Public Charity

Despierta

Based in CHARLOTTE, NC, Despierta operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $853K in revenue, $445K in expenses, $428K in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 9 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $413K.

EIN: 854057069 CHARLOTTE, NC Counseling NTEE: F60 Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$853K
Total Expenses$445K
Total Assets$428K
Grant Records9
Funding Total$413K
Filing Years2023–2025

Mission

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.

Where $100 goes at Despierta

How Despierta divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 3 years.

$69 Programs the work itself
$14 Management running the organization
$17 Fundraising raising the next dollar

Inside the $69 for programs

$43
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
62% of program spending
$25
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…
37% of program spending
$1
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…
1% of program spending
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Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.

Officers & Directors

Board Member Andrea Orozcorn
Treasurer Board of Directors Collin E Bailey
Secretary Board of Directors Emily Chaskelson
Board Member Fiorella Schmidt
Executive Director and Founder Juliana Lozano
Board Member Laura Parker Waits

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Top Grant Purposes

General Support
$402,350 8 grants
Economic Development
$10,222 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $853K $445K $428K
2024 $150K $193K $21K
2023 $101K $40K $61K

Between 2023 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $101K to $853K (+748%), with total assets most recently reported at $428K.

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