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HISPANIC SERVICES COUNCIL INC: Form 990, tax year 2019

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Organization
HISPANIC SERVICES COUNCIL INC (EIN 59-3198934)
Tax period
2019-10-01 to 2020-09-30
Filed
2021-05-24
IRS object ID
202111449349300906
Schema version
2019v5.0
Source
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Tax Period End2020-09-30TaxPeriodEndDt

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Gross Receipts$1,546,065GrossReceiptsAmt
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Activity Or MissionFOUNDED IN 1992 BY A GROUP OF SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONALS CONCERNED ABOUT THE LACK OF ACCESS TO SERVICES AVAILABLE TO LATINO FAMILIES, HISPANIC SERVICES COUNCIL (HSC) IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION BASED IN TAMPA, FL SERVING LATINOS THROUGHOUT HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. HSC'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LATINOS AND INFLUENCE THE SYSTEMS THAT SERVE THEM. TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION, HSC CONNECTS LATINOS TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT REDUCE HEALTH AND EDUCATION-RELATED DISPARITIES WHILE EMPOWERING THEM VIA CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. THROUGH ITS CORE PROGRAMS, HSC SERVES OVER 1,200 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY.ActivityOrMissionDesc
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Total Assets EOY$615,691TotalAssetsEOYAmt
Total Liabilities BOY$66,628TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt
Total Liabilities EOY$356,015TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY$116,590NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt
Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY$259,676NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt
Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionFOUNDED IN 1992 BY A GROUP OF SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONALS CONCERNED ABOUT THE LACK OF ACCESS TO SERVICES AVAILABLE TO LATINO FAMILIES, HISPANIC SERVICES COUNCIL (HSC) IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION BASED IN TAMPA, FL SERVING LATINOS THROUGHOUT HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. HSC'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LATINOS AND INFLUENCE THE SYSTEMS THAT SERVE THEM. TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION, HSC CONNECTS LATINOS TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT REDUCE HEALTH AND EDUCATION-RELATED DISPARITIES WHILE EMPOWERING THEM VIA CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. THROUGH ITS CORE PROGRAMS, HSC SERVES OVER 1,200 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY.MissionDesc
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DescTHE IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM DETERMINES SUCCESS BY THE NUMBER OF CLIENTS RECEIVING CONSULTATIONS, NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED, AND NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS APPROVED. SUSTAINING THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION IS PARAMOUNT TO ENSURE THAT LATINO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS BECOME A PRODUCTIVE AND ENGAGED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. AS SUCH, HSC'S LEADERSHIP IS COMMITTED TO: - "MAINTAINING AND STRENGTHENING HSC'S CORE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES; FAMILY SUPPORT, PARENT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION, RESOURCE COORDINATION, ADVOCACY. - "DIVERSIFYING THE ORGANIZATION'S FUNDING BASE BY RAISING 25% OF ITS ANNUAL BUDGET FROM PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, REGION, AND NATION. - "EXPANDING HSC'S IMPACT BY ENGAGING IN EXPANDED/NEW PROGRAM AREAS THAT ADDRESS OTHER SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC NEEDS OF THE LATINO COMMUNITY; - "INCREASING HSC UNRESTRICTED FUNDING BASE TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE LEADERSHIP CAPACITY THAT WILL ENABLE HSC TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE STEWARDSHIP OF CURRENT RESOURCES TO FACILITATE THE ORGANIZATION'S GROWTH AND ENSURE EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY IMPACT. - "BUILDING AN INDIVIDUAL DONOR BASE THAT REPRESENTS 10% OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL BUDGET COMPRISED OF LATINO BUSINESSES, CURRENT AND PAST BOARD MEMBERS, AND THE LARGER LATINO COMMUNITY. - "IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITIES FOR REVENUE GENERATING VENTURES HSC IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES REACH THEIR TRUE POTENTIAL AND HAVE ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT LEAD TO SELF- SUFFICIENCY AND IMPROVED WELL-BEING AT ALL LEVELS. WE BELIEVE THAT THE FUTURE OF THE TAMPA BAY COMMUNITY AND HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY IN PARTICULAR, IS INTRINSICALLY TIED TO THE PROSPERITY OF LATINOS. WE BELIEVE THAT TO UNLEASH THAT POTENTIAL WE MUST ENGAGE THOSE MOST IN NEED TO ACHIEVE THESE GOALS.Desc

