Nonprofit · EIN 39-1247667
LA CAUSA INC
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53204
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $16,128,960 | $15,878,878 | $250,082 | $19,710,477 | $8,896,708 | $10,813,769 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $16,255,853 | $16,252,217 | $3,636 | $19,844,929 | $9,281,242 | $10,563,687 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,898,411
- of which government grants
- $7,385,461
- Program service revenue
- $8,193,834
- Investment income
- $65,687
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$28,972
- Other revenue
- -$28,972
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $5,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $665,968
- Other salaries and wages
- $8,015,455
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,710,846
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $979,468
- Depreciation
- $873,138
- Program services (functional)
- $13,446,602
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,260,245
- Fundraising (functional)
- $172,031
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $19,844,929
- Total assets, end of year
- $19,710,477
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,896,708
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,813,769
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $13,134,830
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,648,065
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $165,704
- Gross receipts
- $16,231,090
- Employees
- 220
- Volunteers
- 85
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUIS AYALA | PRESIDENT/CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $264,568 | $36,779 |
| GEORGE A TORRES | FORMER PRESIDENT/CEO Former | 0 | $140,506 | $0 |
| ADERSON GONZALEZ | DIRECTOR OF INFORMATIONAL TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,576 | $15,404 |
| JACOB EISEN | DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,758 | $22,838 |
| JOANNE DIAZ | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,432 | $14,976 |
| ARACELLY BONILLA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $119,219 | $1,173 |
| KARI HENDRICKS | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,184 | $11,978 |
| KAREN STEINBACH | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,245 | $8,174 |
| ROBERT KOTECKI | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SANDERS | CO-VICE CHAIRPERSON AND SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN LITTLE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON BRUNER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEREK PARKER | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDUARD JIMENEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICO ORTIZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUS HERNANDEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOY RIVERA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE DRUCKREY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NILDA CINTRON-CORTEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT BUTTERMORE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUIS AYALA | PRESIDENT/CEO (AS OF 02/2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $225,235 | $30,969 |
| SYLVIA A ZAPATA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $233,050 | $19,670 |
| GEORGE A TORRES | PRESIDENT/CEO (THROUGH 02/2023) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $175,860 | $29,175 |
| JOANNE DIAZ | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,372 | $14,375 |
| KARI HENDRICKS | PRINCIPAL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,385 | $14,492 |
| ROBERT KOTECKI | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT SANDERS | CO-VICE CHAIRPERSON AND SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN LITTLE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDRES GONZALEZ | MEMBER (THROUGH 03/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENTELL HANDLEY | MEMBER (THROUGH 03/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTIAN LAURINAVICIUS | MEMBER (AS OF 09/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDUARD JIMENEZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICO ORTIZ | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOY RIVERA | MEMBER (AS OF 06/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICOLE DRUCKREY | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NILDA CINTRON-CORTEZ | MEMBER (AS OF 02/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BUTTERMORE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERI SEVERINSEN | MEMBER (THROUGH 12/2023) Trustee or director | 0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 413 W SCOTT ST, MILWAUKEE, WI 53204-2455
- In care of
- % LACA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOSE LUIS AYALA, 413 WEST SCOTT STREET, MILWAUKEE, WI 53204
- Signed the 990
- JOSE LUIS AYALA, PRESIDENT/CEO
- Phone
- (414) 647-8750
- Website
- WWW.LACAUSA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP
Mission
TO PROVIDE CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES WITH QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO NURTURE HEALTHY FAMILY LIFE AND ENHANCE COMMUNITY STABILITY.
