Nonprofit · EIN 94-1670490
SPANISH-SPEAKING UNITY COUNCIL OF ALAMEDA COUNTY INC
Tax-exempt · OAKLAND, CA 94601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $44,850,219 | $43,130,981 | $1,719,238 | $99,676,282 | $57,350,696 | $42,325,586 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $40,439,693 | $43,094,946 | -$2,655,253 | $90,578,992 | $50,833,586 | $39,745,406 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $30,504,842 | $36,922,497 | -$6,417,655 | $76,442,558 | $39,231,802 | $37,210,756 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $40,975,007
- of which government grants
- $30,047,912
- Program service revenue
- $3,202,900
- Investment income
- $672,312
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,707,306
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $499,583
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $25,625,999
- Professional fundraising fees
- $51,250
- Accounting fees
- $885,961
- Occupancy
- $1,920,692
- Travel
- $846,032
- Program services (functional)
- $36,247,054
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,015,415
- Fundraising (functional)
- $868,512
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $90,578,992
- Total assets, end of year
- $99,676,282
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $57,350,696
- Net assets, end of year
- $42,325,586
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $24,892,508
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $34,270,779
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $8,054,807
- Gross receipts
- $44,850,219
- Employees
- 399
- Volunteers
- 382
- Year formed
- 1964
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER IGLESIAS | CEO Officer | 30 | $418,670 | $23,954 |
| SANDRA DALIDA | CFO Officer | 24 | $260,735 | $23,401 |
| TERESA ESTRADA | CHIEF HR OFFICER | 40 | $215,671 | $24,128 |
| AUBRA LEVINE | VP OF RE DEVELOP | 40 | $194,547 | $26,976 |
| LUIS ARENAS | CHIEF LEARNING OFC | 40 | $190,134 | $21,929 |
| JOSE ARMANDO HERNANDEZ | COO Officer | 40 | $170,414 | $14,635 |
| HEATHER BROWN | VP PROP MGT | 40 | $162,389 | $19,507 |
| RAFAEL VELAZQUEZ | VP COMMMUNITY PRO | 40 | $160,805 | $20,975 |
| DANIEL STANTON | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE CORONA | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA BURGOS | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ANA CARDENAS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRELLA ALMARAZ | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LILI GANGAS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SILVIA GUZMAN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIAH LAFLEUR | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RODERICK ROCHE | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SARAH YOELL | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DANIEL ZAMANI | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER IGLESIAS | CEO Officer | 30 | $393,114 | $24,643 |
| ERIN ELIZABETH PATCH | President Officer | 28 | $333,441 | $17,468 |
| JOSE ARMANDO HERNANDEZ | COO Officer | 40 | $216,741 | $14,139 |
| AUBRA LEVINE | VP OF RE DEVELOPME | 40 | $185,220 | $24,283 |
| LUIS ARENAS | VP OF CHLD & FAM S | 40 | $184,706 | $20,630 |
| TERESA ESTRADA | VP OF HR | 40 | $174,413 | $21,377 |
| FRANCISCO PEREZ | CONTROLLER | 40 | $163,660 | $15,232 |
| HEATHER BROWN | DIR OF PROP MGT | 40 | $138,132 | $17,075 |
| SANDRA DALIDA | CFO Officer | 24 | $121,510 | $12,697 |
| RALPH HOLMES | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA BURGOS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANA CARDENAS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSE CORONA | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY WILLIAMS | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRELLA ALMANZA | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILIO CRUZ | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIGUEL DUARTE | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LILI GANGAS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SILVIA GUZMAN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIAH LAFLEUR | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RODERICK ROCHE | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH YOELL | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL ZAMANI | Director Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER IGLESIAS | CEO Officer | 30 | $349,277 | $17,893 |
| ERIN ELIZABETH PATCH - THRU SEP 202 | PRESIDENT Officer | 28 | $276,944 | $18,391 |
| JOYCE BOYD - THRU JUN 2023 | CFO Officer | 24 | $191,352 | $21,475 |
| JOSE ARMANDO HERNANDEZ | COO Key employee | 40 | $193,802 | $14,134 |
| AUBRA LEVINE | VP OF RE DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,323 | $24,287 |
| LUIS ARENAS | VP OF CHILDREN & FAMILY SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $167,512 | $20,571 |
| TERESA ESTRADA | VP OF HUMAN RESOURCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $155,015 | $21,343 |
| KARELY ORDAZ SALTO | CHIEF OF STAFF Highest-paid employee | 40 | $144,492 | $15,344 |
| ARTURO RODRIGUEZ | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,667 | $15,331 |
| JOSE CORONA | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CASEY WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRELLA ALMANZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA BURGOS - THRU OCT 2022 | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILIO CRUZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIGUEL DUARTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LILI GANGAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SILVIA GUZMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RALPH HOLMES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIAH LAFLEUR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ADHI NAHRAJ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RODERICK ROCHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH YOELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL ZAMANI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1900 FRUITVALE AVE, OAKLAND, CA 94601-2464
- Signed the 990
- Chris Iglesias, CEO
- Phone
- (510) 535-6900
- Website
- WWW.UNITYCOUNCIL.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Boggeln & Company Inc
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-1670490 or by the name SPANISH-SPEAKING UNITY COUNCIL OF ALAMEDA COUNTY INC.
