Contents
El Pueblo provides leadership training for community organizers and organizes voter registration and get-out-the-vote efforts in the Raleigh, North Carolina area. 2
El Pueblo traces its beginnings to 1994 when it first organized the annual Latin American cultural festival “La Fiesta del Pueblo” in North Carolina. 3
Activities
El Pueblo Inc. conducts group sessions for Latinas who are victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and connects them to state agencies that provide additional assistance in the recovery process. It also organizes campaigns to promote violence-free communities. 4
It provides advocacy and organizing training to young Latinos looking to get involved in community organizing and political activism. 5 6
El Pueblo has partnered with the group SisterSong to oppose shackling of pregnant women held in jails and detention centers, and opposes crisis pregnancy centers that support expectant mothers in carrying their child to birth. 7
El Pueblo issues non-governmental identification for those unable to obtain official identification due to their immigration status. 8
El Pueblo formed a group of adult leaders from within the organization and the Latino community to advise the group and serve as a bridge to the local Latino community. 9
El Pueblo joined with Sembra North Carolina, a group that opposes the enforcement activities of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the federal agency that enforces immigration laws, to use federal COVID grants to organize and develop Latino community organizations. Other partners include Asheboro LatinX Services Inc., a pro-abortion group; No Pride in Detention; Familia Trans Queer Liberation Movement; Moon; and Fureza Y Union Multiple-LGBQT, which received funding from left-of-center Borealis Philanthropy to sponsor the #EndTransdetention North Carolina State Capitol March. 10 11 12 13 14
El Pueblo opposes ballot-signature verification laws and supported the People and Church World Service Durham’s Solidarity Fund in support of illegal immigrants. 15
El Pueblo expressed opposition to the North Carolina State Assembly’s consideration of a bill that would prohibit instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools in grades K-3. It also tweeted support for Muslim Women for Community Kickback’s efforts to fight for “reproductive justice” and a Black Feminist Future rally supporting an Abortion is Freedom training camp. 16 17
The organization created advertisements for its Nuestra Seguridad Public Safety campaign in collaboration with the North Carolina state government, in response to the rise of driving while intoxicated incidents among Latinos. 17 18
Coalitions and Partners
El Pueblo Inc. is part of the Adelante NC coalition, which works on education issues relating to the Latino community. Other coalition partners include the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of North Carolina, American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) Office of the Carolinas, and many others. 19
El Pueblo collaborated with Planned Parenthood South Atlantic; Carolina Abortion Fund; Party for Socialism and Liberation Carolinas, a far-left group that advocates for the end of capitalism; Triangle Abortion Access Coalition; and Pro-Choice North Carolina (NARAL), a chapter of the pro-abortion national non-profit, in organizing protest against the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization which reversed Roe v. Wade. 20
Leadership
Illiana Santillan, El Pueblo’s executive director, was previously program director for North Carolina State University’s Juntos program, which works to encourage families to work together to secure access to higher education. 21 22 23
Finances
El Pueblo Inc. revenue for 2019 is reported as $1,434,301 with $1,341,399 generated via contributions and grants. The organization reported expenses of $931,867 of which salaries and other compensation comprised $606,80. El Pueblo reported net assets at the close of the year of $1,352,963. 24
Financial Statistics
Total Assets
Total Revenue
Total Expenses
| Year | Total Assets | Total Revenue | Total Expenses | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,080,769 | $3,156,658 | $2,668,811 | View |
| 2023 | $1,534,665 | $881,196 | $1,859,691 | View |
| 2022 | $2,128,312 | $2,064,624 | $1,892,869 | View |
| 2021 | $1,896,383 | $1,856,946 | $1,230,514 | View |
| 2020 | $1,381,592 | $1,245,859 | $1,367,001 | View |
Prior year filings: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
Revenue Detail
Expenses Detail
Employee Compensation
- Number of Employees: 24
Highest Earning Employees
| Employee | Title | Total Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| M Iliana Santillan Carillo | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $87,958 |
Grant Activity
All-time grants received statistics from Candid dataset:
- Total Grant Value: $10,674,107
- Number of Grants: 203
- Number of Funders: 60
Selection of highest value grants received from the last seven years:
All-time grants given statistics from Candid dataset:
- Total Grant Value: $63,700
- Number of Grants: 1
- Number of Recipients: 1
Selection of highest value grants given from the last seven years:
| Amount | Year | Funder | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| $63,700 | 2020 | Blueprint North Carolina | Covid-19 relief |