Congreso

What Congreso does

Congreso de Latinos Unidos is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1977 and headquartered at 216 W. Somerset Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It delivers an integrated portfolio of human services to predominantly Latino residents of a five-zip-code catchment in North Philadelphia, serving 13,435 clients in FY25 — 76% of whom identify as Hispanic/Latinx and 61% of whom report annual household income under $15,000. Programming is organized across five verticals — Education, Employment & Training, Health & Safety, Housing, and Family & Parenting — delivered under the Primary Client Model, which pursues lifelong engagement from early childhood through economic self-sufficiency.

The operating backbone is the proprietary Mission 2 Impact (M2I) theory-of-change framework, which combines Human-Centered Design (via in-house Design Labs and client journey mapping), Lean Experimentation supported by an external Lean consultant, and a Cohesive Data Management Strategy administered by a dedicated Data & Evaluation team. The technology stack is intentionally lightweight and operational rather than AI-driven: HubSpot forms power newsletter and donation capture, PayPal and DAF Direct route online gifts, and integrations are limited to payment/billing and marketing-automation tools. Sub-brands include Esfuerzo (HIV services), ELECT (teen parenting), Harcum College @ Congreso (degree pathway partnership), and the Cultivando Futuros donor-advised fund designation.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of one-time and recurring individual donations, foundation and corporate grants, United Way workplace giving (Agency #4210), City of Philadelphia Employee Combined Campaign (charity code 30-0026), Donor-Advised Funds via DAF Direct, planned giving/bequests, Pennsylvania EITC Educational Improvement Organization contributions, employer matching-gift and volunteer-grant programs, annual event sponsorships, and venue rentals. Congreso is a recognized UnidosUS affiliate (Affiliate of the Year 2014; Northeast Affiliate of the Year 2021) and works in coalition with Ceiba, LEDC, Latino Justice, Committee of Seventy, NALEO, and Social Current on civic engagement and advocacy initiatives. The organization is governed by its own Board of Directors and Executive Leadership and is not part of a parent entity.

Name

Congreso

Legal name

Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc.

Website

https://congreso.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Congreso de Latinos Unidos is a Philadelphia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1977 that delivers integrated education, workforce, health, housing, and family services to a predominantly Latino community across five zip codes, serving 13,435 clients in FY25.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community-based social services

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Individual and Family Services (6241), Educational Support Services (611710), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & School System Navigation (Parent Engagement, Youth Services) (EDAAADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment) (BPADAHAI), Financial & Consumer Integration (Banking, Credit, Taxes) (EDAAADAG)

Keywords

• Community social services
• Workforce development training
• Adult education programs
• Housing counseling services
• Latino family services

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual donations (one-time): One-time tax-deductible contributions from individuals, processed via online forms, PayPal, or mailed checks. Congreso is an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) with EIN 23-2051143.
2. Recurring monthly donations: Recurring monthly donor program providing sustained individual contributions.
3. Foundation and corporate grants: Grants from foundations and corporate partners supporting innovative programming and outcomes-measurement thought-leadership work.
4. United Way workplace giving: United Way Agency Donor #4210 — designated workplace-giving contributions via employer United Way campaigns.
5. Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs): Gifts routed through Donor-Advised Funds, with the general-fund designation "Cultivando Futuros" pre-populated via DAF Direct.
6. Planned giving (bequests, life insurance, trusts): Legacy gifts through wills, trusts, and life-insurance beneficiary designations; bequests are federal-estate-tax-exempt and may be specific amounts or percentages of the estate.
7. EITC Educational Improvement Tax Credit contributions: Pennsylvania EITC-eligible Educational Improvement Organization contributions from approved businesses, providing tax credits to donors.
8. Employer matching-gift and volunteer-grant programs: Matched donations and volunteer-hour grants from participating employers.
9. Annual event sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships of annual Latino-culture events that engage hundreds of regional business, civic, and government leaders.
10. Venue rentals: Rental of Congreso's event space to external parties ("Rent Congreso's Space").

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Congreso de Latinos Unidos is a Philadelphia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers integrated human-services programming to predominantly Latino individuals and families across five verticals: Education, Employment & Training, Health & Safety, Housing, and Family & Parenting. Programs — including ESL/adult education, GED prep, CDL-A and Clinical Medical Assistant workforce training, HIV/Esfuerzo services, domestic violence and crime victim advocacy, housing counseling, HOPWA, tax preparation, and teen parenting — are coordinated through the Primary Client Model and Mission 2 Impact (M2I) framework to pursue long-term economic self-sufficiency.

