2026-03-24T16:21:02-04:00 2025-12-31 462062337 OnFire Nonprofit Consulting 625 McCall Drive Forest City NC 28043 990 2025-01-01 854057069 Despierta DESP 7044083708 4108 PARK RD STE 412 CHARLOTTE NC 28209 Juliana Lozano Executive Director 7044083708 2026-03-25 false Melissa Le Roy P03217396 8282431746 2026-03-25 X 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Collin Bailey 4108 PARK RD STE 412 CHARLOTTE NC 28209 863394 false X www.despiertaclt.com X 2020 NC Despierta delivers bilingual trauma-informed mental health programs for youth and women. 9 9 8 35 0 0 144241 807784 5800 55610 0 0 0 -10479 150041 852915 0 0 0 0 134984 308548 0 0 61702 57657 136446 192641 444994 -42600 407921 21351 427563 2777 1087 18574 426476 Despierta supports emotional well-being healthy relationships and digital wellness helping individuals navigate school family life and todays digital world with confidence. From middle school through motherhood Despierta provides culturally responsive care and a strong sense of community where participants feel supported and equipped to thrive. Through culturally rooted programs and partnerships we are breaking cycles building confidence and transforming lives. false false 207073 0 300000 Bonita Rising | Youth Program | Bonita Rising is a 22 week trauma informed bilingual youth program for Latina students in grades 6-12 in Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. During the year Despierta operated 11 cohorts at 9 school sites helping participants strengthen cultural identity build mental health awareness and develop leadership and coping skills. Program surveys showed that 100% of students reported a boost in confidence 96% reported learning a new skill that positively impacted their academics 91% reported stronger mental health awareness 83% reported an increase in self worth and 87% reported feeling more comfortable in school after Bonita Rising. 3340 0 7200 Bonita Mam | Support for Young | Mothers Bonita Mam is a culturally grounded trauma informed program for young Latina mothers many of whom are still in high school. Hosted at Crittenton of North Carolina the program provides a safe judgment free space where participants receive biweekly emotional support parenting education and tools to strengthen their mental health stay engaged in school and build stable futures for themselves and their children. Services include peer support groups parenting and emotional wellness sessions and referrals to childcare and community resources helping reduce isolation and promote healthy family stability. 123576 0 25000 Mujer Despierta | Womens Support Groups | Mujer Despierta is a 12 week Spanish language support group for Latina women who are navigating emotional challenges cultural adjustment and healing from trauma. Offered both as a community based group and an in school group for parents of Bonita Rising participants the program provides a safe supportive environment to build emotional wellness skills increase social support and reconnect with personal strengths. 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The event was designed to celebrate empowerment resilience and the dreams of Latina women in the community while raising funds to support Despiertas programs. Attendees enjoyed a chef-prepared Latin-inspired meal by Edwins Organix paired with craft beer cultural entertainment including live performances and a band and a silent auction featuring exclusive cultural experiences and premium items. The evening also featured a vibrant program led by a mistress of ceremonies highlighting inspiring participant stories and the impact of Despiertas work. Make sure to join us for the 2026 event May 7th - Noche de Impacto at Lenny Boy Brewery. Also make sure to follow us @despierta.clt for more great events.| Part VI, Line 4 Summary of Bylaw Changes for Form 990 Schedule O 990 Summary You can adapt the following paragraph or break it into bullets if your software allows: Despierta completed a governance review and adopted updated bylaws in 2025. The revisions clarify the organizations charitable purposes and 501c3 limitations add explicit language on asset distribution upon dissolution and confirm there are no voting members. The Board section was updated to define board size terms removal and vacancy procedures expectations for attendance the use of committees and advisory committees and the ability to meet and act by electronic means or unanimous written consent. Officer roles Chair Vice Chair Secretary Treasurer and optional Executive Director and their duties terms and removal processes were more clearly defined. The bylaws now include expanded indemnification and advancement-of-expenses provisions for directors and officers along with explicit conflict-of-interest nondiscrimination counter-terrorism due-diligence code of ethics and whistleblower policies. A new transparency and accountability article describes public access to key financial and IRS documents including Form 990 board minutes and policies and restates the December 31 fiscal year. Part VI, Line 11a The Board of Directors receive a copy of the 990 before filing along with a pre-recorded video from the Accountant CFO that details the 990 and their fiscal and legal responsibilities in regard to the Nonprofit IRS and the State of North Carolina. Part VI, Line 12c Every board meeting board members are required to disclose any potential or perceived conflicts of interest and abstain from voting. Board minutes reflect the disclosure of the conflicts voting members and abstaining members. Part VI, Line 15 Despierta has an Executive Team Compensation Policy that the Board of Directors follows to determine evaluation and salary compensation for similar nonprofit organizations and for-profit organizations in determining any type of raise in salary. Part VI, Line 18 Our 1023 990 and Audit documents are available for public inspection as required by IRS regulations. We would be delighted to share our Sustainability plan with you and discuss how you can support Despeirta in reaching more individuals in our surrounding communities. We encourage you to get in touch with us visit us in person connect with us on social media or participate in our programs and events. For any inquiries please feel free to contact our Executive Director Juliana Lozano at Juliana@despiertaclt.com or 704 408-3708. Part VI, Line 19 Public Availability of Governing Documents Conflict of Interest Policy and Financial Statements During the tax year | Despierta made its key organizational documents available to the public in the following ways: Despiertas Form 1023 Form 990 and audited financial statements are available for public inspection upon request in accordance with IRS regulations. Members of the public may obtain copies or arrange to review these documents by contacting Despiertas Executive Director Juliana Lozano at Juliana@despiertaclt.com or 704 408-3708 or by visiting our office during normal business hours. Despiertas governing documents and conflict of interest policy are also available for review upon request through the same contact information. Individuals interested in our mission and operations are further encouraged to visit us in person connect with us on social media or participate in our programs and events to learn more about our work and impact in the surrounding communities. Part I Line 6 | Explanation:| Despierta cannot sustain operations and our events without our wonderful volunteers. In 2025 volunteers donated a total of 1,898 hours. According to the Independent Sector Research study https: independentsector.org research value-of-volunteer-time Volunteer time is worth $34.79. That is a value of $66,031.42. If you would like to volunteer with us please contact us at 704 408-3708 or Info@despiertaclt.com. Part IX Line 11 | Explanation:| Contracted Mental Health Services for all three Despierta programs. $24,325 Part I Line 16 | Explanation:| 2024 Fundraising expense on the 990 EZ $65.00