Trust For The Americas
- Assets
- $3.0m
- Revenue
- $3.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 01/1999
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 52-2123899
Organization Overview
Trust For The Americas is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1999. 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, Trust For The Americas employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Trust For The Americas 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, Trust For The Americas generated $3.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.8% per year over the past 9 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE TRUST FOR THE AMERICAS BUILDS CAPACITIES IN ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS ACROSS LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN BY PROMOTING INNOVATION, PROVIDING ACCESS TO INFORMATION, AND ENHANCING SKILLS TO CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE DIA (DEMOCRATIZING INNOVATION IN THE AMERICAS) PROGRAM EMPOWERS AND INSPIRES INNOVATORS, ENTREPRENEURS, CIVIL SOCIETY, AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS TO CREATE SOLUTIONS THAT PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND GOOD GOVERNANCE. THROUGH ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY, SPECIALIZED CURRICULA, COLLABORATION SPACES, AND MENTORSHIP, DIA EQUIPS PARTICIPANTS WITH THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO DRIVE POSITIVE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHANGE. THE PROGRAM IS ACTIVE IN SEVERAL COUNTRIES, INCLUDING BELIZE, JAMAICA, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, AND THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. SINCE 2016, DIA HAS POSITIVELY IMPACTED OVER 14,000 INDIVIDUALS, WITH 1,706 PARTICIPANTS DEVELOPING INNOVATION PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT THEIR COMMUNITIES AND 443 RECEIVING FUNDING TO START OR STRENGTHEN THEIR VENTURES.
THE POETA (PARTNERSHIPS FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH TECHNOLOGY IN THE AMERICAS) PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PROVIDING DIGITAL, TECHNICAL, AND LIFE SKILLS TO INDIVIDUALS, ENABLING THEM TO ACCESS ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES SOCIOECONOMIC INCLUSION BY OFFERING TRAINING IN VARIOUS DISCIPLINES, INCLUDING DIGITAL LITERACY, FINANCE, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP, SUPPORTED BY TECHNOLOGY. POETA OPERATES IN 20 COUNTRIES ACROSS THE AMERICAS IT HELPS THOUSANDS OF PARTICIPANTS SECURE JOBS, INTERNSHIPS, OR START THEIR OWN BUSINESSES, CONTRIBUTING TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL INCLUSION OF MARGINALIZED GROUPS. FROM 2019 TO 2023 POETA HAS DIRECTLY TRAINED 136,675 PARTICIPANTS.
DEMOCRACY, GOVERNANCE, AND HUMAN RIGHTS (DGHR) - THIS UNIT FOCUSES ON STRENGTHENING DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS BY USING A PARTICIPATORY APPROACH THAT INVOLVES TRAINING NON-PROFITS, HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS, AND MEDIA IN MOBILIZATION, ADVOCACY, AND COALITION-BUILDING TECHNIQUES. IT ALSO WORKS CLOSELY WITH VULNERABLE GROUPS, SUCH AS AFRO-DESCENDANTS, WOMEN, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, YOUTH, AND THOSE IMPACTED BY CONFLICT, TO EDUCATE THEM ON THEIR RIGHTS AND HOW TO EXERCISE AND DEMAND COMPLIANCE FROM THE GOVERNMENT. ADDITIONALLY, THE DGHR UNIT PROVIDES TRAINING TO GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, JUDICIARY MEMBERS, AND CONGRESSPEOPLE ACROSS THE AMERICAS ON HUMAN RIGHTS, FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION, AND OPEN GOVERNANCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Enrique Garcia Rodriguez President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
June Langston Dehart Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Susan Sthattuck Benson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Juan Ignacio Rubiolo Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Carlos Julio Ardila Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Pual Dyke Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $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 | $3,033,869 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,033,869 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $107,796 |
| 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 | $3,177,820 |
| 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 | $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 | $1,112,466 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $25,341 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $1,394,203 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $45,021 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,292,467 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $160,446 |
| 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 | $16,845 |
| All other expenses | $384,232 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,431,021 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,885,750 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,096,081 |
| 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 | $13,129 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,994,960 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $248,935 |
| 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 | $125,195 |
| Total liabilities | $374,130 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $44,015 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,576,815 |
| 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 | $2,994,960 |