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Latin American Association

Latin American Association

Atlanta, GA 30324
Tax ID58-1237316

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About this organization

Revenue

$3,644,019

Expenses

$4,478,356

Website

thelaa.org

Mission

The mission of the Latin American Association (LAA) is to empower Latinos to adapt, integrate, and thrive. Our vision is opportunity for all. Founded in 1972, the LAA has grown over the past four decades to become the region's leading agency representing Georgia's Latino issues. The LAA offers a targeted menu of direct services that helps Latino individuals assimilate and become contributing members of Georgia's community. The LAA achieves its mission through five focus areas: Culture & Engagement, Economic Empowerment, Education, Family Well-Being and Immigration. Each focus area includes a targeted menu of direct services, events and advocacy to realize significant community impact and affect systems level change.

About

The Latin American Association, Inc (LAA) empowers Latinos to adapt, integrate and thrive. Founded in 1972 to serve Atlanta's then-emerging Latino population, the LAA has grown to become the region's leading agency representing Latino issues. The 44-year history and community-based mission of the LAA renders the organization truly unique in its work and capabilities. The LAA is the largest, most trusted and only fully bilingual agency in the region dedicated primarily to the needs and concerns of the Latino community. Providing a comprehensive menu of social and legal services, the LAA impacts over 40,000 individuals each year.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “The latin american association,inc (laa)empowers latinos to adapt, integrate and thrive. founded in 1972 to serve atlanta's then-emerging latino population, the laa has grown to become the region's leading agency representing latino issues. the 44-year history and community-based mission of the laa renders the organization truly unique in its work and capabilities. the laa is the largest, most trusted and only fully bilingual agency in the region dedicated primarily to the needs and concerns of the latino community. providing a comprehensive menu of social and legal services, the laa impacts over 40,000 individuals each year.”.

When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “The latin american association,inc (laa)empowers latinos to adapt, integrate and thrive. founded in 1972 to serve atlanta's then-emerging latino population, the laa has grown to become the region's leading agency representing latino issues. the 44-year history and community-based mission of the laa renders the organization truly unique in its work and capabilities. the laa is the largest, most trusted and only fully bilingual agency in the region dedicated primarily to the needs and concerns of the latino community. providing a comprehensive menu of social and legal services, the laa impacts over 40,000 individuals each year.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as GA.
  • The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2020 to be 2750 BUFORD HIGHWAY, ATLANTA, GA, 30324.
  • As per the non-profit's form for 2020, they have 86 employees on their payroll.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$834,337.
  • The CEO salary policy within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an impartial party.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 19 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1972.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization engages in lobbying activities.
  • The organization pays $2,819,888 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $565,700 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization pays grants to individuals.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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