La Luz Center

Organization Overview

La Luz Center is located in Sonoma, CA. The organization was established in 1995. 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 12/2022, LA Luz Center employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. LA Luz Center 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 12/2022, LA Luz Center generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY THROUGH FAMILY SERVICES, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

LA LUZ CENTER IS A FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER THAT HAS SERVED SONOMA VALLEY'S MOST VULNERABLE FAMILIES FOR MORE THAN 37 YEARS. IT WAS FOUNDED BY VOLUNTEERS WHO WANTED TO ESTABLISH A SAFE PLACE FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS TO RECEIVE SUPPORT. IN THE EARLY YEARS, LA LUZ OFFERED EMERGENCY SUPPORT, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, AND REFERRALS FOR FARM WORKERS. TODAY THE FOCUS IS ON THE PROMOTION OF ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND LONG-TERM STABILITY AMONG OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS. THE PROGRAMMING CENTERS AROUND THREE FOCUS AREAS: FAMILY SERVICES, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. LA LUZ HELPS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES VIA THREE SERVICE TYPES: (1) CONNECTIONS AND SUPPORT, HELPING CLIENTS ACCESS AND NAVIGATE RESOURCES THEY NEED BY WAY OF INFORMATION AND REFERRALS; (2) LEARNING, IN WHICH THE CLIENTS (SEE SCHEDULE O...)GAIN THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN LIFE; AND (3) ENGAGEMENT, IN WHICH THEY HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER, OUR COMMUNITY, AND LOCAL SCHOOLS THROUGH COMMUNITY/ARTS EVENTS, LEADERSHIP/CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND SCHOOL-BASED SERVICES.LA LUZ SERVES 90% OF SONOMA VALLEY'S LATINO POPULATION, MAKING IT THE "GO TO" PLACE FOR LOCAL FAMILIES SEEKING ASSISTANCE IN MANAGING AND IMPROVING THEIR LIVES AND, AS A RESULT, THEY ARE A TRUSTED PROVIDER OF COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES. LA LUZ PROVIDED ITS SERVICES TO APPROXIMATELY 1,996 INDIVIDUALS, WITH 5,639 SERVICES, IN 2022.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Nicholas Mendelson-Ontiveros
President
$0
Jose Alvarez
Vice President
$0
Dawn Williams
Treasurer
$0
Rayne Dessayer
Secretary
$0
Kimberly Blattner
Director
$0
Bill Blosser
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Armanino Llp
Accounting/human Resources
$191,348
Gregangelo's Velocity Arts & Entertainme
Event Management
$210,300
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$625,797
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,006,234
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$919,101
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $33,936
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,551,132
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $63,921
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$31,114
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$196,221
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,411,294

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, La Luz Center has awarded $110,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CORAZON HEALDSBURG

PURPOSE: PARTNER GRANT: PARENTS LEAD PROGRAM

$55,000

COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF SONOMA COUNTY

PURPOSE: PARTNER GRANT: PARENTS LEAD PROGRAM

$55,000
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