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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by EL CENTRO AMISTAD.

Totals

Total revenue
$1,024,540
Total expenses
$993,578
Contributions and grants received
$676,544
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$347,996
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0
Total assets, end of year
$18,495
Total liabilities, end of year
$1
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$18,494
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$636,508
Management and general expenses
$319,635
Fundraising expenses
$37,435
Program service expenses (Part III)
$636,508

Program services were 64.1% 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)

    $676,544

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Program Service Revenue

    total $347,996 · related or exempt $347,996

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $0

  • 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

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $0

  • 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 $0

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $0

  • 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 $92,763 · management and general $64,934 · fundraising $27,829

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $372,550 · program services $346,715 · management and general $25,835

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $39,930 · program services $29,753 · management and general $7,789 · fundraising $2,388

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $0

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $120,680 · program services $89,921 · management and general $23,541 · fundraising $7,218

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $1,343 · management and general $1,343

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $0

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $67,758 · management and general $67,758

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $8,443 · management and general $8,443

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $27,886 · management and general $27,886

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $0

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $80,934 · management and general $80,934

  • 17 · Travel

    total $1,520 · management and general $1,520

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $35,138 · program services $35,138

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $0

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $9,652 · management and general $9,652

  • 24a · Other expenses: Program Supplies

    total $66,153 · program services $66,153

  • 24b · Other expenses: Circulo de Bienestar Emocional

    total $19,650 · program services $19,650

  • 24c · Other expenses: Raices Vivas

    total $17,187 · program services $17,187

  • 24d · Other expenses: Companeras

    total $6,768 · program services $6,768

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $25,223 · program services $25,223

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $535,334 · end of year $18,494

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    end of year $0

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    end of year $0

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    end of year $0

  • 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

    end of year $0

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    end of year $0

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    end of year $0

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $19,020 · end of year $1

  • 15 · Other assets

    end of year $0

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $750

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    end of year $1

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $553,604 · end of year $18,494

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

CREATE OPPORTUNITIES AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE HEALTH EQUITY EDUCATION AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE LATINO COMMUNITY IN BOULDER COUNTY IN COLORADO.

  • Circulo de Bienestar Emocional Comunitario: The Crculo de Bienestar Emocional Comunitario has provided a vital healing space for Latino immigrants in Boulder County to address emotional wellbeing through culturally rooted, trauma-informed support. Over the past year, the program has engaged more than 150 participantsmany of whom face systemic barriers to mental health carethrough facilitated peer support groups, mindfulness practices, and expressive activities such as storytelling, art, and movement. Grounded in cultural values of confianza and comunidad, the crculos foster a sense of belonging, emotional safety, and resilience. Participants report feeling less isolated, more emotionally balanced, and better equipped to manage stress, grief, and intergenerational trauma. By centering lived experiences and cultural strengths, this program continues to fill a critical gap in equitable, accessible mental health support for the Latino community. Escuela de Madres y Padres: The Escuela de Madres y Padres has empowered over 120 Latino caregivers this year with knowledge, skills, and confidence to support their childrens development and wellbeing. Through a series of interactive, culturally responsive workshops, parents explored topics such as positive discipline, academic engagement, emotional regulation, and effective communication. Led by bilingual facilitators, the program created a welcoming environment where parents could share experiences, ask questions, and build community. Many participants expressed increased confidence in advocating for their children in school settings and a deeper understanding of how to foster strong, supportive family relationships. By centering Latino cultural values and addressing systemic barriers, the Escuela de Madres y Padres is not only strengthening families but also advancing educational equity and intergenerational resilience across the community. Compaeras Program: The Compaeras program continues to be a powerful platform for leadership development, mentorship, and emotional support for Latina women and youth in Boulder County. Over the past year, the program engaged more than 300 participants through culturally rooted workshops, support circles, and the annual Compaeras and Cumbre Juvenilsummits. These spaces foster personal growth, confidence, and a strong sense of identity by addressing topics such as mental health, gender equity, academic success, and community leadership. Participants were paired with mentors who provided guidance, encouragement, and tools to navigate lifes challenges while embracing their cultural strengths. The program also offered intergenerational opportunities for learning and connection, helping build a resilient, empowered network of Latinas committed to justice, healing, and community transformation. Salud y Sabiduria: The Salud y Sabidura program has provided older Latino adults in Boulder County with essential opportunities to enhance their physical, emotional, and social wellbeing in a culturally affirming environment. Over the past year, the program served more than 85 elders through weekly gatherings that included health education, gentle physical activity, peer support, and culturally rooted celebrations. Participants engaged in workshops on chronic disease prevention, nutrition, mental health, and access to local resourcesall delivered in Spanish and tailored to their lived experiences. The program also fostered intergenerational connections by involving youth and families in selected activities. Many elders reported feeling more active, connected, and valued in their community. By honoring the wisdom and dignity of Latino elders, Salud y Sabidura is advancing equity, preventing isolation, and nurturing holistic wellness across generations.

    Expenses $595,649

  • Circulo de Bienestar Emocional: The Crculo de Bienestar Emocional has provided consistent, culturally affirming emotional support to Latino individuals and families seeking a safe space to share, heal, and grow. Throughout the year, the program offered weekly group sessions facilitated by bilingual mental health professionals and trained community leaders, focusing on topics such as stress, anxiety, grief, and self-care. With over 100 participants engaged, many of whom have limited access to traditional mental health services, the crculo has become a trusted space for reflection, mutual support, and community-building. Participants have reported increased emotional awareness, reduced isolation, and strengthened coping skills. By integrating cultural practices, collective dialogue, and holistic wellness strategies, the Crculo de Bienestar Emocionalcontinues to promote mental health equity and empower participants to care for themselves and their communities.

    Expenses $19,650

  • Raices Vivas: Over the past year, the Races Vivas program has made significant strides in supporting Latino youth and families in Boulder through a culturally grounded, prevention-based approach. We provided bilingual education, mentorship, and wellness services that promoted emotional well-being, healthy lifestyles, and community connection. Our programming reached over 200 youth and families in the last five months alone, including those from City of Boulder neighborhoods, offering substance use prevention, life skills development, and natural alternatives to high-risk behaviors. Activities such as healing circles, cultural storytelling, and outdoor experiences helped participants build resilience, deepen cultural pride, and strengthen intergenerational ties. Through partnerships with local schools and community organizations, Races Vivas continues to empower families by honoring their roots while cultivating future well-being.

    Expenses $17,187

  • Promotoras de Salud: The Promotoras de Salud program remains a cornerstone of AMISTADs community health equity efforts, having reached over 300 Latino individuals and families in the past year with culturally responsive health education, outreach, and navigation support. Our trained promotorastrusted community membersprovided one-on-one guidance, group workshops, and home visits that addressed critical health issues, including chronic disease prevention, mental health, nutrition, and access to care. In collaboration with local clinics and public health partners, the promotoras connected high-need, uninsured, and underserved residentsparticularly in the City of Boulderto essential resources and services. This grassroots model not only increases health literacy and service utilization but also fosters trust, dignity, and empowerment within the community. Through their work, promotoras are advancing health equity and improving quality of life for Latino families across Boulder County.

    Expenses $4,022

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Jorge De Santiago

    Executive Dir.

    Total calculated
    $92,763
    From this org
    $92,763
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40
  • Magnolia Landa-Posas

    President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Sophia Yager

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Summer Laws

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Luz Ruiz

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Marcela Serrano

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Denys Vigil

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3

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.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
12 November 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
202513169349303586

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