Mijente is located in Phoenix, AZ. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (S01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Mijente employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mijente is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Mijente generated $3.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 35.2% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MIJENTE'S PURPOSE IS (A) INCREASING THE PROFILE OF POLICY ISSUES THAT MATTER TO LATINO FAMILIES, (B) LOBBYING ELECTED OFFICIALS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE ISSUES, PARTICULARLY THAT IMPACT LATINO FAMILIES, AND (C) PROMOTING VALUES THROUGH ISSUES THAT AFFECT LATINO WORKING FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MIJENTE IS NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN PHOENIX, ARIZONA. WE ARE A POLITICAL HOME FOR LATINX AND CHICANX PEOPLE WHO SEEK RACIAL, ECONOMIC, GENDER AND CLIMATE JUSTICE. OFTEN, WE ARE TOLD AS LATINXS THAT IN ORDER TO GET AHEAD WE NEED TO JUST WORK HARD AND NOT ASK QUESTIONS. WE BELIEVE THE OPPOSITE - WE NEED TO HOLD OUR HEADS HIGH AND SPEAK OUT. MIJENTE HELPS PEOPLE DO THIS THROUGH CAMPAIGNS, CONNECTS PEOPLE ACROSS A WIDE NETWORK AND SERVES AS A HUB FOR CULTURE, LEARNING AND ADVOCACY.MIJENTE FACILITATED TRAININGS ON LATINX CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND GAVE WORKSHOPS ON POLICIES IMPACTING LATINX COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Marisa Franco Executive Director/president | OfficerTrustee | 14 | $104,018 |
Rafael Navar Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Priscilla Gonzalez Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $6,067 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,871,643 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,877,710 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $8,525 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | -$4,630 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,951,764 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $20,000 |
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. | $104,018 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,886 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $543,576 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $124,480 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $10,856 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $79,318 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $369,967 |
Advertising and promotion | $145,544 |
Office expenses | $33,131 |
Information technology | $113,726 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,774 |
Travel | $23,244 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $50,344 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $19,227 |
All other expenses | $427 |
Total functional expenses | $1,640,632 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,357,073 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,440,687 |
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 | $4,360 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $518,162 |
Total assets | $4,320,282 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,154 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $34,154 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,836,599 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,449,529 |
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 | $4,320,282 |
Over the last fiscal year, Mijente has awarded $57,500 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CHISPAS THE ADVOCACY FUND PURPOSE: Pass-through grant | $10,000 |
OCAD PURPOSE: Pass-through grant | $47,500 |