Friends of the Americas

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “Friends of the americas is a non-profit public charity dedicated to providing asistance to children and other persons who are victims of war, natural disasters or economic distress. it provides medical care, medical supplies, clothing, relief supplies, disaster assistance, education, and economic development to needy persons. friends of the americas operates medical clinics and various self-help projects. it sends disaster assistance teams to natural disaster sites in order to render on-the-scene medical care and provide relief supplies. friends of the americas works to create a climate of mutual understanding, friendship, and respect between the people of the united states and the peoples of latin america to build support for democratic values, such as free elections, private property, free enterprise, freedom of the press, and freedom of religion by conducting seminars promoting those values.”.

When talking about its functions, they were outlined as: “Friends of the americas is a non-profit public charity dedicated to providing asistance to children and other persons who are victims of war, natural disasters or economic distress. it provides medical care, medical supplies, clothing, relief supplies, disaster assistance, education, and economic development to needy persons. friends of the americas operates medical clinics and various self-help projects. it sends disaster assistance teams to natural disaster sites in order to render on-the-scene medical care and provide relief supplies. friends of the americas works to create a climate of mutual understanding, friendship, and respect between the people of the united states and the peoples of latin america to build support for democratic values, such as free elections, private property, free enterprise, freedom of the press, and freedom of religion by conducting seminars promoting those values.”.

• The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is LA.
• According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 is PO BOX 10, GREENWELL SPRINGS, LA, 70739.
• The non-profit organization as of 2020 has a total of 2 employees reported on their form.
• Does not operate a hospital.
• Does not operate a school.
• Does not collect art.
• Does not provide credit counseling.
• Has foreign activities.
• Is not a donor advised fund.
• Is not a private foundation.
• Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
• Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
• Revenue less expenses is -$56,948.
• The CEO's compensation within the organization is not based on a review and approval by an independent party.
• The organization has 2 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 1984.
• The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
• The organization is required to file Schedule B.
• The organization pays $193,593 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $43,793 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.