Avina Americas Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2009. 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 12/2023, Avina Americas Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Avina Americas 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 12/2023, Avina Americas Inc generated $10.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.0% 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.
Since 2016, Avina Americas Inc has awarded 68 individual grants totaling $4,422,173. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RECYCLING: THERE ARE MILLIONS OF LATIN AMERICANS WHO MAKE THEIR LIVING BY RECYCLING. DESPITE THEIR HISTORY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND PRODUCTIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOCIETY, THEY CONTINUE TO LIVE IN SOCIAL EXCLUSION AND WORK INFORMALLY, SUFFERING ECONOMIC EXPLOITATION. TO ACHIEVE A VISION FOR INCLUSIVE RECYCLING, AVINA WORKS TO PROMOTE SEPARATION AND DIFFERENTIATED COLLECTION, TO FORMALIZE THE WORK OF RECYCLERS THROUGH THE RECOGNITION AND RESTITUTION OF LABOR, SOCIAL, AND HUMAN RIGHTS, AND TO ENSURE FAIR COMPENSATION FOR THE SERVICE THAT RECYCLERS PROVIDE.
INNOVATION FOR DEMOCRACY: AVINA AMERICAS JOINED FORCES WITH OPEN SOCIETY FOUNDATIONS, LUMINATE, FORD FOUNDATION, HEWLETT FOUNDATION AND FUNDACION AVINA, TO INCREASE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION, CO-CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES, AND PUBLIC-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH THE USE OF CIVIC TECHNOLOGIES AND OPEN DATA IN ORDER TO ACCELERATE SOCIAL CHANGE IN LATIN AMERICA AND TO ACHIEVE THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS. FURTHERMORE, AVINA IS SUPPORTING THE REGIONAL INITIATIVE (INDELA) TO STRENGTHEN DIGITAL RIGHTS AND PULSANTE, WHICH SUPPORTS THE EMPOWERMENT OF THE CITIZENS.
MIGRATION: AVINA AMERICAS JOINED FORCES WITH OPEN SOCIETY FOUNDATIONS, WALMART FOUNDATION AND FUNDACION AVINA TO PROMOTE PROGRAMS THAT WILL FACILITATE STRENGTHENING THE LABOR MIGRATION SYSTEM IN THE AGRICULTURAL SUPPLY CHAIN IN MEXICO AND THE UNITED STATES. THIS INCLUDES IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES INVOLVED IN ADVANCING FAIR WORK ISSUES IN THE REGION, AS WELL AS SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES, ACTORS, AND MOVEMENT BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sean Mckaughan Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Melat Tesfaye Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $6,000 |
Katherine Marshall Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $5,000 |
Edith Asibey Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $5,000 |
Hilda Vega Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $2,000 |
Jessie Petrini Grants & Operations Manager | Officer | 40 | $118,457 |
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 | $10,713,850 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,713,850 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $183,733 |
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 | $10,898,341 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $316,965 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $86,142 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $5,666,859 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $140,604 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,455 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $171,381 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,018 |
Other employee benefits | $44,075 |
Payroll taxes | $21,763 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,050 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $33,130 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $214,305 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $20,935 |
Information technology | $21,000 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $6,191 |
Travel | $18,645 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,644 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,101 |
Insurance | $15,028 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $6,831,569 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $375,988 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,575,349 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $870,000 |
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 | $1,583 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $8,822,920 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $40,514 |
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 | $40,514 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $790,202 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,992,204 |
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 | $8,822,920 |
Over the last fiscal year, Avina Americas Inc has awarded $314,500 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
VERITE PURPOSE: MIGRATIONS | $102,000 |
PANORAMA GLOBAL PURPOSE: FUTURE OF WORK | $25,000 |
CENTRO DE LOS DERECHOS DEL MIGRANTE INC PURPOSE: MIGRATIONS | $96,000 |
BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS RESOUCE CENTRE PURPOSE: MIGRATIONS | $66,000 |
TRIPLE CROWN RESULTS LLC PURPOSE: FUTURE OF WORK | $5,500 |
CRISTOSAL FOUNDATION PURPOSE: MIGRATIONS | $20,000 |