American Friends Of Jamaica Inc.
American Friends Of Jamaica Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
The American Friends of Jamaica is a not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting Jamaican charitable organizations and social initiatives working to improve the lives of Jamaicans through systemic development in the areas of education, health care and economic development. Founded in 1982 by a handful of Jamaicans and Americans who loved Jamaica and wanted to see it prosper, the organization has created a legacy of philanthropy dedicated to the people of Jamaica, raising over U$14 million to date on behalf of Jamaica’s non-profit and charitable organizations. The American Friends of Jamaica seeks to improve the lives of Jamaicans by supporting initiatives that advance self-sufficiency, promote healthy communities and strengthen the nation.
About
Social Service Programs - To empower communities in the Caribbean, to effectively participate in shaping and developing areas of interest through the provision of grants other donations that will assist in improving education, healthcare and economic development.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as documented in the filing, is “Supporting charitable organizations and social initiatives in jamaica in order to improve lives through systemic development in the areas of education, healthcare and economics.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were described as: “Supporting charitable organizations and social initiatives in jamaica in order to improve lives through systemic development in the areas of education, healthcare and economics.”.
- The non-profit is legally allowed to operate in the state of NY, as reported.
- The non-profit has a total of 3 employees, as reported on their form for 2019.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $1,099,584.
- The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a review and approval process by a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has a foreign financial account.
- The organization has 18 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1982.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $154,977 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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