Product overview

Congreso de Latinos Unidos operates a non-profit, integrated-services platform organized around a Primary Client Model and the Mission 2 Impact (M2I) theory of change, delivering programming across five core service domains — Education (Adult Education Classes, Afterschool & Summer Programs, GED Services, Harcum College @ Congreso, Truancy Prevention), Employment & Training (CDL-A Trucking License, Child Development Associate Credential, Clinical Medical Assistant, Creator Academy, EMS First Responder, Next Step Job Readiness & Training), Health & Safety (Crime Victims Services, Domestic Violence Services, Congreso Health Center, HIV Services – Esfuerzo Program), Housing (Benefits & Utility Assistance, Housing Counseling & Financial Literacy, HOPWA, PA Property Tax/Rent Rebate, Purchase a Home, Tax Site), and Family & Parenting (Adult Parenting Program, Breastfeeding Program, Family Empowerment Center, ELECT Teen Parenting Program) — supplemented by Advocacy & Civic Engagement programming such as voter registration and Census outreach. The portfolio is built to enable predominantly Latino individuals and families in Philadelphia to achieve economic self-sufficiency and well-being across the lifespan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Harcum College @ Congreso: Partnership with Harcum College offering college degree classes on-site in North Philadelphia, with classes beginning August 24, 2026.
• Esfuerzo (HIV Services)
• Mission 2 Impact (M2I)
• Cultivando Futuros
• ELECT (Teen Parenting Program)

Products and services

• Adult Education Classes (Adult Education, Digital Literacy, ESL) Foundational adult education program covering English as a Second Language (ESL) and digital literacy for community members.
• Afterschool & Summer Programs Out-of-school-time programming for youth providing academic and enrichment support during afterschool and summer periods.
• GED Services (18+) General Educational Development (GED) test preparation services for adults aged 18 and over.
• Harcum College @ Congreso College degree program offered in partnership with Harcum College, conducted at Congreso's North Philadelphia site with online classes held twice a week beginning August 24, 2026.
• Truancy Prevention Program aimed at preventing chronic school absenteeism and supporting school attendance among youth.
• CDL-A Trucking License Commercial Driver's License Class A training program preparing participants for trucking industry employment.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Credentialing program for early childhood educators pursuing the Child Development Associate certification.
• Clinical Medical Assistant (18+) Workforce training program for adults aged 18+ to become credentialed Clinical Medical Assistants.
• Creator Academy (Influencer Academy) Digital content creation training program (influencer academy) supporting participants in building digital media and entrepreneurship skills.
• EMS First Responder Emergency Medical Services first responder certification program preparing participants for emergency response careers.
• Job Readiness & Training – Next Step Program Healthcare certifications and job readiness training for youth ages 17–24, focused on workforce preparation in healthcare roles.
• Crime Victims Services East Division crime victims services providing support and advocacy for victims of crime.
• Domestic Violence Services Services supporting survivors of domestic violence through counseling, advocacy, and resource navigation.
• Congreso Health Center On-site health center providing primary and preventive healthcare services to the community.
• HIV Services – Esfuerzo Program HIV education, prevention, rapid-testing, support groups, and medical case management services for community members living with or affected by HIV.
• Benefits & Utility Assistance Benefits counseling assisting clients with accessing public benefits and utility assistance programs.
• Housing Counseling & Financial Literacy Housing counseling services paired with financial literacy education to support housing stability.
• HOPWA Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS program providing housing assistance for individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS.
• PA Property Tax / Rent Rebate Assistance program helping eligible Pennsylvania residents claim property tax and rent rebates.
• Purchase a Home Homebuyer education and support services for clients pursuing homeownership.
• Tax Site Free tax preparation services for eligible low- and moderate-income filers.
• Adult Parenting Program Parent education and support services for adult parents.
• Breastfeeding Program Lactation support and breastfeeding education for new mothers.
• Family Empowerment Center Family-centered resources and empowerment services for caregivers and children.
• Teen Parenting Program (ELECT) Education and support for pregnant and parenting teens through the Pennsylvania ELECT initiative.
• Advocacy & Civic Engagement Nonpartisan civic engagement programming including voter education and registration, Census work, engagement with elected officials, advocacy events, and letters; Congreso offers Election Day as a paid day off for all employees.

