Puente A La Salud Comunitaria
- Assets
- $66.0k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- 02/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 30-0258491
Organization Overview
Puente A La Salud Comunitaria is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (K40) the organization is classified as: Nutrition, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Puente A LA Salud Comunitaria employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Puente A LA Salud Comunitaria 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 12/2022, Puente A LA Salud Comunitaria generated $26.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (32.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $45.9k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (25.2%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PUENTE PROMOTES THE CULTIVATION AND CONSUMPTION OF AMARANTH, COMBINED WITH OTHER TRADITIONAL AND STRATEGIC CROPS, TO ENCOURAGE THE DIVERSIFICATION OF LOCAL AGRICULTURE AND DIET FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES IN MEXICO AS A MEANS OF IMPROVING COMMUNITY WELL-BEING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE ECO-AMARANTH PROGRAM PROMOTES THE PRODUCTION OF AMARANTH IN RURAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH AGRICULTURAL TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND FARMER-TO-FARMER EXCHANGES. SINCE 2007, PUENTE HAS WORKED WITH HUNDREDS OF OAXACAN FARMERS FROM RURAL COMMUNITIES TO CULTIVATE AMARANTH USING SUSTAINABLE AND AGROECOLOGICAL PRACTICES. THE ECO-AMARANTH PROGRAM PRESENTS SMALL-SCALE FARMERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE A HEALTHY FOOD SOURCE AND TO GENERATE ADDITIONAL REVENUE FOR THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM COLLABORATES WITH THE HEALTHY FAMILIES TEAM TO CONTRIBUTE TO FOOD SOVEREIGNTY AND TO IMPROVE FAMILY NUTRITION BY PROMOTING AMARANTH, A NATIVE CROP RICH IN NUTRIENTS AND WITH ECONOMIC POTENTIAL.
HEALTHY FAMILIES: PUENTES HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM WORKS WITH RURAL COMMUNITIES IN OAXACA TO FOSTER A MORE DIVERSE AND NUTRITIOUS DIET FOR THEIR FAMILIES AND HELP COMBAT CHILD MALNUTRITION THROUGH THE CONSUMPTION OF AMARANTH. SINCE 2003, PUENTE HAS WORKED WITH OVER 12,000 WOMEN FROM MORE THAN 80 COMMUNITIES IN OAXACA TO PREVENT HEALTH PROBLEMS AND MALNUTRITION THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. USING A PARTICIPATORY APPROACH, THE PROGRAM WORKS WITH WOMEN FROM VULNERABLE POPULATIONS TO ADDRESS SOME OF THE ROOT CAUSES OF MALNUTRITION IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS REGARDING THE CONSUMPTION OF AMARANTH.
SOCIAL ECONOMY: FARMER FAMILIES CAN SELL THEIR HARVEST AT A HIGHER PROFIT BY ORGANIZING MICRO-ENTERPRISES AND REGIONAL NETWORKS WITH INCREASED ACCESS TO MARKETS AND VALUE-ADDED TECHNOLOGY. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO DERIVE BOTH SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS FOR PARTICIPANTS. THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND STAFF PROVIDE TRAINING TO MICRO-ENTERPRISES TO INCREASE THEIR ABILITY TO DEVELOP AND COMMERCIALIZE FOOD PRODUCTS, BASED ON AMARANTH. ALSO, WE SUPPORT LOCAL AND REGIONAL POINT-OF-SALES OPERATIONS TO ALLOW ENTERPRISES TO INCREASE THEIR CLIENTS AND DIRECT SALES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gabriel Garcia Chair To 6/2022 | 1 | $0 | |
April Watson Vice-Chair To 6/2022 | 1 | $0 | |
Aeerin Dunford Vice-President To 6/2022 | 1 | $0 | |
Katherine Lorenz Treasurer | 2 | $0 | |
Kate Seely Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Hope Bidga-Peyton Director | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $26,335 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $1 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $26,336 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $12,340 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $6,857 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $5,419 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $80 |
| Other expenses | $21,212 |
| Total expenses | $45,908 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $45,448 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $65,968 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $65,968 |