Cristosal Inc

Organization Overview

Cristosal Inc is located in Burlington, VT. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Cristosal Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cristosal Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Cristosal Inc generated $3.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 36.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 35.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

WE PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRATIC SOCIETIES IN CENTRAL AMERICA THROUGH STRATEGIC LITIGATION, RESEARCH, HUMAN RIGHTS MONITORING AND SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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STRATEGIC LITIGATION:OUR LEGAL ACTION FOCUSES ON STRATEGIC LITIGATION THAT WILL DIRECTLY IMPACT THE RIGHTS OF EXCLUDED AND INVISIBLE GROUPS IN GUATEMALA, EL SALVADOR, AND HONDURAS. CRISTOSAL PROVIDES LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO VICTIMS OF FORCED DISPLACEMENT AND PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN DEPORTED WHO HAVE A NEED FOR PROTECTION. WE SUPPORT THE LGBTIQ+ COMMUNITY BY BRINGING LEGAL ACTION IN CASES OF HATE CRIMES. WE SEEK LEGAL RECOURSE FOR THE IMPROVED CONDITIONS AND TREATMENT OF INCARCERATED PEOPLE AS WELL AS THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMIZED BY POLICE BRUTALITY OR OTHER ABUSE OF AUTHORITY. WE PROVIDE LEGAL SUPPORT TO THE VICTIMS OF CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY IN ONGOING PROCEEDINGS.PROTECTION:WE PROMOTE THE EMPOWERMENT OF VICTIMS OF HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AND VICTIMS WITH PROTECTION NEEDS THROUGH PERSONALIZED PLANS FOR GETTING VICTIMS BACK ON THEIR FEET. WE USE A PSYCHOSOCIAL APPROACH THAT SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY CAPACITIES, AS WELL AS TO ENGAGE GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS TO FULFILL THEIR OBLIGATIONS TO GUARANTEE VICTIMS' RIGHTS. WE CALL THIS "ACTIVATING THE STATE."HUMAN RIGHTS RESEARCH:THE HUMAN RIGHTS RESEARCH PROGRAM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTING, ANALYZING, AND DISSEMINATING QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE INFORMATION ON THE EXTENT AND CAUSES OF HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS IN NORTHERN CENTRAL AMERICA. EMPHASIS IS PLACED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF COLLECTING AND STANDARDIZING THE DATA FOR THE REGION ON PEOPLE IN A SITUATION OF VULNERABILITY OR AT RISK OF BEING SO. WE USE DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES INCLUDING INTERVIEWS, FOCUS GROUPS, PARTICIPATORY ACTION RESEARCH, AND SURVEYS.HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION:THE HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION PROGRAM USES DIALOGUE, EXPERIENCE-BASED AND HORIZONTAL LEARNING AS TOOLS FOR PROMOTING THE EMPOWERMENT OF VICTIMS IN THEIR RIGHTS AND TO STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY OF ALLIES AND LEADERS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS. WE PROMOTE DIALOGUE AND LEARNING THROUGHOUT THE AMERICAS TO BUILD SOLIDARITY AND ALLIES ACROSS BORDERS AND CULTURES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Scott Pentzer
Secretary
$0
Kendall Guthrie
President
$0
Roger Jones
Treasurer
$0
Kathy Veit
Vice President
$0
Claire Gibson Nangle
Director
$0
Audrey Denney
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,119,837
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,119,837
Total Program Service Revenue$39,201
Investment income $394
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,164,233

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Cristosal Inc has recieved totaling $82,536.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Hispanics In Philanthropy

Oakland, CA

PURPOSE: MIGRATION AND FORCED DISPLACEMENT

$50,000
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: PHILANTHROPY

$15,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES

$6,350
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$5,936
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

PURPOSE: General Nonprofit Support

$5,250
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