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DescEDUCATION: "LA RED DE PADRES ACTIVOS (LA RED)/THE NETWORK OF ACTIVE PARENTS WORKS TO INCREASE THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF CHILDREN IN K-8TH GRADE BY BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF PARENTS TO ENGAGE IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION LIVING. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PARENTING EDUCATION, FAMILY SUPPORT, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. "LA LINEA HISPANA CONNECTS NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING FAMILIES TO APPROPRIATE SERVICES THAT WILL HELP THEM ACCESS ECONOMIC, HOUSING, HEALTH AND MULTIPLE SUPPORT SERVICES TO ENSURE FAMILY STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. "CRECIENDO CON LA RED (GROWING WITH LA RED): CONNECTS LATINO PARENTS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN 0-5 YEARS OLD TO SERVICES THAT ADDRESS DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS. A DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING IS ADMINISTERED TO THE CHILD; AND, IF A DELAY IS FOUND, THE FAMILY IS REFERRED TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO ADDRESS THOSE DELAYS. HSC ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE FOLLOW-UP VISITS TO FAMILY. HEALTH: PROMOTORAS (COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS) PLAY A KEY ROLE AS CONNECTORS, MEDIATORS AND MESSENGERS TO VULNERABLE AND MARGINALIZED RESIDENTS WHO NEED TO BE LINKED TO HEALTH RESOURCES AND INFORMATION SO THAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE OPTIMAL PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH. PROMOTORAS ARE INTEGRAL TO THE SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: COMPRANDO RICO Y SANO (CRS)/HEALTHY SHOPPING), FOCUSES ON PROVIDING NUTRITION AND HEALTHY LIVING EDUCATION IN SPANISH, AS WELL ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS APPLY AND/OR RECERTIFY FOR SNAP BENEFITS. THE GOAL OF CRS IS TO IMPROVE KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIORS AROUND HEALTH-CONSCIOUS SHOPPING AND FOOD CHOICE AMONG LATINOS. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE GROCERY SHOPPING TOURS, COMMUNITY CONVERSATION CIRCLES REGARDING HEALTHY EATING AND NUTRITION ADVICE AND SNAP APPLICATION AND RECERTIFICATION ASSISTANCE. THESE ACTIVITIES HAVE HELPED FAMILIES TO: INCREASE THEIR AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY SHOPPING STRATEGIES; INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF COST-SAVING MEASURES WHEN SHOPPING; AND, ENROLL OR RECERTIFY INTO SNAP. VIVA WHICH MEANS "TO LIVE", SEEKS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING THROUGH PROMOTORAS (COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS) WHO WILL BUILD TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH LATINO FAMILIES. PROMOTORAS PLAY A KEY ROLE AS CONNECTORS, MEDIATORS AND MESSENGERS TO VULNERABLE AND MARGINALIZED RESIDENTS WHO NEED TO BE LINKED TO HEALTH RESOURCES AND INFORMATION SO THAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE OPTIMAL PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH. COOKING CLASSES ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WHERE FAMILIES ARE EMPOWERED TO MAKE HEALTHIER DECISIONS, WHILE RECEIVING THE TOOLS TO EQUIP THEM TO BECOME HEALTHIER. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY'S INDIGENT HEALTH CARE APPLICATION ASSISTANCE OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED AND CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS THROUGH HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY. PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE APPLICATION ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF HEALTH INSURANCE. ACQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO ACCESS PREVENTATIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND OTHER HEALTH RELATED OPPORTUNITIES TO BE HEALTHY AND MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.Desc

