﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" returnVersion="2017v2.3">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2018-06-21T09:59:38-07:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2017-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>272087941</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>MELISSA PETERSEN &amp; CO</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 92202</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>SANTA BARBARA</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>931902202</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2017-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>770071036</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>FUTURE LEADERS OF AMERICA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>FUTU</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>8056426208</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>PO BOX 51637</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>OXNARD</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>93013</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>VIANEY LOPEZ</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>TREASURER</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>8056426208</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2018-06-20</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>true</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>MELISSA R PETERSEN CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P01072423</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>8056948331</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2018-06-21</PreparationDt>
      <SelfEmployedInd>X</SelfEmployedInd>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <FilingSecurityInformation>
      <IPAddress>
        <IPv4AddressTxt>184.187.168.226</IPv4AddressTxt>
      </IPAddress>
      <IPDt>2018-06-21</IPDt>
      <IPTm>11:59:38</IPTm>
      <IPTimezoneCd>CD</IPTimezoneCd>
      <FilingLicenseTypeCd>P</FilingLicenseTypeCd>
      <AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId>84202121AAEF5C77028D92B73F4144D230E92206</AtSubmissionCreationDeviceId>
      <AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId>84202121AAEF5C77028D92B73F4144D230E92206</AtSubmissionFilingDeviceId>
    </FilingSecurityInformation>
    <TaxYr>2017</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2018-06-14 16:35:46Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="5">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc2" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc4">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>MARICELA MORALES</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>581326</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.FUTURELEADERSNOW.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1995</FormationYr>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TRAINING, EDUCATION AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR LATINO YOUTHS, AND TO FOSTER AWARENESS AND PARTICIPATION IN RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP IN A GLOBAL AND DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>14</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>14</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>8</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>125</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>223861</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>473588</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>55114</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>107045</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>51</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>693</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>0</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>279026</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>581326</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>134747</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>214113</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>53434</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>131987</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>177943</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>266734</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>392056</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>12292</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>189270</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>137982</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>333042</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>14782</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>10458</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>123200</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>322584</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TRAINING, EDUCATION AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR LATINO YOUTHS, AND TO FOSTER AWARENESS AND PARTICIPATION IN RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP IN A GLOBAL AND DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>296061</ExpenseAmt>
      <Desc>CAMP, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR LATINO YOUTH.</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>296061</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc5">true</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1">true</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>false</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</CreditCounselingInd>
      <TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">true</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc3">false</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>false</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>false</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>false</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>false</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>false</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>false</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>false</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>false</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>false</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>false</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>false</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>1</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>true</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>8</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>true</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>false</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>false</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>14</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>14</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>false</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>false</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>false</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>false</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>true</LocalChaptersInd>
      <PoliciesReferenceChaptersInd>true</PoliciesReferenceChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>true</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>true</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>true</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>true</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>true</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>false</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>false</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>false</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>CA</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>EDER GAONA-MACEDO MPA</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>8056426208</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>126 EAST HALEY STREET STE A12</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>SANTA BARBARA</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>CA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>93101</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MARICELA MORALES</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD CHAIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>3.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>VIANEY LOPEZ</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>3.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CARLOS LOPEZ</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>3.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>OLIVIA CARRANZA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>RICARDO ARAIZA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KRISTY RENTERIA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DAVID PEREZ</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>OSCAR VERDIN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ISMAEL ULLOA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ALEJANDRA MEDINA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>EUNICE GONZALEZ</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>GLORIA SOTO</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ERNESTO PAREDES</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>CENORINA CASTELO</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>EDER GAONA-MACEDO</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DI</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>55000</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>4800</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>55000</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>4800</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>false</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>473588</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>473588</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <BusinessCd>611710</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>107045</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>107045</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>107045</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>693</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>693</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>581326</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>107045</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>693</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>55000</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>38500</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>5500</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>11000</FundraisingAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>115844</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>75160</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>12934</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>27750</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>27180</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>11595</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>12141</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>3444</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>16089</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>10927</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1817</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>3345</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1955</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1662</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>195</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>98</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>11299</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>4151</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>6611</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>537</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>4890</TotalAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>4890</FundraisingAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>5977</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>4747</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>654</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>576</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>18262</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>16240</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1011</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1011</FundraisingAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2683</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2683</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>6289</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>5346</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>629</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>314</FundraisingAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>DIRECT PROGRAM EXPENSES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>120640</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>120640</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>UTILITIES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>4717</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>4000</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>248</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>469</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>BANK CHARGES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>1231</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>410</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>821</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>392056</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>296061</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>42561</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>53434</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>100721</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>179927</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>23849</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>147472</EOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>8462</BOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>24150</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>24150</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <BOYAmt>4950</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>5643</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>137982</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>333042</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>14782</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>10458</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>14782</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>10458</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind>
      <UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>53950</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>35295</EOYAmt>
      </UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp>
      <TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>69250</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>287289</EOYAmt>
      </TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>123200</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>322584</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>137982</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>333042</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>189270</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>10114</DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>true</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <AcctCompileOrReviewBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </AcctCompileOrReviewBasisGrp>
      <FSAuditedInd>false</FSAuditedInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>false</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc5">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>176261</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>174978</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>163060</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>223861</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>473588</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1211748</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>176261</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>174978</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>163060</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>223861</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>473588</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1211748</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>166229</SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>1045519</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>29</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>146</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>51</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>693</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>919</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>1212667</TotalSupportAmt>
      <GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>107045</GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.86220</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>0.99980</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1" />
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="RetDoc3">
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>24150</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>24150</DepreciationAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc4">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TRAINING, EDUCATION AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR LATINO YOUTHS, AND TO FOSTER AWARENESS AND PARTICIPATION IN RESPONSIBLE LEADERSHIP IN A GLOBAL AND DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE 990 IS CIRCULATED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS VIA EMAIL PRIOR TO FILING. THE BOARD GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE PERFORMS A DETAILED REVIEW.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS ARE EXPECTED TO USE GOOD JUDGMENT, TO ADHERE TO HIGH ETHICAL STANDARDS, AND TO CONDUCT THEIR AFFAIRS IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO AVOID ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT BETWEEN THEIR INDIVIDUAL INTERESTS AND THOSE OF FLA. A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS WHEN THE LOYALTIES OR ACTIONS OF A DIRECTOR, OFFICER, BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBER, EMPLOYEE OR CONTRACTOR ARE DIVIDED BETWEEN THE INTERESTS OF FLA AND THE INTEREST OF THE DIRECTOR, OFFICER, BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBER, EMPLOYEE OR CONTRACTOR. BOTH THE FACT AND THE APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHOULD BE AVOIDED.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS ORGANIZING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL RECORDS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY CONTACTING THE ORGANIZATION DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>