Centro Latino For Literacy
- Assets
- $186.9k
- Revenue
- $461.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Granada Hills, CA
- Founding
- 07/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2015
- EIN
- 95-4324579
Organization Overview
Centro Latino For Literacy is located in Granada Hills, CA. The organization was established in 1996. As of 12/2015, Centro Latino For Literacy employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Centro Latino For Literacy is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2015
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EDUCATION: CENTRO LATINO FOR LITERACY CREATES INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT TRANSFORM LIFE THROUGH LITERACY. THE ORGANIZATION TEACHES THE NON-LITERATE SPANISH SPEAKING ADULTS HOW TO READ AND WRITE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEAMOS - PRE-ESL BASIC LITERACY FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS TEACHES SPANISH-SPEAKING YOUTH AND ADULTS TO READ AND WRITE AS A CRUCIAL FIRST STEP IN ENABLING THEM TO LEARN ENGLISH AND OTHER VITAL SKILLS, IMPROVE JOB READINESS, AND ACCESS INFORMATION AND SERVICES. LEAMOS IS A SELF-PACED APPLICATION THAT ALLOWS STUDENTS TO PROGRESS THROUGH LESSONS AT THEIR OWN RATE. AS A RESULT, MOST PARTICIPANTS LEARN TO READ AND WRITE IN APPROXIMATELY 150 HOURS (THREE TO FIVE MONTHS) AT THE COMPUTER. THIS PROGRAM WAS ALSO OFFERED AT 8 OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHERE 72 STUDENTS WERE ENROLLED. TOTAL ENROLLMENT WAS 177 STUDENTS.
LISTOS - PRE-ESL FUNCTIONAL LITERACY TEACHES BASIC GRAMMAR, BASIC MATH, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND HEALTH LITERACY TO LOW-LEVEL LITERATE AND NEWLY SPANISH SPEAKERS. EACH PROGRAM ENGAGES STUDENTS IN LEARNING THROUGH HANDS-ON PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS. STUDENTS ENROLLED: 66.
BRIDGE TO ESL - 5-6 WEEK SESSION DESIGNED FOR LISTOS PRE-ESL GRADUATES THAT WOULD ENROLL IN COMMUNITY COLLEGE ESL COURSES BUT HAD TO WAIT 1-2 MONTHS BEFORE ESL CLASS WAS OFFERED. STUDENTS ENROLLED: 19.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gary Lee Kosman Chairman | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Leah Cooper Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Arlene Cembrano Past Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
M Bruce Gumbiner Treasurer/director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Eduardo Martorell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cynthia Mendoza Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $414,914 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $414,914 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $14,750 |
| Investment income | $15 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,913 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $27,985 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $461,828 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $61,811 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,453 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $111,719 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $20,361 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,057 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,489 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $62,441 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $7,485 |
| Information technology | $44,804 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,897 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,206 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,605 |
| Insurance | $6,075 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $359,950 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $20,093 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $55,932 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $100,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,063 |
| 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 | $1,725 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,113 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $186,926 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,650 |
| 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 | $2,650 |
| Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $52,610 |
| Temporarily restricted net Assets | $131,666 |
| Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total net assets or fund balances | $184,276 |
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