Esperanza United
Esperanza United reported $14.4 million in revenue and $13.9 million in expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Of every $100 it spent, $83.23 went to program services, $15.01 to management and general costs and $1.76 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 97.4% of the total. Government grants made up 77.7%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $263,093 (FORMER CEO). 5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 304% between FY2020 and FY2025. Source: Form 990, FY2025.
Where $100 of spending went
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $14MFor context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
The fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $14MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | FY2025 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 83.2% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.8% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.02 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 97.4% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 77.7% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.7% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $263,093 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.89% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 5 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 7.6 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 11 of 11 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
FY2025 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseThe family advocacy team provides direct support for latin@s and their families, in the seven-county metropolitan area of the twin cities, minnesota, who are experiencing domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and sexual assault. Esperanza United provides a variety of options to best meet our families' needs including: el refugio (emergency shelter), a bilingual crisis line, transitional housing support, assisting with referrals to other resources and mobile advocacy. Through mobile advocacy, our latin@ family advocates meet survivors wherever they feel safe, to help them create safety…
The prevention and social change team focuses on developing the leadership and community capacity of latin@s of all ages to end domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and sexual assault. Over the last year we implemented 26 initiatives designed to engage youth, men, and community leaders in creating systemic change. Our work with young people, including leadership training and mentorship, impacted approximately 423 individuals, 90% of participants stated that they learned something new that they can apply to their lives. Additionally, 100% of participants shared that they are aware of…
The training and technical assistance team provides education, consultation and strategic support to multidisciplinary professionals, organizations and local government agencies across the country and puerto rico. During the past year, the training and technical assistance team provided 43 training programs, and 1,218 technical assistance consultations reaching over 1,342 individuals nationwide, as well as published podcasts, newsletters, and educational materials. Overall, our training and technical assistance services reached nearly 3,500 individuals, delivering culturally responsive and…
Highest reported compensation
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMER CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $241,945 | $0 | $21,148 | $263,093 |
| CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $172,795 | $0 | $18,787 | $191,582 |
| CHIEF STRATEGY & IMPACT OFFICER Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $169,641 | $0 | $14,056 | $183,697 |
| SR. DIR. OF TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $149,143 | $0 | $7,090 | $156,233 |
| DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $103,000 | $0 | $5,217 | $108,217 |
5 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Esperanza United (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $638K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
FY2025 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b11 · 11 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aNo
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4Yes
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bNo
- Employees Part I, line 572
- Volunteers Part I, line 647
Largest outside contractors
FY2025 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP Contract accountant | $408,752 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 1 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
5 private foundations reported grants to Esperanza United totaling $93,524 on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Esperanza United's spending goes to programs?
In the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, Esperanza United reported that 83.2% of its $13.9 million in expenses went to program services, 15.0% to management and general and 1.8% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Esperanza United pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Esperanza United reported for one person in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 was $263,093, for the role of FORMER CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Esperanza United get its money?
Of $14.4 million in revenue in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, 97.4% came from contributions and grants (including 77.7% from government grants) and 0.7% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Esperanza United a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 41-1414710 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- FY2025: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, object 202600979349302110 · read the filing · XML
- FY2024: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, object 202531359349306483 · read the filing
- FY2023: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, object 202420399349301217 · read the filing
- FY2022: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, object 202301359349316920 · read the filing
- FY2021: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, object 202221369349307137 · read the filing
- FY2020: Form 990 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, object 202121379349306297 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 41-1414710: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.