Nonprofit · EIN 68-0228235
LA LUZ CENTER
Tax-exempt · SONOMA, CA 95476
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,587,211 | $3,268,525 | -$681,314 | $7,134,944 | $284,607 | $6,850,337 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,813,654 | $2,622,956 | -$809,302 | $7,342,619 | $156,878 | $7,185,741 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,578,667
- of which government grants
- $468,891
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $123,791
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$6,610
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$132,982
- Other revenue
- -$115,247
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $82,667
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $253,027
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,388,683
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,937,017
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $7,674
- Accounting fees
- $69,963
- Occupancy
- $46,504
- Travel
- $3,859
- Program services (functional)
- $2,372,338
- Management and general (functional)
- $515,944
- Fundraising (functional)
- $380,243
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $7,342,619
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,134,944
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $284,607
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,850,337
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,763,628
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,268,545
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,497,306
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,353,031
- Gross receipts
- $2,802,822
- Employees
- 24
- Volunteers
- 70
- Year formed
- 1990
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEONARDO LOBATO | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $212,698 | $40,329 |
| DENNIS AGNOS | DEVELOPMENT DIR. | 40 | $123,357 | $8,560 |
| Cassandra Sanchez Guzman | DIR. OF PROGrams | 40 | $117,771 | $9,030 |
| LAUREN SUGIHARA | ACCTING & HR MGR. | 40 | $109,820 | $2,500 |
| WILLIAM HAKE | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE ALVAREZ | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KENT ANDERSON | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAYNE DESSAYER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY BLATTNER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BLOSSER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH STELLUTO DUNAIER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CINTIA VANESSA BALDERRAMA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PAIGE LOCKE | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLI ANDERSON | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGARET KELLOGG | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEONARDO LOBATO | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $194,830 | $13,142 |
| CASSANDRA SANCHEZ GUZMAN | DIRECTOR OF PROG | 40 | $112,140 | $5,544 |
| NICHOLAS MENDELSON-ONTIVEROS | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE ALVAREZ | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAWN WILLIAMS | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RAYNE DESSAYER | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY BLATTNER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL BLOSSER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH STELLUTO DUNAIER | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL HAKE | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN NICHOLSON | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER GRAY THOMPSON | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLI ANDERSON | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MEG KELLOGG | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 17560 GREGER ST, SONOMA, CA 95476-3617
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LEONARDO LOBATO, 17560 GREGER STREET, SONOMA, CA 95476
- Signed the 990
- LEONARDO LOBATO, Executive Director
- Phone
- (707) 938-5131
- Website
- LALUZCENTER.COM
- Return prepared by
- ERNST WINTTER & ASSOCIATES LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 68-0228235 or by the name LA LUZ CENTER.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY THROUGH FAMILY SERVICES, ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. OUR VISION IS: ONE SONOMA VALLEY COMMUNITY WORKING TOGETHER WHERE ALL HAVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED.
Program accomplishments
- La Luz Center is a family resource center that has served Sonoma Valleys most vulnerable families for more than 40 years. It was founded by volunteers who wanted to establish a safe place for new immigrants to receive support. In the early years, La Luz offered emergency support, housing assistance, and referrals for farm workers. Today, the focus is on the promotion of economic self-sufficiency and long-term stability among our community members. The programming centers around three service types: (1) connections and support, helping clients access and navigate resources they need by way of information and referrals; (2) learning, in which the clients gain the skills and knowledge they need to success in life; and (3) engagement by helping individuals and families connect with each other, our community, and local schools through community/arts events, leadership/civic engagement, and school-based services. La Luz is the go to place for local families seeking assistance in managing and improving their lives and, as a result, La Luz is a trusted provider of community based services. La Luz provided nearly 6,000 services to more than 2,000 unique individuals in 2024.Expenses $2,372,338 · grants $82,667
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 | Not 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
- 68-0228235
- 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
- 1995
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P84Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,134,944
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,802,822
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,587,211 | $3,268,525 | $7,134,944 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,813,654 | $2,622,956 | $7,342,619 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,411,294 | $2,967,280 | $7,858,858 | 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 68-0228235).
Questions about LA LUZ CENTER
- What is the EIN of LA LUZ CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of LA LUZ CENTER is 68-0228235.
- Is LA LUZ CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
- Are donations to LA LUZ CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does LA LUZ CENTER 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 LUZ CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did LA LUZ CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of LA LUZ CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LEONARDO LOBATO.
- Who are the officers and directors of LA LUZ CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $212,698 (LEONARDO LOBATO, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does LA LUZ CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,587,211, expenses of $3,268,525 and total assets of $7,134,944 at year end.
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