Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc
The unity council's mission is to promote social equity and enhance quality of life by creating vibrant communities where everyone can work, learn and thrive. The unity coucil's programs combat barrier and empower community members with the tools, knowledge, and resources needed to achieve self-sufficiency and advance toward their long-term educational, career, housing and financial goals. The unity concil offers a comprehensive range of programs and services designed to support individuals and families across all stages of life, fostering empowerment and community growth through a continuum of services.
Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc at a glance
In short: Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc gave $654K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $131K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $654,384
- -62.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -61.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $130,877
- -2.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $124,502
- Total assets
- $99,676,282
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc
Google Digital Divide Grant
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Amount
$2 million
Deadline
Deadline not published
Head Start Program (Competitive Grant Award)
Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc
Amount
$4.2 million per year
Deadline
Deadline not published
WIOA Youth Program
Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Peralta Service Corporation ($239K). Together the top 5 received $654K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 32 grants of 43 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc gives
- Giving fell 64% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $601K (2020) to $3.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $654K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Peralta Service Corporation Oakland, CA | — | $238,963 |
| Social Good Fund Richmond, CA | — | $237,342 |
| East Oakland Collective Oakland, CA | — | $124,502 |
| Juntos Fruitvale Qalicb Oakland, CA | — | $39,980 |
| Oakland Unifiedoace Oakland, CA | — | $13,597 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $99,676,282 | $44,850,219 | $43,130,981 | $654,384 | 5 | $672,312 |
| 2024 | $90,578,992 | $40,439,693 | $43,094,946 | $1,737,105 | 13 | $771,493 |
| 2023 | $76,442,558 | $30,504,842 | $36,922,497 | $3,111,046 | 13 | $720,732 |
| 2022 | $67,172,887 | $34,323,567 | $30,729,513 | $1,825,686 | 10 | $468,239 |
| 2021 | $60,376,755 | $36,217,909 | $29,068,026 | $661,963 | 2 | $1,270,856 |
| 2020 | $52,580,938 | $25,980,169 | $22,432,383 | $601,226 | 2 | $115,703 |
| 2019 | $33,301,067 | $36,455,963 | $20,065,657 | — | — | $17,208,401 |
About Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc
Based on IRS filings
Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Oakland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $99.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $654K. Net investment income was $672K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc is led by Christopher Iglesias, CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2019); 8 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Iglesias
CEO
Chief Executive Officer → CEO, 2021
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$233K (2019) → $419K (2025)
Jose Corona
Board Chair
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2019
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Zamani
Director
On filings since 2019
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mariah Lafleur
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Silvia Guzman
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lili Gangas
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roderick Roche
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Yoell
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ana Cardenas
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Stanton
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mirella Almaraz
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aubra Levine
Vice President of Re Development
Director of Real Estate Development → Vice President of Real Estate Development, 2022
Vice President of Real Estate Development → Vice President of Re Development, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$145K (2020) → $195K (2025)
Jose Armando Hernandez
COO
Director of Community Programs → COO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $170K (2025)
Luis Arenas
Chief Learning Ofc
Vice President of Children & Family Services → Vice President of Chld & Fam S, 2024
Vice President of Chld & Fam S → Chief Learning Ofc, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$114K (2020) → $190K (2025)
Teresa Estrada
Chief Hr Officer
Vice President of Human Resource → Vice President of Hr, 2024
Vice President of Hr → Chief Hr Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$102K (2020) → $216K (2025)
Heather Brown
Vice President Prop Mgt
Director of Prop Mgt → Vice President Prop Mgt, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$138K (2024) → $162K (2025)
Sandra Dalida
CFO
On filings since 2024
24 hrs/week
$122K (2024) → $261K (2025)
Rafael Velazquez
Vice President Commmunity Program
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$161K (2025)
Former officers (18)
- Former: Claudia Burgos (2019–2025) — Secretary · Filing note: Thru oct 2022
- Former: Casey Williams (2019–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Emilio Cruz (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Erin Elizabeth Patch (2019–2024) — President · Filing note: Thru sep 202
- Former: Miguel Duarte (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Ralph Holmes (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Mirella Almanza (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Francisco Perez (2024) — Controller
- Former: Joyce Boyd (2019–2023) — CFO · Filing note: Thru jun 2023
- Former: Adhi Nahraj (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Karely Ordaz Salto (2022–2023) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Arturo Rodriguez (2023) — Director of Operations
- Former: Dolores Terrazas (2022) — Associate Director, Children & Family Services
- Former: Kani Lin (2021) — Controller
- Former: David Matz (2019–2020) — Director - to Nov
- Former: Rosario Davalos (2019–2020) — Director - to Nov
- Former: Tim Law (2019–2020) — Director - to Nov
- Former: Elizabeth Crocker (2019) — Vice President Children & Family
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $419K, to Christopher Iglesias (CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc
How much does Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc give each year?
Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc gave $654K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.7M across 13 grants.
What is Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc's typical grant size?
Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc's median grant in 2025 was $124,502, and its average grant was $130,877, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc give grants?
Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oakland, CA (4 grants).
Who are Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc's largest grantees?
Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Peralta Service Corporation ($238,963), Social Good Fund ($237,342) and East Oakland Collective ($124,502), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc?
Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc reported $99.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $44.9M.
What is Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc?
Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Oakland, CA. It holds $99.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc's EIN?
Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1670490. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 14, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Spanish Speaking Unity Council of Alameda County Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- 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
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