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Amigos de Santa Cruz Foundation

Amigos de Santa Cruz Foundation

Seattle, WA 98102
Tax ID91-2155843

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About this organization

Revenue

$605,921

Expenses

$529,773

Website

amigosdesantacruz.org

Mission

The mission of Amigos de Santa Cruz is to help improve the lives of the people of Santa Cruz through support for education and economic development. We envision Santa Cruz communities where all families have access to good health and sustainable sources of income; where schools provide quality education to all children; and where women, men and youth have an active voice in decisions that impact their communities.

About

Vocational programs with leadership and input from the local community, Amigos opened Cecap (Centro de Capacitacion / Training Center) in 2010. Each year, over 300 adults and youth take part in vocational training programs in Cecap that include sewing, beading, weaving, carpentry, welding, computation, and culinary arts, among others. We run two social enterprise businesses connected to Cecap that provide work opportunities to our students and income for the organization. Manos Cruzenas is an artisan store selling beautiful local handicrafts. Cafe Sabor Cruceno is a graduate-run cafe serving traditional Guatemalan cuisine that is a favorite of travelers to Lake Atitlan.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “The mission of amigos de santa cruz is to improve the lives of the indigenous people of santa cruz la laguna and surrounding villages through support for education and sustainable economic empowerment. founded in 1998, amigos focuses on this one small corner of the world to help break the generational cycle of poverty. amigos is a small organization that has a history of accomplishments, and an excellent relationship of respect and trust among the communities we work with. our support for education in all its forms is playing a critical role in the transformation of this small corner of the world. young people are growing up healthier, better educated, and more aware of their responsibility as citizens. they are taking a more active role helping to improve their community. they will have fewer children, their economic opportunities will be greater, education will be a priority for their children, and they will be much more actively engaged in community issues than their parents ever we”.

When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “The mission of amigos de santa cruz is to improve the life of the indigneous people of santa cruz la laguna and the surrounding villages through support for education and sustainable economic empowerment.”.

  • As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is WA.
  • As per the non-profit's form, they have 1 employees as of 2020.
  • 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 $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is $76,148.
  • The CEO compensation package within the organization is determined through a review and endorsement 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 10 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1998.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization pays $25,932 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $16,865 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.

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