Land Hope Life is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, 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. Land Hope Life 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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LAND HOPE LIFE WAS FORMED TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF AGROS INTERNATIONAL: TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY AND CREATE PATHS TO PROSPERITY FOR FARMING FAMILIES IN RURAL LATIN AMERICA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LAND HOPE LIFE, ALONG WITH ITS AFFILIATE AGROS INTERNATIONAL SERVED 8,663 PEOPLE IN 90 VILLAGES AND 2 COUNTRIES WITH INTEGRATED PROGRAMS IN FOUR CORE OPPORTUNITY AREAS: LAND OWNERSHIP, MARKET-LED AGRICULTURE, FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT, AND HEALTH & WELL-BEING. ACROSS MULTIPLE VILLAGE COMMUNITIES, TRANSFORMATIVE PROGRESS WAS ACHIEVED INCLUDING ENHANCED AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY, IMPROVED COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE, AND GREATER FOOD SECURITY. ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDED A SIGNIFICANT 40% REDUCTION IN CHILDHOOD MALNUTRITION FOR FAMILIES IN GUATEMALA, AND FAMILIES IN NICARAGUA ATTAINED AN AVERAGE NET WORTH OF $23,000 POST LAND REPAYMENT.LAND HOPE LIFE HAS RESPONDED TO THE CRITICAL NEEDS OF FAMILIES IN NICARAGUA WITH COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM SERVICES TAILORED TO ADDRESS LOCAL CHALLENGES. THESE HOLISTIC SERVICES ENCOMPASS VITAL COMPONENTS SUCH AS ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE THROUGH CLINICS AND HEALTH PROMOTERS, FARMER EDUCATION, TECHNICAL TRAINING, FINANCIAL LITERACY, CREDIT ACCESS, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, AGRIBUSINESS SUPPORT FOR HARVEST PROCESSING AND BUYER RELATIONSHIPS, FOOD SECURITY MEASURES, AND IMPROVED SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE INCLUDING CLEAN WATER SYSTEMS AND HOUSEHOLD SAFETY ENHANCEMENTS.IN NICARAGUA, LHL HAS SPEARHEADED THE INTEGRATION OF CLIMATE-SMART FARMING PRACTICES, RANGING FROM NON-CHEMICAL FERTILIZERS, REDUCED PESTICIDE AND HERBICIDE USE, HYDROPONICS, RECYCLING, REFORESTATION, AND CROP ROTATION. THESE INITIATIVES HAVE SEAMLESSLY MERGED WITH SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES, ULTIMATELY FOSTERING RESILIENT AGRICULTURAL SYSTEMS.THE EXPANSION OF FARMER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, MARKED BY WORKSHOPS FOCUSING ON CLIMATE-SMART FARMING, CROP DIVERSIFICATION, AND ADVANCED FARMING TECHNOLOGIES, HAS RESULTED IN INCREASED CROP YIELDS, ENHANCED CROP QUALITY, AND THE REMARKABLE PROGRESSION OF FAMILY AGRIBUSINESSES, LEADING TO AUGMENTED INCOMES AND ACCELERATED REPAYMENT OF LAND LOANS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kristi Drake President And Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephen Spare Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bart Brynestad Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alberto Solano Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Molly Delamarter Vice President To May 31, 2023 | Officer | 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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $980 |
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 | $4,193 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $117,509 |
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. | $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 | $1,500 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $84 |
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 | $20 |
Total functional expenses | $140,588 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $120,686 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $149,168 |
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 | $20,279 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $219,891 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $1,691,767 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,201,791 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,824 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $375,617 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $184,502 |
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 | $352 |
Total liabilities | $578,295 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,623,496 |
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 | $2,201,791 |