2025-03-26T09:16:21-05:00 2024-12-31 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 8215 GREENWAY BOULEVARD SUITE 600 MIDDLETON WI 53562 990 2024-01-01 834273268 RAICES SAGRADAS COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH RAIC 6124400918 490 HALL AVE SUITE 104 SAINT PAUL MN 55107 MARIA STEFFEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6124400918 2025-03-21 1 1 KIMBERLY ANDERSON P00188889 6086628600 2025-03-21 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MARIA STEFFEL 490 HALL AVE SUITE 104 SAINT PAUL MN 55107 432677 0 X WWW.RAICESSAGRADAS.ORG X 2019 MN ACCOMPANY IMMIGRANTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED UNIMAGINABLE PAIN AND TRAUMA TOWARDS HEALING. 7 7 4 3 0 0 406869 432599 0 0 0 78 0 0 406869 432677 0 0 0 0 128453 219527 0 0 0 164447 163974 292900 383501 113969 49176 203960 262729 15475 25060 188485 237669 X OUR MISSION IS TO ACCOMPANY IMMIGRANTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED UNIMAGINABLE PAIN AND TRAUMA AS THEY MOVE TOWARD HEALING. 0 0 279506 0 0 EXPANDING MENTAL HEALTH ACCESSTHIS YEAR, RAICES SAGRADAS PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL MENTAL HEALTH CARE AT NO COST TO 186 INDIVIDUALS AND 67 COUPLES AND FAMILIESPRIMARILY IN SPANISH. OUR SERVICES TOTALED OVER 4,500 THERAPY SESSIONS, ALONG WITH 48 PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS FOR COURT IMMIGRATION CASES. THE MARKET VALUE OF THESE SERVICES EXCEEDS $855,000, ENSURING THAT LATINO FAMILIES IN NEED RECEIVE CULTURALLY COMPETENT, TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE WITHOUT FINANCIAL BARRIERS.STRENGTHENING OUR CLINICAL TEAMTO MEET THE GROWING DEMAND FOR MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, WE EXPANDED OUR TEAM BY CONTRACTING TWO ADDITIONAL CLINICAL THERAPISTS, INCREASING OUR CAPACITY TO PROVIDE CONSISTENT AND ACCESSIBLE SUPPORT. ADDITIONALLY, WE WELCOMED TWO PART-TIME CLINICAL INTERNS, WHO HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED 150+ SUPERVISED CLINICAL HOURS, ENRICHING OUR THERAPEUTIC APPROACH WHILE DEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF CULTURALLY COMPETENT MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS.COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATIONWE RECOGNIZE THAT HEALING EXTENDS BEYOND THERAPY ROOMS. THIS YEAR, WE HOSTED 18 COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CONVERSATIONS, ENGAGING NEARLY 300 LATINO PARTICIPANTS IN DISCUSSIONS ON TRAUMA, RESILIENCE, AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. THESE SESSIONS EQUIPPED INDIVIDUALS WITH KNOWLEDGE AND COPING STRATEGIES THAT RIPPLED THROUGH FAMILIES, FOSTERING A CULTURE OF HEALING AND SUPPORT ACROSS OUR COMMUNITY.EXPANDING AWARENESS THROUGH MEDIA & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTCULTURAL OUTREACH REMAINS AT THE HEART OF OUR WORK, ENSURING THAT UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES HAVE ACCESS TO CRITICAL RESOURCES. THIS YEAR, WE DEEPENED OUR PARTNERSHIPS WITH CONSULMEX SAINT PAUL AND MN LATIN RADIO, LEVERAGING MEDIA TO BREAK THE STIGMA SURROUNDING MENTAL HEALTH AND CONNECT SPANISH-SPEAKING INDIVIDUALS WITH ESSENTIAL SUPPORT SERVICES.BEYOND MEDIA OUTREACH, WE WERE ON THE GROUND, ACTIVELY ENGAGING WITH THE COMMUNITY AT 11 RESOURCE FAIRS, INCLUDING FIVE MAJOR LATINO-FOCUSED HEALTH EVENTS. THESE GATHERINGS ALLOWED US TO PROVIDE DIRECT ASSISTANCE, SHARE VITAL INFORMATION, AND FOSTER TRUST WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. KEY EVENTS INCLUDED:- TU SALUD (TELEMUNDO MINNESOTA)- UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY (RICHFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT)- YOUTH SPORTS RESOURCE FAIR (HENNEPIN COUNTY OUTREACH DEPT.)- HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION (MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH)- URBAN VENTURES RESOURCE FAIR- FERIA DE SALUD (HIAWATHA COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL)THROUGH THESE COLLECTIVE EFFORTS, WE ARE BREAKING BARRIERS, FOSTERING CONNECTIONS, AND ENSURING THAT FAMILIES HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO THRIVE.AT THESE AND OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS, WE PROVIDED ESSENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS TOOLS AND REFERRALS.COMMUNITY EVENTS & SUPPORT NETWORKSRAICES SAGRADAS COLLABORATED WITH NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE (NEDA) AND LATINOS SERVING LATINOS TO HOST THE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION & CLOTHING DRIVE, PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO 100+ INDIVIDUALS IN NEED. THIS EVENT EXEMPLIFIED THE POWER OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND CULTURAL CONNECTION IN FOSTERING WELL-BEING.A NIGHT OF UNITY, VISION, AND CELEBRATIONRAICES SAGRADAS PARTNERED WITH NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT ALLIANCE (NEDA) TO HOST AN UNFORGETTABLE YEAR-END GATHERING FILLED WITH CONNECTION AND INSPIRATION. LATINO COMMUNITY LEADERS AND PARTICIPANTS UNITED IN A SPIRIT OF SOLIDARITY SHARING THEIR STORIES, FORGING MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS, AND COLLECTIVELY ENVISIONING A BRIGHTER FUTURE.THIS SPECIAL GATHERING ALSO MARKED THE OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE RAICES SAGRADAS SUPPORT GROUP, A SAFE AND WELCOMING SPACE FOR MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS, MUTUAL SUPPORT, AND COLLECTIVE GROWTH. ATTENDEES ENGAGED IN POWERFUL NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AND A COLLABORATIVE 2025 VISION BOARD SESSION, SETTING INTENTIONS FOR THE YEAR AHEAD.LEADERSHIP REFLECTING OUR COMMUNITYTHIS YEAR, RAICES SAGRADAS REAFFIRMED ITS COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND REPRESENTATION THROUGH THE ELECTION OF NEW TRUSTEES, WITH 90% IDENTIFYING AS LATINO. THIS ENSURES THAT OUR LEADERSHIP REMAINS CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN, AND REFLECTIVE OF THOSE WE SERVESTRENGTHENING TRUST AND DEEPENING OUR IMPACT. 279506 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 MN X X MARIA STEFFEL 6124400918 490 HALL AVE SAINT PAUL MN 55107 VERONICA SOTO-URRIBARRI CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 PEDRO MALDONADO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 GERARDO ESCAMILLA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JUAN LINARES DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARIA KAEFER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ESTELA VILLAGRAN MANANCERO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LUZ ZAGAL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARIA CERVANTES ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 32308 0 0 MARIA STEFFEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 63924 0 0 DEBORAH ORGAN CLINICAL DIRECTOR 40.00 X 46039 0 0 142271 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 185167 247432 432599 78 78 432677 0 0 78 X 142171 58562 83609 60143 60143 1410 855 555 15803 8528 7275 7180 2760 4420 111358 111358 4344 4344 2939 2221 718 5776 4920 856 15552 12545 3007 1058 252 806 559 214 345 6941 6941 SUPPLIES & MATERIALS 2777 2653 124 TRAINING EXPENSES 2025 1559 466 REIMBURSEMENTS 1604 1604 LICENSES, PERMITS, DUES 1416 1206 210 445 445 383501 279506 103995 0 144165 113559 36119 45504 106004 12819 6134 2512 1599 1472 913 203960 262729 15475 25060 15475 25060 X 0 0 0 0 188485 237669 188485 237669 203960 262729 49176 8 0 X 0 0 0 X 102084 71100 120013 406869 432599 1132665 102084 71100 120013 406869 432599 1132665 267025 865640 78 78 1132743 0.76420 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 2512 1599 913 913 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, COMPLIANCE OFFICER, AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C REGULAR MONITORING: IN COLLABORATION WITH DEPARTMENT HEADS, OUR DEDICATED COMPLIANCE TEAM CONDUCTS REGULAR REVIEWS TO ENSURE ALL STAFF MEMBERS KNOW AND COMPLY