Nonprofit · EIN 85-4057069
DESPIERTA
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28209
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $852,915 | $444,994 | $407,921 | $427,563 | $1,087 | $426,476 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $150,041 | $192,641 | -$42,600 | $21,351 | $2,777 | $18,574 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $100,582 | $39,970 | $60,612 | $60,612 | $0 | $60,612 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $807,784
- Program service revenue
- $55,610
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$10,479
- Other revenue
- -$10,479
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $231,618
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $308,548
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,673
- Occupancy
- $23,076
- Travel
- $1,838
- Program services (functional)
- $333,989
- Management and general (functional)
- $49,303
- Fundraising (functional)
- $61,702
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $21,351
- Total assets, end of year
- $427,563
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,087
- Net assets, end of year
- $426,476
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $426,475
- Gross receipts
- $863,394
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 35
- Year formed
- 2020
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juliana Lozano | Executive Director and Founder Highest-paid employee | 50 | $79,964 |
| Lissette Velez | Chair Board of Directors Officer | 9.5 | $0 |
| Collin E Bailey | Treasurer Board of Directors Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Emily Chaskelson | Secretary Board of Directors Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Mary Kate Finnigan | Board Member Trustee or director | 1.25 | $0 |
| Laura Parker Waits | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sheyli Cornejo | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Fiorella Schmidt | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Saul Amequita | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| Andrea Orozcorn | Board Member Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juliana Lozano | Executive Director | 30 | $35,082 |
| Collin Bailey | Treasurer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Ivette Ceballos | Board Chair | 5 | $0 |
| Mary Kate Finnigan | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Emily Chaskelson | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Waits | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Lissette Velez | Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Maryate Orduna | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Courtney Boggs | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Andrea Orozco | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea Mora | Treasurer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Courtney Boggs | Board Chair | 0.5 | $0 |
| Mary Kate Finnigan | Secretary | 0.5 | $0 |
| Emily Chaskelson | Board Member | 0.25 | $0 |
| Melissa Rendon | Board Member | 0.25 | $0 |
| Geraldine Martinez | Board Member | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4108 PARK RD STE 205, CHARLOTTE, NC 28209-2260
- In care of
- % COLLIN BAILEY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 401 Rutland Dr, Charlotte NC 28217
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Collin Bailey, 4108 PARK RD, STE 412, CHARLOTTE, NC 28209
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Juliana Lozano, 401 Rutland Drive, Cahrlotte NC 28217
- Signed the 990
- Juliana Lozano, Executive Director
- Phone
- (704) 408-3708
- Website
- https://www.despiertaclt.com
- Return prepared by
- OnFire Nonprofit Consulting
Mission
Despierta supports emotional well-being healthy relationships and digital wellness helping individuals navigate school family life and todays digital world with confidence. From middle school through motherhood Despierta provides culturally responsive care and a strong sense of community where participants feel supported and equipped to thrive. Through culturally rooted programs and partnerships we are breaking cycles building confidence and transforming lives.
Program accomplishments
- Bonita Rising | Youth Program | Bonita Rising is a 22 week trauma informed bilingual youth program for Latina students in grades 6-12 in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. During the year Despierta operated 11 cohorts at 9 school sites helping participants strengthen cultural identity build mental health awareness and develop leadership and coping skills. Program surveys showed that 100% of students reported a boost in confidence 96% reported learning a new skill that positively impacted their academics 91% reported stronger mental health awareness 83% reported an increase in self worth and 87% reported feeling more comfortable in school after Bonita Rising.Expenses $207,073 · revenue $300,000
- Bonita Mam | Support for Young | Mothers Bonita Mam is a culturally grounded trauma informed program for young Latina mothers many of whom are still in high school. Hosted at Crittenton of North Carolina the program provides a safe judgment free space where participants receive biweekly emotional support parenting education and tools to strengthen their mental health stay engaged in school and build stable futures for themselves and their children. Services include peer support groups parenting and emotional wellness sessions and referrals to childcare and community resources helping reduce isolation and promote healthy family stability.Expenses $3,340 · revenue $7,200
- Mujer Despierta | Womens Support Groups | Mujer Despierta is a 12 week Spanish language support group for Latina women who are navigating emotional challenges cultural adjustment and healing from trauma. Offered both as a community based group and an in school group for parents of Bonita Rising participants the program provides a safe supportive environment to build emotional wellness skills increase social support and reconnect with personal strengths. Sessions are delivered in a hybrid in person and virtual format and focus on trauma informed peer support cultural adjustment and empowerment so women can lead fuller more confident lives.Expenses $123,576 · revenue $25,000
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-4057069
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $427,563
- Income (IRS master file)
- $863,394
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $852,915 | $444,994 | $427,563 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $150,041 | $192,641 | $21,351 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $100,582 | $39,970 | $60,612 | XML |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Juliana Lozano | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $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 85-4057069).
Questions about DESPIERTA
- What is the EIN of DESPIERTA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DESPIERTA is 85-4057069.
- Is DESPIERTA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to DESPIERTA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DESPIERTA 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 DESPIERTA due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DESPIERTA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DESPIERTA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Collin Bailey.
- Who are the officers and directors of DESPIERTA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $79,964 (Juliana Lozano, Executive Director and Founder).
- How much revenue does DESPIERTA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $852,915, expenses of $444,994 and total assets of $427,563 at year end.
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