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DescCIVIC ENGAGEMENT: IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES & ADVOCACY (ILSA) PROVIDES ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SEEKING TO ESTABLISH OR ADJUST THEIR IMMIGRATION STATUS (I.E. DACA, TPS, ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS, U-VISAS, FAMILY PETITIONS) AND BECOME U.S. CITIZENS. HSC IS A BOARD OF IMMIGRATION APPEALS (BIA) RECOGNIZED AGENCY AND ILSA HAS ON STAFF A FULLY ACCREDITED REPRESENTATIVE WHICH ALLOWS HER TO REPRESENT CLIENTS IN IMMIGRATION COURT. FOR HSC'S PARENT ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE, WE USE THE FOLLOWING ASSESSMENT TOOLS: PADRES COMPROMETIDOS SURVEY; PARENT/TEACHER/STUDENT COMPACT - FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM OUTCOME SURVEY; CASE NOTES - PARENTAL STRESS SCALE - POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH PARENTS SCALE FOR TEENAGERS THESE TOOLS MEASURE THE FOLLOWING: - AT LEAST 85% OF A MINIMUM OF 382 INDIVIDUALS HAVE INCREASED SOCIAL SUPPORTS, ARE INVOLVED WITH THEIR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND/OR SCHOOL, AND HAVE INCREASED CONCRETE SUPPORTS - AT LEAST 80% OF A MINIMUM OF 382 FAMILIES HAVE IMPROVED FAMILY WELL-BEING AND HAVE INCREASED PARENTING SKILLS - AT LEAST 70% OF A MINIMUM OF 90 PARENTS HAVE REDUCED STRESS. - AT LEAST 80% OF 40 YOUTH DEMONSTRATE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH PARENTS AND OTHER ADULTS FOR OUR HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMS, HSC USES A LOGIC MODEL WHICH OUTLINES THE RESOURCES, ACTIVITIES, OUTPUTS, AND OUTCOMES. SURVEYS WERE ADMINISTERED USING A TRADITIONAL PRE-POST TEST DESIGN. PARTICIPANT MEASURES ARE: - DEMONSTRATE AN INCREASE IN KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES AND BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY - INDICATE AN INTENT/COMFORT/CONFIDENCE TO IMPROVE THEIR EATING HABITS - INDICATE AN INTENT TO INCREASE THEIR OVERALL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY - INCREASE ACCESS TO FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL PROGRAMS/RESOURCES IN ADDITION, WE UTILIZED A PRE-POST "QUALITY OF LIFE" SURVEY TOOL GIVEN ON THE FIRST AND LAST DAY OF THE CM COURSES: - DEMONSTRATE AN INCREASE IN LEVELS OF CONNECTIVITY TO THEIR COMMUNITY - DEMONSTRATE AN INCREASE IN LEVELS OF TRUST - DEMONSTRATE IMPROVED PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLBEING.Desc

