Aldea Advancing Local Development Through Empowerment And Action

Organization Overview

Aldea Advancing Local Development Through Empowerment And Action is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (Q11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Aldea Advancing Local Development Through Empowerment And Action employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aldea Advancing Local Development Through Empowerment And Action 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 06/2022, Aldea Advancing Local Development Through Empowerment And Action generated $780.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $917.9k during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ADVANCING LOCAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EMPOWERMENT AND ACTION ASSISTS COMMUNITIES IN RURAL GUATEMALA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ADVANCING LOCAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EMPOWERMENT AND ACTION PROVIDES FUNDS TO THE GUATEMALAN ORGANIZATION ASOCIACION BPD, WHICH CARRIES OUT OUR WORK ON THE GROUND. WE EMPLOY A COMMUNITY-LED DEVELOPMENT APPROACH THAT TARGETS CHRONIC CHILDHOOD MALNUTRITIONA PROBLEM AFFECTING 50-90% OF CHILDREN IN THE AREAS WHERE WE WORK-WHILE BUILDING OUR RURAL GUATEMALAN PARTNERS' CAPACITY TO ADDRESS FUTURE CHALLENGES ON THEIR OWN. WE WORK ALONGSIDE PARTICIPATING FAMILIES TO INSTALL BASIC WATER AND SANITATION INFRASTRUCTURE, IMPLEMENT NUTRITION AND SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE INITIATIVES, AND ENSURE EVERYONE IN THE COMMUNITY-INCLUDING WOMEN AND YOUTH-HAS A VOICE IN THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS. SINCE 2003, WE HAVE SUPPORTED MORE THAN 127 RURAL COMMUNITIES WITH OVER 13,180 FAMILIES.


ADVANCING LOCAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EMPOWERMENT AND ACTION (ALDEA) SUPPORTS OUR PARTNERS AT ASOCIACION BPD IN GUATEMALA IN PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AS OUTLINED IN OUR JOINT STRATEGIC PLAN. WE WORK TO RAISE AWARENESS IN THE U.S. ON THE HEALTH NEEDS IN RURAL GUATEMALA AND THE IMPORTANCE OF SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES TO ADDRESS THEM. THROUGH TOURS AND OTHER OUTREACH INITIATIVES, WE EDUCATE DONORS AND OTHERS ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INITIATIVES LIKE PREVENTING INFECTIOUS DISEASES BY BUILDING POTABLE WATER SYSTEMS THAT BRING RUNNING WATER TO COMMUNITIES AND HOMES; PREVENTING RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES, BURNS, AND DEFORESTATION BY CONSTRUCTING EFFICIENT, VENTED STOVES; IMPROVING SANITARY CONDITIONS BY CONSTRUCTING GRAY WATER FILTERS AND LATRINES; SUPPORTING FAMILIES IN PROVIDING GOOD NUTRITION TO THEIR CHILDREN DURING THE FIRST 1,000 DAYS OF LIFE THROUGH EDUCATION AND PROJECTS LIKE FAMILY GARDENS AND DAIRY GOATS; PROVIDING FAMILY PLANNING METHODS AND INFORMATION; AND TRAINING WOMEN, YOUTH, MEN, AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT SO THEY CAN CONTINUE TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING AFTER OUR WORK TOGETHER IS FINISHED.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Arianne Peterson
Executive Director
$82,703
Deborah Walters
Vice President
$0
Wayne Gilbert
Secretary
$0
Sonya Fultz
President
$0
Bruce Robbins
Treasurer
$0
Narra Smith Cox
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$756,622
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $108,627
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$756,622
Total Program Service Revenue$11,250
Investment income $12,584
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 $780,456

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Aldea Advancing Local Development Through Empowerment And Action has recieved totaling $143,814.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
John R Wright And Eloise Mountain Wright Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING FUND

$79,900
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS

$38,680
Luis Von Ahn Foundation

Pittsburgh, PA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS

$25,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$134
Pfizer Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS

$100
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