ACTIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gustavo Torres Non-Voting Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 38 | $119,095 |
Elizabeth Alex Chief Of Organizing & Leadership | 38 | $102,065 | |
George Escobar Chief Of Programs & Services | 38 | $100,064 | |
Melissa Guzman Chief Of Finance & Operations | Officer | 38 | $94,399 |
Kimberly Propeack Chief Strategy Officer | 36 | $79,793 | |
Cecibel Henriquez Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,381,135 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,521,531 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,902,666 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,929,082 |
Investment income | $81,034 |
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 | $18,912,782 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $246,380 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $246,380 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $7,040,915 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $116,174 |
Other employee benefits | $803,856 |
Payroll taxes | $578,070 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $25,697 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $79,771 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $154,146 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,911,557 |
Advertising and promotion | $116,867 |
Office expenses | $226,996 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $489,763 |
Travel | $235,981 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,918 |
Interest | $56,741 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $235,939 |
Insurance | $67,060 |
All other expenses | $724,080 |
Total functional expenses | $16,210,784 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $719,439 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,832,073 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,717,850 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,002,386 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $7,942,250 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $54,393 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,277,892 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $186,769 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $322,093 |
Total assets | $24,055,145 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,197,618 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $348,063 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $65,634 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $1,851,965 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $167,752 |
Total liabilities | $3,631,032 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $18,276,289 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,147,824 |
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 | $24,055,145 |
Over the last fiscal year, Casa De Maryland has awarded $1,020,000 in support to 30 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Hyattsville, MD PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR OPERATIONS | $390,000 |
Jackson Heights, NY PURPOSE: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CAMPAIGNS | $45,000 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CAMPAIGNS | $45,000 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CAMPAIGNS | $45,000 |
Nashville, TN PURPOSE: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CAMPAIGNS | $32,500 |
Chicago, IL PURPOSE: KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CAMPAIGNS | $32,500 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 67 grants that Casa De Maryland has recieved totaling $7,840,470.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $1,396,500 |
Alliance For Open Society International Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BY FACILITATING THE DISTRIBUTION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BALTIMORE CITY RESIDENTS WHO ARE STRUGGLING TO MEET BASIC FOOD AND HOUSEHOLD NEEDS | $765,000 |
United States Energy Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $530,000 |
Citi Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: SMALL BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE INITIATIVE | $500,000 |
Center For Popular Democracy Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: CAMPAIGNS - (HOUSING), INNOVATIONS - (FIGHT BACK). CAMPAIGNS - (PUERTO RICO), CAMPAIGNS - (STATES), INNOVATIONS - (FIGHT BACK) | $457,000 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Civil Participation | $400,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Croatian Fraternal Union Of America Pittsburgh, PA | $510,702,838 | $49,525,633 |
Asociacion Puertorriquenos En Marcha Inc Philadelphia, PA | $27,252,719 | $29,564,021 |
Casa De Maryland Hyattsville, MD | $24,055,145 | $18,912,782 |
Ethiopian Community Development Council Inc Arlington, VA | $19,032,277 | $13,979,253 |
The National Alliance For Hispanic Health Washington, DC | $8,377,455 | $12,112,663 |
Nationalities Service Center Of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | $6,008,905 | $13,342,474 |
Lch Health And Community Services Kennett Square, PA | $6,724,367 | $8,909,074 |
Ayuda Washington, DC | $3,920,731 | $9,192,932 |
Jewish Family Service Of Tidewater Inc Virginia Beach, VA | $3,871,142 | $9,382,745 |
Hias And Council Migration Service Of Philadelphia Inc Philadelphia, PA | $6,751,198 | $6,830,316 |
National Immigration Forum Inc Washington, DC | $9,116,461 | $6,230,295 |
Spanish Catholic Center Inc Washington, DC | $2,472,920 | $3,188,758 |