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DescHSC IS UNIQUELY EQUIPPED TO ADVOCATE FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS BECAUSE IT IS A TRUSTED COMMUNITY VOICE, ITS PROGRAMS ARE CLIENT-FOCUSED, AND ANALYSIS OF METRICS AND TRENDS MEANS THAT SERVICE DELIVERY IS RESPONSIVE TO THE EMERGENT NEEDS OF CLIENTS. HSC'S 2GENERATION APPROACH SERVES PARENTS AND CHILDREN SIMULTANEOUSLY, AND TRACKS OUTCOMES FOR BOTH WHILE EMPOWERING FAMILIES TO WORK TOGETHER TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, CREATE THEIR OWN PATHWAY OUT OF POVERTY, AND REALIZE THEIR AMERICAN DREAM. HSC'S PROGRAMS PLACE STAFF IN UNIQUE, ON-THE-GROUND POSITIONS THAT BUILD AND MAINTAIN TRUSTED RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. HSC LEVERAGES THOSE RELATIONSHIPS AND ITS REPUTATION TO OPEN DOORS IN THE MOST VULNERABLE NEIGHBORHOODS. THIS ENSURES THAT THE UNDERSERVED AND UNSEEN ARE SERVED AND HEARD, RESULTING IN MAXIMUM ACCESS AND IMPACT. HSC'S CENTRAL MISSION IS TO ASSIST HISPANIC FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS FULLY INTEGRATE INTO THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES PROVIDING THE COMMUNICATION AND LINKS TO RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT LEAD TO SELF- SUFFICIENCY. HSC SERVES MANY IMMIGRANTS THAT LACK RESOURCES AND UNDERSTANDING OF HOW THE SYSTEMS IN THE U.S. WORK; IN TURN LEAVING THEM MARGINALIZED, ISOLATED, AND UNDERSERVED. THEY FACE CHALLENGES THAT IMPEDE THEIR FULL INTEGRATION DUE TO SUCH BARRIERS AS LANGUAGE, CULTURAL VALUES, AND IMMIGRATION STATUS. HSC'S WORK FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT RESULT IN AN EDUCATED, HEALTHY AND ENGAGED LATINO COMMUNITY. OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS WORK TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF PARENTS TO ENGAGE IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION BY HELPING THEM UNDERSTAND HOW THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM IN THE UNITED STATES WORKS AND HOW THEY CAN BECOME MORE ENGAGED IN ENSURING THEIR CHILD'S ACADEMIC SUCCESS. COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS (PROMOTORAS) IMPLEMENT OUR HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMS AND SERVE AS TRUSTED MESSENGERS TO VULNERABLE RESIDENTS WHO NEED TO BE LINKED TO HEALTH RESOURCES THAT HELP THEM ACHIEVE OPTIMAL HEALTH. PROMOTORAS FACILITATE COOKING AND HEALTH LITERACY CLASSES TO HELP LATINO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS LEARN HOW TO COOK MORE NUTRITIOUSLY, INTRODUCE THEM TO NEW FOODS AND UNDERSTAND THE WAYS TO BECOME BETTER ADVOCATES FOR THEIR HEALTH WITH HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. HSC'S IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES AND ADVOCACY (ILSA) PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SEEKING TO ADJUST THEIR IMMIGRATION STATUS AND BECOME U.S. CITIZENS. HSC IS A DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE RECOGNIZED AGENCY WHICH ALLOWS ITS ACCREDITED STAFF TO PROVIDE LEGAL COUNSEL IN IMMIGRATION MATTERS AND REPRESENT THEM WITH THE VARIOUS IMMIGRATION ENTITIES TO INCLUDE U.S. IMMIGRATION COURT. ILSA ALSO OFFERS U.S. CITIZENSHIP CLASSES TO ENSURE THAT PROSPECTIVE CITIZENS LEARN ABOUT U.S. HISTORY AND CIVICS AND BE PREPARED TO CARRY OUT THEIR CIVIC RESPONSIBILITIES UPON NATURALIZATION. HSC PROVIDES THE NEEDED COMMUNICATION AND LINKS FOR LIMITED OR NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING FAMILIES BETWEEN THE SCHOOLS AND SOCIAL AND HUMAN SERVICE PROVIDERS. THESE FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WILL NOT GO TO AGENCIES WHERE, EVEN THOUGH THEIR NEEDS CAN BE MET DIRECTLY, THEY MAY NOT BE ABLE TO EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE THEIR OR THEY FEAR THEY WILL BE MISUNDERSTOOD. MANY OF THE FAMILIES HSC SERVES FACE DAILY ECONOMIC HARDSHIPS AND ARE FREQUENTLY STRUGGLING TO PROVIDE BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, CLOTHING, AND SHELTER FOR THEIR CHILDREN. HSC SERVES AS THE CULTURAL AND LANGUAGE CONDUIT BETWEEN FAMILIES WHO ARE LEARNING TO FUNCTION IN THEIR NEW COMMUNITY AND THE PROVIDERS WHO HAVE THE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS NEEDED TO RESOLVE FAMILIES' PARTICULAR SITUATIONS. AS SUCH, HSC ALLEVIATES THE FRUSTRATION OF MANY PROVIDERS TRYING TO SERVE FAMILIES AND THE ISOLATION FELT BY MANY HISPANICS WHO ARE TRYING TO OVERCOME LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL BARRIERS AND LEAD PRODUCTIVE AND CONTRIBUTING LIVES IN OUR COMMUNITY. HSC'S BILINGUAL AND BICULTURAL STAFF STRIVES TO BREAK DOWN THE CULTURAL AND LANGUAGE BARRIERS THAT MAKE ACCESS TO COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL RESOURCES SO DIFFICULT FOR MANY LATINO FAMILIES AND STUDENTS. HSC HAS RESPONDED TO THIS NEED BY DEVELOPING OPPORTUNITIES THAT RESULT IN AN EDUCATED, HEALTHY, PROSPEROUS, AND ENGAGED LATINO COMMUNITY. TO ACHIEVE THIS, WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES:Desc
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionAGrp (9 entries)

TitleTitleTxtAverage Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeekRtIndividual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirectorIndReportable Comp From OrgReportableCompFromOrgAmtReportable Comp From Rltd OrgReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmtOther CompensationOtherCompensationAmtOfficerOfficerInd
MARIA F PINZON
EXECUTIVE DI40.00Yes (X)$90,360$0$0
MICHELE D AREVALO
BOARD MEMBER2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
NORMA BERRIOS
BOARD MEMBER2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
DR IRAIDA CARRION
BOARD MEMBER2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
LEONARDO DOSORETZ
PRESIDENT2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
DANIEL HERRAIZ
BOARD MEMBER2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MONICA H JOHNSON
SECRETARY/TR2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
LUZ D RANDOLPH
VICE PRESIDE2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0Yes (X)
MIGUEL RIOS
BOARD MEMBER2.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

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Total$26,866TotalAmt
Program Services$26,866ProgramServicesAmt

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Total$77,561TotalAmt
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Insurance InsuranceGrp

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Management And General$1,404ManagementAndGeneralAmt

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PROGRAM EXPENSES$71,963$71,963
TELEPHONE$23,904$23,904

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Management And General$11,272ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$224FundraisingAmt

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Management And General$85,471ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$1,418FundraisingAmt

