Latino Organization Of The Southwest Building | latinosorgsw.org
Latino Organization Of The Southwest Building | latinosorgsw.org
This appropriation represents state-level funding authorized by lawmakers, reflecting what was approved in the budget, not necessarily disbursed. The funds cover only State of Illinois support and exclude federal, local, or other public sources.
Founded in 1992, Latino Organization Of The Southwest states that its mission is: “Our mission is to inspire and empower the youth of our community through cultural enrichment and life skills with a focus on positive mental health and wellness so that they may reach their full potential.”
You can learn more about the organization at its website.
In its most recent IRS Form 990 filing filing for tax year 2024, the organization reported $1,296,500 in total revenue. Of that, $500,000 came from government grants including federal, state, or local sources, making up 38.6% of total revenue.
The nonprofit listed $1,243,840 in contributions overall. It also reported $743,837 categorized under other contributions, which may include restricted donations, pledges, or bequests.
At the beginning of 2024, Latino Organization Of The Southwest had $241,402 in assets. By the end of 2024, that figure had changed to $694,718, indicating a significant 187.8% growth in overall holdings.
According to its filing, public funding to Latino Organization Of The Southwest declined in the last year, falling from $529,795 in 2023 to $500,000 in 2024—a decrease of 5.6% year-over-year.
However, a Chicago City Wire analysis found that IRS filings frequently contain discrepancies when compared with publicly disclosed government grant reports and budgets.
Latino Organization Of The Southwest is one of hundreds of nonprofits across Illinois that receive substantial support from state taxpayers while also fundraising privately.
In 2025, Illinois lawmakers introduced House Bill 1266, also known as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Act. The proposal would create a new oversight body within the Office of the Auditor General tasked with identifying cost-saving measures, reviewing agency performance, and advising on audit priorities. If passed, DOGE could bring additional scrutiny and performance evaluation to taxpayer-funded organizations.
According to ProPublica, Illinois has more than 78,000 active tax-exempt organizations, including nearly 60,000 classified as charitable nonprofits. In their most recent IRS filings, these groups reported a combined revenue exceeding $156 billion.
| Term | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2024 | Adriana Enciso | Secretary |
| 2024-2024 | Alfonso Cortez | Treasurer |
| 2024-2024 | Antonia Contreras | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Carlos Heredia | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Graciela Guel | President |
| 2024-2024 | Hector Rico | Executive Director |
| 2024-2024 | Moises Zavala | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Refugio Gonzalez | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Silvia Villa | Director |
| 2024-2024 | Victor M Cerezo | Director |
| Year | Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Padraic David Stanley | Youth Development Coordinator And Family Counselor | - |
| 2014 | Elizabeth Arroyo | Development And Communications | - |
| 2010 | Carlos Heredia | Adult Education Coordinator | - |
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