2023-11-13T05:50:04-08:00 2022-12-31 582157642 BLAD & ASSOCIATES PC 1832 Independence Square Ste A Dunwoody GA 30338 990 2022-01-01 200840930 LOS NINOS PRIMERO INC LOSN 4042856653 471 MOUNT VERNON HIGHWAY NE ATLANTA GA 30328 MARITZA MORELLI Executive Director 2023-11-13 true MARITZA MORELLI 999009999 true Robert S Blad CPA P00197666 7705127600 X 0 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z MARITZA MORELLI 471 MOUNT VERNON HIGHWAY NE ATLANTA GA 30328 1559241 false X WWW.LOSNINOSPRIMEROGA.ORG X 2003 GA EMPOWERING LATINO STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD TO COLLEGE THROUGH HOLISTIC ACADEMIC, LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. 17 16 7 172 0 1095138 1346778 0 2800 4118 1909 158535 1099847 1509431 50970 52170 0 248997 481909 0 151384 327849 788732 627816 1322811 472031 186620 1289717 1500469 379312 404962 910405 1095507 EMPOWERING LATINO STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM EARLY CHILDHOOD TO COLLEGE THROUGH HOLISTIC ACADEMIC, LEADERSHIP, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. false false 1067985 52170 Since the summer of 2001, Los Nios Primero has been dedicated to supporting Atlanta's underprivileged Latino children, youth, and families. Led by Executive Director Maritza Morelli, who immigrated to Atlanta from Venezuela thirty-three years ago, the organization provides crucial academic, leadership, arts, cultural enrichment, and mental wellness support to this immigrant community. Maritza deeply understands the delicate balance the families navigate, striving to ensure their children thrive in public schools while preserving a meaningful connection to their heritage, culture, and language.During her 23-year tenure at Los Nios Primero, Maritza has fostered a harmonious, cohesive, and respectful community where families can learn, lead, and excel. Under her guidance, the organization has grown from a single site serving 17 children in 2001 to seven service sites. In 2022 alone, Los Nios Primero reached over 900 children, youth, and families.Los Nios Primero offers six core programs:1.Year-Round Academic Program (3- to 9-year-old students): Our program caters to children aged three to nine, providing five enriching weeks of learning each summer and Saturday School sessions throughout the school year. We align our curriculum with with the Georgia Early Learning and Development Standards (GELDS) and Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE).2.Early Literacy Program: (4 to 5-years old students) This program aims to enhance Latino family literacy by involving parents in the classroom, fostering early and productive academic relationships with their children. Led by a bilingual teacher, this program utilizes bilingual books and creative exploration to strengthen literacy skills and boost confidence in both students and parents. We partner with the Alliance Theater to train parents in theater-based reading techniques, adding even more value to our program.3.Arts and Cultural Enrichment (4- to 13-year-old): Throughout the school year, we supplement students' learning with activities like chorus, orchestra, dance, drama, art, and cultural enrichment. These extracurricular activities contribute to a well-rounded educational experience, fostering a deeper sense of belonging and connection to our program. Music education enhances learning, language development, memorization, and communication skills. Our chorus and orchestra programs incorporate songs and compositions that support classroom academics while introducing students to a variety of cultural musical traditions.4.Sports (4- to 12-year-old students): Our soccer program, led by Coach Ricardo Montoya, not only teaches the physical aspects of these activities but also promotes social, health, and emotional well-being. Coach Montoya, a former professional soccer player, inspires hope in young Latino players by emphasizing cooperation and teamwork. Swimming is offered weekly, emphasizing water safety, coordination, and encouraging healthy habits in our students.5. Youth Service and Leadership Program: Youth volunteers play a pivotal role in classroom instruction, serving as role models for our younger students. Their presence not only fosters powerful connections but also sets an example of kindness while actively promoting leadership, intellectual curiosity, and pride in their heritage. Through this service experience, our teens gain self-assurance, maturity, and a deeper sense of belonging within their communities. To our youth we offer the Martha Barrios Mead Scholarship Program, honoring a beloved founder and board member. Our program alumni and youth volunteers are