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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by SPANISH-SPEAKING UNITY COUNCIL OF ALAMEDA COUNTY INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$40,439,693
Total expenses
$43,094,946
Contributions and grants received
$34,651,503
Grants paid
$2,769,383
Program service revenue
$5,323,403
Investment income
$771,493
Other revenue
-$306,706
Total assets, end of year
$90,578,992
Total liabilities, end of year
$50,833,586
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$39,745,406
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$35,918,594
Management and general expenses
$6,082,786
Fundraising expenses
$1,093,566
Program service expenses (Part III)
$35,918,594

Program services were 83.3% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $400,348

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $25,662,143

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $8,589,012

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $112,370

  • 2a · Program service revenue: CONTRACT AND SERVICE FEE

    total $939,756 · related or exempt $939,756

  • 2b · Program service revenue: DEVELOPMENT FEES

    total $1,885,016 · related or exempt $1,885,016

  • 2c · Program service revenue: MISCELLANEOUS

    total $121,135 · related or exempt $121,135

  • 2d · Program service revenue: RENTAL INCOME

    total $2,377,496 · related or exempt $2,377,496

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $771,849 · excluded $771,849

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    other assets $356

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    other assets -$356

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total -$356 · excluded -$356

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $75,625

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $400,348

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $382,331

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$306,706

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $0

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $1,737,105 · program services $1,737,105

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $1,032,278 · program services $1,032,278

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $1,022,453 · program services $623,791 · management and general $255,613 · fundraising $143,049

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $18,739,704 · program services $15,205,435 · management and general $2,937,442 · fundraising $596,827

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $0

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $2,890,448 · program services $2,800,238 · management and general $74,976 · fundraising $15,234

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $1,548,754 · program services $1,257,154 · management and general $242,358 · fundraising $49,242

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $124,187 · program services $34,688 · management and general $89,499

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $352,862 · program services $23,162 · management and general $329,678 · fundraising $22

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $2,813,688 · program services $1,916,192 · management and general $799,307 · fundraising $98,189

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $163,491 · program services $60,697 · management and general $90,854 · fundraising $11,940

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $316,927 · program services $221,696 · management and general $74,765 · fundraising $20,466

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $0

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $1,615,107 · program services $1,615,107

  • 17 · Travel

    total $719,538 · program services $636,357 · management and general $70,764 · fundraising $12,417

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $0

  • 20 · Interest

    total $1,599,961 · program services $1,599,902 · management and general $59

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $0

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $945,886 · program services $308,211 · management and general $537,356 · fundraising $100,319

  • 24a · Other expenses: PROGRAM RELATED EXPENSES

    total $1,412,765 · program services $1,412,765

  • 24b · Other expenses: TELEPHONE

    total $1,052,233 · program services $831,985 · management and general $203,569 · fundraising $16,679

  • 24c · Other expenses: RENTAL EXPENSE FROM K-1

    total $1,048,955 · program services $1,048,955

  • 24d · Other expenses: REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE

    total $749,103 · program services $749,103

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $3,209,501 · program services $2,803,773 · management and general $376,546 · fundraising $29,182

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $2,550,767 · end of year $4,724,460

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $8,302,817 · end of year $7,517,663

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $4,351,045 · end of year $7,823,562

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $5,293,298 · end of year $5,085,354

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $9,058,900 · end of year $9,081,547

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $209,402 · end of year $224,309

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $29,144,754

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $7,889,839

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $19,843,281 · end of year $21,254,915

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    end of year $0

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $19,572,726 · end of year $19,724,004

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $7,260,322 · end of year $15,143,178

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $3,231,125 · end of year $4,338,735

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $3,281,488 · end of year $4,953,260

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $28,458,487 · end of year $28,585,942

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $1,128,774 · end of year $1,866,961

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $3,131,928 · end of year $11,088,688

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $31,527,262 · end of year $33,224,250

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $5,683,494 · end of year $6,521,156

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

THE UNITY COUNCIL'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE SOCIAL EQUITY AND ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE BY CREATING VIBRANT COMMUNITIES WHERE EVERYONE CAN WORK, LEARN AND THRIVE. THE UNITY COUCIL'S PROGRAMS COMBAT BARRIER AND EMPOWER COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH THE TOOLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND ADVANCE TOWARD THEIR LONG-TERM EDUCATIONAL, CAREER, HOUSING AND FINANCIAL GOALS. THE UNITY CONCIL OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACROSS ALL STAGES OF LIFE, FOSTERING EMPOWERMENT AND COMMUNITY GROWTH THROUGH A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES.

Activities or mission (Part I)

COMMITTED TO ENRICHING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF FAMILIES IN THE FRUITVALE DISTRICT OF OAKLAND.

