2026-08-05T11:45:23-07:00 2025-12-31 922053187 Hezlep Nonprofit Advisors 3050 Five Forks Trickum Rd SW Suite Lilburn GA 30047 990 2025-01-01 200840930 LOS NIOS PRIMERO INC LOSN 4042856653 471 MOUNT VERNON HIGHWAY NE ATLANTA GA 30328 MARITZA MORELLI Executive Director 2026-08-05 true ADAM HEZLEP P03216230 7705127600 X 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MARITZA MORELLI 471 MOUNT VERNON HIGHWAY NE ATLANTA GA 30328 3067045 false X WWW.LOSNINOSPRIMEROUSA.ORG X 2003 GA EMPOWERING LATINO STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD TO COLLEGE THROUGH HOLISTIC ACADEMIC, LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. 13 12 10 460 0 1479993 2532780 0 87777 46353 200142 325659 1767912 2904792 57000 52000 0 746326 779758 9371 0 351360 980811 1154674 1793508 1986432 -25596 918360 1637066 2317763 284701 15083 1352365 2302680 EMPOWERING LATINO STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD TO COLLEGE THROUGH HOLISTIC ACADEMIC, LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. false false 1513579 52000 Mission statement: We prepare Latino children and their families for success through innovative, high-quality education programs that extend beyond the classroom. Vision: Latino children and their families are inspired to become lifelong learners.Numbers served in 2025: 700 Children, 380 teens/young adults, and 500 families.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 6,220 Latino children, youth, and families. Under Maritzas leadership, we have established ourselves as a trusted resource for Atlantas underserved Latino population.For 26 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 3-11): 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.Professional development of staff and contractual state-certified educators continues with a focus on Finnish pedagogy, play-based and project-based learning, along with SEE Learning, Social, Emotional, and Ethical.Mental wellness support is extended to all enrolled families and staff.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. 1513579 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true 117 0 true 10 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 13 12 false false true false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false GA X FRAN ROMANCHUCK 7707121063 471 MOUNT VERNON HWY NE SANDY SPRINGS GA 30328 MARITZA MORELLI Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X X 134375 0 4031 ASHLEY LEWMAN DEVELOP DIR 40.00 0.00 100700 0 3021 OLIVIA ROCAMORA Chairman 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 THAYS MORGAN VICE CHAIR 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 BRUCE MORINE Treasurer 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MICHELLE ROBBINS Secretary 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MARCUS BALBED Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CELIA SORIANO Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN ALLEN Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SHANTI GANGADHARAN Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT REES Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KATHY VEGA Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 VALENTINA ARANGO Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MIRIAM LOPEZ Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BETH SHERMAN Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 235075 7052 2 false false false 0 267776 2265004 4000 2532780 0 36649 36649 0 0 0 50000 40296 9704 9704 9704 441277 121957 319320 319320 0 0 MISC REVENUE 6339 6339 6339 2904792 16043 355969 X 0 52000 52000 0 0 134375 47031 47031 40313 0 551200 341758 24680 184762 23855 13528 2495 7832 16670 9454 1744 5472 53658 30429 5613 17616 15499 3848 9424 2227 0 11225 11225 0 0 2230 2230 422552 381775 264 40513 1316 746 138 432 25513 14468 2669 8376 4687 2658 490 1539 0 15829 8976 1656 5197 1855 1052 194 609 0 0 0 0 67901 38507 7102 22292 28586 16211 2990 9385 OUTREACH PROGRAMS 534189 534189 OTHER EXPENSES 13068 11093 478 1497 STAFF DEVELOPMENT 8846 5074 926 2846 Postage and Shipping 1378 782 144 452 0 1986432 1513579 121493 351360 865164 702587 0 230000 1156142 12270 0 0 0 0 0 12302 19179 307534 235201 140234 72333 360705 359241 0 0 16391 8281 0 1637066 2317763 6182 7097 278519 7986 284701 15083 X 503644 670593 848721 1632087 1352365 2302680 1637066 2317763 918360 31955 X false true X true false X 1095138 1338778 1622715 1479993 2532781 8069405 0 0 1095138 1338778 1622715 1479993 2532781 8069405 2203274 5866131 2800 3615 34496 39098 36649 116658 0 6668 4743 6339 17750 8203813 1209075 0.71500 0.76600 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 366121 52224 50000 2230 366115 372237 58608 57000 2223 5501 366121 228306 100000 45918 1987 372237 197847 61980 -30452 1069 228306 139896 53625 20326 16000 197847 0.27310 0.72690 false false false 287745 224484 63261 19789 10717 9072 72333 LEASE LIABILITY 7986 7986 X 3060802 31955 124055 156010 2904792 2904792 2110487 124055 124055 1986432 1986432 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authority, based on the technical merits of the position. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, there are no known items which would result in a material accrual related to where the Organization has federal or state attributable tax positions. Generally, the taxing authorities have three years to examine a tax return from the later of the filing date or the extended due date. X false GIVING 4 GOOD 703 CASTLE PINCKNEY DR CHARLESTON SC 29412 AUCTION DIRECTOR false 428387 10000 418387 false false 428387 10000 418387 GALA 428387 428387 121885 COCKTAILS FOR A CAUSE 12890 12890 72 441277 441277 121957 121957 319320 false 0 0 SCHOLARSHIP 26 52000 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 The Board of Directors approved amended and restated bylaws at its meeting held December 4, 2025. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b No review was or will be conducted. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public. 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