WITH OUR POLICIES. THIS INCLUDES SYSTEMATICALLY CHECKING PROCEDURES, DOCUMENTATION, AND PRACTICES TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL DEVIATIONS. INTERNAL AUDITS: INTERNAL AUDITS ARE CONDUCTED TO ASSESS THE ORGANIZATION'S OVERALL COMPLIANCE WITH POLICIES. THESE AUDITS ARE DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT AND POTENTIAL RISKS AND ENSURE THAT OUR POLICIES ARE EFFECTIVELY INTEGRATED INTO DAILY OPERATIONS. FEEDBACK MECHANISM: WE ENCOURAGE AN OPEN FEEDBACK MECHANISM WHERE EMPLOYEES CAN REPORT POTENTIAL NON-COMPLIANCE ISSUES WITHOUT FEAR OF REPRISAL. THIS HELPS US ADDRESS ISSUES PROACTIVELY AND ENSURES THAT EVERYONE HAS A ROLE IN MAINTAINING A COMPLIANT AND ETHICAL ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A KEY COMPONENTS OF OUR COMPENSATION PROCESS: 1. INDEPENDENT REVIEW: AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW IS A CORNERSTONE OF OUR COMPENSATION PROCESS. OUR BOARD CHAIR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING AND MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. THIS ENSURES OBJECTIVITY AND IMPARTIALITY IN THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS. 2. UTILIZATION OF COMPARABILITY DATA: RAICES WILL ANALYZE COMPARABILITY DATA FROM RELEVANT SOURCES TO ESTABLISH FAIR AND COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES. THIS MAY INCLUDE SALARY AND INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE SURVEYS, INDUSTRY BENCHMARKS, AND DATA FROM COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. USING SUCH DATA ENSURES THAT OUR COMPENSATION PACKAGES ALIGN WITH PREVAILING STANDARDS IN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR. 3. CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION: THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION-MAKING PROCESS REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IS DOCUMENTED CONTEMPORANEOUSLY. MEETING MINUTES, RECORDS, AND DOCUMENTATION OF DISCUSSIONS ARE MAINTAINED TO PROVIDE A CLEAR AND COMPREHENSIVE ACCOUNT OF THE FACTORS CONSIDERED, THE RATIONALE BEHIND DECISIONS, AND ANY RELEVANT COMPARABILITY DATA UTILIZED. 4. EXTERNAL COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS: SOMETIMES, WE MAY ENGAGE EXTERNAL COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS WITH EXPERTISE IN NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. THIS EXTERNAL PERSPECTIVE ADDS A LAYER OF OBJECTIVITY AND ENSURES THAT OUR COMPENSATION DECISIONS ARE WELL-INFORMED AND COMPETITIVE. 5. ANNUAL REVIEW AND ADJUSTMENT: OUR COMPENSATION PROCESS IS NOT A ONE-TIME BUT AN ONGOING, ANNUAL PROCESS. OUR BOARD CHAIR WILL CONDUCT REGULAR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REVIEWS TO ACCOUNT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL FINANCIAL HEALTH CHANGES, MARKET CONDITIONS, AND INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE. THIS ITERATIVE APPROACH ENSURES THAT OUR COMPENSATION REMAINS FAIR AND COMPETITIVE AND REFLECTS THE ORGANIZATION'S GOALS. 6. COMPLIANCE WITH LEGAL AND REGULATORY STANDARDS: OUR COMPENSATION PROCESS IS DESIGNED TO COMPLY WITH ALL RELEVANT LEGAL AND REGULATORY STANDARDS. THIS INCLUDES ADHERING TO APPLICABLE LAWS GOVERNING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR. LEGAL COUNSEL MAY BE CONSULTED TO ENSURE OUR PRACTICES ALIGN WITH CURRENT REGULATIONS. BY INCORPORATING THESE ELEMENTS INTO OUR COMPENSATION PROCESS, RAICES SAGRADAS SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT THE COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS IS FAIR, COMPETITIVE, AND ALIGNED WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND FINANCIAL HEALTH. THIS APPROACH REFLECTS OUR COMMITMENT TO RESPONSIBLE GOVERNANCE AND ETHICAL STEWARDSHIP OF ORGANIZATIONAL RESOURCES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIALS AVAILABLE ON THEIR WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 111,358. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 111,358.