Quantifiable outcome

• 13,435 clients served in FY25
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Harcum CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 August 2026Operates "Harcum College @ Congreso" — an in-person degree pathway hosted at Congreso's North Philadelphia site. Classes begin August 24, 2026, held twice a week (online). Programs target adult learners within Congreso's education vertical.
• UnidosUSflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCongreso is a proud affiliate of UnidosUS, the nation's largest Latino civil-rights and advocacy organization. The affiliation is recognized at the highest levels — Congreso was awarded UnidosUS Affiliate of the Year in 2014 and Northeast Affiliate of the Year in 2021. The UnidosUS logo is displayed on the Advocacy & Civic Engagement page.
• Ceiba (Latino Equitable Development Collaborative / LEDC)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a current or past partner for civic engagement and advocacy initiatives, including voter education and registration, Census work, and engagement with elected officials.
• Latino JusticecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization for civic engagement and advocacy initiatives such as voter education/registration and engagement with elected officials.
• Committee of SeventycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNonpartisan civic-engagement partner supporting voter education and election-related initiatives in the Philadelphia region.
• NALEO (National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNational Latino civic-leadership partner supporting voter education, registration, and advocacy activities.
• Social CurrentcoreTechnology or IntegrationNational human-services partner that featured Congreso in a 2025 article on using Human-Centered Design to drive quality improvement; also supports social-services innovation practices.
• Pan American Academy Charter SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for K-12 engagement in Kensington. In May 2026, students and neighbors painted a soccer-themed World Cup mural on the school building ahead of Philadelphia's six FIFA World Cup games. The partnership advances Congreso's cradle-to-career Primary Client Model.
• PayPal Giving FundminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPayPal donation button (hosted_button_id=ZNAZQJ5FC525Y) embedded on the One-Time Donation page, enabling PayPal-checkout donations.
• DAF DirectminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDonor-Advised Fund (DAF) intermediary that allows donors to locate their DAF organization and recommend a gift to Congreso's general fund "Cultivando Futuros."
• Lean consultant (engagement)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngaged Lean consultant who supports hypothesis testing and rapid experimentation as part of Congreso's Mission 2 Impact (M2I) methodology, working with Congreso's Leadership team.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM): Philadelphia Latino/Puerto Rican-serving human-services nonprofit offering housing, education, employment, and youth programming in similar North Philadelphia neighborhoods. Directly comparable in mission, geography, and integrated service-delivery model.
• Centro Nueva Creación: North Philadelphia Latino youth and family services nonprofit offering after-school, arts, and family programming. Comparable as a community-rooted Latino services organization operating in Congreso's target neighborhoods.
• Impact Services Corporation: Philadelphia community-development nonprofit providing workforce training, housing, and supportive services to low-income residents including the Latino community. Comparable as a same-city integrated human-services nonprofit serving overlapping populations.
• Concilio (Council of Spanish Speaking Organizations of Philadelphia): Historic Philadelphia Hispanic social-services organization serving Latino communities with social services, youth programming, and advocacy. Overlaps directly with Congreso's community-services mission in the same geography.
• HACE (Hispanic Association of Contractors and Enterprises): Philadelphia Hispanic-focused community development corporation offering workforce training, small-business support, housing, and education. Comparable to Congreso as a Latino-focused integrated-services and economic-mobility organization in Philadelphia.
• Esperanza Inc. Philadelphia-based Latino-serving nonprofit providing housing, education, workforce, and immigration legal services. Directly comparable as a same-city, same-population, integrated-services competitor pursuing cradle-to-career outcomes for the same Philadelphia Latino community.

Broad incumbents

• UnidosUS: Nation's largest Latino civil-rights and advocacy organization and Congreso's affiliate network. Comparable as the umbrella organization that recognizes and amplifies affiliates like Congreso, with overlapping mission in education, workforce, housing, and civic engagement for U.S. Latinos.
• Hispanic Federation: National Latino nonprofit and advocacy umbrella providing grantmaking, civic engagement, and capacity-building to affiliate Latino-serving organizations. Comparable as a broader-scale Latino-services and advocacy institution in the same ecosystem as Congreso's UnidosUS affiliation.

Emerging players

• National Hispanic Council on Aging: National nonprofit serving Hispanic older adults with economic security, health, and civic-engagement programs. Partially comparable to Congreso's family/parenting and health verticals but focused on a distinct age segment of the same population.

Others

• Philadelphia Foundation: Regional community foundation that funds and convenes Greater Philadelphia nonprofits including Latino-serving agencies. Comparable as a key funding and ecosystem partner rather than a direct service competitor; informs the philanthropic landscape Congreso operates within.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/congreso1977
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC-3ClQG410Jbptjsl1eLJBQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/Congreso1977
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/congreso-de-latinos-unidos
• Instagraminstagram.com/congreso1977

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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