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CIRCULO DE LA HISPANIDAD INC
LONG BEACH, NY · EIN 112525327 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · cdlh.org
revenue
$4.6M
expenses
$4.3M
net assets
$541K
employees
120
volunteers
10
program ratio
95%
mission · from form 990

HOUSING & SUPPORT SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & HOMELESS/MENTALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE

profile · synthesized from sources

CIRCULO DE LA HISPANIDAD INC is a nonprofit organization based in Long Beach, NY, serving Nassau County. It provides comprehensive social services, education, housing, and health programs to underserved populations, with a focus on Hispanic immigrants. The organization offers support for domestic violence survivors, individuals living with HIV/AIDS, homeless families, and youth through bilingual services and community empowerment initiatives.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $763K
    HIV/AIDS SERVICES CIRCULO OFFERS HIV/AIDS SERVICES INCLUDE TARGETED PREVENTION DESIGNED TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS INFECTED AND AFFECTED BY HIV AND AIDS. CIRCULO OFFERS OUTREACH, PREVENTION, EDUCATION, LINKAGE AND NAVIGATION, ADVOCACY AND REFERRAL ASSISTANCE. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE A SUPPORT GROUP FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS. HIV/AIDS SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE TESTING FOR INDIVIDUALS AT-RISK AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES VIA METRO, TAXI AND GAS CARDS FOR INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS. OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE NAVIGATION SERVICES AT HEALTH CENTERS TO LINK INDIVIDUALS TO SUPPORT AND CARE.
  2. #2 $568K
    DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - CIRCULO OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT SERVICES. SERVICES INCLUDE ADVOCACY, AS WELL AS COURT ADVOCACY, CRISIS INTERVENTION, SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, LINKAGE AND NAVIGATION, REFERRALS, SUPPORT GROUPS AND RELATED SERVICES. CIRCULO ALSO OFFERS A HOTLINE TO ADDRESS INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS.
named programs · 10 · from sources

What they call their work

Casa Esperanza
Permanent housing program for homeless survivors of domestic violence.
Casa Salva
Transitional housing program providing temporary shelter for homeless survivors of domestic violence and their families.
Community Technology Center (CTC)
Provides access to technology and training to improve digital literacy, academic achievement, and job readiness.
Education and Literacy Program
Offers ESL classes, GED preparation, computer literacy, citizenship exam preparation, and vocational training.
HIV/AIDS Services
Comprehensive services including outreach, prevention education, testing, support groups, transportation assistance, and care navigation for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS.
Homeless Housing Assistance Program (HHAP)
Offers permanent housing solutions for homeless families in Nassau County.
Salva Domestic Violence Program
Bilingual support services for victims of domestic violence including crisis intervention, counseling, court advocacy, and a 24-hour hotline.
Salva VOCA
Victims of Crime Assistance program offering crisis intervention, legal assistance, court escort, and advocacy for crime victims.
Supported Housing Program (SHP)
Provides rental assistance to individuals diagnosed with mental illness.
Youth Development and After-School Programs
After-school academic support, summer camps, recreational activities, cultural programs, and enrichment activities for children and youth.
activities · 13 groups

