Nonprofit · EIN 36-2904073
EL CENTRO INC
Tax-exempt · KANSAS CITY, KS 66101
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,605,812 | $3,846,722 | $1,759,090 | $17,397,861 | $841,712 | $16,556,149 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,909,133 | $3,521,031 | $388,102 | $15,403,740 | $1,138,361 | $14,265,379 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,783,319 | $3,516,223 | $1,267,096 | $14,650,781 | $1,437,428 | $13,213,353 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,622,048
- of which government grants
- $1,211,614
- Program service revenue
- $399,533
- Investment income
- $582,816
- Net rental income
- -$13,941
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $234,135
- Other revenue
- $1,415
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $384,255
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $572,180
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,447,738
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,298,981
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,652
- Accounting fees
- $34,550
- Occupancy
- $280,669
- Travel
- $21,725
- Depreciation
- $263,751
- Program services (functional)
- $3,259,410
- Management and general (functional)
- $294,881
- Fundraising (functional)
- $292,431
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,403,740
- Total assets, end of year
- $17,397,861
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $841,712
- Net assets, end of year
- $16,556,149
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,048,863
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $14,853,699
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,702,450
- Gross receipts
- $5,662,293
- Employees
- 74
- Volunteers
- 63
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- KS
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERICA ANDRADE | PRESIDENT/ CEO Officer | 40 | $125,175 | $18,068 |
| KELLI MATHER | VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIO Officer | 40 | $121,081 | $18,425 |
| JUSTIN GUST | VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNIT Officer | 40 | $84,776 | $12,307 |
| ELIZABETH REYNOSO | VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS Officer | 40 | $78,412 | $13,294 |
| ROBERT ORTIZ | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $68,554 | $8,192 |
| ANDRES CANTILLO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMELITA BAHAMONDE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DACHIA BUSCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK ERAZO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FABIAN GAYOSSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GRACIELA COUCHONNAL | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG VALDOVINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JD RIOS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JORGE SOBERON-HERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA STOOTHOFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARCELA ROGRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARIELENA MARROQUIN | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MATTHEW KLEINMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| NOZELLA BROWN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SANDRA OLIVAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELLI MATHER | VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS Officer | 40 | $121,234 | $17,893 |
| ERICA ANDRADE | PRESIDENT/ CEO Officer | 40 | $111,754 | $17,625 |
| AMANDA VEGA-MAVEC | VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS (FORMER) Officer | 40 | $81,293 | $7,883 |
| JUSTIN GUST | VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Officer | 40 | $67,975 | $11,906 |
| ROBERT ORTIZ | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $67,622 | $8,350 |
| MARIELENA MARROQUIN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| NOZELLA BROWN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMELITA BAHAMONDE | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICIA MIGUEL | 2ND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD KREMER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCAS BEHRENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAYAN DASGUPTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NOZELLA BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DACHIA BUSCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FABIAN GAYOSSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK ERAZO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CATALINA VELARDE | PAST BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA BAZAN-MUNGUIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA MARKLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER MUNOZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIELENA MARROQUIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG VALDOVINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN WESTBROOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JD RIOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRENE CAUDILLO | PRESIDENT/ CEO Officer | 40 | $138,364 | $12,824 |
| KELLI MATHER | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 40 | $118,952 | $16,731 |
| ERICA ANDRADE | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER Officer | 40 | $97,261 | $11,700 |
| ROBERT ORTIZ | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 40 | $65,353 | $9,307 |
| MARIELENA MARROQUIN | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| NOZELLA BROWN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMELITA BAHAMONDE | 1ST VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALICIA MIGUEL | 2ND VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EDWARD KREMER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCAS BEHRENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAYAN DASGUPTA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DACHIA BUSCH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FABIAN GAYOSSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK ERAZO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CATALINA VELARDE | PAST BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANNA BAZAN-MUNGUIA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FATHER OSWALDO SANDOVAL | DIRECTOR/ EX OFFICIO Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TARA MARKLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER MUNOZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GREG VALDOVINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JONATHAN WESTBROOK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JD RIOS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 650 MINNESOTA AVE, KANSAS CITY, KS 66101-2806
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ERICA ANDRADE, 650 MINNESOTA AVENUE, KANSAS CITY, KS 66101
- Signed the 990
- ERICA ANDRADE, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (913) 677-0100
- Website
- WWW.ELCENTROINC.COM
- Return prepared by
- KELLER & OWENS LLC
Mission
THE MISSION OF EL-CENTRO, INC., A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, IS STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES AND IMPROVING THE LIVES OF LATINOS AND OTHERS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, WEALTH, AND ADVOCACY OPPORTUNITIES.