Program accomplishments
- CHILDREN DEVELOPMENT AND HELP - LA CAUSA EARLY EDUCATION AND CHILDCARE CENTER CARES FOR AND EDUCATES CHILDREN AGES 4 WEEKS TO 12 YEARS OF AGE BY TRAINED TEACHERS, IN A BILINGUAL SETTING, AND OFFERS BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE, AND SUMMER PROGRAMS. IT IS FULLY ACCREDITED BY THE NATIONAL ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION AND HOLDS A FIVE-STAR RATING THROUGH WISCONSIN YOUNGSTAR. NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS, FLEXIBLE PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS, AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED.Expenses $1,478,552 · revenue $1,443,140
- EDUCATION - THE MISSION OF LA CAUSA CHARTER SCHOOL IS TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE, FOUNDATIONAL, BILINGUAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS IN A SAFE AND STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT, WHILE CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY TO BE ENGAGED IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. THE K4-8TH GRADE ENGLISH AND SPANISH CURRICULUM FEATURES LANGUAGE ARTS, READING, COMPUTERS, SCIENCE, MUSIC, ART, ROBOTICS AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION SPECIALISTS. NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS, PARENT EDUCATION, AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED.Expenses $8,015,258 · grants $5,000 · revenue $6,575,184
- SOCIAL SERVICES - LA CAUSA'S SOCIAL SERVICES STAFF IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A VARIETY OF HIGH-QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS IN ACCOMPLISHING THEIR LIFE GOALS AND TO EMPOWER THEM IN THEIR EVERYDAY LIVES. THE PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY SOCIAL SERVICES OFFER A BILINGUAL, HOLISTIC APPROACH TOWARDS COUNSELING AND THERAPY AND INCLUDE: 1) TREATMENT FOSTER CARE PROGRAM: PLACES AND SERVES A DISTINCT SPECIALIZED GROUP OF FOSTER CHILDREN; 2) FOSTER HOME RECRUITMENT AND LICENSING PROGRAM: RECRUITS, LICENSES AND TRAINS FOSTER PARENTS FOR CHILDREN WITH TREATMENT AND DELINQUENCY ISSUES; 3) TREATMENT SERVICES PROGRAM: TREATS INDIVIDUALS, PARENTS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH AODA AND MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS; 4) RECOVERY SUPPORT COORDINATION: PROVIDES COORDINATION OF TREATMENT SERVICES AS WELL AS SUPPORT SERVICES SUCH AS, TRANSPORTATION, CHILD CARE, RENT, CLOTHING, ETC., FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH AODA NEEDS; 5) WRAPAROUND PROGRAMS: PROVIDES COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES; 6) TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT: PROVIDES SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES; 7) COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES: PROVIDES A TEAM APPROACH TO AN ARRAY OF RECOVERY, TREATMENT AND PSYCHOLOGICAL REHABILITATION SERVICES THAT ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN UTILIZING COMMUNITY AND NATURAL SUPPORTS TO ADDRESS THEIR NEEDS; 8) CCS YOUTH: A VOLUNTARY PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES COPING WITH MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE USE OR CO-OCCURRING NEEDS TOWARD IMPROVING HEALTH, WELLNESS AND THE PURSUIT OF THEIR INDIVIDUAL GOALS; 9) CORE PROGRAM: A VOUNTARY PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THEIR FIRST EPISODE OF PSYCHOSIS. IT CONSISTS OF A TEAM OF PROVIDERS WHO PROVIDE SERVICES THAT INCLUDE THERAPY, CARE COORDINATION, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT AND PEER SUPPORT.Expenses $3,389,015 · revenue $78,187
- OTHER - THE CRISIS NURSERY & RESPITE CENTER: PROVIDES RESPITE/ CRISIS CARE IN A LICENSED CENTER WITH A HOME-STYLE SETTING. PARENTS MAY SHELTER THEIR CHILDREN AT THE CRISIS NURSERY AND RESPITE CENTER FOR UP TO 72 HOURS, ASSISTING THE PARENT TO ATTEND VITAL MEETINGS, APPOINTMENTS, GROUP SESSIONS, RE-ESTABLISH SUPPORT NETWORKS WITH FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS, OR SIMPLY REST, REDUCING HIGH AND, AT TIMES, DANGEROUS STRESS LEVELS. STRIVING TO STRENGTHEN AND KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER, STAFF MEMBERS WORK WITH EACH FAMILY TO HELP THEM THROUGH THE IMMEDIATE CRISIS, ASSESS THE FAMILY'S NEEDS AND MAKE REFERRALS TO OTHER PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES.Expenses $563,777 · revenue $97,323
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-1247667
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B280)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $19,710,477
- Income (IRS master file)
- $16,231,090
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $16,128,960 | $15,878,878 | $19,710,477 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $16,255,853 | $16,252,217 | $19,844,929 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $16,042,150 | $15,450,842 | $21,185,899 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 39-1247667).
Questions about LA CAUSA INC
- What is the EIN of LA CAUSA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LA CAUSA INC is 39-1247667.
- Is LA CAUSA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to LA CAUSA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LA CAUSA 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 LA CAUSA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LA CAUSA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LA CAUSA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JOSE LUIS AYALA.
- Who are the officers and directors of LA CAUSA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 20 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $264,568 (LUIS AYALA, PRESIDENT/CEO).
- How much revenue does LA CAUSA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $16,128,960, expenses of $15,878,878 and total assets of $19,710,477 at year end.
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