EIN 20-1115026

La Paz Chattanooga

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The mission of La Paz is to empower and engage Chattanooga's latino population through advocacy, education and inclusion. To empower and engage Chattanooga's latino population through advocacy, education and inclusion.
Also known as...
La Paz de Dios
Total revenues
$1,390,553
2023
Total expenses
$1,290,122
2023
Total assets
$2,807,000
2023
Num. employees
13
2023

Program areas at La Paz Chattanooga

Family stabilization - we offer bilingual access and reduce/remove barriers through culturally appropriate support services including case management, social navigation, resources, and referrals. La Paz received 46,022 calls to the call center in 2023.multicultural & bilingual case management systems navigation - 764 individuals served by our case managersresource & referral - healthcare access 389 tenncare applications - $652,000 of medical debt alleviatedhomelessness prevention & housing legal access - over 20 community screened for sijs (special immigrant juvenile status), 10 clients have signed contracts with attorneys and are moving forward on the pathway to citizenshiponsite choice food pantry - 351 snap applications, 188 families (764 people) accessed our on site food pantrypartner serviceslatino leadership awards - over 350 people attended the latino leadership awards
Community building and education - we provide educational support and wealth building opportunities for students, families, and small businesses as well as community building and engagement, impacting 849 community members. Advocacy & placemaking - we are invested in Chattanooga becoming and remaining a welcoming city for all people and we work for equitable access and opportunity for all. Over 10,000 prople were impacted, including online outreach and education programming.career readiness & workforce developmentasset & wealth buildingstudent success & developmentearly childhood development & literacyhealth & wellnesscommunity outreachenglish as a second language - La Paz offered 10 week classes - 40 students participatedcomputer literacy - La Paz offered seven 4 week classes - 80 students participatedworkshops (homeownership, taxes, etc) - La Paz offered a variety of classes and workshops with over 200 community participantsengagement and outreach - La Paz reached over 1000 people through outreach events and activitiescivic engagementcommunity needs assessment - over 300 community members participated in our tu voz needs assessment surveylatino support partnershipsgovernment relationscultural demographic awarenesscommunity block party - over 200 people attended
Yhdp - youth homelessness demonstration project successfully rehoused 41 individuals and provided transitional housing for 6.

Who funds La Paz Chattanooga

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
United Way of Greater ChattanoogaTo Empower and Engage Chattanooga's Latino Population Through Advocacy, Education and Inclusion$128,450
Lyndhurst FoundationGeneral Operating Support$100,000
Benwood FoundationGeneral Operating Support$100,000
...and 13 more grants received

Personnel at La Paz Chattanooga

NameTitleCompensation
Stacy JohnsonPresident and Chief Executive Officer$93,139
Vivian LozanoChief Operating Officer
Jessica ClicheDirector of Community Education and Engagement
Ashley ValenciaProgram and Outreach Coordinator
Lily SanchezCommunications and Development Manager
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for La Paz Chattanooga

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,296,955
Program services$38,237
Investment income and dividends$55,361
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,390,553

Form 990s for La Paz Chattanooga

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-10990View PDF
2022-122023-10-04990View PDF
2021-122022-11-10990View PDF
2021-122022-11-01990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,040 from The Blackbaud Giving Fund
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $7,500 from Charities Aid Foundation of America
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsHuman service organizationsEthnic centersCharities
Issues
Human servicesImmigration
Characteristics
Political advocacyState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
809 S Willow St PO Box 305
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Metro area
Chattanooga, TN-GA
County
Hamilton County, TN
Website URL
lapazchattanooga.org/ 
Phone
(423) 624-8414
IRS details
EIN
20-1115026
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2004
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P84: Ethnic, Immigrant Centers and Services
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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