Este Poder is located in Lindale, TX. 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, Este Poder employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Este Poder 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, Este Poder generated $395.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 38.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $192.0k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
ESTE PODER IS BUILDING POWER IN RURAL EAST TEXAS COMMUNITIES OF COLOR THROUGH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, ORGANIZING, AND LEADERSHIP CULTIVATION. WE ARE COLLECTIVELY WORKING TOWARDS A FUTURE WHERE OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
YOUNG TEXANS CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: ESTE PODER FOCUSES ON INDIVIDUALS AGED 17-35 BY PARTNERING WITH EAST TEXAS HIGH SCHOOLS TO EQUIP YOUNG PEOPLE, INCLUDING COLLEGE STUDENTS, WITH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TOOLS TO INSTILL LIFELONG ACTIVE PARTICIPATION. ADDITIONALLY, ESTE PODER STUDENT FELLOWS CONTINUOUSLY ORGANIZE IN THE REGION'S LARGEST COLLEGES TO PROMOTE THIS ENGAGEMENT.
ENGAGING EAST TEXAS: WE ARE COMMITTED TO IDENTIFYING AND ADDRESSING CHALLENGES FACED BY OUR COMMUNITY, WHICH IS WHY WE STRIVE TO MEET OUR COMMUNITIES WHERE THEY ARE.
ADVOCACY: WE FOCUS ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT THROUGH LEGISLATIVE INFORMATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS. WE WANT TO ENCOURAGE OUR COMMUNITY'S PRESENCE IN CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Emily Pinal Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $64,695 |
Lina Ortega Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $36,108 |
Belen Iniguez Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Valeria Serna Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cecilia Sanchez Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $395,211 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $395,211 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $395,211 |
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. | $100,803 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,273 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $21,236 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $14,801 |
Payroll taxes | $10,356 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,634 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $6,170 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,136 |
Office expenses | $1,891 |
Information technology | $11,477 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $541 |
Travel | $1,695 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $320 |
Total functional expenses | $191,966 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $405,967 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $405,967 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $405,967 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $405,967 |