Tec Centro Workforce Network
The mission of the Tec Centro Workforce Network is to advocate, secure resources, and implement workforce development programs that will advance the social and economic development of marginalized communities in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As part of its mission, the Tec Centro Workforce Network will develop bilingual and community-based workforce centers in collaboration with community-based partners and in the areas of greatest need.the Tec Centro Workforce Network may undertake other community development activities that would advance the well being of distressed communities.
Tec Centro Workforce Network at a glance
In short: Tec Centro Workforce Network gave $4.0M across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $661K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,967,130
- -39.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $661,188
- -49.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $471,196
- Total assets
- $12,820,118
- -27.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Tec Centro Workforce Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Spanish American Civic Association for Equality Inc ($1.9M). Together the top 6 received $4.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 5 grants of 11 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4.0M (2025) to $6.5M (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $4.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish American Civic Association for Equality Inc Lancaster, PA | Operational assistance including fitout and equipment needed for classrooms | $1,867,887 |
| Berks Latino Workforce Development Corp Reading, PA | Operational assistance including fitout and equipment needed for classrooms | $676,229 |
| The York Community Resource Center York, PA | Operational assistance including fitout and equipment needed for classrooms | $520,939 |
| Wepa Empowerment Center Inc Myerstown, PA | Operational assistance including fitout and equipment needed for classrooms | $421,452 |
| Tec Centro Capital Region Lancaster, PA | Operational assistance including fitout and equipment needed for classrooms | $413,823 |
| Nueva Esperanza Philadelphia, PA | Architectural Charges for Fitout Needed for Classrooms | $66,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,820,118 | $4,609,830 | $4,799,284 | $3,967,130 | 6 |
| 2024 | $17,611,611 | $7,499,386 | $7,512,393 | $6,531,014 | 5 |
| 2023 | $427,480 | $574,064 | $299,643 | — | — |
About Tec Centro Workforce Network
Based on IRS filings
Tec Centro Workforce Network is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Lancaster, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $4.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tec Centro Workforce Network is led by Carlos Graupera, CEO on every filing since 2023; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carlos Graupera
CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$80K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Marlyn Barbosa
Board Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aliceanne Frost
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kay Litman
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Torres
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Violet Emory
Secretary
Vice Chair → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elisa Mercedes
CFO
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $178K, to Carlos Graupera (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Tec Centro Workforce Network
How much does Tec Centro Workforce Network give each year?
Tec Centro Workforce Network gave $4.0M across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $6.5M across 5 grants.
What is Tec Centro Workforce Network's typical grant size?
Tec Centro Workforce Network's median grant in 2025 was $471,196, and its average grant was $661,188, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Tec Centro Workforce Network give grants?
Tec Centro Workforce Network gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lancaster, PA (2 grants).
Does Tec Centro Workforce Network give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Tec Centro Workforce Network's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Tec Centro Workforce Network's largest grantees?
Tec Centro Workforce Network's largest 2025 grantees include Spanish American Civic Association for Equality Inc ($1,867,887), Berks Latino Workforce Development Corp ($676,229) and The York Community Resource Center ($520,939), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Tec Centro Workforce Network?
Tec Centro Workforce Network reported $12.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.6M.
What is Tec Centro Workforce Network?
Tec Centro Workforce Network is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Lancaster, PA. It holds $12.8M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Tec Centro Workforce Network's EIN?
Tec Centro Workforce Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0577176. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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 2024 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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