eligible to apply for this scholarship to support them as they attend universities, colleges, trade, and vocational schools.6. Family Civic Engagement and Leadership Program: Los Nios Primero actively involves parents in our year-round program, aiming to empower them with the confidence and skills to advocate for their children. Programs offered include: Fostering Family Leaders Program: A 10-week initiative (in collaboration with The United Way of Greater Atlanta) that builds on parents' existing strengths, elevating them to new levels of leadership in their homes, schools, and communities. Parent Education Program: workshops and training to improve comprehension among parents about the U.S. school system, their children's developmental phases, and effective ways to enhance their learning at home. Cognitive-Compassion Training: A program designed to help parents manage stress, led by Andrea Garcia, a CBCT certified instructor. (LYRIC - Latino Youth Readiness and Information about College): LYRIC delivers informative outreach sessions to high school students and their families, providing resources and opportunities to pursue higher education. Coach Parent Program: This program involves parents committing to a year-long coaching experience, acting as liaisons between our administration and families. It hones their communication, leadership, and facilitation skills, ultimately enhancing communication within Los Nios Primero. Affordable Family Counseling: a bilingual, GA-certified mental health therapist is available free of charge to our enrolled families. 1067985 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true 87 0 true 7 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 17 16 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false GA X BRUCE MORINE 4042856653 4919 TWIN BRANCHES WAY ATLANTA GA 30338 MARITZA MORELLI Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X X 112500 0 0 KENNETH MEAD Chairman 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 CHARLIE GRAY VICE CHAIR 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 BRUCE MORINE Treasurer 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MONTREAL BELL Secretary 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 OLIVIA ROCAMORA Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 HOLLY CHESSER Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHRISTIAN ALVARADO Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 HEIDI NATKIN Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARCUS BALBED Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LYNN MOORE Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SERGIO DORRONSORO Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JESSICA QUINTERO Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BEATRIZ VELASQUEZ Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ABEL RIVERA Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 SAMUEL MCCLURG Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LUZ CONCEPCION Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 112500 1 false false false 0 463402 883376 8000 1346778 0 4118 4118 0 0 0 0 204781 49810 154971 154971 0 0 MISC REVENUE 3564 3564 3564 1509431 3564 159089 0 52170 52170 0 0 112500 39375 39375 33750 0 336756 247145 894 88717 0 0 32653 20560 2992 9101 6784 1772 4499 513 0 18950 12128 6822 0 0 1070 1070 16639 15619 300 720 955 334 621 18959 4396 14563 5963 119 2900 2944 0 12042 7582 1104 3356 2452 1912 540 0 0 0 0 33336 20990 3055 9291 15940 2833 13107 OUTREACH PROGRAMS 628662 625960 2702 STAFF DEVELOPMENT 14384 5818 7041 1525 OTHER EXPENSES 8677 8677 Postage and Shipping 3344 929 1586 829 575 558 17 1322811 1067985 103442 151384 1007405 916460 0 48919 3564 0 0 0 0 6645 9882 294563 33336 77820 261227 197847 228306 0 0 32111 0 1289717 1500469 4177 379312 400785 379312 404962 X 487378 719641 423027 375866 910405 1095507 1289717 1500469 186620 -34288 32770 X false true X true false X 508316 490395 688551 1095138 1338778 4121178 0 0 508316 490395 688551 1095138 1338778 4121178 1016050 3105128 3012 2856 3008 2800 3615 15291 0 0 4136469 204781 0.75070 0.76340 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 197847 61980 -30452 1069 228306 139896 53625 20326 16000 197847 133925 15971 10000 139896 122095 1000 20830 10000 133925 107773 27238 7916 5000 122095 0.43800 0.56200 false false false 287745 32654 255091 6818 682 6136 261227 LEASE LIABILITY 33148 REFUNDABLE ADVANCE 367637 400785 X 1552053 -34288 76910 42622 1509431 1509431 1399721 76910 76910 1322811 1322811 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authority, based on the technical merits of the position. 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