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EOY$334,895EOYAmt

Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp

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EOY$277,847EOYAmt

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EOY$2,949EOYAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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EOY$615,691EOYAmt

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BOY$66,628BOYAmt
EOY$83,007EOYAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EOY$125,836EOYAmt

Unsecured Notes Loans Payable UnsecuredNotesLoansPayableGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EOY$147,172EOYAmt

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EOY$356,015EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows FASB117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind

No Donor Restriction Net Assets NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$116,590BOYAmt
EOY$259,676EOYAmt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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EOY$259,676EOYAmt

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BOY$183,218BOYAmt
EOY$615,691EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or ReviewfalseAccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (true)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Separate Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (true)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit RequiredfalseFederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Organization170Yes (X)PublicOrganization170Ind

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$1,048,398CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$1,173,535CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$1,078,153CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$1,500,515CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$5,902,898TotalAmt

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Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$1,048,398CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
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Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$1,078,153CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$1,500,515CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$5,902,898TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Support Total170$5,902,898PublicSupportTotal170Amt

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$2,892CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$13,187CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Total$29,269TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Form990 Schedule A Part VI Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART II, LINE 10FormAndLineReferenceDesc
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Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

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Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

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Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$1,546,065TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Revenue Subtotal$1,546,065RevenueSubtotalAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$1,546,065TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$1,402,979TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Expenses Subtotal$1,402,979ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$1,402,979TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (11 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSIONFOUNDED IN 1992 BY A GROUP OF SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONALS CONCERNED ABOUT THE LACK OF ACCESS TO SERVICES AVAILABLE TO LATINO FAMILIES, HISPANIC SERVICES COUNCIL (HSC) IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION BASED IN TAMPA, FL SERVING LATINOS THROUGHOUT HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. HSC'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LATINOS AND INFLUENCE THE SYSTEMS THAT SERVE THEM. TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION, HSC CONNECTS LATINOS TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT REDUCE HEALTH AND EDUCATION-RELATED DISPARITIES WHILE EMPOWERING THEM VIA CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. THROUGH ITS CORE PROGRAMS, HSC SERVES OVER 1,200 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4ATHE IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM DETERMINES SUCCESS BY THE NUMBER OF CLIENTS RECEIVING CONSULTATIONS, NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED, AND NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS APPROVED. SUSTAINING THE WORK OF THE ORGANIZATION IS PARAMOUNT TO ENSURE THAT LATINO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS