FRIENDS OF THE THIRD WORLD INC

EIN: 237183804 501(c)(3) International Affairs

FORT WAYNE, IN

Total Revenue
$187,426
Total Expenses
$182,276
Total Assets
$615,037
Net Assets
$578,045
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
IN
Principal Officer
JAMES F GOETSCH
Phone
2604226821
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

FRIENDS OF THE THIRD WORLD INC, founded in 1972, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $187K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Net assets of $578K represent 37 months of operating reserves.

Mission

to alleviate the root causes of poverty through self-help partnerships, and to educate and encourage citizens to take voluntary action against poverty through a cooperative democratic marketplace, employment training and demonstration projects.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $49,804 Revenue: $44,732

Technical assistance to low income adults who produce handicrafts or food. Marketing is conducted by dedicated volunteers or thru partnerships with other nongovernmental organizations using fair...

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Technical assistance to low income adults who produce handicrafts or food. Marketing is conducted by dedicated volunteers or thru partnerships with other nongovernmental organizations using fair trade principles (see www.fairtradefederation.org) Artisans from 50 countries as well as 10 states, manage community based micro businesses, receiving marketing and management assistance. We assist in finding markets including those in nontraditional venues such as mission festivals. Family farmers in 12 countries, as well as Native American food producers in Georgia, Minnesota,South Dakota, and Colorado receive similar assistance in reaching nontraditional markets like religious congregations & community based organizations. A total of $19,844 in purchases directly assisted these low-income producers. In addition, we are able to provide unemployed adults in Indiana with skills training in retail sales, bookkeeping &computer data entry. A total of 23,574 worth of volunteer labor was donated to this project. One part-time staff person managed this project. Three locations: Third Wo0rld Shoppe of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Global Village in Peoria, Illinois, and Third World Handarts in Sierra Vista, Arizona host volunteer chapters. During 2023 - 2024 year Global Village in Peoria closed and a loss for inventory sold at less than cost was listed as depreciation.

Program 2
Expenses: $54,106 Revenue: $60,877

TECHNICAL AND MICRO-ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE TO PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE SELF-RELIANCE FOR LOW-INCOME ADULTS AND FAMILIES. A total of $3,500 in volunteer labor was allocated to this effort...

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TECHNICAL AND MICRO-ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE TO PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE SELF-RELIANCE FOR LOW-INCOME ADULTS AND FAMILIES. A total of $3,500 in volunteer labor was allocated to this effort. Poder Joven Foundation is a charity aiding homeless youth and low-income families in Medellin, Colombia was granted $27,996. Voice Trust assists low-income families with sustainable farming, educated orphan children & provides flood relief and food aid in Tamil Nadu, India and was granted $22,330.49. Food Assistance to low-income families in Fort Wayne, Indiana totaled 7469. ($4500 was sent to Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne for an agency endowment) In addition, memberships in other nonprofits totaling $2,049 include the Fair Trade Federation, West Central Neighborhood Association, Community Harvest Food Bank, NAEIR, Tech Soup, Chicago Fair Trade, NE Indiana Nonprofit Association, U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives, Green America, and the Alliance for Human Services

Program 3
Expenses: $55,576 Revenue: $67,158

EMPLOYMENT SKILLS TRAINING AND MENTORING OF LOW-INCOME ADULTS. With the assistance of volunteer professionals, we mentor people referred by local court/probation offices & mental health offices...

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EMPLOYMENT SKILLS TRAINING AND MENTORING OF LOW-INCOME ADULTS. With the assistance of volunteer professionals, we mentor people referred by local court/probation offices & mental health offices, IMPACT (food stamp recipients) and other agencies. We teach building maintenance & repair, graphic art, data entry, bookkeeping and retail store operations. We provide participants with free lunch and other personal supports. In addition, labor is donated to provide printing and mailing services for 200 nonprofits and churches. Volunteer labor was valued at $27,500. The building owned for use as our headquarters is also used as a training site. In addition, rental housing is provided as transitional housing for adults with disabilities. One part-time staff person managed this project.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $110,009
Program Service Revenue $34,496
Investment Income $2,464
Other Revenue $40,457
TOTAL REVENUE $187,426

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $64,346
Salaries & Benefits $17,913
Fundraising Expenses $1,960
Program Expenses $170,825
Other Expenses $100,017
TOTAL EXPENSES $182,276

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $187,426 $189,828 0.0%
Expenses $182,276 $187,348 0.0%
Net Income $5,150 $2,480 +1.1%
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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
12
Independent Members
10
Employees
5
Volunteers
100

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
$6,400
Total Directors
9
$2,440
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAMES F GOETSCH PRESIDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 60
Officer
$3,200 $0 $3,200
MARIAN R WALTZ TREASURER 50
Officer
$3,200 $0 $3,200
TERRY DORAN DIRECTOR/PROJECT COORDINATOR 15.00
Director
$1,200 $0 $1,200
PATTY HUNTER DIRECTOR 15.00
Director
$1,000 $0 $1,000
MELODY SOELLINGER DIRECTOR 10
Director
$240 $0 $240
DONNA CONKLIN DIRECTOR 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOLORES IRWIN DIRECTOR/PROJECT COORDINATOR 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETSY KACHMAR DIRECTOR 4
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID LAISURE INDIVIDUAL DIRECTOR 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDROMEDA MOREAUX INDIVIDUAL DIRECTOR 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
ABBY NORDEN INDIVIDUAL DIRECTOR 2
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETH SILKWORTH SECRETARY 2
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $187,426 $182,276 $615,037 $5,150
2023 $189,828 $187,348 $613,168 $2,480
2022 $213,650 $202,580 $613,503 $11,070
2021 $203,503 $223,178 $606,972 $-19,675
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