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← LOS NINOS PRIMERO INC

Form 990 for tax year 2022

Filed by LOS NINOS PRIMERO INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$1,509,431
Total expenses
$1,322,811
Contributions and grants received
$1,346,778
Grants paid
$52,170
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$4,118
Other revenue
$158,535
Total assets, end of year
$1,500,469
Total liabilities, end of year
$404,962
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$1,095,507
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$1,067,985
Management and general expenses
$103,442
Fundraising expenses
$151,384
Program service expenses (Part III)
$1,067,985

Program services were 80.7% 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)

    $463,402

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $883,376

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $8,000

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $4,118 · excluded $4,118

  • 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

    $204,781

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $49,810

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $154,971 · excluded $154,971

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $0

  • 11a · Other revenue: MISC REVENUE

    total $3,564 · related or exempt $3,564

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $3,564

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $0

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $52,170 · program services $52,170

  • 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 $112,500 · program services $39,375 · management and general $39,375 · fundraising $33,750

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $336,756 · program services $247,145 · management and general $894 · fundraising $88,717

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $0

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $0

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $32,653 · program services $20,560 · management and general $2,992 · fundraising $9,101

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $6,784 · program services $1,772 · management and general $4,499 · fundraising $513

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $0

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $18,950 · program services $12,128 · management and general $6,822

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $1,070 · management and general $1,070

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $16,639 · program services $15,619 · management and general $300 · fundraising $720

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $955 · management and general $334 · fundraising $621

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $18,959 · program services $4,396 · management and general $14,563

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $5,963 · program services $119 · management and general $2,900 · fundraising $2,944

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $12,042 · program services $7,582 · management and general $1,104 · fundraising $3,356

  • 17 · Travel

    total $2,452 · program services $1,912 · management and general $540

  • 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 $33,336 · program services $20,990 · management and general $3,055 · fundraising $9,291

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $15,940 · program services $2,833 · management and general $13,107

  • 24a · Other expenses: OUTREACH PROGRAMS

    total $628,662 · program services $625,960 · management and general $2,702

  • 24b · Other expenses: STAFF DEVELOPMENT

    total $14,384 · program services $5,818 · management and general $7,041 · fundraising $1,525

  • 24c · Other expenses: OTHER EXPENSES

    total $8,677 · program services $8,677

  • 24d · Other expenses: Postage and Shipping

    total $3,344 · program services $929 · management and general $1,586 · fundraising $829

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $575 · management and general $558 · fundraising $17

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $1,007,405 · end of year $916,460

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    end of year $0

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    end of year $48,919

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    end of year $3,564

  • 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 $6,645 · end of year $9,882

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

    $294,563

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

    $33,336

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $77,820 · end of year $261,227

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $197,847 · end of year $228,306

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    end of year $32,111

  • 15 · Other assets

    end of year $0

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    end of year $4,177

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $379,312 · end of year $400,785

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $487,378 · end of year $719,641

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $423,027 · end of year $375,866

