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Corporate Pero Latinos Inc

Astoria, NY · EIN 921636435 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE S80 · Community Improvement · Micro (<$100K) · corporateperolatinos.org
revenue
$70K
expenses
$39K
net assets
$31K
employees
mission · from form 990

The mission of the Organization is to foster community and empower under-represented and under-served members of the Latinx community. Certain events will be used to fundraise and obtain revenue to support charitable activities. We are able to provide a network for people where they have the opportunity to advance professionally and develop relationships with others in the community, as well as elevate our community as a whole by providing resources like monetary donations and personal time via volunteer initiatives for charitable causes.

profile · synthesized from sources

Corporate Pero Latinos (CPL) is a nonprofit organization that fosters community and professional development among Latinx individuals, particularly those in or aspiring to corporate careers. It supports underserved members of the Latinx community through initiatives like the Sin Paredes Scholarship for DACA and undocumented students and free ESL classes for hospitality workers. CPL operates chapters in New York, Seattle, Chicago, and South Florida.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Community Events
Hosts social and professional development events such as happy hours, panel discussions, and networking gatherings in NYC, Seattle, Chicago, and South Florida to build connections among Latinx professionals.
Free ESL Classes
Offers English as a Second Language instruction to hospitality workers in New York City through volunteer-led weekend classes at partner locations La Contenta Oeste and La Diaspora.
Sin Paredes Scholarship Fund
Provides $2,500 scholarships to DACA recipients and undocumented Latinx students in New York, Washington, Illinois, and Florida who are enrolled in accredited institutions and maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
    • Hosting community gatherings with food and operational support
      Organizes community events such as CPL Carne Asadas, providing food and covering venue and operational costs through donations to enable in-person gatherings at restaurants or other locations.
  • Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
    • Operating a professional networking platform for Latinx community members
      Provides a structured platform for Latinx professionals to build relationships, access development opportunities, and participate in volunteer initiatives, supported through local chapters in multiple U.S. cities.
  • Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
    • Organizing fundraising events for the Latinx community
      Plans and executes fundraising events to support charitable activities benefiting underserved and underrepresented members of the Latinx community, including DACA recipients, undocumented students, and immigrants.
  • Professional Networking Events 1 activity
    • Organizing social and professional development events for Latinx professionals
      Hosts in-person networking and professional development events in New York City, Seattle, Chicago, and South Florida to build community and lasting relationships among Latinx professionals. Events include venue rentals, expert speakers, and structured networking opportunities.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Providing financial support to DACA and undocumented students via scholarship fund
      Administers the Sin Paredes Scholarship Fund to provide direct financial assistance to DACA and undocumented students, supporting their educational goals and reducing financial barriers.
  • ESL and Citizenship Instruction 1 activity
    • Providing free ESL classes to hospitality workers
      Offers free in-person English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to local hospitality workers in New York City, with programming launched in 2022 at La Contenta Oeste in the West Village and later expanded to La Diáspora in Chinatown.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Providing volunteering opportunities for community impact
      Offers structured volunteering initiatives that enable members to engage in meaningful service and create community impact, aligned with the organization’s mission to support the Latinx community.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$70K
Contributions & grants$49K71%
Program service revenue$21K31%
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$39K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$39K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$31K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • Abe Zarate — Director
  • Cristian Benavides — Director
  • Juan Romo — Director
relationships · 11

Who they work with

  • Corporate Social Responsibility programs Partner — Seeks partnerships with corporate CSR programs to secure funding and support for the Sin Paredes Scholarship.
  • DEI programs Partner — Seeks partnerships with corporate DEI, ERG, or Corporate Social Responsibility leads to expand funding for the Sin Paredes Scholarship.
  • ERG programs Partner — Seeks partnerships with corporate ERG programs, particularly Latino/Hispanic ERGs, to expand scholarship funding.
  • Hugo's Partner — Hosted CPL community events, as indicated by event photo credit and context of venue support.
  • Instagram Partner — Utilizes Instagram to communicate with members and promote volunteer opportunities.
  • La Contenta Oeste Partner — Hosts ESL program at its West Village location.
  • La Contenta Oeste Restaurant Partner — Hosts in-person ESL classes for Corporate Pero Latinos Inc.
  • La Diaspora Partner — Additional location in Manhattan, NY, hosting ESL classes for Corporate Pero Latinos Inc.
  • La Diáspora Partner — Provides space for ESL classes and community events in Chinatown.
  • Slack Partner — Uses Slack as a platform to connect members and share volunteer opportunities.
  • Wine on Wheels Partner — Partner organization supporting community initiatives.
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.

  • Community-Driven Empowerment
    methodology: community-driven empowerment
    By building professional and social connections among Latinx professionals through shared cultural and career experiences, we foster empowerment, belonging, and collective advancement in corporate environments because authentic community reduces isolation and strengthens representation.
  • Cultural Integration in the Workplace
    methodology: cultural_integration
    By creating spaces where Latinx professionals can integrate their cultural identity with their corporate roles, we reduce the need for code-switching and promote authenticity because psychological safety enhances performance and retention.
  • Education as a Pathway to Equity
    methodology: education-equity
    By providing scholarships and ESL programming to undocumented and DACA students, we advance educational and economic opportunity because language access and financial support remove systemic barriers to upward mobility.
  • Integrated Value Partnerships
    methodology: mutual-value-partnership
    By aligning corporate sponsor interests with community impact — offering brand visibility in exchange for support — we increase philanthropic investment in Latinx professionals because mutual benefit sustains long-term engagement.