  • The Children & Family Services Department served approximately 711 children and their families at 8 child development centers and 2 home-based programs located in Oakland and Concord during the fiscal year. The program is funded by the following federal and state grants: Head Start, Early Head Start, CSPP, and CCTR. We are funded to serve a total of 911 children and their families. The program primarily supports low-income families, 90% of whom are at or below the federal poverty income guidelines. Comprehensive services include health, nutrition, disabilities, family services, and parent engagement. Also, in August 2024, we were awarded $4 million to expand our services to new locations in Contra Costa County, including Richmond, Pittsburg, Antioch, and Oakley. This expansion will add over 200 new slots to our service area.

    Expenses $21,798,073 · Revenue $21,798,073

  • The Community Programs Department is dedicated to supporting youth, adults, and seniors in achieving and maintaining stable economic, career, health, and housing outcomes. in 2024, the department served 6,717 clients through a wide range of holistic, culturally responsive services. Key program areas included: 1) youth achievement and wellness programs for middle and high school students; 2) employment and financial coaching resources for adults and youth; 3) small business assistance; 4) food distribution; 5) senior wellness programming; 6) housing access services; and 7) resident services offered in affordable housing communities. Services were offered in English, Spanish, and Mam. Achievements include the direct distribution of $174,000 in stipends to support economic stability for program participants, as well as the provision of 34,234 emergency-prepared meals to unhoused individuals and residents without access to cooking facilities, addressing immediate food insecurity and basic nutritional needs. Additionally, the department also successfully launched Resident Services at the newly opened Casa Sueos affordable housing development, serving as the lead service provider to support community integration, stability, and long-term wellbeing for new residents.

    Expenses $7,540,621 · Grants $2,526,643 · Revenue $12,671,544

  • In FY 202324, the Unity Councils Real Estate Development Department advanced its mission to construct and preserve affordable housing in Oakland through strong collaboration with financial and public partners and experienced consultants. Major milestones included the completion of Juntos Fruitvale, a renovation project transforming a landmark property at 3357 International Boulevard into a three-story, 20,000-square-foot cultural arts center offering affordable workspace, small business support, and community event space. The department also celebrated the completion of Casa Sueos, a 181-unit affordable housing development co-developed with Bridge Housing, featuring 46 supportive housing units and 75 apartments subsidized by the Oakland Housing Authoritys Project-Based Section 8 Program. Casa Sueos now houses CURYJ (Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice) and brought together Unity Council departments such as Housing Access and Head Start, providing direct application assistance to 40 families. Additionally, construction began on the East 12th Street project, a 91-unit affordable housing development near Lake Merritt, with 23 units reserved for formerly homeless households. This project is being co-developed with EBALDC and Jordan Real Estate Investments, furthering the shared commitment to safe, healthy, and permanent affordable housing in Oakland.

    Expenses $6,579,900 · Grants $242,740 · Revenue $5,485,488

As filed on the 2023 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Christopher Iglesias

    CEO

    Total calculated
    $417,757
    From this org
    $393,114
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $24,643
    Hours/week
    30 + 10 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $324,364
    Bonus
    $68,750
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $14,948
    Nontaxable benefits
    $9,695
    Filer's total
    $417,757

  • Erin Elizabeth Patch

    President

    Total calculated
    $350,909
    From this org
    $333,441
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $17,468
    Hours/week
    28 + 12 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $228,216
    Bonus
    $46,000
    Other
    $59,225
    Deferred
    $9,369
    Nontaxable benefits
    $8,099
    Filer's total
    $350,909

  • Jose Armando Hernandez

    COO

    Total calculated
    $230,880
    From this org
    $216,741
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $14,139
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $179,741
    Bonus
    $37,000
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $4,163
    Nontaxable benefits
    $9,976
    Filer's total
    $230,880

  • Aubra Levine

    VP OF RE DEVELOPME

    Total calculated
    $209,503
    From this org
    $185,220
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $24,283
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $185,220
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $7,702
    Nontaxable benefits
    $16,581
    Filer's total
    $209,503

  • Luis Arenas

    VP OF CHLD & FAM S

    Total calculated
    $205,336
    From this org
    $184,706
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $20,630
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $184,706
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $7,716
    Nontaxable benefits
    $12,914
    Filer's total
    $205,336

  • Teresa Estrada

    VP OF HR

    Total calculated
    $195,790
    From this org
    $174,413
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $21,377
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $174,413
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $8,783
    Nontaxable benefits
    $12,594
    Filer's total
    $195,790

  • Francisco Perez

    CONTROLLER

    Total calculated
    $178,892
    From this org
    $163,660
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,232
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $161,660
    Bonus
    $2,000
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $2,320
    Nontaxable benefits
    $12,912
    Filer's total
    $178,892

