Esperanto League For North America Inc
- Assets
- $425.2k
- Revenue
- $57.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Portland, ME
- Founding
- 12/1954
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 94-2240404
Organization Overview
Esperanto League For North America Inc, operating under the name Esperanto-Usa, is located in Portland, ME. The organization was established in 1954. According to its NTEE Classification (S80) the organization is classified as: Community Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Esperanto-Usa 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, Esperanto-Usa generated $57.6k 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 (7.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $59.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.6%) 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE ESPERANTO LEAGUE FOR NORTH AMERICA IS TO FURTHER EDUCATION IN, AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION ABOUT, THE INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE ESPERANTO WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ESPERANTO-USA OFFERS AN ON-LINE BOOKSTORE/RETBUTIKO WITH MORE THAN A THOUSAND TITLES...BOOKS, MUSIC, AND OTHER FUN STUFF FOR MEMBERS (WHO RECEIVE A 15% DISCOUNT) TO AID IN LEARNING, PROMOTING, OR TEACHING ESPERANTO. APPROXIMATELY 1400 ESPERANTO-RELATED ITEMS WERE SOLD, MOSTLY THROUGH THE ON-LINE STORE. TOTAL REVENUES IN THIS SECTION INCLUDE CATALOG SALES; EXPENSES REFLECT COST OF GOODS SOLD AS WELL AS ALLOCATIONS OF INDIRECT EXPENSES.
ESPERANTO-USA OFFERS MANY DIFFERENT WAYS TO LEARN THE LANGUAGE: COLLEGE COURSES AT A UNIVERSITY, FREE POSTAL COURSE, DIFFERENT LEVELS OF CORRESPONDENCE COURSE, YOUTUBE VIDEOS, HELPING OTHER TO TEACH ESPERANTO, AND AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE WITH MORE THAN 60 PARTICIPANTS. MEMBERSHIP IN THE INTERNATIONAL ESPERANTO ORGANIZATION UEA CAN BE OBTAINED THROUGH ESPERANTO-USA TO ENCOURAGE USE OF THE LANGUAGE INTERNATIONALLY. SUBSCRIPTIONS TO ESPERANTO MAGAZINES CAN BE OBTAINED THROUGH ESPERANTO-USA.
AN ACTIVE, UP-TO-DATE WEB PAGE PROVIDES BASIC INFORMATION TO THOSE SEEKING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ESPERANTO, INCLUDING UP-TO-DATE DISCUSSIONS FOR ACTIVE ESPERANTISTS, WITH APPROXIMATELY 150,000 VISITS TO THE PAGE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RESPONDS TO REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION VIA E-MAIL, REGULAR MAIL AND PHONE. A BIMONTHLY PUBLICATION, USONA ESPERANTISTO, KEEPS MEMBERS INFORMED ABOUT EVENTS IN THE ESPERANTO COMMUNITY, IN THE U.S. AND AROUND THE WORLD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
William B Harris Executive Director | 40 | $30,000 | |
Alex Miller Vice_president | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
David J Beck Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Philip Dorcas President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Charlotte Burton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Hoss Firooznia Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $14,625 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $40,475 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $55,100 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $11,477 |
| Investment income | -$9,426 |
| 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 | $449 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $57,600 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $45 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,172 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,917 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,867 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $609 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $960 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,715 |
| Office expenses | $1,919 |
| Information technology | $772 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $690 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,945 |
| All other expenses | $1 |
| Total functional expenses | $59,597 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $35,343 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $711 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $9,691 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $784 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $374,033 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,662 |
| Total assets | $425,224 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,699 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $41,881 |
| 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 | $49,580 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $81,093 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $294,551 |
| 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 | $425,224 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $383,554 |
| Earnings | -$9,521 |
| Net Contributions | $40,975 |
| Other Expense | $40,930 |
| Grants | $45 |
| Ending Balance | $374,033 |
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