2016-04-04T09:22:15-00:00 2015-12-31 Howard J Levine CPA 16600 Sherman Way Suite 280 Van Nuys CA 91406 990 2015-01-01 320154043 COFEM COFE 2134178380 125 Paseo de la Plaza Los Angeles CA 90012 Silvia Marin President 2134178380 2016-03-25 true Howard J Levine 8189945562 2016-04-04 X 2015 2016-09-27 15:27:22Z Sylvia Martin 125 Paseo de la Plaza Los Angeles CA 90012 1265967 false X www.cofem.org X 2005 CA Promote the advancement of the Latino community. 11 10 16 80 0 568350 1164075 86685 101477 418 415 0 655453 1265967 38000 61050 0 409266 333722 0 24117 241893 237573 689159 632345 -33706 633622 909269 1550035 13644 20788 895625 1529247 Create opportunities for Latino immigrants in North America, with a special focus on California. false false 403314 40700 Health - Programs to foster a culture of health, wellness and, at the same time, address the economic, educational, linguistic and cultural barriers that affect the distribution of health services. 110350 101477 Civic Participation - Civic programs aimed at strenghtening the Latino communitys role in the political process and assuring that the Latino immigrants voice is included in decision-making forums at the state and federal levels in both the United States and Mexico. 44622 20350 Education - 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Recipients must submit a report to the organization after the project is completed. Part I Line 2 Scholarships are awarded by a committee of educations and scholars based on an extensive application process and established criteria. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11 The Form 990 is reviewed by the Fiscal Committee and presented to the entire Board prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12 The Conflict of Interest policy is completed and signed when a new Board member is appointed. Periodically the policy is reviewed by the Board. Board members are expected to abstain from discussion and voting on matters that may give rise to a conflict. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Board conducts an annual evaluation of the the Executive Director and determines salary based on perfornance, comparable salaries and the financial condition of the organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Financial statements, conflict of interest policy and organizational documents are available upon written request.