Mission and programs · 2022

Mission

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

  • Since the summer of 2001, Los Nios Primero has been dedicated to supporting Atlanta's underprivileged Latino children, youth, and families. Led by Executive Director Maritza Morelli, who immigrated to Atlanta from Venezuela thirty-three years ago, the organization provides crucial academic, leadership, arts, cultural enrichment, and mental wellness support to this immigrant community. Maritza deeply understands the delicate balance the families navigate, striving to ensure their children thrive in public schools while preserving a meaningful connection to their heritage, culture, and language.During her 23-year tenure at Los Nios Primero, Maritza has fostered a harmonious, cohesive, and respectful community where families can learn, lead, and excel. Under her guidance, the organization has grown from a single site serving 17 children in 2001 to seven service sites. In 2022 alone, Los Nios Primero reached over 900 children, youth, and families.Los Nios Primero offers six core programs:1.Year-Round Academic Program (3- to 9-year-old students): Our program caters to children aged three to nine, providing five enriching weeks of learning each summer and Saturday School sessions throughout the school year. We align our curriculum with with the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS) and Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).2.Early Literacy Program: (4 to 5-years old students) This program aims to enhance Latino family literacy by involving parents in the classroom, fostering early and productive academic relationships with their children. Led by a bilingual teacher, this program utilizes bilingual books and creative exploration to strengthen literacy skills and boost confidence in both students and parents. We partner with the Alliance Theater to train parents in theater-based reading techniques, adding even more value to our program.3.Arts and Cultural Enrichment (4- to 13-year-old): Throughout the school year, we supplement students' learning with activities like chorus, orchestra, dance, drama, art, and cultural enrichment. These extracurricular activities contribute to a well-rounded educational experience, fostering a deeper sense of belonging and connection to our program. Music education enhances learning, language development, memorization, and communication skills. Our chorus and orchestra programs incorporate songs and compositions that support classroom academics while introducing students to a variety of cultural musical traditions.4.Sports (4- to 12-year-old students): Our soccer program, led by Coach Ricardo Montoya, not only teaches the physical aspects of these activities but also promotes social, health, and emotional well-being. Coach Montoya, a former professional soccer player, inspires hope in young Latino players by emphasizing cooperation and teamwork. Swimming is offered weekly, emphasizing water safety, coordination, and encouraging healthy habits in our students.5. Youth Service and Leadership Program: Youth volunteers play a pivotal role in classroom instruction, serving as role models for our younger students. Their presence not only fosters powerful connections but also sets an example of kindness while actively promoting leadership, intellectual curiosity, and pride in their heritage. Through this service experience, our teens gain self-assurance, maturity, and a deeper sense of belonging within their communities. To our youth we offer the Martha Barrios Mead Scholarship Program, honoring a beloved founder and board member. Our program alumni and youth volunteers are eligible to apply for this scholarship to support them as they attend universities, colleges, trade, and vocational schools.6. Family Civic Engagement and Leadership Program: Los Nios Primero actively involves parents in our year-round program, aiming to empower them with the confidence and skills to advocate for their children. Programs offered include: Fostering Family Leaders Program: A 10-week initiative (in collaboration with The United Way of Greater Atlanta) that builds on parents' existing strengths, elevating them to new levels of leadership in their homes, schools, and communities. Parent Education Program: workshops and training to improve comprehension among parents about the U.S. school system, their children's developmental phases, and effective ways to enhance their learning at home. Cognitive-Compassion Training: A program designed to help parents manage stress, led by Andrea Garcia, a CBCT certified instructor. (LYRIC - Latino Youth Readiness and Information about College): LYRIC delivers informative outreach sessions to high school students and their families, providing resources and opportunities to pursue higher education. Coach Parent Program: This program involves parents committing to a year-long coaching experience, acting as liaisons between our administration and families. It hones their communication, leadership, and facilitation skills, ultimately enhancing communication within Los Nios Primero. Affordable Family Counseling: a bilingual, GA-certified mental health therapist is available free of charge to our enrolled families.

    Expenses $1,067,985 · Grants $52,170

As filed on the 2022 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • MARITZA MORELLI

    Executive Dir.

    Total calculated
    $112,500
    From this org
    $112,500
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40
  • KENNETH MEAD

    Chairman

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    10
  • CHARLIE GRAY

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    10
  • BRUCE MORINE

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    10
  • MONTREAL BELL

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5
  • OLIVIA ROCAMORA

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • HOLLY CHESSER

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • CHRISTIAN ALVARADO

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • HEIDI NATKIN

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • MARCUS BALBED

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • LYNN MOORE

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • SERGIO DORRONSORO

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • JESSICA QUINTERO

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • BEATRIZ VELASQUEZ

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • ABEL RIVERA

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • SAMUEL MCCLURG

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • LUZ CONCEPCION

    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
2022
Filed
13 November 2023
IRS schema version
2022v5.0
Source object
202303179349300410

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