Hands Across Cultures

Organization Overview

Hands Across Cultures is located in Espanola, NM. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (F21) the organization is classified as: Substance Abuse Prevention, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Hands Across Cultures employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Hands Across Cultures 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 12/2021, Hands Across Cultures generated $213.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $189.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.3% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SPECIAL ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE (ATOD) PREVENTION TREATMENT, CULTURAL DIVERSITY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND BICULTURAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

INCREASED COMMUNITY COLLABORATION BY UTILIZING EVIDENCE-BASED, SEVEN STRATEGIES OF COMMUNITY LEVEL CHANGE INCLUDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ENHANCE SKILLS STRATEGY. WE COLLABORATED TO HOLD AND ATTEND WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, OR ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE SKILLS OF PARTICIPANTS, MEMBERS AND STAFF: COLLABORATION AND COORDINATION WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS, AGENCIES, ORGANIZATIONS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, GOVERNMENT, AND OTHER AGENCIES.HANDS ACCROSS CULTURES ASSISTED IN ACCOMPLISHING REDUCING YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE THROUGH IDENTIFYING SEVERAL MEASURABLE OBJECTIVES AL DERIVED FROM DATA IDENTIFIED IN OUR ANNUAL COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT. WE FACILITATED LOCAL COALITIONS TO PRIORITIZE PRESSING DATA AND IDENTIFY PROBLEM AREAS IN TERMS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE. BASED ON A CRITERIA, WE IDENTIFIED OBJECTIVES THAT WE FELT WERE DOABLE AND MANAGEABLE GIVEN THE RESOURCES AND MANPOWER AVAILABLE.WE IDENTIFIED THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIES TO IMPLEMENT AND PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED APPROACHES. CHANGE CONSEQUENCES, REDUCE ACCESS, MODIFY/CHANGE POLICY, PROVIDE INFORMATION AND PROVIDE SUPPORT. WE CONSTRUCTED MEDIA MESSAGES TO INCREASE PERCEPTION OF HARM AND PERCEPTION OF RISK WITH REGARDS TO YOUTH ALCOHOL USE AND DWI, AS WELL AS, THE ABUSE OF PRESCRIPTION PILLS. HANDS ACCROSS CULTURES ALSO COLLABORATED WITH SEVERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ENTITIES TO INFORM THE COMMUNITY ABOUT PRESCRIPTION PILL TAKE BACK DAYS AND SAFETY RESOURCES. WE ALSO ASSISTED IN STRENGTHENING SCHOOL POLICY WITH REGARDS TO ENFORCEMENT OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUGS.HANDS ACROSS CULTURES AND COALITION PARTNERS PUBLICIZED LAW ENFORCEMENT EFFORTS AND CONSEQUENCES FOR BREAKING ALCOHOL AND DRUG LAWS. WE ALSO PUBLICIZED THE DANGERS OF ABUSING PRESCRIPTION PILLS AND OPIOIDS.WE ALSO ENGAGED YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ALIKE IN CULTURAL ART AND VIDEO PROJECTS WHERE WE HIGHLIGHTED POSITIVE ELEMENTS. WE EMPHASIZED ASPECTS OF THE VARIOUS CULTURES ENCOMPASSED IN NORTHERN NEW MEXICO TO ILLUMINATE SOCIAL ISSUES CONCERNING THE COMMUNITY. WE WORKED IN NORTHERN SANTA FE COUNTY AND SOUTHERN RIO ARRIBA COUNTY IN COLLABORATION WITH NORTHERN NEW MEXICO IMPLEMENTATION TEAM, PROJECT RACE, ESPANOLA YMCA, RIO ARRIBA JOINT TASK FORCE AND DWI PLANNING COUNCIL, SANTA FE PREVENTION ALLIANCE, TEEN COURT, NATIONAL LATINO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, CONNECTION OUR VOICES WORKGROUP AND YOUTH COUNCIL, AND THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Diego Lopez
Executive Dir.
$70,000
David Ortiz
Treasurer
$0
Sammy Quintana
President
$0
Adan Baca
Vice President
$0
Gwen Orona
Secretary
$0
Elaine Herrera
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $206,695
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$7,000
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$213,695
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $29
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 $213,724

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Hands Across Cultures has recieved totaling $2,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Arizona Foundation For Educational Advancement

Phoenix, AZ

PURPOSE: MISSION IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING HEALTH, EDUCATION & WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE OF NORTHERN NM THROUGH FAMILY-CENTERED APPROACHES

$2,500
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