BECOME A PRODUCTIVE AND ENGAGED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. AS SUCH, HSC'S LEADERSHIP IS COMMITTED TO: - "MAINTAINING AND STRENGTHENING HSC'S CORE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES; FAMILY SUPPORT, PARENT AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION, RESOURCE COORDINATION, ADVOCACY. - "DIVERSIFYING THE ORGANIZATION'S FUNDING BASE BY RAISING 25% OF ITS ANNUAL BUDGET FROM PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, REGION, AND NATION. - "EXPANDING HSC'S IMPACT BY ENGAGING IN EXPANDED/NEW PROGRAM AREAS THAT ADDRESS OTHER SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC NEEDS OF THE LATINO COMMUNITY; - "INCREASING HSC UNRESTRICTED FUNDING BASE TO ENSURE APPROPRIATE LEADERSHIP CAPACITY THAT WILL ENABLE HSC TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE STEWARDSHIP OF CURRENT RESOURCES TO FACILITATE THE ORGANIZATION'S GROWTH AND ENSURE EFFECTIVE COMMUNITY IMPACT. - "BUILDING AN INDIVIDUAL DONOR BASE THAT REPRESENTS 10% OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL BUDGET COMPRISED OF LATINO BUSINESSES, CURRENT AND PAST BOARD MEMBERS, AND THE LARGER LATINO COMMUNITY. - "IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITIES FOR REVENUE GENERATING VENTURES HSC IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES REACH THEIR TRUE POTENTIAL AND HAVE ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT LEAD TO SELF- SUFFICIENCY AND IMPROVED WELL-BEING AT ALL LEVELS. WE BELIEVE THAT THE FUTURE OF THE TAMPA BAY COMMUNITY AND HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY IN PARTICULAR, IS INTRINSICALLY TIED TO THE PROSPERITY OF LATINOS. WE BELIEVE THAT TO UNLEASH THAT POTENTIAL WE MUST ENGAGE THOSE MOST IN NEED TO ACHIEVE THESE GOALS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4BEDUCATION: "LA RED DE PADRES ACTIVOS (LA RED)/THE NETWORK OF ACTIVE PARENTS WORKS TO INCREASE THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF CHILDREN IN K-8TH GRADE BY BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF PARENTS TO ENGAGE IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION LIVING. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PARENTING EDUCATION, FAMILY SUPPORT, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. "LA LINEA HISPANA CONNECTS NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING FAMILIES TO APPROPRIATE SERVICES THAT WILL HELP THEM ACCESS ECONOMIC, HOUSING, HEALTH AND MULTIPLE SUPPORT SERVICES TO ENSURE FAMILY STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. "CRECIENDO CON LA RED (GROWING WITH LA RED): CONNECTS LATINO PARENTS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN 0-5 YEARS OLD TO SERVICES THAT ADDRESS DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS. A DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING IS ADMINISTERED TO THE CHILD; AND, IF A DELAY IS FOUND, THE FAMILY IS REFERRED TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO ADDRESS THOSE DELAYS. HSC ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE FOLLOW-UP VISITS TO FAMILY. HEALTH: PROMOTORAS (COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS) PLAY A KEY ROLE AS CONNECTORS, MEDIATORS AND MESSENGERS TO VULNERABLE AND MARGINALIZED RESIDENTS WHO NEED TO BE LINKED TO HEALTH RESOURCES AND INFORMATION SO THAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE OPTIMAL PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH. PROMOTORAS ARE INTEGRAL TO THE SERVICES PROVIDED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: COMPRANDO RICO Y SANO (CRS)/HEALTHY SHOPPING), FOCUSES ON PROVIDING NUTRITION AND HEALTHY LIVING EDUCATION IN SPANISH, AS WELL ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS APPLY AND/OR RECERTIFY FOR SNAP BENEFITS. THE GOAL OF CRS IS TO IMPROVE KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIORS AROUND HEALTH-CONSCIOUS SHOPPING AND FOOD CHOICE AMONG LATINOS. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE GROCERY SHOPPING TOURS, COMMUNITY CONVERSATION CIRCLES REGARDING HEALTHY EATING AND NUTRITION ADVICE AND SNAP APPLICATION AND RECERTIFICATION ASSISTANCE. THESE ACTIVITIES HAVE HELPED FAMILIES TO: INCREASE THEIR AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY SHOPPING STRATEGIES; INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF COST-SAVING MEASURES WHEN SHOPPING; AND, ENROLL OR RECERTIFY INTO SNAP. VIVA WHICH MEANS "TO LIVE", SEEKS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING THROUGH PROMOTORAS (COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS) WHO WILL BUILD TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH LATINO FAMILIES. PROMOTORAS PLAY A KEY ROLE AS CONNECTORS, MEDIATORS AND MESSENGERS TO VULNERABLE AND MARGINALIZED RESIDENTS WHO NEED TO BE LINKED TO HEALTH RESOURCES AND INFORMATION SO THAT THEY