World Market Place Inc.
World Market Place Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
OPERATION OF CRAFTS STORE IN ASHEVILLE, NC DISTRIBUTING PRODUCTS FROM UNDER-DEVELOPED COUNTRIES
About
IN 2019, THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASED OVER 380,000 OF INVENTORY FROM ARTISANS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES WHO ARE PAID A FAIR LIVING WAGE FOR THEIR PRODUCTS. OVER 3,000 HOURS WERE VOLUNTEERED BY MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. ADDITIONALLY,PRESENTATIONS WERE MADE AT SEVERAL LOCAL SCHOOLS TO EDUCATE STUDENTS REGARDING FAIR TRADE. TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES IN ASHEVILLE, NC, IS A FAIR TRADE RETAILER OF ARTISAN-CRAFTED HOME DECOR, PERSONAL ACCESSORIES AND GIFT ITEMS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE. FEATURING PRODUCTS FROM MORE THAN 130 ARTISAN GROUPS IN SOME 30 COUNTRIES, TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES IS PART OF A NETWORK OF OVER 390 RETAIL OUTLETS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. TOGETHER, THE ORGANIZATION HELPS BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY AND IMPACT THE LIVES OF 20,000 MAKERS IN 30 DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE WORLD FAIR TRADE ORGANIZATION (WFTO), TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES HAS SPENT MORE THAN 70 YEARS CULTIVATING TRADING RELATIONSHIPS IN WHICH ARTISANS RECEIVE A FAIR PRICE FOR THIER WORK AND CONSUMERS HAVE ACCESS TO DISTINCTIVE HANDCRAFTED ITEMS. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO ESTABLISH LONG-TERM BUYING REALTIONSHIPS IN PLACES WERE SKILLED ARTISANS ARE UNDER- OR UNEMPPLOYED, AND IN WHICH THEY LACK OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCOME. TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES IS A GLOBAL MAKER-TO-MARKET MOVEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITED TO THE FOLLOWING ETHICAL PRACTICES: ENSURING MAKERS EARN A FAIR LIVING WAGE IN SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS, CARING FOR THE EARTH, INVESTING IN PARTNERSHIPS THAT EMPOWER COMMUNITIES, AND CELEBRATING CRAFT AND CULTURE.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “To create opportunities for artisans in developing countries to earn income by bringing their products and stories to our markets through long-term, fair trading relationships.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “Operation of crafts store in asheville, nc distributing products from under-developed countries”.
- The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as NC.
- According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is 10 COLLEGE STREET, ASHEVILLE, NC, 28801.
- The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2020 is 11.
- 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 $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $26,335.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is not determined through a thorough evaluation and endorsement by a neutral source.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1992.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $156,442 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.
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