- 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
THE UNITY COUNCIL'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE SOCIAL EQUITY AND ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE BY CREATING VIBRANT COMMUNITIES WHERE EVERYONE CAN WORK, LEARN AND THRIVE. THE UNITY COUCIL'S PROGRAMS COMBAT BARRIER AND EMPOWER COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH THE TOOLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND ADVANCE TOWARD THEIR LONG-TERM EDUCATIONAL, CAREER, HOUSING AND FINANCIAL GOALS. THE UNITY CONCIL OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACROSS ALL STAGES OF LIFE, FOSTERING EMPOWERMENT AND COMMUNITY GROWTH THROUGH A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES.
Program accomplishments
- The Children & Family Services Department served approximately 985 children and their families at 8 child development centers, 3 childcare partners and 2 home-based programs located in Oakland and Contra Costa during the fiscal year. The program is funded by the following federal and state grants: Head Start, Early Head Start, CSPP, and CCTR. We are funded to serve approximately 910 children and their families. The program primarily supports low-income families, 85% of whom are at or below the federal poverty income guidelines. Comprehensive services include health, nutrition, disabilities, family services, and parent engagement.Expenses $24,577,267 · revenue $24,577,267
- The community programs department is dedicated to supporting youth, adults, and seniors in achieving and maintaining stable economic, career, health, and housing outcomes. During the fiscal year, the department served 6,717 clients through a wide range of holistic, culturally responsive services. Key program areas included: 1) youth achievement and wellness programs for middle and high school students; 2) employment and financial coaching resources for adults and youth; 3) small business assistance; 4) food distribution; 5) senior wellness programming; 6) housing access services; and 7) resident services offered in affordable housing communities. Services were offered in English, Spanish, and Mam. Achievements include the direct distribution of $174,000 in stipends to support economic stability for program participants, as well as the provision of 34,234 emergency-prepared meals to unhoused individuals and residents wit access to cooking facilities, addressing immediate food insecurity and basic nutritional needs. Additionally, the department also successfully launched resident services at the newly opened Casa Sueos affordable housing development, serving as the lead service provider to support community integration, stability, and long-term wellbeing for new residents.Expenses $10,081,967 · grants $1,707,306 · revenue $17,442,810
- The real estate development department advanced its mission to construct and preserve affordable housing in Oakland through strong collaboration with financial and public partners and experienced consultants. Major recent milestones included the completion of Juntos Fruitvale, a renovation project transforming a landmark property at 3357 International Boulevard into a three-story, 20,000-square-foot cultural arts center offering affordable workspace, small business support, and community event space. The department also celebrated the completion of Casa Sueos, a 181-unit affordable housing development co-developed with BRIDGE Housing, featuring 46 supportive housing units and 75 apartments subsidized by the Oakland Housing Authority's Project-Based Section 8 program. Casa Sueos now houses CURYJ (Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice) and brought together Unity Council departments such as Housing Access and Head Start, providing direct application assistance to 40 families. Additionally, construction began on the East 12th Street project, a 91-unit affordable housing development near Lake Merritt, with 23 units reserved for formerly homeless households. This project is being co-developed with EBALDC and Jordan Real Estate Investments, furthering the shared commitment to safe, healthy, and permanent affordable housing in Oakland.Expenses $1,587,820 · revenue $2,157,830
- The dollar amounts reported on line 4a reflect the sum of all programs.
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-1670490
- 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
- 1968
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $99,676,282
- Income (IRS master file)
- $44,850,219
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $44,850,219 | $43,130,981 | $99,676,282 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $40,439,693 | $43,094,946 | $90,578,992 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $30,504,842 | $36,922,497 | $76,442,558 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $34,323,567 | $30,729,513 | $67,172,887 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 94-1670490).
Questions about SPANISH-SPEAKING UNITY COUNCIL OF ALAMEDA COUNTY INC
- What is the EIN of SPANISH-SPEAKING UNITY COUNCIL OF ALAMEDA COUNTY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SPANISH-SPEAKING UNITY COUNCIL OF ALAMEDA COUNTY INC is 94-1670490.
- Is SPANISH-SPEAKING UNITY COUNCIL OF ALAMEDA COUNTY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
- Are donations to SPANISH-SPEAKING UNITY COUNCIL OF ALAMEDA COUNTY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SPANISH-SPEAKING UNITY COUNCIL OF ALAMEDA COUNTY INC 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 SPANISH-SPEAKING UNITY COUNCIL OF ALAMEDA COUNTY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SPANISH-SPEAKING UNITY COUNCIL OF ALAMEDA COUNTY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of SPANISH-SPEAKING UNITY COUNCIL OF ALAMEDA COUNTY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $418,670 (CHRISTOPHER IGLESIAS, CEO).
- How much revenue does SPANISH-SPEAKING UNITY COUNCIL OF ALAMEDA COUNTY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $44,850,219, expenses of $43,130,981 and total assets of $99,676,282 at year end.
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