Montana De Luz is located in Worthington, OH. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Montana DE Luz employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Montana DE Luz 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, Montana DE Luz generated $415.1k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $357.1k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.8%) per year over the past 9 years. 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
PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND PERSONAL GROWTH EXPERIENCES FOR PARTICIPANTS, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME, PROVIDING ADEQUATE HOUSING AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS IN HONDURAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2023, WE HELPED 21 FAMILIES ON OUR CASELOAD WHO LIVE IN EXTREME POVERTY OPEN A SMALL BUSINESS IN THEIR COMMUNITY. OF THESE 21 MICRO BUSINESSES, 4 WERE TORTILLA STANDS, 15 ARE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS (PLATES, CUPS, POTS/PANS), 3 ARE PULPERAS, AND 1 IS A WATCH REPAIR. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP THESE FAMILIES EARN ENOUGH INCOME TO ATTEND THEIR MONTHLY DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENTS, CREATE A SENSE OF EMPOWERMENT, AND LEARN THE SKILLS NEEDED TO RUN A BUSINESS. WE MONITOR THIS PROGRAM THROUGH MONTHLY VISITS AND THEY REPORT THEIR WEEKLY SALES TO US VIA WHATSAPP. MONTAA DE LUZ PROVIDED ACUTE AND ONGOING MEDICAL SUPPORT TO 16 CHILDREN AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS IN HONDURAS, INCLUDING DOCTOR VISITS, SPECIALIST VISITS, ONGOING NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE, DAILY ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY (ART), AND DAILY MEDICAL ATTENTION FROM TWO NURSES. OUR EXPENSES IN PAYROLL, FOOD, AND VEHICLES REFLECT OUR ONGOING SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS. THESE CHILDREN NEED ON SITE CAREGIVING AND NURSING SUPPORT, DAILY NUTRITIOUS MEALS, AND TRAVEL TO NEARBY DOCTORS TO RECEIVE ROUTINE AND SPECIALIZED MEDICAL CARE. WE CAN PROUDLY SAY THAT 100% OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED AT MONTAA DE LUZ ARE ADHERENT TO THEIR LIFE SAVING ART MEDICATION AND HAVE A SUPPRESSED VIRAL LOAD, COMPARED TO THE AVERAGE OF 54% OF THE GENERAL POPULATION IN HONDURAS LIVING WITH HIV. EDUCATION- MDL ALSO ENSURES THAT ALL ELIGIBLE CHILDREN RECEIVE HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION OR VOCATIONALTRAINING. RELEVANT MDL STAFF INCLUDES CAREGIVERS WHO DID OVER 8,000 HOURS OF BASIC TUTORING (+ VIRTUAL EDUCATIONDUE TO THE PANDEMIC), AN ON-SITE SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER WHO COMPLETED OVER 1,000 HOURS OF TEACHING TO FIVE STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. SERVICE TEAMS- MDL HOSTED THREE SERVICE TRIPS TO OUR FACILITY IN HONDURAS. COMMUNITY SUPPORT- MDL BEGAN SERVING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS IN NEARBY COMMUNITIES IN 2017. WE STARTED WITH ONLY THREE FAMILIES BUT WE HAVE SERVED OVER 45 FAMILIES BY THE END OF 2023. OUR GOAL IS TO CONTINUE TO INCREASE THE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS IN HONDURAS. MDL PROVIDES A MONTHLY STIPEND, FAMILY COUNSELING, TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS, AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, WE HAVE PREVENTED OVER 38 CHILDREN FROM ENTERING AN ORPHANAGE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Austin Skeet Ayscue Vice Preside | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Nicole Bondy Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kara Cruikshank Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Erika Lopez Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Emma Mccarthy Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jacquie Patton Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $215,212 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $206,558 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $421,770 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,305 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $21,480 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$29,428 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $415,127 |
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 | $249,562 |
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 | $3,779 |
Fees for services: Management | $74,986 |
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 | $1,000 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $8,095 |
Information technology | $8,218 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,981 |
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 | $6,756 |
Insurance | $1,677 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $357,054 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $142,211 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $1,979 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $32,084 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $176,274 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $176,274 |
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 | $176,274 |