Civic Intelligence

Fortaleza Inc

EIN 85-2941202 • 501(c)3 • Lowell, MA

Profile

Fortaleza is an advocacy group working to ensure educational equality for latino students grades k-12 in the lowell public school system. The group was formed in lowell, massachusetts in 2017 by parents, community members, and faith leaders. Fortaleza's purpose is to advocate for the removal of structural inequities and barriers impacting the education of latino students and to advocate for the elimination of latino education opportunity gaps.

327 Gorham StreetLowell, MA 01852

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

67th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

73rd percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 73% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

50th percentile

1.4%

Higher net margin than 50% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$89,387

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 38.4% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

62nd percentile

4.7%

Faster asset growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

28th percentile

-29%

Faster revenue growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets67th percentile

Assets

Up

$389,759

Up $188,143 (+93%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$11,539

Up $11,229 (+3622%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$378,220

Up $176,914 (+88%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue73rd percentileNet Margin50th percentile

Revenue

Up

$329,883

Up $216,814 (+192%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$150,419

Up $59,632 (+66%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$179,464

Up $157,182 (+705%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth62nd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2021: $103,405Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $103,4052021Assets 2022: $179,374Liabilities 2022: $350Net Assets 2022: $179,0242022Assets 2023: $201,616Liabilities 2023: $310Net Assets 2023: $201,3062023Assets 2024: $389,759Liabilities 2024: $11,539Net Assets 2024: $378,2202024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$389,759
Liabilities$11,539
Net Assets$378,220
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth28th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Revenue 2021: $103,705Expenses 2021: $600Net Income 2021: $103,1052021Revenue 2022: $108,785Expenses 2022: $33,166Net Income 2022: $75,6192022Revenue 2023: $113,069Expenses 2023: $90,787Net Income 2023: $22,2822023Revenue 2024: $329,883Expenses 2024: $150,419Net Income 2024: $179,4642024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$329,883
Expenses$150,419
Net Income$179,464
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$389,759
Liabilities
$11,539
Net assets
$378,220
Revenue
$329,883
Expenses
$150,419
Net income
$179,464
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.90$0.12$3.78$3.30$1.50$1.79
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.02$0.00$2.01$1.13$0.91$0.22
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.79$0.00$1.79$1.09$0.33$0.76
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.03$0.00$1.03$1.04$0.01$1.03
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Mar 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$346,020
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Fortaleza is an advocacy group working to ensure educational equality for Latino students grades K-12 in the Lowell Public School System. The group was formed in Lowell, Massachusetts in 2017 by parents, community members, and faith leaders. Fortaleza's purpose is to advocate for the removal of structural inequities and barriers impacting the education of Latino students and to advocate for the elimination of Latino education opportunity gaps.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$154,919$170,238▲ $15,319
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$149,109-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$32,000$65,031▲ $33,031
Accounts Receivable$12,092$2,200▼ $9,892
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,605$2,181▼ $424
Total Assets$201,616$389,759▲ $188,143
Other Assets Total-$1,000-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$310$11,539▲ $11,229
Total Liabilities$310$11,539▲ $11,229
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$168,806$268,691▲ $99,885
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$32,500$109,529▲ $77,029
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$201,306$378,220▲ $176,914
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$201,616$389,759▲ $188,143

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$2,181$455$2,636
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Vladimir SaldaaPresident
Ana Duprey-santiagoDirector
Cathy MercadoDirector
Cecilio HernandezDirector
Denisse CollazoDirector
Milka FerrerasDirector
Rafael SveltiDirector
Rosa Segarra-moralesClerk
Denise BritoTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$327,981
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,902
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$222,340
Change in Net Assets
$179,464

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded1$42,130Fair Market Value
Total Noncash Contributions1$42,130-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$108,597
Other Expenses$29,822
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$12,000
Total Fundraising Expense$1,445
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$97,305--$97,305
Grants to Domestic Individuals$12,000--$12,000
Payroll Taxes$8,644--$8,644
Fees for Services Other-$5,411-$5,411
All Other Expenses$2,666$1,183$1,445$5,294
Occupancy-$3,556-$3,556
Other Employee Benefits$2,648--$2,648
Other Expenses$3,990$1,796-$1,796
Insurance-$1,287-$1,287
Office Expenses-$938-$938
Information Technology-$630-$630
Depreciation Depletion$455--$455
Advertising$73--$73
Total Functional Expenses$127,781$21,193$1,445$150,419
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$16,137
Fundraising Gross Income$16,137
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Hispanic Herita$108,083$16,137$9,724$6,413
Total Events$108,083$16,137$16,137-
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Form 990 is reviewed by the executive committee and finance committee prior to filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Members of the board of directors are required to submit a signed conflict of interest form annually.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Fortaleza Inc
EIN
85-2941202
Phone
9788666386
Address
327 GORHAM STREET, LOWELL, MA 01852

Signing Officer

Name
Cecilio Hernandez
Title
Executive Director
Phone
9788666386
Signed
2025-03-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Cecilio Hernandez
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
2
Volunteers
40

Preparer

Firm
Anstiss & Co Pc
Address
6 OMNI WAY STE 201, CHELMSFORD, MA 01824-4187
Preparer
Brendan E Toolin
Phone
9784522500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Fortaleza is an advocacy group working to ensure educational equality for latino students grades k-12 in the lowell public school system. The group was formed in lowell, massachusetts in 2017 by parents, community members, and faith leaders. Fortaleza's purpose is to advocate for the removal of structural inequities and barriers impacting the education of latino students and to advocate for the elimination of latino education opportunity gaps.”

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