EL CENTRO HISPANOAMERICANO

EIN: 222487067 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

PLAINFIELD, NJ

Total Revenue
$264,706
Total Expenses
$281,998
Total Assets
$79,820
Net Assets
$70,414
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
NJ
Phone
9083255053
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

EL CENTRO HISPANOAMERICANO, founded in 1984, is a small nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $265K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 20% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

The Organizations mission is to help meet the needs of immigrants in New Jersey through affordable legal services social services referrals education and cultural programs.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $198,952 Revenue: $154,208

El Centro was formed to provide legal services regarding immigration matters to indigent immigrants. We help our community become aware of their legal options and gain immigration relief allowing...

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El Centro was formed to provide legal services regarding immigration matters to indigent immigrants. We help our community become aware of their legal options and gain immigration relief allowing them to access or maintain lawful employment educational opportunities and financial stability for themselves and their families. El Centro provided legal services to more than 1500 clients in the past year including more than 15 cases of domestic violence. Our services include: 1 consultations regarding documentation requirements and eligibility; 2 assistance in preparing and submitting applications and evidence packets; 3 extensive follow-up on cases pending disposition; 4 ensuring clients aware of deadlines and appointments; 5 translating documents; 6 representing clients in immigration-related proceedings 7 resolving issues and delays arising from proceedings; and 8 providing documentation to eligible clients explaining their current status for them to present to employers and government offices in order to assure they continue to be able to work and qualify for drivers licenses and other documents while they wait for the approval or renewal of their immigration documents.

Program 2
Expenses: $37,413 Revenue: $0

Our food bank provided more than 2,400 food parcels to needy families and individuals. We provided turkey and fixings to 40 families at Thanksgiving. Our clothing bank distributed clothing to more...

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Our food bank provided more than 2,400 food parcels to needy families and individuals. We provided turkey and fixings to 40 families at Thanksgiving. Our clothing bank distributed clothing to more than 300 individuals.

Program 3
Expenses: $6,839 Revenue: $0

El Centro provided education services to more than 40 students including 30 ESL students and 10 students in our citizenship class. We hold classes on the weekend to ensure they are more accessible to...

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El Centro provided education services to more than 40 students including 30 ESL students and 10 students in our citizenship class. We hold classes on the weekend to ensure they are more accessible to working families.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $109,518
Program Service Revenue $154,208
Investment Income $980
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $264,706

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $202,207
Fundraising Expenses $8,289
Program Expenses $243,204
Other Expenses $79,791
TOTAL EXPENSES $281,998

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $264,706 $331,842 -0.2%
Expenses $281,998 $288,741 0.0%
Net Income $-17,292 $43,101 -1.4%
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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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
4
Volunteers
10

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
4
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
1
$49,660
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Laura Sepulveda Chair 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Erik Werfel Treasurer 6.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Maria Grana Secretary 6.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Susan Vice Vice Chair 6.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Rich McKeon Trustee 6.00
$0 $0 $0
Joseph Brooks Smith Trustee 6.00
$0 $0 $0
Orlando Castillo Trustee 6.00
$0 $0 $0
Duina Llanes Trustee 6.00
$0 $0 $0
Silvia Hernandez Executive Director 35.00
Key Emp
$49,660 $0 $49,660
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
2024 $264,706 $281,998 $79,820 $-17,292
2023 $331,842 $288,741 $85,075 $43,101
2022 $318,501 $267,189 $41,974 $51,312
2021 $291,356 $296,949 $19,481 $-5,593
2020 $243,725 $264,281 $34,321 $-20,556
2019 $217,236 $219,700 $25,935 $-2,464
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