Nonprofit · EIN 85-4098339
LATINO MEDIA COLLABORATIVE
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,324,039 | $2,028,679 | -$704,640 | $714,666 | $206,929 | $507,737 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,572,975 | $1,677,410 | -$104,435 | $1,330,970 | $118,593 | $1,212,377 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $1,900,171 | $1,062,565 | $837,606 | $1,395,783 | $78,971 | $1,316,812 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,141,361
- Program service revenue
- $182,678
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $141,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $555,538
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $785,006
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $14,568
- Accounting fees
- $34,980
- Occupancy
- $37,238
- Travel
- $91,873
- Depreciation
- $822
- Program services (functional)
- $1,583,278
- Management and general (functional)
- $226,552
- Fundraising (functional)
- $218,849
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,330,970
- Total assets, end of year
- $714,666
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $206,929
- Net assets, end of year
- $507,737
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,535
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$399,421
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $907,158
- Gross unrelated business income
- $182,678
- Gross receipts
- $1,324,039
- Employees
- 10
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 2021
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTURO CARMONA | President Officer | 40 | $169,750 | $0 |
| ESPERANZA GUEVARA | Managing Drectr Officer | 40 | $123,972 | $17,255 |
| BENJAMIN TORRES | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| EFRAIN ESCOBEDO | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA GONZALEZ | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| GABRIEL LERNER | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA GONZALEZ | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTURO CARMONA | President Officer | 40 | $121,000 | $0 |
| OSVALDO ALBORNOZ | FMR GEN MGR | 40 | $120,000 | $0 |
| ESPERANZA GUEVARA | Director Officer | 40 | $69,823 | $7,604 |
| BENJAMIN TORRES | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| EFRAIN ESCOBEDO | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ARMANDO GUDINO | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GABRIEL LERNER | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA MORENO | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA GONZALEZ | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA CASTANEDA | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARTURO CARMONA | PRESIDENT/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $96,000 |
| GABRIEL LERNER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| SARA HERNANDEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| LAURA CASTANEDA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| BENJAMIN TORRES | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| JESSICA GONZALEZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| EFRAIN ESCOBEDO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ARMANDO GUDINO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| ESPERANZA GUEVARA | MANAGING DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 360 E 2ND ST STE 800, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012-4607
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ARTURO CARMONA, 360 EAST SECOND ST SUITE 800, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012
- Signed the 990
- ARTURO CARMONA, President
- Phone
- (323) 813-4382
- Website
- WWW.LATINOMEDIA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Leaf & Cole LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 85-4098339 or by the name LATINO MEDIA COLLABORATIVE.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Latino Media Collaborative's mission is to leverage the power of Latino and community news media to impact policy, change narratives, and promote civic engagement, while also supporting advancement of the sector through capacity building, research, and advocacy. The Organization envisions a future where Latino media thrives across the Southwest, challenges the dominant narrative using a Letino lens, and provides high quality, culturally responsive content that promotes civic engagement.
