INSTITUTE FOR LATINO PROGRESS

EIN: 362937375 501(c)(3) Human Services

CHICAGO, IL

Total Revenue
$23,401,398
Total Expenses
$19,577,322
Total Assets
$25,092,339
Net Assets
$15,451,443
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
KARINA AYALA-BERMEJO
Phone
7738900055
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

INSTITUTE FOR LATINO PROGRESS, founded in 1977, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $23.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $3.8M, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

THE INSTITUTE FOR LATINO PROGRESS PROVIDES SERVICES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE FULLEST DEVELOPMENT OF LATINO IMMIGRANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EMPLOYMENT THAT FOSTERS FULL PARTICIPATION IN SOCIETY WHILE PRESERVING CULTURAL IDENTITY AND DIGNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $9,723,657 Revenue: $312,613

INSTITUTO HEALTH SCIENCES CAREER ACADEMY, LLC AND INSTITUTO JUSTICE AND LEADERSHIP ACADEMIES, LLC ARE CHARTER SCHOOLS OWNED AND OPERATED BY INSTITUTE FOR LATINO PROGRESS.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,340,737

INSTITUTO'S CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON SUPPORTING LOW-INCOME, LIMITED-ENGLISH PROFICIENT ADULTS WHO NEED TO DEVELOP SKILLS, ACCESS OR CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION, TO LAUNCH PROSPEROUS CAREERS...

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INSTITUTO'S CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON SUPPORTING LOW-INCOME, LIMITED-ENGLISH PROFICIENT ADULTS WHO NEED TO DEVELOP SKILLS, ACCESS OR CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION, TO LAUNCH PROSPEROUS CAREERS, ATTAIN EMPLOYMENT, REACH FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY, AND BEGIN THEIR JOURNEY TO BUILDING WEALTH. THE PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGH CAREER PATHWAYS HELP ADDRESS THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THE FAMILIES WE SUPPORT BY PROVIDING KEY SUPPORTIVE SERVICES SUCH AS CAREER EXPLORATION AND COACHING, ACADEMIC ADVISING, INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENTS SERVICES SUCH AS ACCESS TO PUBLIC BENEFITS, FINANCIAL EDUCATION COACHING, AND JOB REFERRAL AND PLACEMENT SERVICES. THE DEPARTMENT ALSO CONNECTS PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WITH ACADEMIC TUTORING, CHILDCARE SERVICES, VOCATIONAL SKILLS TRAININGS, SUCH AS COMPUTER CLASSES, THE BASIC NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING PROGRAM, AND OTHER SKILL BUILDING TRAININGS NOT OFFERED IN THE ORGANIZATION, AS WELL AS RENTAL, LIGHT, HEAT, AND OTHER PROGRAMS THAT HELP THEM MEET THEIR MOST IMMEDIATE NEEDS.

Program 3
Expenses: $2,026,485

INSTITUTOS ENGLISH, CITIZENSHIP AND ADULT EDUCATION COURSES HELP STUDENTS BUILD THE FOUNDATION TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION. ADULT CLASSES ARE OFFERED ON A VARIETY OF SCHEDULES TO ACCOMMODATE STUDENTS'...

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INSTITUTOS ENGLISH, CITIZENSHIP AND ADULT EDUCATION COURSES HELP STUDENTS BUILD THE FOUNDATION TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION. ADULT CLASSES ARE OFFERED ON A VARIETY OF SCHEDULES TO ACCOMMODATE STUDENTS' NEEDS AND PROVIDE ON-SITE CHILD CARE WHILE PARENTS ARE IN CLASS. STUDENTS ARE PLACED IN ESL, CITIZENSHIP OR ADULT EDUCATION COURSES SPECIFIC TO THEIR SKILL LEVEL TO PREPARE THEM TO MOVE ON TO CONTEXTUALIZED CAREER COURSES. THE FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM INITIATIVE PROVIDES INVALUABLE AID TO INSTITUTOS ADULT EDUCATION STUDENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN, ENCOMPASSING FREE SCHOOLWORK ASSISTANCE, ROBUST PARENTAL AND RESOURCE SUPPORT, ENGAGING READING AND SCIENCE ACTIVITIES, AND ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES. FAMILIES ENROLLED IN THIS PROGRAM GAIN ACCESS TO EXCITING FIELD TRIPS, IMMERSIVE LIBRARY STORY TIMES, AND ENTICING RAFFLES. IT'S A HOLISTIC APPROACH THAT NURTURES NOT ONLY EDUCATIONAL GROWTH BUT ALSO A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND SHARED EXPLORATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $23,252,430
Program Service Revenue $102,838
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $46,130
TOTAL REVENUE $23,401,398

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $13,629,052
Fundraising Expenses $188,666
Program Expenses $16,739,893
Other Expenses $5,948,270
TOTAL EXPENSES $19,577,322

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $23,401,398 $22,218,516 +0.1%
Expenses $19,577,322 $23,588,111 -0.2%
Net Income $3,824,076 $-1,369,595 -3.8%
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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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
262
Volunteers
1802

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
5
$324,467
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JULIETA LAMALFA TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA PILLARS CO-VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
REINA GOODMAN CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAVIER GARIBAY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEREK BECKMANN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENISE LAM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARYN STANCIK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARISSA DELGADO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTA HAMILTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY RAYMER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTHA TOVIAS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN BASTUGA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELINDA CONTRERAS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARINA AYALA-BERMEJO PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00
Officer
$183,959 $0 $183,959
CARLOS JARAMILLO COO 40.00
Officer
$140,508 $0 $140,508
EVA ARCENTALES TEACHER 40.00
Highest
$141,561 $0 $141,561
WILLIAM MCHENRY TEACHER 40.00
Highest
$136,534 $0 $136,534
TAMMY NGUYEN TEACHER 40.00
Highest
$132,609 $0 $132,609
DELTA CERVANTES ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL 40.00
Highest
$121,250 $0 $121,250
AMANDA COLE TEACHER 40.00
Highest
$120,622 $0 $120,622
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 $23,401,398 $19,577,322 $25,092,339 $3,824,076
2024 $22,218,516 $23,588,111 $22,323,534 $-1,369,595
2023 $17,958,395 $18,942,884 $23,717,921 $-984,489
2022 $17,945,320 $19,192,883 $22,119,022 $-1,247,563
2021 $9,566,037 $8,337,461 $24,717,406 $1,228,576
2020 $5,757,562 $7,058,717 $27,827,840 $-1,301,155
2019 $5,538,790 $7,714,456 $25,233,904 $-2,175,666
2018 $12,368,483 $7,711,781 $25,412,114 $4,656,702
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