2025-09-19T12:42:06-07:00 2024-06-30 202571677 CORLISS & SOLOMON PLLC 242 CHARLOTTE ST SUITE 1 ASHEVILLE NC 28801 990 2023-07-01 562678411 Centro Unido Latino Americano CENT 8286520727 79 Academy St Marion NC 28752 Arwen March Treasurer 8286520727 2025-09-19 true true Todd Oldenburg P02281691 8282360206 2025-09-19 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Arwen March 79 Academy St Marion NC 28752 1721926 false X https://www.culawnc.org/ X 2010 NC Centro Unido Latino Americano is a nonprofit organization serving the Latino community and other underserved populations across Western North Carolina. Dedicated to building a more inclusive and equitable region. 12 12 17 354 0 0 1086728 1647264 23413 74653 0 7039 9 1117180 1721926 43747 52297 0 368302 471075 9000 70809 226471 390718 638520 923090 478660 798836 911296 2098250 75037 911296 2023213 Centro Unido offers culturally responsive programs that promote health equity, educational opportunity, workforce development, civic engagement, and access to essential resources.The organization provides bilingual mental health support, youth leadership initiatives, education opportunities for adults and children, access to food, and financial assistance to families facing urgent needs. Centro Unido also advances language justice, supports immigrant rights, and advocates for systems change to eliminate barriers and uplift the voices of historically marginalized communities. false false 720749 60734 74653 Centro Unido ofers a variety of services focused on areas of health, workforce development, education, leadership, advocacy, and more. Centro Unido provided an average of 2,500 services a month during the fiscal year through our 10 different programs. Through our Food Pantry program, we address food insecurity, and we provide access to fresh produce and nutritious foods. We served a total of 4,408 families in McDowell County and surrounding areas and distributed more than 130,000 pounds of food. Our Healthy Minds program is one of our most successful programs that address mental health stigma and access to culturally responsive mental health resources. This program impacted more than 1,500 individuals during this fiscal year and 102 individuals were able to access therapy at no cost, with a total of 995 therapy sessions. 720749 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true true true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 17 0 17 true false false false false false false false false false false X 12 12 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false NC X Margarita Ramirez 8286520727 79 Academy St Marion NC 28752 Margarita Ramirez Executive Director 40.00 X 79003 0 0 Angelica Wind President 0.25 X X 0 0 0 Amanda Finn Vice-President 0.25 X X 0 0 0 Cindy Meraz Chair 0.25 X X 0 0 0 Kim Effler Secretray 0.25 X X 0 0 0 Arwen March Treasurer 0.25 X X 0 0 0 Antonio Alanis Member 0.25 X 0 0 0 Adriana Chavela Member 0.25 X 0 0 0 Chip Cross Member 0.25 X 0 0 0 Billy Martin Member 0.25 X 0 0 0 Juanes Ramirez Member 0.25 X 0 0 0 Virginia Morfe Member 0.25 X 0 0 0 Rosario Villareal Member 0.25 X 0 0 0 79003 0 0 false false false 1647264 31837 1647264 Program Service Revenue 561000 60206 0 0 Reimbursable Income 999999 14447 0 0 74653 Miscellaneous Income 999999 9 9 0 0 9 1721926 74662 0 0 5000 5000 47297 47297 79868 59901 11980 7987 355697 266772 53355 35570 35510 26632 5327 3551 33439 0 33439 0 9000 9000 151463 149306 1256 901 18741 11245 0 7496 23710 8293 15049 368 32013 29117 2626 270 33276 33276 0 0 7943 7943 0 0 8076 4039 4037 0 Events and Programming 54571 51885 0 2686 Sponsorships 8437 8437 0 0 Staff Development 3827 3827 0 0 Program Supplies 6837 6837 0 0 8385 942 4463 2980 923090 720749 131532 70809 875346 665305 1356667 40135 7943 35950 32192 44086 911296 2098250 30951 44086 0 75037 X 453910 993824 457386 1029389 911296 2023213 911296 2098250 X 798836 313081 X X false true X true false X 0 132885 307174 637938 1090639 1647264 3815900 0 0 132885 307174 637938 1090639 1647264 3815900 1572045 2243855 0 0 9 9 3815909 98066 0.58800 1.00000 X 0 0 0 Pt II Ln 10 Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: Miscellaneous Income 2023: 9. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 4185 753 3432 35950 7190 28760 32192 Right of Use Lease Asset 44086 44086 Operating Lease Liability 44086 44086 X 1723516 1590 1590 1721926 1721926 924680 1590 1590 923090 923090 Pt X, Line 2 Centro Unido Latino Americano is exempt from federal income taxes under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under the Code, however, income from certain activities not related to the organizations tax-exempt purpose may be subject to taxation as unrelated business income. The organization had no income from unrelated business activities in 2024 and was, therefore, not required to file Federal Form 990-T (Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return). The organization believes that it has appropriate support for all tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. Pt XI, Line 2d Direct fundraising event expenses. Pt XII, Line 2d Direct fundraising event expenses. true 0 Client Financial Assistance 145 47297 Pt I Line 2 Applications for assistance are documented and reviewed against established eligibility guidelines, which include proof of residency in our service area and demonstration of need related to the qualifying event (e.g., Hurricane Helene). Documentation of the specific expense or hardship (such as rent statements, utility bills, or medical invoices) is collected and kept on file. The selection and approval procedures involve review by leadership staff to ensure fairness and consistency. Each approved case includes a case management file with the application, supporting documentation, determination notes, and the amount of assistance awarded. Monitoring of grant funds is conducted by paying vendors or service providers directly whenever possible (e.g., landlords, utility companies, or healthcare providers). When funds are provided to individuals, we request receipts or confirmation of payment to verify that funds were used as intended. Regular internal reviews are also conducted to ensure compliance with funder requirements and organizational policies. X 2167 FMV X Carpet Flooring 1 25000 FMV X Shopping Bags/Baskets 26 4670 FMV false false false Pt VI, Line 11b The 990 is prepared by a CPA firm , reviewed by management, presented to the Board for review, proposed revisions, and final approval. Pt VI, Line 19 Governing documents are available upon request. Pt VI, Line 12c Enforced as necessary. Any Board Member with a conflict of interest on any specific issues informs the Board and abstains from voting on the issues. Pt VI, Line 15a Individual salaries and salary increase for employees are determined the Board of Directors. Pt VI, Line 18 The Form 990 is available upon request. Pt XII, Line 1 The accrual method of accounting is being used to better reflect the organizations activities. Pt XI The form 990 was prepared on the same basis (GAAP) as the audited financial statements. This differs from the prior year form 990 that was prepared on a modified-cash basis. The $313,081 listed as other changes in net assets reflects this change in accounting basis and mostly consists of an adjustment to grants receivable. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Translation Services 39564. 39564. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Tutoring Services 12773. 12773. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Food Pantry Coordinator 25110. 25110. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Womens Tribe Coordinator 5754. 5754. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Training & Consulting 7000. 7000. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Repair Work 4991. 4991. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Childcare Services 860. 860. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Therapist Services 43115. 43115. 0. 0. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Professional Fees 12296. 10139. 1256. 901.