What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.95MEARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES-OPERATES A DAY CARE FACILITY THAT PRIMARILY SERVES LATINO CHILDREN IN A BILINGUAL AND BICULTURAL SETTING. INCLUDES HEAD START, SUMMER LEAP AND UNIVERSAL PRE-K. APPROXIMATELY 135 INDIVIDUALS SERVED IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025.
- #2 $8.89MCARE MANAGEMENT - PROVIDES CARE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO ENSURE ALL THOSE INVOLVED IN INDIVIDUAL CARE ARE WORKING TOGETHER AND SHARING THE NECESSARY INFORMATION IN SUPPORTING A PERSON'S HEALTH. CARE MANAGERS HELP COORDINATE NOT JUST MEDICAL, MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, BUT ALSO THE SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUAL. APPROXIMATELY 2,276 INDIVIDUALS SERVED IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025.
What they call their work
What they do
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Culturally Specific Support Services 2 activities
- Deploy Community Health Workers for outreach and service navigationTrains and deploys Community Health Workers to connect Latino and underserved populations with health and social services through culturally competent outreach, education, and navigation.
- Implement substance use prevention and family strengthening programsDelivers the Familias Unidas program in Spanish to Hispanic families to prevent substance use and risky behaviors by improving family functioning through multi-parent groups and family visits.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Award scholarships to Hispanic high school graduatesAdministers a scholarship program that has awarded over 1,000 scholarships since 1985, including merit-based awards ranging from $500 to $2,000, with 55 scholarships awarded in 2026 totaling $55,500.
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Medicaid Health Home Care Coordination 1 activity
- Deliver care management and health home services for adults with chronic conditionsProvides care coordination, advocacy, and service navigation for adults with chronic health conditions, serious mental illness, or HIV/AIDS, supporting approximately 2,276 individuals annually. Services integrate medical, mental health, substance use, and social service needs.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Deliver family support services for families of individuals with disabilitiesProvides information and referral, translation, transportation, service navigation, family reimbursement, and educational and recreational activities through the La Familia Program for families of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
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Language Access Services 1 activity
- Deliver professional Spanish-English language servicesProvides professional interpretation and translation services for medical and non-medical settings, Spanish proficiency assessments for employees and job candidates, and human review of AI-generated translations to ensure cultural and linguistic accuracy.
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Nonprofit Organizational Mergers and Integrations 1 activity
- Expand organizational capacity through strategic mergersMerged with Centro Civico in October 2020, expanding service capacity to immigrant, refugee, and Latino communities across 12 counties in upstate New York.
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Small Business Technical Assistance 1 activity
- Offer business development and entrepreneurial support servicesProvides business mentoring, strategic planning, cohort-based training, pitch competitions, and incubation services through the Ibero Business Center to support minority- and women-owned businesses in Western New York and the Finger Lakes Region.
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Supportive Housing for Mental Illness 1 activity
- Offer housing support and case management for individuals with serious mental illnessProvides rental assistance, housing guidance, and case management to help adults with serious mental illness secure and maintain safe, affordable, and independent housing, with advocacy and placement support based on availability and financial status.
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Community and Public Broadcasting Services 1 activity
- Operate a Spanish-language radio stationOwns and operates Poder 97.1 FM WEPL, the first 24-hour Latin radio station in New York State outside of New York City and the first commercial radio station in the region owned by the Hispanic community.
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Cultural Facility Development and Management 1 activity
- Operate a community cultural and gathering spaceDeveloped and operates the International Plaza on North Clinton Avenue, a cultural and community gathering space established through the El Camino Charrette & Vision Plan and opened in 2020.
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
- Preserve and promote Latin cultural artsLaunched Borinquen Dance Theater to preserve and promote traditional Latin dance and music as part of cultural programming.
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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 1 activity
- Provide HIV prevention, awareness, and harm reduction servicesConducts HIV prevention and educational campaigns for at-risk populations and operates needle and syringe access and disposal services to reduce transmission risks.
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Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
- Provide Spanish-language peer support for addiction recoveryOffers a peer support program in Spanish for individuals recovering from addiction, based on a self-reliance model to promote long-term recovery and community reintegration.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Provide advocacy services for clientsProvides advocacy with government agencies such as the Department of Human Services (DHS) to support clients in accessing benefits and services.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Provide case management and self-sufficiency support servicesOffers case management, coaching for goal planning, referrals to health insurance and financial literacy programs, and assistance in overcoming barriers to employment to improve individual self-sufficiency.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Provide community-based services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilitiesOffers Day Habilitation Services, Supported Employment, Community Habilitation, and prevocational training at El Camino Café for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, focusing on life skills, job readiness, self-advocacy, and community integration.
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Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
- Provide early childhood education and kindergarten readiness programsOperates bilingual early childhood programs including Head Start, Universal Pre-K, and Summer Leap for children ages 0–4, focusing on literacy, social-emotional development, and kindergarten readiness. Serves approximately 135 children and ensures 85% or higher attendance with all children meeting next-grade-level readiness benchmarks.
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Pro Bono Legal Representation and Support 1 activity
- Provide free legal consultations for entrepreneursOffers free one-on-one legal consultations for entrepreneurs on contracts, business formation, and legal issues through attorney John Donner.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Provide youth development and leadership programsOffers the Ambassador Program and a summer youth program for ages 10–18, providing employment opportunities, leadership development, public speaking training, and community event organizing in supportive environments.
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Specialized Summer Camps for Disabilities 1 activity
- Run recreational and community inclusion programs for individuals and familiesOperates the Monroe Recreation Program, offering free community-based activities such as visits to theme parks and local parks to promote inclusion and participation for individuals and families, particularly those affected by disabilities.
