Everyday Gandhis Project Inc
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $313.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Fort Bragg, CA
- Founding
- 09/2003
- Data as of
- 04/2024
- EIN
- 41-2071726
Organization Overview
Everyday Gandhis Project Inc is located in Fort Bragg, CA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Everyday Gandhis Project 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 04/2024, Everyday Gandhis Project Inc generated $313.1k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $303.0k during the year ending 04/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.9%) 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OF THE EVERYDAY GANDHIS PROJECT IS TO SUPPORT PEACE BY CREATING AND DISSEMINATING MEDIA(VIDEO, PRINT, RECORDED, WEB, LIVE PRESENTATIONS) THAT COMMUNICATE STORIES OF HOPE AND INSPIRATION IN THE FACE OF VIOLENCE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATION, LECTURES AND PEACEBUILDING TRAINING AND CEREMONIES, PRIMARILY IN THE WEST AFRICAN COUNTRIES OF LIBERIA, GUINEA AND SIERRA LEONE. THIS HAS EVOLVED INTO PROVIDING A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO ALLOW EX-COMBATANTS AND OTHERS TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION AND BECOME LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY FOR FORMER CHILD SOLDIERS AND WAR-AFFECTED YOUTH TO FINISH SCHOOLING INTERRUPTED BY WAR AND THE CHALLENGES OF TAKING OF FAMILIES. NON-TRADITIONAL LEARNERS SUCH A ADULT EX-COMBATANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN ARE ALSO INCLUDED. THIS EDUCATION INCLUDES HIGH SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY, LITERACY SCHOOL AND PERMACULTURE. SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS ARE SUPPORTED WITH SUPERVISION, TUTORING, TRAUMA HEALING, MEDICAL CARE, FAMILY VISITS AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING IN SUCH SKILLS AS PERMACULTURE, TRAUMA HEALING, CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION AND COMMUNITY BUILDING. THEY ARE REQUIRED TO ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE. APPLICANTS FROM THE UNITED STATES CAN APPLY PROVIDED THEY MEET THE SAME CRITERIA AS OUR WEST AFRICAN PARTICIPANTS.
THE PROGRAM AREA OF TRADITIONAL CEREMONIES BRINGS TOGETHER DEEPLY DIVIDED COMMUNITIES FOR UNITY, RECONCILEMENT, HEALING AND FUTURE PLANNING. THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS WERE TRADITIONAL MOURNING FEASTS, TRADITIONAL LAND CLEANSING CEREMONIES, HUMAN/ELEPHANT RECONCILEMENT CEREMONIES IN AFRICA AND CEREMONIES AND DEBRIEFINGS IN THE USA FOR TRAINING AND PLANNING. THIS IS CURRENTLY COMBINED WITH THE COMMUNITY RECONCILIATION PROGRAM.
THE PROGRAM AREA OF MEDIA INVOLVES THE PRODUCTION AND DISSEMINATION OF MEDIA IN VARIOUS FORMS INCLUDING DOCUMENTARY FILMS, TRAINING VIDEOS, NEWSLETTERS, RESEARCH, WRITING GROUPS AND WEB. THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE THREE FEATURE-LENGTH DOCUMENTARIES IN PRODUCTION, A WEBSITE: WWW.EVERYDAYGANDHIS.ORG, A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED IN THE USA, A BOOK OF LETTERS AND PHOTOGRAPHS, PARTICIPATION IN A WRITING MATRIX LINKING STORIES OF PEACE AND HEALING, PUBLICATION OF ESSAYS AND RESEARCH AND THE GIFTING OF STILL PHOTOGRAPHS AND DVD'S TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND VILLAGES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cynthia Travis President & CEO | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Kyra Ahlstrom Vice President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Travis Ahlstrom Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $313,120 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $313,120 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $313,120 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $277,030 |
| 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 | $1,608 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,201 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $4,697 |
| Insurance | $2,780 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $302,953 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $34,818 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,114,773 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,149,591 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $210 |
| 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 | $210 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,149,381 |
| 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 | $1,149,591 |