Amigos De Santa Cruz Foundation

Organization Overview

Amigos De Santa Cruz Foundation is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Amigos DE Santa Cruz 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 12/2021, Amigos DE Santa Cruz Foundation generated $631.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $602.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.3% 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

THE MISSION OF AMIGOS DE SANTA CRUZ IS TO IMPROVE THE LIFE OF THE INDIGNEOUS PEOPLE OF SANTA CRUZ LA LAGUNA AND THE SURROUNDING VILLAGES THROUGH SUPPORT FOR EDUCATION AND SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS WITH LEADERSHIP AND INPUT FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, AMIGOS OPENED CECAP (CENTRO DE CAPACITACION / TRAINING CENTER) IN 2010. EACH YEAR, OVER 300 ADULTS AND YOUTH TAKE PART IN VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS IN CECAP THAT INCLUDE SEWING, BEADING, WEAVING, CARPENTRY, WELDING, COMPUTATION, AND CULINARY ARTS, AMONG OTHERS. WE RUN TWO SOCIAL ENTERPRISE BUSINESSES CONNECTED TO CECAP THAT PROVIDE WORK OPPORTUNITIES TO OUR STUDENTS AND INCOME FOR THE ORGANIZATION. MANOS CRUCENAS IS AN ARTISAN STORE SELLING BEAUTIFUL LOCAL HANDICRAFTS. CAFE SABOR CRUCENO IS A GRADUATE-RUN CAFE SERVING TRADITIONAL GUATEMALAN CUISINE THAT IS A FAVORITE OF TRAVELERS TO LAKE ATITLAN.


SUPPORT FOR FORMAL EDUCATION AMIGOS SEEKS TO IMPROVE FORMAL EDUCATION IN SANTA CRUZ IN THREE MAIN WAYS. FIRST, SUPPORT FOR HEALTHY SCHOOL SNACKS IN PRESCHOOLS AND PRIMARY SCHOOLS, AND BETTER SCHOOL SUPPLIES IN ALL PUBLIC PRIMARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS. SECOND, MODEL PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS AND AFTERNOON READING PROGRAM THAT ARE TRANSFORMING EARLY EDUCATION AND PROVIDING A POSITIVE AND ENRICHING FIRST LEARNING EXPERIENCE. THIRD, SCHOLARSHIPS SO THAT STUDENTS MAY CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION TO HIGH SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY LEVELS.


WOMENS EMPOWERMENT AMIGOS WORKS WITH WOMEN IN THE MOST REMOTE COMMUNITIES OF SANTA CRUZ TO PROMOTE GENDER EQUALITY, NUTRITION, AND HEALTHY FAMILIES. OUR PROGRAM SEEKS TO INCREASE WOMEN'S PARTICIPATION IN THE LOCAL ECONOMY AND ACCESS TO AN INCOME OUTSIDE OF THE HOME BY HELPING GROUPS OF WOMEN TO START THEIR OWN BUSINESS AND SUPPORTING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS TO DEVELOP NEW BUSINESS INITIATIVES.


YOUTH PROGRAMS AMIGOS BELIEVES THAT ENCOURAGING A GREATER SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY AMONG YOUTH, TOGETHER WITH SUPPORT FOR FORMAL EDUCATION, IS KEY TO ENSURING THEIR SUCCESS AND INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE SEXUAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EDUCATION FOR YOUTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE FORMAL EDUCATION SYSTEM, TEACHER TRAINING, YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE SANTA CRUZ YOUTH CORPS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR RECENT GRADUATES. COVID 19 RESPONSE AMIGOS SUPPORTED THE COMMUNITY IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC BY PROVIDING FOOD BASKETS TO THOSE IN NEED, DONATING OVER 15,700 MASKS, CREATING OVER 600 JOBS, AND PROVIDING COVID EDUCATION SESSIONS TO APPROXIMATELY 1000 FAMILIES TO HELP INCREASE AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF PREVENTION MEASURES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lee Beal
Treasurer
$0
Erynne Dowe
Secretary
$0
Davina Ratcliffe
President
$0
Nancy Binghman
Vice Preside
$0
John Berry
Board Member
$0
Santos Canel
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$21,577
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$480,731
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$502,308
Total Program Service Revenue$125,340
Investment income $3,751
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 $631,399

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Amigos De Santa Cruz Foundation has recieved totaling $49,753.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Seattle Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT

$40,000
Chances For Children International Inc

Lancaster, NH

PURPOSE: EDUCATE DISADVANTAGED MAYA WOMEN

$7,000
The Patrick And Susan Keefe Family Foundation Inc

Cincinnati, OH

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$2,500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$253
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