Friends Of Ecuador is located in Asheville, NC. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Ecuador is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE CHARITABLE & EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE THIRD GOAL OF THE PEACE CORPS TO PROMOTE ACTIVITIES NETWORKING AND AN EXCHANGE OF KNOWLEDGE RELATED TO ECUADOR. EXTRACTED FROM FRIENDS OF ECUADOR BYLAWS APPROVED 2003.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SAPI IS A VIDEO ENTERPRISE FORMED TO DOCUMENT THE ACTIVITIES OF MUSHUK YUYAY AND USE THESE FILMS FOR PUBLICITY. THIS IS TO PROMOTE THE ALLI MIKUNA PRODUCT LINE OF MUSHUK YUYAY REPORT ACTIVITIES TO DONORS INFORM POSSIBLE COLLABORATORS AND FUNDERS DURING THE COMING YEARS. DURING THE YEAR 2022 JUAN GABRIEL PICHAZACA MANAGER OF SAPI PURCHASED EQUIPMENT AND PLANNED THE VIDEOS AS WELL AS ORGANIZING COLLABORATORS TO ASSIST WITH THE FILMMAKING.
CONCIENCIA AMAZÓNICA IS A NON-PROFIT FOUNDATION DEDICATED TO CONSERVATION ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND SOCIAL PROJECTS IN THE SOUTHEAST AMAZON REGION OF ECUADOR.
KURI MURU IS A NONPROFIT FORMED AND ADMINISTERED BY LUCINDA DUY. THE PURPOSE IS TO PRODUCE HEALTHY AMARANTH SNACKS TO PROVIDE A BETTER ALTERNATIVE FOR CHILDREN. IN 2022 KURI MURU BROUGHT IN TWO AMARANTH EXPERT FROM MEXICO TO EVALUATE THE BUSINESS PRACTICES FROM PLANTING PROCESSING TO SALES AND PROMOTION. THESE EXPERTS ALSO HELPED SET UP AND OPERATE A PROCESSING MACHINE THAT KURI MURU PURCHASED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Josh Busby President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Mary Weick-Brady Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Ben Bellows Editor | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,632 |
Fundraising events | $6,380 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $219,400 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $227,412 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $234,962 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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 | $111,893 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $113,193 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $138,323 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $138,323 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $138,323 |
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 | $138,323 |