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Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
- Support senior wellness and socializationProvides health and wellness programs for seniors at Centro de Oro, including daily breakfast and lunch, therapeutic activities, nutrition education, and socialization opportunities to promote mental and physical health.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Develop and manage affordable housing projectsCompleted Los Flamboyanes, a 153-unit affordable housing complex comprising a high-rise and townhouses, recognized as the largest affordable housing project in the U.S. built by a Latino organization at the time.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| ANGELICA PEREZ-DELGADO | PRESIDENT & CEO | 32 | $172K |
| EUGENIO MARLIN | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, IADC | 1 | $125K |
| LUCIA COLINDRES-VASQUEZ | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $102K |
- ARLINE SANTIAGO — BOARD CHAIR
- BERTA RIVERA — BOARD MEMBER
- DENISHEA ORTIZ — BOARD MEMBER
- DIANE CECERO — SECRETARY
- EMETERIO OTERO — BOARD MEMBER
- IRENE SANCHEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMES SUTTON — VICE CHAIR
- JOSE ROSARIO — TREASURER
- MILAGROS CONCEPCION — BOARD MEMBER
- THOMAS HERNANDEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- VICTOR SANCHEZ — BOARD MEMBER
Who they work with
- Alliance for Strong Families and Communities Network — Member of national network supporting family and community well-being
- Amsterdam Rotary Club Partner — Collaborates with local service organization
- Carmen Rosa-Rivera Partner — Community Resource Center staff member who supported client integration and goal achievement.
- Catholic Diocese of Rochester Government — Received incorporation support and donated office space from the Catholic Diocese of Rochester in 1968.
- Centro Civico Partner — Legally merged with Centro Civico in 2020, with Ibero as the surviving entity, to expand services to immigrant, refugee, and Latino communities in upstate New York.
- Chemung County Chamber of Commerce Partner — Partner organization in Chemung County
- Children’s Institute Partner — Collaborates on child and family services
- Children’s Institute Partner — Participates in Ready to GROW and the Rochester Area Parent Program in partnership with Children’s Institute.
- City of Rochester Partner — Partner in operating the International Plaza, providing business mentoring to vendors.
- Community Health Workers Association of Rochester Partner — Collaborates on training and job placement support for Community Health Worker program graduates.
- Council of Agency Executives Network — Member of executive leadership network
- Developmental Disabilities Alliance of Western New York Partner — Collaborates on services for individuals with developmental disabilities
- Eugenio María de Hostos Charter School Partner — School-based partner for the ASPIRA Youth Mentoring Program, integrating mentors into middle school to support student engagement and academic success.
- Fátima Partner — Staff member who provided direct support to asylum-seeking clients.
- Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Partner — Partner in Greater Rochester area
- Head Start Partner — Partner program providing early childhood education services through IBERO-AMERICAN ACTION LEAGUE INC's day care facility.
- Hispanic Federation Network — Member of national Latino nonprofit network
- Hispanic Scholarship Endowment Fund Funder — Supports the Ibero Scholars Program through endowment funding.
- Ibero American Investors Corporation Partner — Partnered with Ibero American Investors Corporation to launch the Ibero Business Center in 2021.
- La Cumbre Partner — Collaborates with community-based organization
- Local Library Partner — Partners with the local library on the Raising a Reader program to promote early literacy.
- Monroe County Government — Refers clients to the Supportive Housing Rental Assistance Program through its Single Point of Access system.
- Monroe County Office for the Aging Government — Approves breakfast and lunch meals and funds the program through the Monroe County Dept. of Human Services/Office for the Aging.
- Monroe County, NY Government — County served by Health Home Care Management and Family Support Services programs.
- Montgomery County, NY Government — County served by Health Home Care Management and Family Support Services programs.
- N.Y. State Department of Health Government — Funds the Centro de Oro senior program.
- N.Y. State Office for the Aging Government — Funds the Centro de Oro senior program.
- National Association for the Education of Young Children Network — Member of national early childhood education association
- New York Council of Nonprofits, Inc. Network — Member of statewide nonprofit support organization
- New York State Head Start Association Network — Member of state-level Head Start association
How they approach the work
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- Community Health Worker–Led Outreach and Trust-Based Engagementmethodology: culturally_congruent_outreachBy deploying trusted, community-identified Community Health Workers to deliver health outreach and education, the organization increases access to services because lived experience and cultural congruence reduce barriers and build rapport in marginalized communities.
- Early Intervention and Peer-Supported Youth Developmentmethodology: peer_supported_youth_developmentBy providing early intervention mentoring and cohort-based peer learning during critical transitions, the organization improves academic, behavioral, and professional outcomes because structured peer support enhances resilience, skill acquisition, and social capital.
- Financial and Structural Barrier Reduction for Education and Self-Sufficiencymethodology: barrier_reduction_for_self_sufficiencyBy increasing scholarship awards and supporting structured self-sufficiency planning, the organization enables long-term success for Hispanic students and underserved individuals because reducing financial and systemic barriers allows for sustained educational and economic advancement.
- Integrated Care Coordination for Holistic Healthmethodology: integrated_care_managementBy coordinating medical, behavioral health, and social services through care management, the organization improves health and quality of life for vulnerable individuals because addressing interconnected needs reduces fragmentation and supports long-term stability.
- Person-Centered, Culturally Responsive Service Deliverymethodology: person_centered_culturally_congruent_careBy designing services around individual and family-identified goals through bilingual, bicultural staff and culturally responsive practices, the organization improves engagement and outcomes because trust, relevance, and self-determination are strengthened in historically underserved communities.