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Nonprofit · EIN 82-4898926

EL CENTRO INC

Also known as EL CENTRO

Tax-exempt · NEW ORLEANS, LA 70125

Financials

$355K$356K2023$816K$451K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of EL CENTRO INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$816,447$450,972$365,475$588,065$820$587,245
December 31, 2023990$354,818$355,607-$789$221,607$820$220,787
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$805,770
of which government grants
$323,260
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$17
Net rental income
$10,660
Other revenue
$10,660

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$69,664
Other salaries and wages
$55,336
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$310,980
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$20
Accounting fees
$3,850
Occupancy
$21,320
Travel
$2,570
Program services (functional)
$265,962
Management and general (functional)
$157,675
Fundraising (functional)
$27,335

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$221,607
Total assets, end of year
$588,065
Total liabilities, end of year
$820
Net assets, end of year
$587,245
Net assets without donor restrictions
$30,843
Net assets with donor restrictions
$556,402
Gross receipts
$816,447
Employees
6
Volunteers
55
Year formed
2018
State of legal domicile
LA

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lindsey NavarroExecutive Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$69,664
Lilly FincherPresident
Trustee or director
2$0
Tawanna HardyBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Heather McArthurSecretary
Trustee or director
1$0
Paris PallaisBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Kathleen MilliganTreasurer
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lindsey NavarroExecutive Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$49,406
Marina ManzanaresPresident
Trustee or director
2$0
Lilly FincherTreasurer
Trustee or director
2$0
Marlene DonovanSecretary
Trustee or director
1$0
Rafael RondonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Tawanna HardyBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Heather McArthurBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Paris PallaisBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4334 EARHART BLVD STE 700, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70125-1306
In care of
% LINDSEY NAVARRO
Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
4334 Earhart Blvd, New Orleans LA 70125
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Lindsey Navarro, 2526 Peniston Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
Lindsey Navarro, 2526 Peniston St, New Orleans LA 70115
Signed the 990
Lindsey Navarro, Executive Director
Phone
(504) 503-1040

Mission

El Centro's mission is to provide culturally competent financial literacy and entrepreneurial training in Spanish.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Empoderate NOLA is a comprehensive program that provides a broad range of personal financial and small business coaching and services, as well as a series of monthly public workshops. Types of information and assistance include starting and registering a business, obtaining business licenses and permits, strategic planning and marketing, business accounting, accessing commercial capital, personal credit, and financial counseling for home-buying, saving, and managing debt. Additional topics include avoiding scams and reporting fraud, the importance of being banked and preparing for filing small business taxes. In 2024, El Centro hosted monthly workshops for 130 in-person and virtual participants across our monthly financial literacy and business education series, reaching a total of 6,185 FB users. Staff provided 331 technical assistance appointments throughout the year. This initiative includes other services that focus on small business startups. Our business incubator program provided 2 or more hours of monthly technical assistance for 2 tenants. These small enterprises sustained 2-6 jobs each and continue to grow. Further, we hosted monthly workshops in partnership with the Louisiana Small Business Center where attendees determined the feasibility of their business ideas, began planning the steps to registering and licensing their businesses, and learned about common entrepreneurial pitfalls. In 2024, there were 85 attendees in these specialized business startup workshops. This year we relaunched our small business summit, Cumbre Empresarial, which had a total of 124 participants and provided comprehensive programming on business growth strategies, networking opportunities, and connections to resources for Latino entrepreneurs in the region.
    Expenses $80,389 · revenue $139,340
  • VITA Latinx is the only Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Service (VITA) Site within 90 miles of the Greater New Orleans area offering all services in Spanish. In 2024, El Centro trained 19 volunteers at Delgado Community College and hosted multiple Super Sábado tax day events throughout the tax season. In 2024, El Centro prepared and electronically filed 325 2023 tax returns, bringing $291,213 worth of federal tax refunds directly to the eligible, low-to-moderate community members. El Centro tax services are available year round, with staff assisting with tax issues, responding to IRS communications, managing tax debt and payments, and other services as needed.
    Expenses $71,977 · revenue $135,000
  • Impúlsate is a 7-week business accelerator program for established businesses operating informally. Participants could choose from a construction and janitorial services track or a general business track. Attendees learned how to formalize their business legally, attract customers, create a digital presence, provide bids or estimates, comply with legal and insurance requirements, manage their cash flow, and hire or contract workers. They also learned the basics and benefits of obtaining government-validated certifications. This year, 37 participants graduated from the program across multiple cohorts, with graduation ceremonies held in July and October to recognize participants who completed the full curriculum and took concrete steps toward formalizing their businesses. The program successfully guided entrepreneurs through the process of transitioning from informal to formal business operations, providing them with the tools and knowledge needed to grow sustainably and access new market opportunities.
    Expenses $40,584 · revenue $69,000
  • Other programming includes Camino Financiero (Financial Road Map), an 8-week cohort-style program that educates clients in understanding credit, credit reports, and debt management and repayment strategies. It also provides basics for personal budgeting and building savings. The program pairs attendees with 2 or more personalized financial coaching appointments. In 2024, 44 participants graduated from Camino Financiero. Staff conducted comprehensive financial coaching that included reviewing credit reports and creating household budgets for graduates.
    Expenses $39,964 · revenue $80,000
  • Las Musas is a monthly workshop designed to empower and support women-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. The objective is to build a network of entrepreneurial women who support one another. This program provides information and access to resources from partner organizations, encourages women to pursue their dreams, and educates them on current trends affecting businesses. In 2024, there were 311 participants across workshops that covered topics including vision boarding, budgeting, self-care, homeownership panels, professional development, and networking events celebrating International Women in Business Month and Hispanic Heritage Month.
    Expenses $33,048 · revenue $34,460

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
82-4898926
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
2018
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$588,065
Income (IRS master file)
$816,447

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$816,447$450,972$588,065IRS
990December 2023$354,818$355,607$221,607XML
990December 2022$293,900$225,582$221,986IRS
990December 2021$183,407$117,806$149,448IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: Lindsey Navarro
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 82-4898926).

Questions about EL CENTRO INC

What is the EIN of EL CENTRO INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of EL CENTRO INC is 82-4898926.
Is EL CENTRO INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
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 December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 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 December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of EL CENTRO INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Lindsey Navarro.
Who are the officers and directors of EL CENTRO INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $69,664 (Lindsey Navarro, Executive Director).
How much revenue does EL CENTRO INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $816,447, expenses of $450,972 and total assets of $588,065 at year end.

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