Defensores De La Cuenca is located in Cheverly, MD. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Defensores DE LA Cuenca employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Defensores DE LA Cuenca 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, Defensores DE LA Cuenca generated $574.6k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $227.2k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 38.8% per year over the past 2 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:
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OUR NAME MEANS WATERSHED DEFENDERS. A NON-PROFIT DEDICATED TO HELPING THE LATINO COMMUNITY CONNECT WITH THE NATURAL WORLD THROUGH KNOWLEDGE, SHARED EXPERIENCES, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO PRESERVE AND DEFEND THE CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED FOR A HEALTHIER MIND, BODY AND SOUL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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OTHER PROGRAMS - OVER THE PAST YEAR WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ENGAGE THOUSANDS OF LATIN@S AND SPANISH-SPEAKERS, BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY,ACROSS THE CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED WITH THE GOAL OF BUILDING A NETWORK OF LATIN@/E LEADERS WHO ARE TAKING ACTION TO SUPPORT MADRE TIERRA, OUR MOTHER EARTH. WE CREATE FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENTS THAT ARE WELCOMING ANDINVITING TO ENSURE THE LATIN@/E PARTICIPANTS HAVE FUN AND MAKE POSITIVE CONNECTIONS TO NATURE. WE SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT THE MANY WAYS THE ENVIRONMENT IMPACTS US AND HOW WE IMPACT THE ENVIRONMENT.
LA ACADEMIA - DEFENSORES DE LA CUENCA CREATES ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR LATINOS AND SPANISH-SPEAKERS TO HAVE POSITIVE CONNECTIONS WITH NATURE. THESE EVENTS HELP CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR US TO SHARE ABOUT OUR ADULT TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT HELP BUILD KNOWLEDGE ON WATERSHED RELATED ISSUES, WHILE ALSO PAYING OUR PARTICIPANTS FOR THEIR TIME AND INPUT. THIS PROGRAM IS A COMMUNITY-LEVEL CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM. WE HAVE ENGAGED 100S AND TRAINED NEARLY 50 ADULTS THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.
DEFENSORES YOUTH CORPS - THE DEFENSORES YOUTH CORPS (DYC) PROGRAM WAS CREATED TO HELP OUR LATINO AREA YOUTH GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL WHOSE LACK OF SERVICE HOURS KEPT THEM FROM GRADUATING. WE CREATE SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LATINO YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES TO JOIN US IN OUR EFFORTS TO ENHANCE OUR COMMUNITIES FOR HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENTS THAT SUPPORT A HEALTHY MIND, BODY, AND SOUL. WE HAD OVER 700 YOUTH VOLUNTEERS THAT RESULTED IN OVER 2,450 HOURS OF SERVICE; WE PLANTED OVER 400 TREES; AND COLLECTED OVER 1.5 TONS OF TRASH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Abel Olivo Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $98,635 |
Chelsea Mervenne Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jonathan Vidales Co-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Juan Lazo Bautista Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Guerrero President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sonia Rangel Co-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $211,057 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $307,752 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $518,809 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $55,395 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $574,568 |
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. | $85,443 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,676 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $8,250 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $885 |
Payroll taxes | $7,420 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,549 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $76,214 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,828 |
Office expenses | $15,091 |
Information technology | $4,664 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,382 |
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 | $1,015 |
Insurance | $4,843 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $227,152 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $71,841 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $294,914 |
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 | $1,944 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $318 |
Total assets | $369,017 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $501 |
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 | $501 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $79,943 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $288,573 |
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 | $369,017 |