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La Puerta Abierta Inc

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Tax-exempt since Oct. 2005
  • EIN: 52-2455227

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Human Services - Multipurpose and Other N.E.C. (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$498k (2024)

Expenses
$458k (2024)

Total Assets
$642k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$4.55k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2015 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$497,590
Expenses
$457,871
Net Income
$39,719
Net Assets
$637,393
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $169,852
34.1%
Program Services $309,037
62.1%
Investment Income $15,163
3.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,538
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $104,577
22.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $217,864
47.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $641,946
Total Liabilities $4,553
Net Assets $637,393
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cathi Tillman (Executive Di) $79,000 $0 $0
Paulina Sierra (Executive Di) $25,577 $0 $0
Ambre Witte (Co Chairpers) $0 $0 $0
Raphael Simpson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rosemary Barbera Phd (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Dunn Med (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jena Saporito Fisher Phd (Co Chairpers) $0 $0 $0
Betinna Pearl Mssjd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Sebastian Downie Phd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Stone Md (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 10, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$461,791
Expenses
$435,280
Net Income
$26,511
Net Assets
$597,674
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $277,771
60.2%
Program Services $173,897
37.7%
Investment Income $10,123
2.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $73,885
17.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $232,607
53.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $604,427
Total Liabilities $6,753
Net Assets $597,674
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cathi Tillman (Executive Di) $73,885 $0 $0
Ambre Witte (Co Chairpers) $0 $0 $0
Raphael Simpson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rosemary Barbera Phd (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Dunn Med (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jena Saporito Fisher Phd (Co Chairpers) $0 $0 $0
Betinna Pearl Mssjd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Sebastian Downie Phd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Stone Md (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$450,318
Expenses
$389,021
Net Income
$61,297
Net Assets
$571,163
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $315,070
70.0%
Program Services $131,048
29.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,200
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,000
17.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $186,854
48.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $571,163
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $571,163
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cathi Tillman (Executive Di) $68,000 $0 $0
Ambre Witte (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Johanna Rodriguez (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Raphael Simpson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Rosemary Barbera Phd (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Etzel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Dunn Med (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jean Saporito Fisher Phd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Betinna Pearl Mssjd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Michelle Sebastian Downie Phd (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Stone Md (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$479,737
Expenses
$301,215
Net Income
$178,522
Net Assets
$509,866
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $374,721
78.1%
Program Services $105,016
21.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,846
19.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $135,439
45.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $511,421
Total Liabilities $1,555
Net Assets $509,866
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cathi Tillman (Executive Director) $58,846 $0 $0
Michelle Sebastian Downie Ph D (President) $0 $0 $0
Raphael Simpson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Betinna Pearl Mssjd (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Dunn M Ed (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Etzel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rosemary Barbera Ph D (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Johanna Rodriguez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ambre Witte (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Stone (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$507,696
Expenses
$330,685
Net Income
$177,011
Net Assets
$331,344
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $309,992
61.1%
Program Services $197,704
38.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,000
15.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $119,271
36.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $331,344
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $331,344
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cathi Tillman (Executive Director) $50,000 $0 $0
Michelle Sebastian Downie Ph D (President) $0 $0 $0
Magrielle H Eisen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Betinna Pearl Mssjd (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sheyla Cruz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Dunn M Ed (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rodolfo Fernandez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Sousa Ph D (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Stone Md (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Nancy Etzel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$240,633
Expenses
$211,507
Net Income
$29,126
Net Assets
$154,333
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $122,311
50.8%
Program Services $115,822
48.1%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,500
1.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,000
23.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $93,133
44.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $154,333
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $154,333
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Cathi Tillman (Executive Director) $50,000 $0 $0
Michelle Sebastian Downie Ph D (President) $0 $0 $0
Magrielle H Eisen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Betinna Pearl Mssjd (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Sheyla Cruz (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Sandra Dunn M Ed (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rodolfo Fernandez (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Maria Jose Sotomayor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Cindy Sousa Ph D (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Stone Md (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 28, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$115,399
Expenses
$157,850
Net Income
-$42,451
Net Assets
$125,207
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $40,035
34.7%
Program Services $75,364
65.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $44,231
28.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $78,730
49.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $126,157
Total Liabilities $950
Net Assets $125,207

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$149,514
Expenses
$111,833
Net Income
$37,681
Net Assets
$117,658
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,028
10.1%
Program Services $134,486
89.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $24,999
22.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $57,083
51.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $117,658
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $117,658

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$106,443
Expenses
$83,013
Net Income
$23,430
Net Assets
$80,177
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,835
35.5%
Program Services $67,394
63.3%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,214
1.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $6,149
7.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $47,723
57.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $80,702
Total Liabilities $525
Net Assets $80,177

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$38,118
Expenses
$29,567
Net Income
$8,551
Net Assets
$56,746
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $35,218
92.4%
Program Services $2,900
7.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $15,942
53.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $58,261
Total Liabilities $1,515
Net Assets $56,746

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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