2018-01-26T05:21:31-08:00 2017-06-30 Lear & Pannepacker LLP 791 Alexander Road Princeton NJ 085406325 990 2016-07-01 202484231 Latin American Legal Defense and Educational Fund Inc LATI 6096880881 669 Chambers St Suite B Trenton NJ 08611 Adriana Abizadeh Executive Dir. 2018-01-26 true Eric Robert Lear CPA P00216901 6094522200 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z 223953 false false X www.LALDEF.ORG X 2004 NJ To defend the rights of the Latin American community, facilitate its access to health care and education and to advance cross-cultural understanding within the Mercer County region. 13 13 14 40 0 137458 173521 37328 50432 0 150 0 174936 223953 0 0 102268 118795 0 7622 75578 91266 177846 210061 -2910 13892 59091 76709 7537 11263 51554 65446 The Latin American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. ("LALDEF") was organized to defend the civil rights of Latin Americans, and facilitate their access to healthcare and education, as well as to advance cross cultural understanding in the Mercer County regional area. They seek to prevent human rights violations, educate immigrants about their rights and responsibilities and foster their integration into the civic fabric of our communities. Over a decade of work, LALDEF has established itself as the go to organization for reaching out to the Latino community in Mercer County. Casa de Bienvenida, their Trenton Community Center, is a resource hub for the city's Latino immigrants, serving over 2,000 households. Casa de Bienvenida is open six days a week, year-round, with the goal of increasing the social capital of immigrant households through: adult education in the areas of language acquisition, technology, life skills and personal finances; youth mentoring to increase college en false false 175420 50432 To defend and promote civil rights and facilitate immigrant integration into the community. 175420 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false 7 0 false 14 false false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 13 13 false false false false false false false true false false false true true true true false false true true false NJ X Adriana Abizadeh 6096880881 669 Chambers St Suite B Trenton NJ 08611 Leticia Fraga Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anastasia R Mann Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Reverend Karen Hernandez Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Patricia Fernandez-Kelly Chair 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Elizabeth Gibson Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 David Anderson Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marciela Coronado Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Evan Lide ESQ Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Reverend Francisco Pelaez-Diaz Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Larry A Spruill Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 John Heilner Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Marino Posso Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Moses C Santizo Trustee 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Adriana Abizadeh Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 9615 0 0 9615 0 false false false 0 2012 2697 168812 173521 Casa Bienvenida Services 624110 50432 50432 50432 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 223953 50432 0 0 0 0 25385 20308 3047 2030 0 81382 73243 4883 3256 0 0 12028 9623 1443 962 0 12610 12610 8690 8690 0 0 0 0 1737 1076 296 365 6989 6500 489 0 0 14708 13973 735 1785 1589 196 0 0 0 0 0 6568 4468 1970 130 Youth Development Assistance 9256 9256 Program Supplies 7605 7605 Telephone & Utilities 4058 3855 203 Dues & Membership 2961 30 2931 14299 11284 2136 879 210061 175420 27019 7622 938 56840 0 53267 15000 0 0 0 0 0 4886 4869 0 0 0 0 0 0 59091 76709 7537 4523 6740 7537 11263 X 51554 65446 51554 65446 59091 76709 13892 X false true X true false X 136316 108188 130028 137458 173522 685512 12761 25288 28781 37328 50432 154590 0 0 0 149077 133476 158809 174786 223954 840102 0 0 840102 0 0 0 0 149077 133476 158809 174786 223954 840102 1.00000 1.00000 0.00000 X Custodial Funds 6740 6740 X 223953 223953 223953 210061 210061 210061 Part X : FIN48 Footnote ASC Topic 740 Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an entity's financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold of more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination by the appropriate taxing authority. Measurement of the tax uncertainty occurs if the recognition threshold has been met. The guidance also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, and disclosure. The Organization's policy is to classify income tax related interest and penalties in interest expense and other expenses, respectively. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The Form 990 will be reviewed by the Board of Directors prior to submission. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The salary for the Executive Director is approved annually by the board. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available No documents available to the public. Immigrant Rights Program IMMIGRANT RIGHTS PROGRAM - Offers assistance with problems in accessing social services, report abuses, and obtain referrals to other agencies.LEGAL IMMIGRATION SERVICES - Provides assistance to immigrants in the process of obtaining permanent residency or citizenship, legal document translation, assistance to domestic violence victims, and tax return preparation.PUERTA DE SALUD - Provides health education and access to preventative health care.COMMUNITY - Building partnerships with faith-based, civic, education, and community involvement. Provides leadership development within Trenton immigrant population.COMMUNITY ID CARDS - Provides identification cards to immigrants who are unable to obtain drivers licenses.FUTURO YOUTH MENTORING PROGRAM - Provides support and guidance to high school students to access and achieve higher education. Page 1 Part I "Summary," contributions and grants consist of the following:Corporate and foundation grants - $79,589State grants - $2,697Corporate, foundation, and individual contributions - $89,223 Membership revenue and dues - $2,012Page 2 Part III "Statement of Program Service Accomplishments," the revenue on line 4a of $50,432 pertains exclusively to revenue derived from the Organization's program services.