Ten Thousand Villages

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “The primary purpose of the corporation is to carry out charitable and education activities. the specific purpose shall be as follows: 1. to support the worldwide relief and development programs of noprofit alternative trade organizations through the sale of merchandise, substantially all of which has been handcrafted by persons of low income. 2. to operate a store in souderton, pa, area, some of which will be done through efforts of volunteers. 3. to further international understanding by helping north americans better understand the causes of global poverty and injustice. 4. to support the values of simplicity, peace, justice, economic development and intercultural understanding.”.

When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “The primary purpose of the corporation is to carry out charitable and education activities. the specific purpose shall be as follows: 1. to support the worldwide relief and development programs of noprofit alternative trade organizations through the sale of merchandise, substantially all of which has been handcrafted by persons of low income. 2. to operate a store in souderton, pa, area, some of which will be done through efforts of volunteers. 3. to further international understanding by helping north americans better understand the causes of global poverty and injustice. 4. to support the values of simplicity, peace, justice, economic development and intercultural understanding.”.

• The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is PA.
• According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 781 RT 113 SOUDERTON SHOPPING CTR, SOUDERTON, PA, 18964.
• The non-profit organization as of 2020 has a total of 8 employees reported on their form.
• Does not operate a hospital.
• Does not operate a school.
• Does not collect art.
• Does not provide credit counseling.
• Does not have foreign activities.
• Is not a donor advised fund.
• Is not a private foundation.
• Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
• Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
• Revenue less expenses is -$13,890.
• The CEO's compensation within the organization is determined through a thorough evaluation by an impartial entity.
• The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
• The organization has 8 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 2009.
• The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
• The organization is required to file Schedule O.
• The organization pays $66,855 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
• The organization has minutes of its meetings.
• The organization has a written whistleblower policy.