Centro Por La Justicia
To provide educational and cultural services to the community to raise awareness of issues which impact economic development.
Centro Por La Justicia at a glance
In short: Centro Por La Justicia gave $637K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $318K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $636,894
- +1492.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $318,447
- +696.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $318,447
- Total assets
- $2,771,360
- +28.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Centro Por La Justicia funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Transgender Education Network of TX ($569K). Together the top 2 received $637K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2023) to $637K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $637K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Transgender Education Network of TX Austin, TX | General Operating | $569,239 |
| The Level up Project Humble, TX | General Operating | $67,655 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,771,360 | $1,538,086 | $1,328,142 | $636,894 | 2 | — |
| 2023 | $2,158,325 | $1,435,252 | $1,206,244 | $40,000 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $1,724,312 | $1,562,551 | $928,680 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $1,103,116 | $899,952 | $516,110 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $708,542 | $727,667 | $530,169 | — | — | $23,211 |
About Centro Por La Justicia
Based on IRS filings
Centro Por La Justicia is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in San Antonio, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $637K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Centro Por La Justicia is led by Ashely Terrazas, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ashely Terrazas
Chair
President → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Garcia
Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$46K (2020) → $51K (2024)
Diana Lopez
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$49K (2020) → $64K (2024)
Ari Marta Chagoya
Co-Chair
Vice President → Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen Winslow
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Lou Mendoza
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juan Atilano
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $64K, to Diana Lopez (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Centro Por La Justicia
How much does Centro Por La Justicia give each year?
Centro Por La Justicia gave $637K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $40K across 1 grant.
How large is Centro Por La Justicia?
Centro Por La Justicia reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Centro Por La Justicia?
Centro Por La Justicia is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in San Antonio, TX. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Centro Por La Justicia operate?
Centro Por La Justicia has awarded grants in California, Texas.
What is Centro Por La Justicia's EIN?
Centro Por La Justicia's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2720710. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Centro Por La Justicia funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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