LATINAS UNIDAS POR UN NUEVO AMANECER

EIN: 010552793 501(c)(3) Human Services

DES MOINES, IA

Total Revenue
$1,458,448
Total Expenses
$1,425,941
Total Assets
$398,872
Net Assets
$282,507
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
MELISSA CANO-ZELAYA
Phone
5152715060
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

LATINAS UNIDAS POR UN NUEVO AMANECER, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

TO EMPOWER, EDUCATE, & ADVOCATE FOR VICTIMS/SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT IN OUR COMMUNITY, SO THAT THEY MAY BUILD FUTURES FREE FROM VIOLENCE. EACH COMMUNITY IS UNIQUE AND HAS DIFFERENT BARRIERS. (SEE SCHEDULE O).OUR STAFF ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE ON THE BARRIERS THAT LATINO SURVIVORS FACE INCLUDING LEGAL STATUS, LANUGAGE, AND LACK OF RESOURCES. THE STAFF WORK ALONG SIDE THE SURVIVOR TO EDUCATE THEM ON THE VARIOUS LEGAL SYSTEMS AND EMPOWER THEM TO MAKE THEIR OWN DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR HEALING PROCESS USING A CLIENT CENTERED AND TRAUMA INFORMED APPROACH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $566,819 Revenue: $140

DOMESTIC ABUSE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAMS - THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, TRAINING AND OTHER SERVICES TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE. THESE PROGRAMS ALSO PROVIDE COUNSELING...

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DOMESTIC ABUSE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAMS - THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE ADVOCACY, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, TRAINING AND OTHER SERVICES TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC ABUSE. THESE PROGRAMS ALSO PROVIDE COUNSELING AND ADVOCACY SERVICES TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT, AS WELL AS COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS, AND TRAINING TO MEDICAL AND LEGAL PROFESSIONALS. THE PROGRAMS ARE FUNDED THROUGH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, CRIME VICTIM ASSISTANCE DIVISION.

Program 2
Expenses: $318,345

CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES PROGRAM - CREATES UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR TARGETED COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS THE CRITICAL NEEDS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT...

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CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY SPECIFIC SERVICES PROGRAM - CREATES UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR TARGETED COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO ADDRESS THE CRITICAL NEEDS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING VICTIMS FOR IDENTIFIED UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED DIRECTLY BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN.

Program 3
Expenses: $419,958

RURAL CONNECTIONS - U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING RECEIVED TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES TO: 1) ADDRESS EMERGENT NEEDS RESULTING FROM THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH...

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RURAL CONNECTIONS - U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FUNDING RECEIVED TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES TO: 1) ADDRESS EMERGENT NEEDS RESULTING FROM THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY AND ; 2) PROMOTE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND COLLABORATION IN RESPONDING TO THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY ON SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,458,308
Program Service Revenue $140
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,458,448

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $144,038
Salaries & Benefits $955,424
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,421,383
Other Expenses $326,479
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,425,941

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,458,448 $1,282,944 +0.1%
Expenses $1,425,941 $1,129,303 +0.3%
Net Income $32,507 $153,641 -0.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
13
Volunteers
12

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$95,181
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JULIA CLARK SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARISSA FLEGE CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VANESSA SANTOS-NILA VICE CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SATYRA SHORTER TREASURER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATELYNN SCHULTZ FUNDRAISING CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GINA BATTANI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA CANO-ZELAYA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$83,198 $11,983 $95,181
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,458,448 $1,425,941 $398,872 $32,507
2024 $1,282,944 $1,129,303 $353,502 $153,641
2023 $804,846 $813,270 $235,639 $-8,424
2022 $735,534 $726,372 $170,143 $9,162
2021 $682,909 $687,241 $184,105 $-4,332
2020 $589,787 $629,425 $188,022 $-39,638
2019 $604,175 $600,672 $198,126 $3,503
2018 $703,137 $694,496 $185,899 $8,641
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