Friends Of The Americas
- Assets
- $689.8k
- Revenue
- $484.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Greenwell Springs, LA
- Founding
- 11/1984
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 72-1014940
Organization Overview
Friends Of The Americas is located in Greenwell Springs, LA. The organization was established in 1984. 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 12/2022, Friends Of The Americas employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of 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 12/2022, Friends Of The Americas generated $484.9k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $330.9k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.1%) per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS IS A NON-PROFIT PUBLIC CHARITY DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ASISTANCE TO CHILDREN AND OTHER PERSONS WHO ARE VICTIMS OF WAR, NATURAL DISASTERS OR ECONOMIC DISTRESS. IT PROVIDES MEDICAL CARE, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, CLOTHING, RELIEF SUPPLIES, DISASTER ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO NEEDY PERSONS. FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS OPERATES MEDICAL CLINICS AND VARIOUS SELF-HELP PROJECTS. IT SENDS DISASTER ASSISTANCE TEAMS TO NATURAL DISASTER SITES IN ORDER TO RENDER ON-THE-SCENE MEDICAL CARE AND PROVIDE RELIEF SUPPLIES. FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS WORKS TO CREATE A CLIMATE OF MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING, FRIENDSHIP, AND RESPECT BETWEEN THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE PEOPLES OF LATIN AMERICA TO BUILD SUPPORT FOR DEMOCRATIC VALUES, SUCH AS FREE ELECTIONS, PRIVATE PROPERTY, FREE ENTERPRISE, FREEDOM OF THE PRESS, AND FREEDOM OF RELIGION BY CONDUCTING SEMINARS PROMOTING THOSE VALUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING 2022, FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS' WORK FOCUSED ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, MEDICAL CARE, NUTURITION, EDUCATION, HOUSING, AGRICULTURE AND CREATION OF SMALL BUSINESSES FOR PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM POVERTY IN HONDURAS. IN HONDURAS, FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS' CLINICS PROVIDED MEDICAL CARE AND PREVENTATIVE MEDICAL SERVICES TO LARGE NUMBERS OF POOR PEOPLE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES INCLUDING HEALTH SCREENING FOR HIGH RISK PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN. FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS ALSO PROVIDED NUTRITIONAL PROGRAMS, VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, HOUSING, ASSISTANCE TO AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVES AND THE CREATION OF SMALL BUSINESSES FOR SINGLE MOTHERS AND OTHER POOR PEOPLE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Louis E Jenkins Chairman | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Daniel W Richey Vice Chairman | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Diane A Jenkins | 40 | $0 | |
Deidra Perkins | 0 | $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 | $433,655 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $433,655 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $935 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $50,309 |
| 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 | $484,899 |
| 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 | $142,470 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,899 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,921 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,891 |
| 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 | $34,725 |
| Travel | $9,401 |
| 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 | $14,761 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $29,720 |
| Total functional expenses | $330,877 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $475,377 |
| 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 | $214,432 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1 |
| Total assets | $689,810 |
| 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 | $20,825 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,344 |
| Total liabilities | $23,169 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $666,641 |
| 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 | $689,810 |