Central American Resource Center -… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1983

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ANGELA SANBRANO

Phone

2133857800

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Central American Resource Center - CARECEN - of California, founded in 1983, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $11.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year.

Mission

CENTRAL AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER (THE CENTER) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT WAS CREATED TO ASSIST CENTRAL AMERICAN REFUGEES AND SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LATINO IMMIGRANT FAMILIES. ITS PRIMARY SERVICES ARE IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES; LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH, PARENTS, LOW WAGE WORKERS, AND IMMIGRANTS; AND CIVIC PARTICIPATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $9,110,485

Legal Department: In 2023, the Legal Department provided information, legal advice and services to over 20,000 people. The legal department provided: 1) free information forums regarding various...

Legal Department: In 2023, the Legal Department provided information, legal advice and services to over 20,000 people. The legal department provided: 1) free information forums regarding various immigration issues, including eligibility for various immigration benefits (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals/DACA, legal permanent residence, employment authorization, asylum, naturalization, special immigrant juvenile status, family based petitions, U visa, VAWA, T visa, and removal defense matters), and 2) legal advice and free or low cost services, including assistance with including eligibility for various immigration benefits (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals/DACA, legal permanent residence, employment authorization, asylum, naturalization, special immigrant juvenile status, family based petitions, U visa, VAWA, T visa, and removal defense matters).

Program 2

Expenses: $1,102,049

Parent & Youth Center: The Parent & Youth Center provided leadership development training, advocacy and policy activities, and college admissions programs. The center offered programs to refugee...

Parent & Youth Center: The Parent & Youth Center provided leadership development training, advocacy and policy activities, and college admissions programs. The center offered programs to refugee youth, community parents, and school aged children. The programs assisted approximately 1,000 families with its activities. For the youth, the center provided educational programs, College Head Start and leadership development programs. For the parents, the center provided leadership and advocacy programs, English as a Second Language (ESL) and computer literacy and arts and crafts classes. All of the programs offered culturally relevant services for Latino immigrant families. Naturalization, special immigrant juvenile status, family based petitions, U visa, VAWA, T visa, and removal defense matters).

Program 3

Expenses: $272,421

Day Labor Center: CARECEN's Day Labor Center offered workforce development for an average of 100 workers daily through its Economic Development Program. At the center, workers obtained temporary...

Day Labor Center: CARECEN's Day Labor Center offered workforce development for an average of 100 workers daily through its Economic Development Program. At the center, workers obtained temporary work, received health education and services, received assistance with wage theft claims, and participated in ESL classes, special skills workshops, conflict resolution training, and leadership training. The Center assisted workers with all aspects of the job search and hiring process and monitored employers to ensure fairness. The center facilitated a temporary work environment with restrooms, water, and protection from the elements, where workers had an equal opportunity to become employed and obtain institutional support when they were treated fraudulently.

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $11,412,570

Program Service Revenue $238,105

Investment Income $1,635

Other Revenue $45,756

TOTAL REVENUE $11,698,066

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $10,059,708

Fundraising Expenses $287,505

Program Expenses $10,484,955

Other Expenses $2,265,443

TOTAL EXPENSES $12,325,151

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$11,698,066	$12,426,565	-0.1%
Expenses	$12,325,151	$10,184,574	+0.2%
Net Income	$-627,085	$2,241,991	-1.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

190

Volunteers

556

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

$149,804

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARTHA AREVALO	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	35.0	Key Emp	$149,804	$0	$149,804
CAMILA ALVAREZ	LEGAL DIRECTOR	35.0	Highest	$138,308	$0	$138,308
VINCENT GOMIS	controller	35.0	Highest	$133,258	$0	$133,258
JULIE MITCHELL	MANAGING ATTORNEY	35.0	Highest	$130,093	$0	$130,093
MIRIAM D NUNEZ RUIZ	Managing Attorney	35.0	Highest	$115,403	$0	$115,403
ALEXANDRA D MORALES	Director	35.0	Highest	$113,145	$0	$113,145
DIANA M FLORES	managing representative	35.0	Highest	$109,097	$0	$109,097
LILIT MELKONYAN	Managing Attorney	35.0	Highest	$108,375	$0	$108,375
ESMERALDA V MEZA	Managing Attorney	35.0	Highest	$108,250	$0	$108,250
MELIDA N COTO SANTOS	Finance Manager	35.0	Highest	$102,516	$0	$102,516
ANGELA SANBRANO	CHAIR	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
GLORIA ANNICCHIARICO	VICE CHAIR	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
OMAR CORLETTO	TREASURER	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CECILIA BOGRAN	MEMBER AT LARGE	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
Angelina Valencia	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
FERNANDO DE NECOCHEA	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
VICTOR NARRO ESQ	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE NUTTER ESQ	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
JORGE RIVERA	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
LINDA ROMERO	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBORAH WILLIS	Secretary/DIRECTOR	2.0	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHLOE OSMER	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
ORLANDO ZEPEDA	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0
JESUS AGUILAR	DIRECTOR	2.0	Director	$0	$0	$0

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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$11,698,066	$12,325,151	$12,165,572	$-627,085
2022	$12,426,565	$10,184,574	$12,652,103	$2,241,991
2021	$7,843,220	$8,910,353	$10,035,647	$-1,067,133
2020	$10,919,085	$9,192,208	$11,764,144	$1,726,877
2019	$10,563,897	$7,757,223	$8,771,621	$2,806,674

Central American Resource Center - CARECEN - of California