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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Scott Pentzer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kendall Guthrie President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Roger Jones Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kathy Veit Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Claire Gibson Nangle Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Audrey Denney Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $403,670 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,313,603 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $79,810 |
Payroll taxes | $32,231 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $109,382 |
Advertising and promotion | $14,835 |
Office expenses | $278,468 |
Information technology | $10,311 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $64,313 |
Travel | $78,865 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $20,492 |
Insurance | $118 |
All other expenses | $48,857 |
Total functional expenses | $2,454,955 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,227,554 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $484,096 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $206,095 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $5,499 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,070 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $25,325 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,951,639 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $64,657 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $447,962 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $512,619 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,439,020 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,951,639 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Cristosal Inc has recieved totaling $82,536.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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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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Partnership Schools New York, NY | $64,379,139 | $24,282,663 |
Royal College Of Art Usa Inc New York, NY | $1,933,182 | $14,916,047 |
Imago Dei Fund Boston, MA | $57,020,766 | $29,637,241 |
Boston Charitable Trust Fund Boston, MA | $1,173,216 | $4,494,143 |
American Friends Of B Nai Levy Foundation Brooklyn, NY | $493,786 | $13,431,000 |
Rf Catalytic Capital Inc New York, NY | $241,603,034 | $246,273,218 |
Freedom Fund Brooklyn, NY | $51,719,352 | $51,201,158 |
Provision Ministry Inc Westborough, MA | $833,220 | $12,247,682 |
Student Leadership Network Inc New York, NY | $11,626,545 | $12,224,104 |
The Good Nation Foundation Inc New York, NY | $2,105,948 | $9,558,970 |
New York Times Neediest Cases Fund New York, NY | $66,331,518 | $11,554,497 |
Enveritas Inc New York, NY | $2,653,436 | $10,002,673 |