HISPANIC ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT THROUGH RESEARCH

EIN: 411900934 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

SAINT PAUL, MN

Total Revenue
$1,462,202
Total Expenses
$1,508,190
Total Assets
$1,127,015
Net Assets
$992,618
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
RODOLFO GUTIERREZ
Phone
6513215052
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

HISPANIC ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT THROUGH RESEARCH, founded in 1998, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 33% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

TO PROVIDE THE MINNESOTA LATINO COMMUNITY WITH THE ABILITY TO CREATE AND CONTROL INFORMATION ABOUT ITSELF IN ORDER TO AFFECT INSTITUTIONAL DECISIONS AND PUBLIC POLICY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $637,558 Revenue: $318,689

OUTREACH: HACER PARTNERED WITH A RESEARCHER FROM METRO STATE UNIVERSITY TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM THAT EDUCATES FAMILIES ON THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARENTS AND TEENAGERS, AS A FOUNDATION...

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OUTREACH: HACER PARTNERED WITH A RESEARCHER FROM METRO STATE UNIVERSITY TO DEVELOP A PROGRAM THAT EDUCATES FAMILIES ON THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PARENTS AND TEENAGERS, AS A FOUNDATION FOR PREVENTING AND RESOLVING FAMILY CHALLENGES. WE CONTINUE TO LEAD AN ALLIANCE OF LATINO-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE LEGISLATION AIMED AT IMPROVING LIVING CONDITIONS FOR MINNESOTA'S LATINO COMMUNITIES. HACER ALSO INFORMS FAMILIES ABOUT TAX SEASON RESOURCES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE STATE AND ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN COMMUNITY EVENTS IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA, ENSURING THAT DIVERSE COMMUNITIES HAVE ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND SUPPORT.

Program 2
Expenses: $329,562

RESEARCH: DIFFERENT RESEARCH PROJECTS ALONG THE YEAR, SUCH AS THE ACCEPTANCE OF ITIN FOR RENTERS AND BANKS, IN SUPPORT OF THOSE WHO DO NOT COUNT WITHOUT A SSN; OPIOIDS PROJECT, FOCUSED ON LEARNING...

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RESEARCH: DIFFERENT RESEARCH PROJECTS ALONG THE YEAR, SUCH AS THE ACCEPTANCE OF ITIN FOR RENTERS AND BANKS, IN SUPPORT OF THOSE WHO DO NOT COUNT WITHOUT A SSN; OPIOIDS PROJECT, FOCUSED ON LEARNING ABOUT HOW LATINO FAMILIES DEAL WITH THE PRESENCE OF OPIOIDS CONSUMPTION AMONG CHILDREN AND YOUTH, AND HOW THAT CAN BE CHANGED WITH DATA COLLECTED ON UNDERSTANDINGS ABOUT THE ISSUE; OUR PROJECT FAMILIAS FUERTES, IN COLLABORATION WITH METRO STATE UNIVERSITY, FOCUSED ON UNDERSTANDING THE BARRIERS AND STRESSORS THAT AFFECT THE COMMUNICATION AMONG LATINO FAMILIES MEMBERS, PARTICULARLY FOCUSING ON PARENTS AND CHILDREN, IN THEMES RELATED ACCULTURATION AND HEALTH CARE (TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION, DRUGS ABUSE, ETC.) HACER PARTNERED WITH BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU IN LEARNING ABOUT THE EFFECT THAT SCAMS HAVE AMONG LATINOS.

Program 3
Expenses: $160,402

EVALUATION: HACER COLLABORATED WITH MULTIPLE ORGANIZATIONS TO STRENGTHEN EVALUATION EFFORTS ACROSS MINNESOTA. WE PARTNERED WITH SMALL ORGANIZATIONS IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA TO ASSESS THEIR TRAINING...

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EVALUATION: HACER COLLABORATED WITH MULTIPLE ORGANIZATIONS TO STRENGTHEN EVALUATION EFFORTS ACROSS MINNESOTA. WE PARTNERED WITH SMALL ORGANIZATIONS IN SOUTHERN MINNESOTA TO ASSESS THEIR TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE WORKERS AND OTHER INFORMATIONAL INITIATIVES. OUR TEAM ALSO SUPPORTED URBAN VENTURES BY EVALUATING THEIR PROGRAMS FOR MOTHERS AND PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GRANTEES UNDER THE EHDI, HYN, AND PHUN GRANT PROGRAMS. HACER DEVELOPED SYSTEMS AND ORGANIZED GATHERINGS TO HELP GRANTEES MEET MDH'S EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS, WHILE ALSO SUPPORTING EVALUATION WORK FOR COPAL AND SAINT MARY'S CLINICS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,074,138
Program Service Revenue $318,689
Investment Income $17,703
Other Revenue $51,672
TOTAL REVENUE $1,462,202

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $20,000
Salaries & Benefits $1,023,818
Fundraising Expenses $72,865
Program Expenses $1,127,522
Other Expenses $464,372
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,508,190

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,462,202 $2,198,501 -0.3%
Expenses $1,508,190 $1,744,696 -0.1%
Net Income $-45,988 $453,805 -1.1%
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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
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
22
Volunteers
7

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
3
$135,708
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARIO HERNANDEZ CHAIR (THROUGH JULY) 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LUIS POSAS CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLA MANZONI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA CONDE-BROOKES BOARD MEMBER (THROUGH SEPT) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERRY SANCHEZ-TIBBETTS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESENIA MORALES BOARD MEMBER (THROUGH DEC) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONICA IBARRA BOARD MEMBER (THROUGH MAR) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RODOLFO GUTIERREZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$127,984 $7,724 $135,708
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 $1,462,202 $1,508,190 $1,127,015 $-45,988
2024 $2,198,501 $1,749,128 $1,042,079 $449,373
2023 $619,554 $1,386,244 $630,155 $-766,690
2022 $1,469,506 $1,168,030 $1,435,072 $301,476
2021 $1,506,665 $918,821 $982,108 $587,844
2020 $720,632 $514,747 $509,212 $205,885
2020 $888,293 $526,435 $606,586 $361,858
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