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← LOS NINOS PRIMERO INC

Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by LOS NINOS PRIMERO INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$1,824,795
Total expenses
$1,583,350
Contributions and grants received
$1,622,715
Grants paid
$41,155
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$33,322
Other revenue
$168,758
Total assets, end of year
$1,701,427
Total liabilities, end of year
$323,466
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$1,377,961
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$1,246,355
Management and general expenses
$93,221
Fundraising expenses
$243,774
Program service expenses (Part III)
$1,246,355

Program services were 78.7% 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.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $308,288

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $1,314,427

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $3,000

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $33,322 · excluded $33,322

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

    total $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $272,976

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $110,886

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $162,090 · excluded $162,090

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $0

  • 11a · Other revenue: MISC REVENUE

    total $6,668 · related or exempt $6,668

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $6,668

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $0

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $41,155 · program services $41,155

  • 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 $127,500 · program services $44,625 · management and general $44,625 · fundraising $38,250

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $385,531 · program services $275,968 · management and general $9,603 · fundraising $99,960

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $8,547 · program services $5,341 · management and general $903 · fundraising $2,303

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $14,117 · program services $8,822 · management and general $1,492 · fundraising $3,803

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $39,576 · program services $24,731 · management and general $4,183 · fundraising $10,662

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $21,826 · program services $13,639 · management and general $2,307 · fundraising $5,880

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $0

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $10,295 · management and general $10,295

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $37,480 · fundraising $37,480

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $1,987 · management and general $1,987

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $39,820 · program services $37,532 · management and general $645 · fundraising $1,643

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $522 · program services $326 · management and general $55 · fundraising $141

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $21,767 · program services $13,602 · management and general $2,301 · fundraising $5,864

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $4,914 · program services $3,071 · management and general $519 · fundraising $1,324

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $14,862 · program services $9,287 · management and general $1,571 · fundraising $4,004

  • 17 · Travel

    total $1,677 · program services $1,048 · management and general $177 · fundraising $452

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $0

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $66,340 · program services $41,456 · management and general $7,012 · fundraising $17,872

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $22,458 · program services $14,034 · management and general $2,374 · fundraising $6,050

  • 24a · Other expenses: OUTREACH PROGRAMS

    total $680,140 · program services $680,140

  • 24b · Other expenses: STAFF DEVELOPMENT

    total $17,984 · program services $11,238 · management and general $1,901 · fundraising $4,845

  • 24c · Other expenses: OTHER EXPENSES

    total $16,678 · program services $15,232 · management and general $407 · fundraising $1,039

  • 24d · Other expenses: BANK FEES/ CC FEE

    total $4,105 · program services $2,565 · management and general $434 · fundraising $1,106

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $4,069 · program services $2,543 · management and general $430 · fundraising $1,096

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $916,460 · end of year $982,312

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    end of year $0

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $48,919 · end of year $91,702

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $3,564 · end of year $10,328

  • 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

    end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $9,882 · end of year $24,269

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

    $302,313

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

    $99,676

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $261,227 · end of year $202,637

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $228,306 · end of year $365,846

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $32,111 · end of year $24,333

  • 15 · Other assets

    end of year $0

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $4,177 · end of year $7,571

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $400,785 · end of year $315,895

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $719,641 · end of year $727,103

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $375,866 · end of year $650,858

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

EMPOWERING LATINO STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD TO COLLEGE THROUGH HOLISTIC ACADEMIC, LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.

  • For over two decades, since 2001, Los Nios Primero has been dedicated to providing educational support to underserved Latino students, youth, and their families. Our programs aim to prepare children, youth, and parents to excel in their communities while fostering a love of learning at any stage of life.Led by our Executive Director, Maritza Morelli, who emigrated from Venezuela to Atlanta, Georgia, Los Nios Primero has made a significant impact on countless Latino children, youth, and adults. Maritza's dedication and intentional actions have built a cohesive, inclusive community centered around our organization.The early years of Los Nios Primero reflect the power of community, setting the course for our visionary curriculum that has impacted over 6,100 Latino children, youth, and families. Under Maritzas leadership, we have established ourselves as a trusted resource for Atlantas underserved Latino population.For 23 years, Los Nios Primero has provided comprehensive educational support, nurturing the academic, social, and emotional well-being of Latino children and their families. Our innovative approach fosters a culturally rich learning environment, empowering teachers and students through Play & Inquiry-Based Learning, and cultivating a new generation of independent thinkers.Los Nios Primero offers six core programs:1. Year-Round Academic Program (ages 3-9): Enriching summer and Saturday school sessions aligned with Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS) and Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).2. Early Literacy Program (ages 4-5): Enhancing family literacy with bilingual instruction, creative exploration, and parent involvement, in partnership with the Alliance Theater.3. Arts and Cultural Enrichment (ages 4-13): Offering chorus, orchestra, dance, drama, art, and cultural enrichment to foster well-rounded educational experiences and cultural connection.4. Sports (ages 4-12): Led by Coach Ricardo Montoya, our soccer and swimming programs promote physical health, social skills, and emotional well-being.5. Youth Service and Leadership Program: Engaging youth volunteers as role models to foster leadership and intellectual curiosity, with opportunities for scholarships through the Martha Barrios Mead Scholarship Program.6. Family Civic Engagement and Leadership Program: Empowering parents with confidence and skills to advocate for their children through initiatives such as:. Fostering Family Leaders Program: A 10-week initiative in collaboration with The United Way of Greater Atlanta.. Parent Education Program: Workshops and training to enhance understanding of the U.S. school system and child development.. Cognitive-Compassion Training: Stress management for parents, led by a certified instructor.. LYRIC (Latino Youth Readiness and Information about College): Outreach sessions for high school students and families.. Coach Parent Program: Year-long coaching to enhance communication and leadership skills.. Affordable Family Counseling: Free bilingual, GA-certified mental health therapy for enrolled families.Our journey as key innovators in education in Atlanta continues as we foster a new generation of independent thinkers ready to engage with the world around them.

    Expenses $1,246,355 · Grants $41,155

As filed on the 2023 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Maritza Morelli

    Executive Dir.

    Total calculated
    $129,216
    From this org
    $127,500
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $1,716
    Hours/week
    40
  • Kenneth Mead

    Chairman

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    10
  • Olivia Rocamora

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    10
  • Bruce Morine

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    10
  • Jessica Quintero

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • Christian Alvarado

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Marcus Balbed

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Patricia Boezio

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Sergio Dorronsoro

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Samuel McClurg

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Lynn Moore

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Heidi Natkin

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Abel Rivera

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Michelle Yrigollen-Robbins

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Barrett Abernathy

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

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.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

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.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
26 August 2024
IRS schema version
2023v5.1
Source object
202422399349300107

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