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Nonprofit · EIN 85-3485647

CLECHA

Tax-exempt · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94134

Financials

$895K$661K2023$1.1M$1.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CLECHA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,068,543$1,161,234-$92,691$397,603$182,739$214,864
December 31, 2023990$894,548$661,184$233,364$529,035$221,480$307,555
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,030,553
of which government grants
$968,230
Program service revenue
$13,400
Investment income
$0
Net rental income
$24,590
Other revenue
$24,590

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$9,800
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$239,854
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$259,806
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$310
Accounting fees
$7,205
Occupancy
$108,780
Travel
$2,288
Depreciation
$24,101
Program services (functional)
$1,071,954
Management and general (functional)
$89,280

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$529,035
Total assets, end of year
$397,603
Total liabilities, end of year
$182,739
Net assets, end of year
$214,864
Land, buildings and equipment
$358,782
Net assets without donor restrictions
$30,296
Net assets with donor restrictions
$184,568
Gross receipts
$1,068,543
Employees
7
Volunteers
20
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
CA

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
XIOMARA GRANDEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CONNIE RIVERABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
WILLIAM ORTIZ-CARTAGENATreasurer
Officer
20$0
GILBERT GALLEGOSPresident
Officer
1$0
RAFAEL LOSNOVice President
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
WILLIAM ORTIZ-CARTAGENATreasurer
Officer
20$0
GILBERT GALLEGOSPresident
Officer
5$0
RAFAEL A LOSNO JRVice President
Officer
5$0
GAYNOR SIATAGABOARD MEMBER
Officer
5$0
CONNIE RIVERABOARD MEMBER
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
254 PEABODY ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94134-2812
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
WILLIAM ORTIZ-CARTAGENA, 4830 Mission Street 103, San Francisco, CA 94112
Signed the 990
WILLIAM ORTIZ-CARTAGENA, Treasurer
Phone
(415) 595-7949
Return prepared by
Smith & Company

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 85-3485647 or by the name CLECHA.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

CLECHA, a Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation in the State of California, exists to ensure Latinas and Latinos understand, navigate, and conquer the oppressive systems that exist in order to achieve financial equity.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CLECHA, a Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation in the State of California, exists to ensure Latinas and Latinos understand, navigate, and conquer the oppressive systems that exist in order to achieve financial equity. In 2024, CLECHA continued to strengthen its role as a trusted advocate and technical assistance provider for small businesses across San Francisco. The organization provided direct, one-on-one guidance to more than ninety entrepreneurs, assisting with licensing, FTB compliance, CDTFA sales tax registration, EIN filings, LLC formation, and business stabilization support. Clecha's work ensured that many neighborhood businesses could remain operational, compliant, and prepared for long-term growth.Throughout the year, Clecha supported several grand openings and business expansions, including Taboo, Mission Barbershop, and Murales Wine Bar and Tapas. Each business represented a new step toward neighborhood revitalization and the preservation of cultural and creative spaces in the Mission District. Clecha provided hands-on support with marketing, permitting, and event coordination to help launch each event successfully.Marketing remained a key focus of Clecha's 2024 programming. The organization launched targeted campaigns to boost visibility for small businesses across the Mission, Excelsior, and Visitacion Valley, emphasizing locally owned, culturally rooted enterprises. Clecha worked directly with business owners to develop promotional materials, social media content, and neighborhood branding efforts that strengthened corridor identity and community engagement.In 2024, the city of San Francisco turned to Clecha to resolve a crisis at 16th and Mission, the neighborhood that was the core of drug dealers and illegal vending. As a result of Clecha's aid, the streets became cleaner, illegal activity was deterred, and homeless people and drug users were connected to city services.In partnership with the city and community organizations, Clecha also distributed free laptops to small business owners through the Human-I-T digital inclusion initiative. This effort provided entrepreneurs with the tools needed to manage their finances, improve marketing, and expand their online presence, addressing the ongoing digital divide faced by many immigrant and low-income business owners.Clecha additionally played an active role in supporting San Francisco Green Business initiatives, helping businesses adopt environmentally conscious practices and move toward official certification. This included assisting with waste reduction strategies, energy efficiency improvements, and city compliance requirements that align with sustainable operating goals.By the end of 2024, Clecha had strengthened the capacity and visibility of dozens of neighborhood businesses through a combination of technical support, marketing campaigns, and community investment. The organization's consistent, culturally informed approach continued to advance equitable economic growth and highlight the vital role of small businesses in the fabric of San Francisco's neighborhoods.
    Expenses $1,071,954 · grants $9,800 · revenue $961,689

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
85-3485647
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$397,603
Income (IRS master file)
$1,068,543

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,068,543$1,161,234$397,603IRS
990December 2023$894,548$661,184$529,035XML
990December 2022$288,860$198,933$151,883IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––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 85-3485647).

Questions about CLECHA

What is the EIN of CLECHA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CLECHA is 85-3485647.
Is CLECHA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to CLECHA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CLECHA 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 CLECHA 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 CLECHA 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 CLECHA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names WILLIAM ORTIZ-CARTAGENA.
Who are the officers and directors of CLECHA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CLECHA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,068,543, expenses of $1,161,234 and total assets of $397,603 at year end.

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