FRIENDS OF ECUADOR

EIN: 043749201 501(c)(3) International Affairs

ASHEVILLE, NC

Total Revenue
$328,181
Total Expenses
$313,600
Total Assets
$41,921
Net Assets
$41,921
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
Mary Weick-Brady
Phone
7033711176
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FRIENDS OF ECUADOR, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $328K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $314K left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

Promote charitable & educational activities in connection with the third goal of the Peace Corps to promote activities networking and an exchange of knowledge related to Ecuador. Extracted from Friends of Ecuador Bylaws Approved 2003.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $309,000 Revenue: $0

Conciencia Amazonica is a non-profit foundation dedicated to conservation and environmental education in the southeast Amazon region of Ecuador. In 2025 it continued the acquisition of 2 properties...

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Conciencia Amazonica is a non-profit foundation dedicated to conservation and environmental education in the southeast Amazon region of Ecuador. In 2025 it continued the acquisition of 2 properties totaling 284 hectares approximately 702 acres to expand areas of work. The property is named Agett-Geary Reserve and has now been legally established as an ecological reserve and wildlife sanctuary under the legal norms of the Ecuadorian Ministry of Environment. It also purchased necessary equipment and materials for the areas of study including observation of birds herpetology botany and entomology. Forestry assistants and science investigators were hired.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,800 Revenue: $0

Mushuk Yuyay promotes farming and processing of quinua. It supports the viability of local Ecuadoran family farms and employs local workers in the harvest and the processing plant. Mushuk Yuyay is...

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Mushuk Yuyay promotes farming and processing of quinua. It supports the viability of local Ecuadoran family farms and employs local workers in the harvest and the processing plant. Mushuk Yuyay is community centered and is locally planned and executed for the wellbeing of the Ecuadoran people in the area. Mushuk Yuyay is effectively reversing emigration in the province. In 2025 they participated in the IX World Quinua Congress and VI Andean Grains Symposium.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $328,181
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $328,181

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $310,800
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $310,800
Other Expenses $2,800
TOTAL EXPENSES $313,600

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $328,181 $266,809 +0.2%
Expenses $313,600 $274,947 +0.1%
Net Income $14,581 $-8,138 -2.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Josh Busby President 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Mary Weick-Brady Treasurer 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Ben Bellows Editor 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $328,181 $313,600 $41,921 $14,581
2024 $266,809 $274,947 $27,340 $-8,138
2022 $234,962 $113,193 $138,323 $121,769
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