CAN ACHIEVE OPTIMAL PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH. COOKING CLASSES ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WHERE FAMILIES ARE EMPOWERED TO MAKE HEALTHIER DECISIONS, WHILE RECEIVING THE TOOLS TO EQUIP THEM TO BECOME HEALTHIER. HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY'S INDIGENT HEALTH CARE APPLICATION ASSISTANCE OFFERS INDIVIDUALIZED AND CONFIDENTIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS SEEKING HEALTH INSURANCE OPTIONS THROUGH HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY. PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE APPLICATION ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF HEALTH INSURANCE. ACQUIRING HEALTH INSURANCE ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO ACCESS PREVENTATIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND OTHER HEALTH RELATED OPPORTUNITIES TO BE HEALTHY AND MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4CCIVIC ENGAGEMENT: IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES & ADVOCACY (ILSA) PROVIDES ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SEEKING TO ESTABLISH OR ADJUST THEIR IMMIGRATION STATUS (I.E. DACA, TPS, ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS, U-VISAS, FAMILY PETITIONS) AND BECOME U.S. CITIZENS. HSC IS A BOARD OF IMMIGRATION APPEALS (BIA) RECOGNIZED AGENCY AND ILSA HAS ON STAFF A FULLY ACCREDITED REPRESENTATIVE WHICH ALLOWS HER TO REPRESENT CLIENTS IN IMMIGRATION COURT. FOR HSC'S PARENT ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE, WE USE THE FOLLOWING ASSESSMENT TOOLS: PADRES COMPROMETIDOS SURVEY; PARENT/TEACHER/STUDENT COMPACT - FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM OUTCOME SURVEY; CASE NOTES - PARENTAL STRESS SCALE - POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH PARENTS SCALE FOR TEENAGERS THESE TOOLS MEASURE THE FOLLOWING: - AT LEAST 85% OF A MINIMUM OF 382 INDIVIDUALS HAVE INCREASED SOCIAL SUPPORTS, ARE INVOLVED WITH THEIR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND/OR SCHOOL, AND HAVE INCREASED CONCRETE SUPPORTS - AT LEAST 80% OF A MINIMUM OF 382 FAMILIES HAVE IMPROVED FAMILY WELL-BEING AND HAVE INCREASED PARENTING SKILLS - AT LEAST 70% OF A MINIMUM OF 90 PARENTS HAVE REDUCED STRESS. - AT LEAST 80% OF 40 YOUTH DEMONSTRATE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH PARENTS AND OTHER ADULTS FOR OUR HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMS, HSC USES A LOGIC MODEL WHICH OUTLINES THE RESOURCES, ACTIVITIES, OUTPUTS, AND OUTCOMES. SURVEYS WERE ADMINISTERED USING A TRADITIONAL PRE-POST TEST DESIGN. PARTICIPANT MEASURES ARE: - DEMONSTRATE AN INCREASE IN KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES AND BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY - INDICATE AN INTENT/COMFORT/CONFIDENCE TO IMPROVE THEIR EATING HABITS - INDICATE AN INTENT TO INCREASE THEIR OVERALL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY - INCREASE ACCESS TO FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL PROGRAMS/RESOURCES IN ADDITION, WE UTILIZED A PRE-POST "QUALITY OF LIFE" SURVEY TOOL GIVEN ON THE FIRST AND LAST DAY OF THE CM COURSES: - DEMONSTRATE AN INCREASE IN LEVELS OF CONNECTIVITY TO THEIR COMMUNITY - DEMONSTRATE AN INCREASE IN LEVELS OF TRUST - DEMONSTRATE IMPROVED PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLBEING.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4DHSC IS UNIQUELY EQUIPPED TO ADVOCATE FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS BECAUSE IT IS A TRUSTED COMMUNITY VOICE, ITS PROGRAMS ARE CLIENT-FOCUSED, AND ANALYSIS OF METRICS AND TRENDS MEANS THAT SERVICE DELIVERY IS RESPONSIVE TO THE EMERGENT NEEDS OF CLIENTS. HSC'S 2GENERATION APPROACH SERVES PARENTS AND CHILDREN SIMULTANEOUSLY, AND TRACKS OUTCOMES FOR BOTH WHILE EMPOWERING FAMILIES TO WORK TOGETHER TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL, CREATE THEIR OWN PATHWAY OUT OF POVERTY, AND REALIZE THEIR AMERICAN DREAM. HSC'S PROGRAMS PLACE STAFF IN UNIQUE, ON-THE-GROUND POSITIONS THAT BUILD AND MAINTAIN TRUSTED RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. HSC LEVERAGES THOSE RELATIONSHIPS AND ITS REPUTATION TO OPEN DOORS IN THE MOST VULNERABLE NEIGHBORHOODS. THIS ENSURES THAT THE UNDERSERVED AND UNSEEN ARE SERVED AND HEARD, RESULTING IN MAXIMUM ACCESS AND IMPACT. HSC'S CENTRAL MISSION IS TO ASSIST HISPANIC FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS FULLY INTEGRATE INTO THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES PROVIDING THE COMMUNICATION AND LINKS TO RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES THAT LEAD TO SELF- SUFFICIENCY. HSC SERVES MANY IMMIGRANTS THAT LACK RESOURCES AND UNDERSTANDING OF HOW THE SYSTEMS IN THE U.S. WORK; IN TURN LEAVING THEM MARGINALIZED, ISOLATED, AND UNDERSERVED. THEY FACE CHALLENGES THAT IMPEDE THEIR FULL