Abara Inc

Organization Overview

Abara Inc is located in El Paso, TX. According to its NTEE Classification (L40) the organization is classified as: Temporary Housing, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Abara Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Abara Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ABARA HAS JOINED AN EVER-GROWING COMMUNITY OF PEACE BUILDERS IN THE BORDERLANDS OF JUAREZ-EL PASO. ABARA SEEKS NARRATIVE, SYSTEMIC, AND PERSONAL CHANGE THROUGH BORDER ENCOUNTER EXPERIENCES FOR GROUPS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. ABARA ALSO PURSUIES A HOLISTIC BORDER RESPONSE - BY RESOURCING MIGRANT SHELTERS DOWNSTREAM WITH NEEDED SUPPLIES, WHILE ADVOCATING WITH OUR NEIGHBORS UPSTREAM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

ABARA BORDER ENCOUNTERS (ALSO KNOWN AS "LISTENING TRIPS") ARE THREE DAY EDUCATIONAL IMMERSION EXPERIENCES DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS, FAITH LEADERS, AND GROUPS OF ALL STRIPES TO RE-HUMANIZE RELATIONSHIPS OUTSIDE THE NEWS CYCLE. THESE ENCOUNTERS ARE AN INVITATION TO LISTEN, LEARN, AND REFLECT ON WHAT THE BORDER CAN TEACH US, WHO WE ARE MEANT TO BECOME, AND HOW WE CAN ENGAGE CLOSER TO HOME. THROUGH A BORDER ENCOUNTER, WE WANT HEAR DIFFERENTLY AS WE CONNECT ACROSS DIVIDES. WE DESIRE TO SIT WITH OUR NEIGHBORS, STAND WITH ONE VOICE, AND WALK WITH THOSE WHO SOJOURN OVER MANY MILES IN SEARCH OF REFUGE, SAFETY, AND WHOLENESS.


ABARA IS LINKED WITH 20+ MIGRANT SHELTERS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE RIO GRANDE. ABARA PARTNERS WITH LOCAL LEADERS TO FACILITATE CONNECTIONS THROUGH HOSPITALITY, ADVOCACY, AND FRIENDSHIP. ABARA COLLABORATES WITH FAITH NETWORKS, NGOS, AND RESIDENTS WHO ACCOMPANY ASYLUM SEEKERS. TEAM ABARA IS RESOURCING SHELTER LEADERS, WELCOMING NEW ARRIVALS, AND ASSISTING MIGRANT ENTREPRENEURS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Sami Dipasquale
Executive Director
$64,460
Joseph Gainor
Board Member
$0
Tiffany Etterling
Board Member
$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$735,495
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $100,000
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$735,495
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $11,835
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 $747,330

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Abara Inc has recieved totaling $39,941.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Endowment Foundation

Hudson, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$25,000
$7,900
Paso Del Norte Community Foundation

El Paso, TX

PURPOSE: El Paso Giving Day Grant

$7,041
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