2026-08-06T14:11:50Z 2025-12-31 990EZ 2025-01-01 923078435 EMPOWERING LATINAS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY EMPO 6143781824 7385 STATE ROUTE 3 UNIT 374 WESTERVILLE OH 43082 Lillian Morales Executive Director 6143781824 2026-08-06 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X X www.ellacolumbus.com X X 91795 X 79732 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11923 0 11923 140 294 -154 91501 0 0 0 7507 0 372 32555 40434 51067 0 0 51067 X 50775 0 292 0 51067 0 0 51067 As a professional development organization that also provides board readiness, the purpose of Empowering Latinas Leadership Academy (ELLA) is to provide Latinas with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to succeed in their chosen careers and become leaders in their fields. Through this dual focus, ELLA aims to increase the representation of Latinas on boards, promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in leadership roles, and ultimately improve the overall quality of decision-making in various industries and sectors. By offering training, mentorship, and networking opportunities, ELLA seeks to empower Latinas to advance professionally, break down barriers, and achieve their full potential as leaders who can positively impact their communities and society as a whole. ELLA organized community engagement initiatives that strengthened relationships among Latina professionals, community organizations, volunteers, and supporters throughout Central Ohio. Through networking events, volunteer opportunities, and collaborative partnerships, ELLA created spaces that encouraged civic engagement, professional connections, and community leadership. These activities increased awareness of ELLA's mission while expanding access to leadership and networking opportunities for community members. Approximately 558 individuals participated in the 14 events/activities during 2025. 0 6676 ELLA's Leadership Mentorship Program provides a six-month leadership development experience for Latina professionals in Central Ohio. The program combines one-on-one mentorship, leadership workshops, networking opportunities, and professional skill development to prepare participants for greater leadership roles in their careers and communities. During 2025, participants engaged in structured mentoring sessions, leadership training, and community-building activities designed to strengthen confidence, expand professional networks, and develop leadership competencies. The program served approximately 8 mentees and 8 mentors. 0 20494 27170 Liza Paul Vice Chair/Treasurer 1.00 0 0 0 Lourdes Barroso de Padilla Board Chair 1.00 0 0 0 Nubia Arciniega Secretary 1.00 0 0 0 Valeria Moreno Director 3.00 0 0 0 false false false false false 0 false false 0 0 0 false 0 0 OH Lillian Morales 7385 STATE ROUTE 3 UNIT 374 WESTERVILLE OH 43082 6143781824 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE 0 NONE 0 true X 0 0 0 0 79732 79732 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 79732 79732 79732 0 0 0 0 79732 12063 X 1.00000 0.00000 Part I, Line 16 Other expenses reported on Form 990-EZ Line 16 include costs associated with the organization's program activities, community engagement events, fundraising activities, and general operations. These expenses include event-related costs such as venue rentals, catering, event supplies, participant materials, and program supplies; advertising and promotional expenses; branded merchandise and swag used for outreach and engagement; technology and software subscriptions supporting administrative operations; insurance; and other operational expenses necessary to carry out the organization's mission. Part II, Line 24 This represents the purchase of storage shelving used to organize and store program materials, event supplies, and other organizational resources. The asset is used to support the organization's ongoing operations and program activities. The organization experienced delays in completing its 2025 Form 990-EZ due to the implementation of a new QuickBooks Online accounting system and the time required to reconcile and verify its financial records. As a small, volunteer-run nonprofit, the organization has limited administrative capacity, and additional time was needed to ensure the return was complete and accurate. The organization has since completed the transition to its new accounting system and implemented procedures to improve recordkeeping and support timely filing in future years.