Latino U College Access (Luca)
Latino U College Access (Luca)
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About this organization
Mission
Founded in 2012, Latino U College Access (LUCA) is a nonprofit that transforms lives by making college dreams a reality for first-generation, low-income Latino youth. We guide students, who have demonstrated academic ability, through individualized coaching and culturally relevant programming as they navigate higher education to successfully enroll in schools that meet their financial and academic needs, enabling them to graduate on time and career-ready with little to no debt.
About
Latino U Scholars / College Access Program: The Latino U Scholars Program recruits high achieving, high potential Hispanic youth each year to the 6 year Scholars Program in junior year of high school. Scholars receive one on one support from a college coach mentor, free test prep, essay writing workshops and financial aid consultations. 136 students have participated in the program and exceeded national Hispanic college enrollment averages. 93% of Latino U Scholars are enrolled in 4 year universities and 57% are pursuing a degree in STEM. 54% of scholars attend most selective to very selective institutions with financial aid that meets their needs.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “Luca's mission is to make college dreams a reality for first-generation, hispanic youth by delivering culturally relevant, bilingual support that informs, guides and supports students and parents from college admissions to graduation - ensuring they fulfill their academic and life potential. intensive programming and mentoring delivers information and guidance on college access and admissions, financial aid, college success, internship and career readiness.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “Latino u college access (luca) increases college enrollment and completion among first generation, low-income, hispanic students by delivering superior programs that ensure students fulfill their college and career goals.”.
- The non-profit is operating legally in the state of NY.
- The non-profit's address for the year 2019 is listed as 75 VIRGINIA ROAD 2ND FLOOR, WHITE PLAINS, NY, 10603 in the filing.
- The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2019 reports 6 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $102,823.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2012.
- The organization pays $230,710 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $60,382 in fundraising expenses.
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