  • Heather Brown

    DIR OF PROP MGT

    Total calculated
    $155,207
    From this org
    $138,132
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $17,075
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $138,132
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    not reported
    Nontaxable benefits
    $17,075
    Filer's total
    $155,207

  • Sandra Dalida

    CFO

    Total calculated
    $134,207
    From this org
    $121,510
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $12,697
    Hours/week
    24 + 16 related

  • Ralph Holmes

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 4 related

  • Claudia Burgos

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 1 related

  • Ana Cardenas

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 1 related

  • Jose Corona

    BOARD CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3.5 + 4 related

  • Casey Williams

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2.5 + 4 related

  • Mirella Almanza

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Emilio Cruz

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • Miguel Duarte

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Lili Gangas

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Silvia Guzman

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Mariah Lafleur

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Roderick Roche

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Sarah Yoell

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Daniel Zamani

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2.5

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Independent compensation consultant
  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Written employment contract
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment

Answered no

  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

  • FRUITVALE DEVELOPMENT CORP INC

    501(c)(3) · program of economic, social & nbhd dev · CA · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by spanish spkg unity council alameda count

  • PERALTA SERVICE CORPORATION PSC -

    501(c)(3) · provide job opp for disadvantaged ind · CA · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by spanish spkg unity council alameda count

  • CASITAS OF HAYWARD INC

    501(c)(3) · managing senior housing facilities · CA · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by spanish spkg unity council alameda count

  • LAS BOUGAINVILLEAS SENIOR HOUSING INC

    501(c)(3) · managing senior housing facilities · CA · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by spanish spkg unity council alameda count

  • JUNTO FRUITVALE QALICB

    501(c)(3) · new market tax credit · CA · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by spanish spkg unity council alameda cty

Taxable family on this return

Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.

Disregarded entities

Part I: entities that legally are the filer and file no return of their own.

  • 2000 36TH AVENUE OAKLAND LLC

    owns a multifamily hsg complex · CA · income -$355,668 · assets $11,372,443

    Directly controlled by spanish spkg unity council alameda count

  • POSADA DE COLORES LLC

    gp of a lp to acq and rehab apt complex · CA · income -$493,497 · assets $19,726,820

    Directly controlled by spanish spkg unity council alameda count

  • UNITY COUNCIL TRANSIT VILLAGE II-A LLC

    inv in l.p. to dev and build low and moderate inc hsg · CA · income $1,528,754 · assets $2,132,531

    Directly controlled by spanish spkg unity council alameda count

  • 3073 INTERNATIONAL LLC

    acquire, develop, and hold title to the property · CA · assets $2,761,661

    Directly controlled by spanish spkg unity council alameda count

  • 36TH AVE APARTMENTS LLC

    OWNS TWO MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COMPLEXES · CA · income -$321,102 · assets $4,823,891

    Directly controlled by spanish spkg unity council alameda count

  • 2700 INTERNATIONAL LLC

    acq and rehab a commerical develop · CA

    Directly controlled by spanish spkg unity council alameda count

Related partnerships

Part III: related organizations taxable as a partnership, with the filer's share.

  • POSADA DE COLORES LP

    RELATED · managing senior housing facility · CA · 0.01% owned · share of income -$494,130 · share of assets $19,572,364 · general or managing partner

    Directly controlled by posada de colores ll

  • CASA DE LAS FLORES LP

    RELATED · real estate rental · CA · 50% owned · share of income -$400 · share of assets -$800 · general or managing partner

    Directly controlled by span spkng unty cncl

  • CASA VELASCO ASSOCIATES

    RELATED · low income housing · CA · 99.99% owned · share of income -$77,270 · share of assets $2,123,177

    Directly controlled by span spkng unty cncl

  • 2700 INTERNATIONAL LP

    RELATED · acq and rehab a commerical develop · CA · 0.01% owned · general or managing partner

    Directly controlled by span spkng unty cncl

  • FRUITVALE TRANSIT VILLAGE II-A LP

    RELATED · REAL ESTATE RENTAL · CA · 0.004% owned · share of income -$90 · share of assets $633,388 · general or managing partner

    Directly controlled by unity council transi

  • FRUITVALE PHASE IIB LLC

    RELATED · REAL ESTATE RENTAL · CA · 50% owned · share of assets $4,806 · general or managing partner

    Directly controlled by span spkng unty cncl

Related corporations and trusts

Part IV: related organizations taxable as a corporation or trust.

  • CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC

    C Corp · prov low inc hsg to elderly & disable · CA · 100% owned · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by span spkng unty cncl

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
15 August 2025
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202532279349300643

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