Program accomplishments
- PRE-K EDUCATION: ESTABLISHED IN 1989, EL CENTRO'S NATIONALLY ACCREDITED (THROUGH NAEYC - THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN) OUR ACADEMY FOR CHILDREN PREPARES 2 1/2 - 5-YEAR-OLD CHILDREN THROUGH ITS QUALITY, DUAL-LANGUAGE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM, WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON LITERACY, READING READINESS AND NUMERACY. WITH ALMOST 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, OUR PRE-K PROGRAM FOCUSES ON BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN--SPECIFICALLY THOSE WHO ARE ENGLISH-LANGUAGE-LEARNERS-TO BECOME LIFE-LONG LEARNERS. THE ACADEMY FOR CHILDREN ALSO PROVIDES MONTHLY "FAMILY NIGHTS" TO TEACH PARENTS ON HOW TO BETTER WORK WITH THEIR CHILDREN ON TYING LESSONS LEARNED AT THE ACADEMY WITH THEIR HOME LIFE. SEE SCHEDULE O.WORKSHOPS AT THE ACADEMY ALSO GIVE FAMILIES SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR MEANINGFUL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AT HOME. THE ACADEMY HELPS FAMILIES FOSTER THE LANGUAGE AND EARLY LITERACY SKILLS THAT CHILDREN NEED TO BECOME STRONG READERS AND LIFELONG LEARNERS.Expenses $1,385,576 · grants $163,347 · revenue $249,018
- ACCESS RELATED SERVICES: COMPLEMENTARY PROGRAMS RANGE FROM COMMUNITY HEALTH FOCUS OUTREACH AND INTERVENTIONS WORKING WITH UNDER/UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS PROVIDING HEALTH NAVIGATION SERVICES, ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES, BILLING ASSISTANCE, AND FUNDING SPECIALTY CARE. WE ALSO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL VOUCHERS THROUGH ACCESS KC, CLIENT ADVOCACY AND OTHER SERVICES THAT STRENGTHEN FAMILIES WITH OUR HEALTH FOCUSED OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND INTERVENTIONS. WE ALSO TRAIN AND DEPLOY COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS KNOWN AS "PROMOTORAS" WHICH ARE LAY HEALTH EDUCATORS THAT PROVIDE COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION.Expenses $747,709 · grants $88,148
- ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT & ASSISTANCE SERVICES: THE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM SERVES LOW-/MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT THE KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN AREA WITH FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION OF MONEY MANAGEMENT (E.G., BUDGETING, SAVINGS, AND ASSET-BUILDING). INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING IN MONEY MANAGEMENT ISSUES ARE OFFERED, ALONG WITH FREE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) AND ITIN APPLICATIONS.Expenses $900,575 · grants $106,170
- ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE POLICY ADVOCACY AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES. POLICY ADVOCACY EMPHASIZES PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY AT LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVELS, INCLUDING EDUCATING PEOPLE ON REGISTERING TO VOTE AND THE VOTING PROCESS. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES INCLUDE UTILIZING EXCESS BUILDING SPACE TO PRODUCE INCOME THROUGH RENTAL AGREEMENTS AND ENCOURAGES COLLABORATIONS WITH OTHER LIKE-MINDED NOT-FOR-PROFIT AND FOR-PROFIT ENTITIES.Expenses $225,550 · grants $26,590 · revenue $165,871
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-2904073
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $17,397,861
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,662,293
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $5,605,812 | $3,846,722 | $17,397,861 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,909,133 | $3,521,031 | $15,403,740 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,783,319 | $3,516,223 | $14,650,781 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $4,550,472 | $3,509,935 | $12,783,799 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 36-2904073).
Questions about EL CENTRO INC
- What is the EIN of EL CENTRO INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of EL CENTRO INC is 36-2904073.
- Is EL CENTRO INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to EL CENTRO INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does EL CENTRO INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of EL CENTRO INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did EL CENTRO INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of EL CENTRO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ERICA ANDRADE.
- Who are the officers and directors of EL CENTRO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $125,175 (ERICA ANDRADE, PRESIDENT/ CEO).
- How much revenue does EL CENTRO INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,605,812, expenses of $3,846,722 and total assets of $17,397,861 at year end.
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