INTEGRATION DUE TO SUCH BARRIERS AS LANGUAGE, CULTURAL VALUES, AND IMMIGRATION STATUS. HSC'S WORK FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT RESULT IN AN EDUCATED, HEALTHY AND ENGAGED LATINO COMMUNITY. OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS WORK TO BUILD THE CAPACITY OF PARENTS TO ENGAGE IN THEIR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION BY HELPING THEM UNDERSTAND HOW THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM IN THE UNITED STATES WORKS AND HOW THEY CAN BECOME MORE ENGAGED IN ENSURING THEIR CHILD'S ACADEMIC SUCCESS. COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS (PROMOTORAS) IMPLEMENT OUR HEALTHY LIVING PROGRAMS AND SERVE AS TRUSTED MESSENGERS TO VULNERABLE RESIDENTS WHO NEED TO BE LINKED TO HEALTH RESOURCES THAT HELP THEM ACHIEVE OPTIMAL HEALTH. PROMOTORAS FACILITATE COOKING AND HEALTH LITERACY CLASSES TO HELP LATINO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS LEARN HOW TO COOK MORE NUTRITIOUSLY, INTRODUCE THEM TO NEW FOODS AND UNDERSTAND THE WAYS TO BECOME BETTER ADVOCATES FOR THEIR HEALTH WITH HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. HSC'S IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES AND ADVOCACY (ILSA) PROGRAM PROVIDES ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE LEGAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SEEKING TO ADJUST THEIR IMMIGRATION STATUS AND BECOME U.S. CITIZENS. HSC IS A DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE RECOGNIZED AGENCY WHICH ALLOWS ITS ACCREDITED STAFF TO PROVIDE LEGAL COUNSEL IN IMMIGRATION MATTERS AND REPRESENT THEM WITH THE VARIOUS IMMIGRATION ENTITIES TO INCLUDE U.S. IMMIGRATION COURT. ILSA ALSO OFFERS U.S. CITIZENSHIP CLASSES TO ENSURE THAT PROSPECTIVE CITIZENS LEARN ABOUT U.S. HISTORY AND CIVICS AND BE PREPARED TO CARRY OUT THEIR CIVIC RESPONSIBILITIES UPON NATURALIZATION. HSC PROVIDES THE NEEDED COMMUNICATION AND LINKS FOR LIMITED OR NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING FAMILIES BETWEEN THE SCHOOLS AND SOCIAL AND HUMAN SERVICE PROVIDERS. THESE FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WILL NOT GO TO AGENCIES WHERE, EVEN THOUGH THEIR NEEDS CAN BE MET DIRECTLY, THEY MAY NOT BE ABLE TO EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE THEIR OR THEY FEAR THEY WILL BE MISUNDERSTOOD. MANY OF THE FAMILIES HSC SERVES FACE DAILY ECONOMIC HARDSHIPS AND ARE FREQUENTLY STRUGGLING TO PROVIDE BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, CLOTHING, AND SHELTER FOR THEIR CHILDREN. HSC SERVES AS THE CULTURAL AND LANGUAGE CONDUIT BETWEEN FAMILIES WHO ARE LEARNING TO FUNCTION IN THEIR NEW COMMUNITY AND THE PROVIDERS WHO HAVE THE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS NEEDED TO RESOLVE FAMILIES' PARTICULAR SITUATIONS. AS SUCH, HSC ALLEVIATES THE FRUSTRATION OF MANY PROVIDERS TRYING TO SERVE FAMILIES AND THE ISOLATION FELT BY MANY HISPANICS WHO ARE TRYING TO OVERCOME LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL BARRIERS AND LEAD PRODUCTIVE AND CONTRIBUTING LIVES IN OUR COMMUNITY. HSC'S BILINGUAL AND BICULTURAL STAFF STRIVES TO BREAK DOWN THE CULTURAL AND LANGUAGE BARRIERS THAT MAKE ACCESS TO COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL RESOURCES SO DIFFICULT FOR MANY LATINO FAMILIES AND STUDENTS. HSC HAS RESPONDED TO THIS NEED BY DEVELOPING OPPORTUNITIES THAT RESULT IN AN EDUCATED, HEALTHY, PROSPEROUS, AND ENGAGED LATINO COMMUNITY. TO ACHIEVE THIS, WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES:
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 9DANIEL HERRAIZ 200 CENTRAL AVE. SAINT PETERSBURG, FL 33701
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11BCOPY E-MAILED TO EACH DIRECTOR BEFORE BEING FILED
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12CANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ARE INDEPENDENTLY MAILED AND RECEIVED BY OUTSIDE AUDITORS FOR SIGNATURE BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SENDS OUT AND RECEIVES A SEPARATE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15ATHE BOARD INDEPENDENTLY SURVEYED ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE AND SCOPE OF SERVICE IN THE REGIONAL AREA SERVICED BY HSC TO DETERMINE A COMPARABLE COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. SALARY COMPENSATION FIGURES WERE OBTAINED BY REVIEWING COMPARATIVE 990'S AS WELL AS FROM SERVING ON OTHER BOARDS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15BTHE BOARD EMPLOYS A SIMILAR PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING AND EVALUATING THE COMPENSATION OF ITS KEY EMPLOYEES AS THE METHOD USED FOR ESTABLISHING AND EVALUATING THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIALS STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST AT THE ADMINISTRATION OFFICES DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.