Dzi Foundation is located in Ridgway, CO. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Dzi Foundation employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dzi Foundation 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 06/2022, Dzi Foundation generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.5% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DZI PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITIES FOR THREE MULTI-YEAR STAGES TO SUPPORT COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND LIVELIHOOD PROGRAMS THAT UNLOCK LOCAL OPPORTUNITY, BUILD MORE UNIFIED COMMUNITIES, AND CREATE LASTING SOLUTIONS TO COMPLEX LOCAL CHALLENGES. DZI BEGINS BY CREATING A SHARED, INCLUSIVE VISION WITH THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY AND FORMING CRITICAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL NGOS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUPS. THE FIRST SEVERAL YEARS, COMMUNITIES FOCUS ON IMPROVING FOOD SECURITY AND BUILDING ESSENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE, SUCH AS DRINKING WATER AND IRRIGATION SYSTEMS, BRIDGES, AND EARTHQUAKE-SAFE SCHOOLS, WHICH REMOVE THE BARRIERS TO PROGRESS AND HELP MEET BASIC NEEDS. THREE YEARS INTO THE PARTNERSHIP, QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVES THROUGH INCREASED ACCESS TO CASH AND CONSUMPTION OF HEALTHIER FOOD, AND THE ECONOMIC CONDITION OF THE COMMUNITY CHANGES AS 50% OF RESIDENTS ARE EARNING AND SPENDING MORE. INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND THE INCREASE IN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ENCOURAGE YOUTH TO STAY IN THE VILLAGE. IN THE FINAL YEARS OF THE PARTNERSHIP, DZI COMMUNITIES ARE MORE UNIFIED, EARNING MORE INCOME, AND LEADING SAFER, MORE PRODUCTIVE, AND MORE CONNECTED LIVES. COMMUNITIES HAVE THE SKILLS AND SYSTEMS IN PLACE TO LEAD AND MAINTAIN THESE GAINS FOR A LASTING IMPACT. OVER THE PAST 25 YEARS, DZI HAS GROWN TO SERVE MORE THAN 44,000 PEOPLE IN AN EXPANDING NETWORK OF RURAL VILLAGES IN THE SOLUKHUMBU, KHOTANG, AND BHOJPUR DISTRICTS OF EASTERN NEPAL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jim Nowak Founder & President | Officer | 40 | $96,287 |
Wende Valentine Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $94,392 |
Matt Glerum Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Matthew Weatherly-White Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brent Bishop Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Yvonne Marsh Secretary (end 4/2022) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $64,113 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,617,297 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $291,304 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,681,410 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,536 |
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 | $1,682,946 |
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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $166,949 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $44,065 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $462,034 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,301 |
Other employee benefits | $43,278 |
Payroll taxes | $33,121 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $32,078 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $8,863 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $31,297 |
Information technology | $4,118 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $23,257 |
Travel | $36,236 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $19,937 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $18,929 |
All other expenses | $3,841 |
Total functional expenses | $1,857,006 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,425 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $936,430 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $12,500 |
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 | $2,000 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $282,564 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,246,919 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $91,457 |
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 | $91,457 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $916,705 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $238,757 |
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 | $1,246,919 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Dzi Foundation has recieved totaling $650,682.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $416,351 |
Blanche C Hill Foundation Telluride, CO PURPOSE: BUILDING A SCHOOL/QUALITY EDUCATION | $50,000 |
Baal Dan Charities Carrollton, TX PURPOSE: Quality education | $30,000 |
Yvonne And Michael Marsh Family Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: TO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET | $26,000 |
Jane Alexandra Storm Foundation Breckenridge, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
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Big Five Community Services Inc Durant, OK | $12,347,730 | $17,649,703 |
Psa Behavioral Health Agency Phoenix, AZ | $11,491,382 | $16,032,932 |
Lutheran Social Service Of Colorado Denver, CO | $5,962,454 | $15,365,278 |
Community Action Partnership Of Western Nebraska Gering, NE | $9,588,655 | $16,478,240 |
Springs Rescue Mission Colorado Springs, CO | $31,987,064 | $16,020,528 |
Blue Valley Community Action Inc Fairbury, NE | $9,711,299 | $13,458,848 |
Community Action Resource & Development Inc Claremore, OK | $9,458,062 | $13,145,718 |
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