Conservation Through Poverty Alleviation International Inc is located in Cambridge, MA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (Q32) the organization is classified as: International Economic Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Conservation Through Poverty Alleviation International Inc 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, Conservation Through Poverty Alleviation International Inc generated $138.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $117.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.0% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONSERVATION THROUGH POVERTY ALLEVIATION INTERNATIONAL IS AN INTERNATIONAL NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IDENTIFIES, DEVELOPS AND IMPLEMENTS NEW MEANS OF INCOME GENERATION FOR IMPOVERISHED FARMERS LIVING IN AREAS OF HIGH BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION VALUE. THE INITIATIVE IS FOCUSED ON FARMING LOCALLY AVAILABLE AND SUSTAINABLE PLANTS, ANIMALS AND INSECTS WHILE EDUCATING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES TO FIND NEW WAYS TO APPRECIATE AND UTILIZE THEIR ENVIRONMENT BY IDENTIFING AND DEVELOPING MARKETS IN WHICH TO SELL PRODUCTS PRODUCED BY THE LOCAL PEOPLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MADAGASCAR SILK PROJECT- PROJECT WHICH TEACHES THE PEOPLE OF MADAGASCAR TO BREED LOCAL SILKWORMS AS A TOOL FOR BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION AND SILK PRODUCTION FOR USE IN THE SALE OF MERCHANDISE PRODUCED TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE INCOME TO THE LOCAL PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY.
RAFFIA WEAVING - PROJECT TO REVITALIZE RAFFIA FARMING AND WEAVING, A FADING ART IN THE MAROANTSETA. CURRENTLY THE PROGRAM IN MAROANTSETA IS DEVELPING A RAFFIA SEEDLING NURSERY AND TEACHING FARMERS WHO CURRENTLY OWN RAFFIA TREES HOW TO HARVEST THE PALM LEAVES SUSTAINABLY THAT CAN BE USED TO WEAVE PRODUCTS FOR SALE BY LOCAL FARMERS.
PROJECT TO ADVANCE FARMING AND THE SUSTAINABLE COLLECTION OF PLANTS AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Leslie Brunetta Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Catherine L Craig President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Heidi Maclean Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert S Weber Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Barclay Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Andry Ralijaona Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $78,670 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $78,670 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $34,736 |
Investment income | $5,504 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $19,730 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $138,640 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $9,539 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,303 |
Office expenses | $4,904 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $2,604 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $117,146 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $59,617 |
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 | $74 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $414,420 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $474,111 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $474,111 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $474,111 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Conservation Through Poverty Alleviation International Inc has recieved totaling $13,767.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Globalgiving Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: FUNDS RAISED BY GLOBALGIVING AND DISBURSED TO MEET DONOR EXPECTATIONS | $13,767 |
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