What they do

  • Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
    • Annual Awards Night for Academic Achievement
      Hosts an Annual Awards Night to recognize academic achievements, a tradition ongoing for over 45 years.
  • Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 1 activity
    • Annual Peace Walk to End Domestic Violence
      Organizes an annual community event called the "Peace Walk to End the Silence on Domestic Violence" to raise awareness and promote action against domestic violence.
  • Charter School Operations 1 activity
    • Co-founded Evergreen Charter School
      Co-founded Evergreen Charter School in 2009, serving 300 children in kindergarten through fifth grade in Hempstead, New York.
  • Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
    • Community Technology Center (CTC)
      Operates a Community Technology Center that provides Nassau County residents with access to information technology and training to improve academic and job-related skills.
  • ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
    • Comprehensive Education and Career Services
      Offers a wide range of educational programs including English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy instruction in Spanish, GED/TASC preparation, citizenship exam preparation, computer literacy classes, career counseling, job development, and hospitality training. These services are delivered in Long Beach and Hempstead and aim to expand employment opportunities and civic participation.
  • 24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
    • Domestic Violence Support Services
      Provides bilingual crisis intervention, supportive counseling, case management, referrals, court advocacy, support groups, and operates a bilingual hotline for victims of domestic violence. Includes emergency response and victim assistance such as legal aid and court escort through Salva VOCA.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Food Pantry and Clothing Donation Services
      Operates a food pantry in Long Beach and accepts clothing donations as part of its crisis intervention and support services for individuals and families in need.
  • HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 1 activity
    • HIV/AIDS Services
      Provides comprehensive HIV/AIDS services including outreach, prevention education, testing for at-risk individuals, support groups, case management, and transportation assistance via metro cards, taxis, and gas cards for people living with HIV/AIDS.
  • Supportive and Emergency Housing Services 1 activity
    • Housing Assistance Programs for Vulnerable Populations
      Operates multiple housing programs including temporary shelter (Casa Salva) and permanent housing (Casa Esperanza) for survivors of domestic violence; permanent housing support (Casa Serendidad) for individuals living with HIV/AIDS experiencing homelessness; rental assistance for individuals with mental illness via the Supported Housing Program (SHP); and permanent housing placement for homeless families through the Homeless Housing Assistance Program (HHAP) in Nassau County.
  • Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
    • Service Delivery Scale
      Provides services to over 5,000 individuals and families annually, with broader claims indicating service to over twenty thousand individuals each year across all programs.
  • Conflict Mediation & Resolution Services 1 activity
    • Speaker Bureau and Community Training
      Offers a speaker bureau that delivers on-site training and seminars upon request on topics affecting youth, individuals, and families.
  • After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
    • Youth Development Programs
      Provides after-school programs, summer camps, recreational activities, cultural education (including Sabado Cultural), arts and crafts, dance, sports, and music lessons (such as Spanish guitar) for children and youth from elementary through high school. Programs focus on academic support, skill development, self-esteem, social skills, and cultural awareness in both Long Beach and Hempstead.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Operation of Green Community Center Facility
      Operates a 35,000 square foot Green Center in Hempstead, New York, inaugurated in August 2010, featuring classrooms, a multipurpose room, and a commercial kitchen. The facility, completed in 2015, was the first nonprofit in New York State to achieve Gold certification from the US Green Building Council.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.64M
Contributions & grants$4.00M86%
Program service revenue$384K8%
Investment income$660%
Other revenue$249K
expenses
Total expenses$4.33M
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.16M
Grants paid out$20K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.70M
Cash$526K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.16M
Net assets$541K
Liquid reserves1.5 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +6.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
GIL BERNARDINO EXECUITVE DIRECTOR 35 $208K
SARAH E BREWSTER CHIEF DIRECTOR OF SERVICES AND OPERATIONS 35 $127K
board members · 7
  • AMY FLORES — PRESIDENT
  • EVELYN TAVAREZ — SECRETARY
  • HECTOR MARTINEZ — TREASURER
  • JIMMY PEREZ — MEMBER
  • LEO FERNANDEZ — MEMBER
  • OSMAN CANALES — MEMBER
  • SILVANA LOYOLA — MEMBER
relationships · 6

Who they work with

  • Evergreen Charter School Partner — Co-founded and supported by Círculo de la Hispanidad to address educational challenges in the Hempstead community.
  • Evergreen Charter School Partner — Founded by the leadership of Círculo de la Hispanidad
  • Long Beach Soccer Club Partner — Collaborates with Círculo de la Hispanidad to provide youth sports activities, after-school programs, and summer camp.
  • New York State Government — Recognized as a New York State chartered non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
  • Non-Profit Preferred Funding Partner — Collaborated with Círculo de la Hispanidad Inc on securing financing for the Circulo Center through a bond issue.
  • Town of Hempstead Industrial Development Agency Partner — Collaborated with Círculo de la Hispanidad Inc to provide a $15 million loan through a bond issue for the construction of the Circulo Center.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Civic Participation as a Pathway to Employment Stability
    methodology: civic_participation_for_employment_stability
    By promoting civic and community engagement alongside education and workforce training, the organization builds participants’ sense of agency and understanding of societal systems, leading to more stable and sustained employment because empowered individuals are better equipped to navigate workplace challenges and retain jobs.
  • Culturally and Linguistically Congruent Integration
    methodology: culturally_and_linguistically_congruent_integration
    By delivering services in Spanish and within a culturally familiar context, the organization supports Hispanic immigrants in building trust, acquiring foundational skills, and integrating successfully into American society, because language and cultural congruence reduce barriers to engagement and learning.
  • Empowerment Through Integrated Adult Education and Technology
    methodology: empowerment_through_education
    By combining adult education in language, civics, and digital literacy with empowerment-focused pedagogy, the organization fosters civic participation, employment stability, and personal agency, because skill development in a supportive, culturally safe environment builds confidence and practical competencies needed for long-term integration.
  • Transportation as a Barrier-Removal Strategy for Health Access
    methodology: transportation-as-access
    By providing transportation assistance, the organization removes a key structural barrier to accessing medical and mental health care for HIV-positive individuals, because physical access is a prerequisite for consistent care engagement and health outcomes.