Concern America is located in Santa Ana, CA. The organization was established in 1973. 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. As of 06/2023, Concern America employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Concern America 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 06/2023, Concern America generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.2% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LONG-TERM COMMUNITY-BASED DEVELOPMENT IN LATIN AMERICA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FIELD PROGRAM: CONCERN AMERICA TRAINS LOCAL POPULATIONS IN HEALTH, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY) AND INCOME GENERATION. THE EMPHASIS IS ON THE TRANSFERENCE OF SKILLS TO THE LOCAL PEOPLE AND THUS THE CREATION OF OPPORTUNITY - SEEN AS MORE OF A PERMANENT SOLUTION RATHER THAN JUST THE PLACEMENT OF RESOURCES INTO IMPOVERISHED REGIONS. CONCERN AMERICA'S FIELD PERSONNEL LIVE IN THE COMMUNITIES WHERE THEY WORK, SERVING FOR AT LEAST TWO YEARS FOR A MINIMAL STIPEND. THE COUNTRIES IN WHICH CONCERN AMERICA CURRENTLY WORKS ARE MEXICO, GUATEMALA AND COLOMBIA.
CRAFT PROGRAM: IN THE UNITED STATES, CONCERN AMERICA SELLS CRAFTS MADE IN COOPERATIVES WHERE THE ORGANIZATION WORKS IN ITS FIELD PROGRAM. THESE PRODUCTS ARE MARKETED USING THE VALUES OF FAIR TRADE. THE CRAFT PROGRAM SERVES SEVERAL FUNCTIONS. IT PROVIDES DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES IN SUCH WAYS AS DEPENDABLE MARKETS AND FAIR PRICES WHICH REINFORCE SELF RELIANCE AND INITIATIVE. SINCE MANY PRODUCERS HAVE DIFFICULTY OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT, HANDCRAFT PRODUCTION CAN BE DONE AT HOME, ALLOWING MOTHERS TO EARN A LIVING WHILE CARING FOR THEIR CHILDREN. IN ADDITION IF ARTISANS CAN EARN A DECENT LIVING FROM HANDCRAFT PRODUCTION, TRADITIONAL ARTFORMS ARE HONORED AND PRESERVED.
EDUCATION PROGRAM: IN THE UNITED STATES, CONCERN AMERICA'S EDUCATION PROGRAM INFUSES A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE INTO JUSTICE EDUCATION WITH INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, LOCAL CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ben DE Los Reyes Until 101 Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Marty Trujillo Chair From 101 Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Debbie Salas Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Stacey Clinesmith Vicechair From 10 Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Amy Glenane From 10122 Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Beth Mcpherson Until 101 Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $185,053 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,388,831 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $24,491 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,573,884 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $30,000 |
Investment income | $4,456 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $132 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$9,370 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $40,486 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,639,588 |
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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $114,255 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,702 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $390,124 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $57,433 |
Payroll taxes | $33,428 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $24,150 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,302 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $34,991 |
Information technology | $253 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $50,232 |
Travel | $3,073 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $737 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,403 |
Insurance | $13,473 |
All other expenses | $7,016 |
Total functional expenses | $1,198,189 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $373,354 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $100,006 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $869 |
Accounts receivable, net | $500,000 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $16,110 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $14,811 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $27,075 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,255 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $6,598 |
Other assets | $450 |
Total assets | $1,048,528 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $28,930 |
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 | $23,400 |
Total liabilities | $52,330 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $938,757 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $57,441 |
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 | $1,048,528 |