Volunteers In Asia is located in Palo Alto, CA. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (Q23) the organization is classified as: International Exchange N.E.C., under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Volunteers In Asia employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Volunteers In Asia 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 06/2022, Volunteers In Asia generated $649.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (22.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $953.8k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (13.5%) per year over the past 7 years. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
VIA PROVIDES INNOVATIVE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAMS IN ASIA AND THE UNITED STATES THAT PROMOTE CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING, BUILD PARTNERSHIPS, AND OFFER TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS AND COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROGRAM #1: THE ENLIGHT SOCIAL IMPACT LEADERSHIP ACCELERATOR PROGRAM WAS OFFERED ONLINE DURING MARCH 2022 TILL SEPTEMBER 2022 WITH TEAMS JOINING FROM THAILAND AND MYANMAR. THE ACCELERATOR IS A 6-MONTH TEAM-BASED TRAINING AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT COURSE FOR SOCIAL IMPACT LEADERS WHO ARE LOOKING FOR TOOLS, STRUCTURE, AND SUPPORT TO TURN THEIR BIG IDEAS INTO A SUSTAINABLE PROJECT. THROUGH INTERACTIVE TRAINING SESSIONS, INDEPENDENT TEAM TASKS, AND INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING, TEAM MEMBERS LEARN HOW TO 1) COLLABORATE EFFECTIVELY AS A TEAM, 2) IDENTIFY THEIR TARGET COMMUNITY AND PROJECT GOALS, 3) DEVELOP IMPACT-DRIVEN PROGRAMS WITH EFFECTIVE EVALUATION PLANS, AND 4) COMMUNICATE THEIR VALUE TO COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS AND FUNDERS.
PROGRAM #2: THE CUSTOM SOCIAL INNOVATOR ACCELERATOR - BRILLIANT HOPE PROGRAM WAS OFFERED ONLINE DURING SEPTEMBER 2021 TILL JANUARY 2022 WITH TEAMS JOINING FROM A COMPANY IN JAPAN. THIS ACCELERATOR IS A 4-MONTH TEAM-BASED TRAINING COURSE TO NURTURE AN INNOVATOR GROWTH MINDSET AND GAIN SKILLS FOR INNOVATION.
PROGRAM #3: THE EXPLORING SOCIAL INNOVATION (ESI) 2 PROGRAM WAS OFFERED ONLINE IN FEBRUARY 2022. THE PROGRAM WAS JOINED BY 9 PARTICIPANTS FROM JAPAN AND MYANMAR. THROUGH THE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS EXPLORE SOCIAL CHALLENGES AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS THROUGH INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS, GROUP DISCUSSIONS, SITE VISITS AND GUEST SPEAKERS FROM INNOVATIVE COMPANIES, AND EXCHANGE IDEAS WITH LOCAL LEADERS AND GLOBAL FRIENDS.
ALL OTHER PROGRAMS: OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE ONLINE EXPLORER PROGRAMS FOR HEALTH CARE STUDENTS AND ANOTHER FOCUSING ON DISASTER RECOVERY, OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP WITH ONE FELLOW SENT TO JAPAN SINCE APRIL 2022, AND OUR SOCIAL IMPACT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kazutoh Ishida Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $135,713 |
Joanna Kraut Cfo, Director Of Fin & Admin | Officer | 40 | $117,877 |
Melissa Golden Director Of Operations | Officer | 40 | $101,265 |
Tab Bowers Vice-Chair, Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
William Su Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Hope Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $219,966 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $295,452 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $31,815 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $515,418 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $90,076 |
Investment income | $142,488 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$99,359 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $649,634 |
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 | $15,000 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $344,499 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $144,994 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $208,789 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $108,188 |
Payroll taxes | $42,931 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $81,544 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $80,493 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $13,117 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,055 |
Travel | $1,298 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $13,836 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $953,801 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $132,964 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $19,952 |
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 | $24,221 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,146,790 |
Investments—other securities | $37,386 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,361,313 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $41,005 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $900 |
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 | $41,905 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,436,741 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,882,667 |
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 | $4,361,313 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Volunteers In Asia has recieved totaling $130,639.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Enlight Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $80,000 |
Henry Luce Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: COVID EMERGENCY GRANT: COVID EMERGENCY SUPPORT | $50,000 |
William J And Catherine C Griffin Family Foundation Rancho Mirage, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT EDUCATION IN ASIA | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $129 |
The Duke Energy Foundation Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $10 |
Beg. Balance | $3,663,392 |
Earnings | -$146,060 |
Other Expense | $524,740 |
Ending Balance | $2,992,592 |
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Euraupair International Inc Laguna Beach, CA | $7,185,820 | $6,767,720 |
Global Aids Interfaith Alliance Oakland, CA | $774,601 | $2,377,191 |
Mobility International Usa Eugene, OR | $1,672,939 | $2,115,547 |
Volunteers In Asia Palo Alto, CA | $4,361,313 | $649,634 |
Brazil At Silicon Valley Covina, CA | $145,613 | $396,173 |
Track Two An Institute For Citizen Diplomacy Mill Valley, CA | $209,748 | $510,797 |
United States-China Exchange Council Union City, CA | $1,010,315 | $250,273 |
Educational Resources And Referrals China Berkeley, CA | $290,468 | $409,706 |
Professional & Educational Services International Inc Mountain View, CA | $4,937,496 | $261,204 |
Children In Harmony Los Angeles, CA | $14,100 | $230,635 |
Jtb Goodwill Foundation Honolulu, HI | $512,618 | $149,896 |
International Human Learning Resources Network Los Angeles, CA | $60,753 | $0 |