Nonprofit · EIN 56-1781060
LATIN AMERICANS WORKING FOR ACHIEVEMENT
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28271
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2025 | 990 | $758,206 | $664,581 | $93,625 | $751,968 | $0 | $751,968 |
| April 30, 2024 | 990 | $658,668 | $588,629 | $70,039 | $654,753 | $4,585 | $650,168 |
| April 30, 2023 | 990 | $536,753 | $431,857 | $104,896 | $580,129 | $0 | $580,129 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $576,114
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $17,063
- Net income from fundraising events
- $165,029
- Other revenue
- $165,029
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $365,547
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $45,999
- Other salaries and wages
- $107,019
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $178,155
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $18,087
- Program services (functional)
- $478,959
- Management and general (functional)
- $82,440
- Fundraising (functional)
- $103,182
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $654,753
- Total assets, end of year
- $751,968
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $751,968
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $509,468
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $242,500
- Gross receipts
- $860,407
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 1992
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 April 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniela Izurieta | President & CEO Officer | 60 | $31,482 |
| Ana Silva Rey | Past President Officer | 40 | $14,517 |
| Luis Sosa-Andrade | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Stephanie Bernedo Keys | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Osby Garcia | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Gricelda de la Cruz | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Dr Joevanne Estrada | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Nhora Gomez-Saxon | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Luis Romero | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Samir Suleiman | Direcotor Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Silva Rey | Executive Dir. Officer | 60 | $53,022 |
| Osby Garcia | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Edgar Bermudez | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ricardo Gonzalez | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Nhora Gomez-Saxon | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Gricelda De La Cruz | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Erika Deleon | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Luis Sosa-Andrade | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Luis Romero | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Sturgill | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Joevanne Estrada | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Samir Suleiman | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Stephanie Bernedo | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Giovanni Gonzalez | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jose Rosado | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended April 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ana Silva Rey | Executive Dir. Officer | 60 | $61,667 |
| Osby Garcia | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Edgar Bermudez | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ricardo Gonzalez | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Nhora Gomez-Saxon | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Gricelda De La Cruz | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Erika Deleon | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Dr Erika Edwards | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Luis Sosa-Andrade | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Luis Romero | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jose Espaillat | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Sturgill | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Joevanne Estrada | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Samir Suleiman | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Stephanie Bernedo | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Giovanni Gonzalez | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jose Rosado | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 78150, CHARLOTTE, NC 28271-7026
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Ana Silva Rey, PO Box 78150, Charlotte, NC 28271
- Signed the 990
- Luis Sosa-Andrade, Board Chair
- Phone
- (704) 552-1003
- Website
- www.lawanc.org
- Return prepared by
- Foard and Company PA
Mission
Hispanic scholarships and education programs.
Program accomplishments
- Scholarships:The Youth Scholarship program funds new and renewable scholarships to eligible Latino students so that they can pursue rewarding trade and professional careers. Since our founding, more than 300 young women and men have received $1,450,000 in financial assistance. Scholarhsip recipients participate in workshops to develop soft skills and networking.Expenses $233,858 · grants $205,505
- Grant to Non-Profit: LAWA joined with a local business and hosted an event that included many community partners and business leaders. The event provided education and awareness of LAWA's programs and impact on the community. The proceeds from the fundraiser were split evenly with another local non-profit.Expenses $188,395 · grants $113,294
- High School Series:The High School Series workshops were launched in 2010. These free bilingual workshops are held at local community colleges and universities and are designed to help Latino families prepare for post-secondary education. Informational sessions include academic and social development, career pathways, college admissions, college applications, financial aid, networking, and mentoring. Since their inception, more than 1,800 teens and their caregivers have benefited from our workshops.Expenses $56,706
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 April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | April 30, 2026 | September 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | April 30, 2025 | September 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | April 30, 2024 | September 16, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-1781060
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- April
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A23)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $751,968
- Income (IRS master file)
- $860,407
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | April 2025 | $758,206 | $664,581 | $751,968 | XML |
| 990 | April 2024 | $658,668 | $588,629 | $654,753 | XML |
| 990 | April 2023 | $536,753 | $431,857 | $580,129 | XML |
| 990 | April 2022 | $506,852 | $304,010 | $481,418 | IRS |
| 990 | April 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | April 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | April 2019 | – | – | – | 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 56-1781060).
Questions about LATIN AMERICANS WORKING FOR ACHIEVEMENT
- What is the EIN of LATIN AMERICANS WORKING FOR ACHIEVEMENT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LATIN AMERICANS WORKING FOR ACHIEVEMENT is 56-1781060.
- Is LATIN AMERICANS WORKING FOR ACHIEVEMENT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to LATIN AMERICANS WORKING FOR ACHIEVEMENT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LATIN AMERICANS WORKING FOR ACHIEVEMENT 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 LATIN AMERICANS WORKING FOR ACHIEVEMENT due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending April 30, 2026) is due September 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LATIN AMERICANS WORKING FOR ACHIEVEMENT last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended April 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LATIN AMERICANS WORKING FOR ACHIEVEMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 names Ana Silva Rey.
- Who are the officers and directors of LATIN AMERICANS WORKING FOR ACHIEVEMENT?
- The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $31,482 (Daniela Izurieta, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does LATIN AMERICANS WORKING FOR ACHIEVEMENT have?
- On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $758,206, expenses of $664,581 and total assets of $751,968 at year end.
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