Nonprofit · EIN 39-1144446
LA CASA DE ESPERANZA
Tax-exempt · WAUKESHA, WI 53186
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $25,293,254 | $24,633,089 | $660,165 | $26,807,378 | $9,708,842 | $17,098,536 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $24,204,163 | $24,040,980 | $163,183 | $26,048,209 | $9,658,798 | $16,389,411 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $21,429,910 | $20,706,743 | $723,167 | $25,552,913 | $9,363,664 | $16,189,249 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $23,818,813
- of which government grants
- $21,846,387
- Program service revenue
- $1,161,304
- Investment income
- $158,233
- Net rental income
- $54,502
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $94,043
- Net income from fundraising events
- $100,402
- Other revenue
- $154,904
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $615,695
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,909,743
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,716,081
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $13,158
- Accounting fees
- $86,638
- Occupancy
- $214,564
- Travel
- $173,813
- Depreciation
- $751,593
- Program services (functional)
- $21,384,248
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,217,468
- Fundraising (functional)
- $31,373
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $26,048,209
- Total assets, end of year
- $26,807,378
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,708,842
- Net assets, end of year
- $17,098,536
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $17,037,523
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,300,771
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $16,295,448
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $803,088
- Gross receipts
- $25,607,056
- Employees
- 188
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1967
- State of legal domicile
- WI
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHARI CAMPBELL | PRESIDENT AN Officer | 40 | $409,926 | $21,770 |
| PATRICK LARKIN | VP WEATHERIZ Highest-paid employee | 40 | $235,095 | $22,701 |
| AILEC GONZALEZ | CAFO Key employee | 40 | $196,991 | $21,215 |
| MARIA WADINA | CHIEF GROWTH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $200,850 | $12,407 |
| PASCUAL RODRIGUEZ | EXECUTIVE PR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $172,288 | $10,685 |
| ELVIA CERVANTES | DUAL LANG SV Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,144 | $8,480 |
| CARLOS RIVERA | ASST. VP WEA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,100 | $7,132 |
| RAUL GUTIERREZ | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESUS CABRERA | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW GUTIERREZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| XOCHITL DRISCOLL | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE KOPROWSKI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMEN LERMA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRADLEY PIAZZA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA TODD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANSELMO VILLARREAL | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHARI CAMPBELL | PRESIDENT AN Officer | 40 | $399,988 | $21,467 |
| AILEC GONZALEZ | CAFO Key employee | 40 | $218,914 | $22,174 |
| PATRICK LARKIN | VP WEATHERIZ Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,140 | $17,644 |
| MARIA WADINA | CHIEF GROWTH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $173,219 | $10,690 |
| PASCUAL RODRIGUEZ | EXECUTIVE PR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,320 | $10,396 |
| JESSE CORTEZ | EMERGENCY FU Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,905 | $6,640 |
| JOE LAWNICZAK | ACCOUNTING M Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,293 | $6,723 |
| RAUL GUTIERREZ | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESUS CABRERA | CHAIRPERSON- Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW GUTIERREZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE KOPROWSKI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| XOCHITL DRISCOLL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARMEN LERMA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRADLEY PIAZZA | BOARD MBR/PA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANSELMO VILLARREAL | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHARI CAMPBELL | PRESIDENT AN Officer | 40 | $373,727 | $20,549 |
| AILEC GONZALEZ | CAFO Key employee | 40 | $194,852 | $23,503 |
| PATRICK LARKIN | VP WEATHERIZ Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,937 | $16,492 |
| PASCUAL RODRIGUEZ | EXECUTIVE PR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,620 | $9,930 |
| LAUREL ANDERSEN | BENEFITS DIR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,075 | $12,045 |
| MARIA WADINA | CHIEF GROWTH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,109 | $7,740 |
| MARY HAMKINS | SENIOR ACCOU Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,137 | $7,186 |
| RAUL GUTIERREZ | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JESUS CABRERA | CHAIRPERSON- Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CATALINA GRACIA BS JD | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUE KOPROWSKI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| XOCHITL DRISCOLL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW GUTIERREZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRADLEY PIAZZA | BOARD MBR/PA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANSELMO VILLARREAL | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 410 ARCADIAN AVE, WAUKESHA, WI 53186-5005
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- RAUL GUTIERREZ, 410 ARCADIAN AVE, WAUKESHA, WI 53186
- Signed the 990
- RAUL GUTIERREZ, CHAIRPERSON
- Phone
- (262) 446-9900
- Website
- LACASADEESPERANZA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WALKOWICZ BOCZKIEWICZ & CO SC
Mission
TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS TO ACHIEVE FULL SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION IN SOCIETY, WITH EMPHASIS ON THE HISPANIC POPULATION
Program accomplishments
- WEATHERIZATION/HOME ENERGY PLUS PROGRAM - IDENTIFIES ENERGY WASTES AND PROVIDES COST EFFECTIVE ENERGY SAVING MEASURES AND EDUCATION TO LOW INCOME RESIDENTIAL HOUSEHOLDS IN WAUKESHA, JEFFERSON AND MILWAUKEE COUNTIES.Expenses $13,786,751
- FAMILY AND CHILDREN- ALLOWS FAMILIES WITH MINOR CHILDREN TO BECOME SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY INDEPENDENT THROUGH COORDINATION OF EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. ALSO PROVIDES BILINGUAL CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH.Expenses $1,344,825 · revenue $1,074,803
- EARLY HEAD START - PROVIDES EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND DAYCARE SERVICES TO INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND PREGNANT WOMEN.Expenses $1,051,637
- OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAMS: CHARTER SCHOOL--PROVIDES QUALITY EDUCATION TO LOW-INCOME STUDENTS EXPENSES 4,262,264 GRANTS 0 REVENUE 0 CENTER FOR FINANCIAL STABILITY - PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS IN SECURING ADEQUATE EMPLOYMENT TO MAINTAIN THEIR FAMILIES. INCLUDES CAREER AND FINANCIAL STABILITY COUNSELING, HOUSING COUNSELING PROGRAM, REMEDIAL EDUCATION, SKILLS ASSESSMENT,INTERVIEWING AND APPLICATION ASSISTANCE, AND JOB SHADOWING. PROVIDES FREE FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX PREPARATION AND FILING FOR LOW TO MODERATE EXPENSES 938,771 GRANTS 0 REVENUE 9,961Expenses $5,201,035 · revenue $9,691
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-1144446
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1967
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $26,807,378
- Income (IRS master file)
- $25,607,056
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $25,293,254 | $24,633,089 | $26,807,378 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $24,204,163 | $24,040,980 | $26,048,209 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $21,429,910 | $20,706,743 | $25,552,913 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $20,841,207 | $19,778,516 | $24,463,001 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 39-1144446).
Questions about LA CASA DE ESPERANZA
- What is the EIN of LA CASA DE ESPERANZA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LA CASA DE ESPERANZA is 39-1144446.
- Is LA CASA DE ESPERANZA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1967.
- Are donations to LA CASA DE ESPERANZA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LA CASA DE ESPERANZA file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of LA CASA DE ESPERANZA due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LA CASA DE ESPERANZA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of LA CASA DE ESPERANZA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names RAUL GUTIERREZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of LA CASA DE ESPERANZA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $409,926 (SHARI CAMPBELL, PRESIDENT AN).
- How much revenue does LA CASA DE ESPERANZA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $25,293,254, expenses of $24,633,089 and total assets of $26,807,378 at year end.
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