Program accomplishments
- NEWS CONTENT DEVELOPMENT:This year, CAL refined its editorial strategy, expanded its newsroom across the Southwest, and forged new partnerships to amplify Latino voices. Our coverage remained rooted in the lived experiences of our reporters, earning trust and engagement, peaking at over 200,000 pageviews in July. We prioritized community-centered stories that inspire civic action, highlight culturally nuanced solutions, and showcase underrepresented triumphs. This approach resonated deeply, fueling rapid growth: Instagram followers surged to 27,000 (a tenfold increase), TikTok reached 18,200, and Facebook grew to 6,200. Our email subscriber base now exceeds 42,000. By blending compelling visuals with actionable insights, weve strengthened our role as a vital platform for Latino communities in a crowded media landscape.Expenses $717,132
- ADVOCACY AND RESEARCH:The Latino Media Collaborative (LMC) expanded its advocacy and research efforts, conducting in-depth analyses of Latino media across the Southwest. Our work maps the sectors current state, identifies emerging trends, and highlights critical challenges and opportunities. These insights inform LMCs programs and provide funders, policymakers, and media outlets with data-driven strategies to ensure long-term sustainability for Latino and community media. By bridging gaps in representation and resources, we empower stakeholders to make informed decisions that strengthen the ecosystem for Latino-led journalism and storytelling.Expenses $398,895
- TRAINING & CAPACITY BUILDING:To foster a more cohesive network, LMC revamped its programming, introducing monthly network calls and six capacity-building training sessions, branded Voces Fuertes: Latino Media Empowerment Lab. Topics included legal protections, audience engagement, and strategic partnerships, equipping members with actionable tools. The goal of Voces Fuertes is to empower small to mid-sized Latino-serving newsrooms to build resilience through digital engagement, funding diversification, and organizational effectiveness. Over the year, 96 attendees joined our network calls, and 56 participated in the training series. These refined efforts enhanced transparency for funders and ensure our collaborations deliver measurable impact.Expenses $350,522
- OUTREACH AND EDUCATION CAMPAIGNSLATINO MEDIA COLLABORATIVE DEVELOPS HIGH-IMPACT MEDIA AND OUTREACH CAMPAIGNS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LATINO MEDIA SECTOR TO ADVANCE AN INFORMED AND HIGHLY ENGAGED LATINO COMMUNITY AND TO INCREASE PUBLIC AND POLITICAL WILL FOR POLICIES THAT PROMOTE DIVERSITY, INCLUSION, AND RACIAL EQUITY WITH A MAJOR FOCUS LAST YEAR ON THE STOP THE HATE INITIATIVE. WE WORK WITH SEVERAL PARTNERS WITHIN OUR NETWORK OF OVER 25 PRINT, DIGITAL, AND BROADCAST LATINO MEDIA OUTLETS - INCLUDING A COMBINATION OF SMALLER, HYPERLOCAL OUTLETS, AS WELL AS STATEWIDE AND NATIONAL PARTNERS. OUR SMALLER, ETHIC MEDIA OUTLETS INCLUDE LA NUEVA VOZ AND HISPANIC LA, LLC (GREATER LOS ANGELES), EL POPULAR AND VIDA EN EL VALLE (CENTRAL VALLEY), EL LATINO (SAN DIEGO), VIDA NEWSPAPER (VENTURA COUNTY), EL INFORMADOR DEL VALLE (COACHELLA / INLAND EMPIRE), AND EL TMPANO AND ALIANZA NEWS (SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA), AMONG OTHERS. OUR STATEWIDE AND NATIONAL PARTNERS INCLUDE THE RADIO BILINGUE, SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM, NBC/TELEMUNDO, AND UNIVISION. THESE PARTNERS HAVE STRENGTH IN ORIGINAL CONTENT CREATION IN ENGLISH AND / OR SPANISH ACROSS MULTIPLE PLATFORMS, INCLUDING DIGITAL AND TRADITIONAL MEDIA AND BROADCAST TELEVISION AND RADIO. THE MAJORITY OF PARTNER OUTLETS SERVE LATINO/LATINA/LATINX, IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE, AND LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT (LEP) COMMUNITIES. COMBINED, OUR PARTNERS HAVE AN ESTIMATED REACH OF OVER 3 MILLION IN PRINT, RADIO, TV, AND ONLINE IMPRESSIONS.Expenses $116,729 · revenue $182,678
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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-4098339
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $714,666
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,324,039
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,324,039 | $2,028,679 | $714,666 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,572,975 | $1,677,410 | $1,330,970 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,900,171 | $1,062,565 | $1,395,783 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $392,505 | $662,823 | $533,275 | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 85-4098339).
Questions about LATINO MEDIA COLLABORATIVE
- What is the EIN of LATINO MEDIA COLLABORATIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LATINO MEDIA COLLABORATIVE is 85-4098339.
- Is LATINO MEDIA COLLABORATIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to LATINO MEDIA COLLABORATIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LATINO MEDIA COLLABORATIVE 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 LATINO MEDIA COLLABORATIVE 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 LATINO MEDIA COLLABORATIVE 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 LATINO MEDIA COLLABORATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ARTURO CARMONA.
- Who are the officers and directors of LATINO MEDIA COLLABORATIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $169,750 (ARTURO CARMONA, President).
- How much revenue does LATINO MEDIA COLLABORATIVE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,324,039, expenses of $2,028,679 and total assets of $714,666 at year end.
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