VISIONS GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT

EIN: 263386678 501(c)(3) International Affairs

IRVINE, CA

Total Revenue
$1,416,322
Total Expenses
$1,459,299
Total Assets
$344,365
Net Assets
$331,746
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
TAMARA LAFARGA
Phone
7146603054
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

VISIONS GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT, founded in 2008, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year.

Mission

VISIONS STRIVES TO ENABLE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP AND TECHNOLOGY. VISIONS IS ESPECIALLY FOCUSED ON ENABLING SOCIAL CHANGE IN COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY POVERTY, CONFLICT AND DISABILITY THROUGH EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY. WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE ALL PEOPLE HAVE ACCESS TO QUALITY EDUCATION, ARE EMPOWERED TO REALIZE THEIR UNIQUE ASPIRATIONS, AND ARE EQUIPPED TO MAKE POSITIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR WORLD. CURRENTLY, VISIONS OPERATES IN 5 COUNTRIES - ETHIOPIA, INDIA, SRI LANKA, NICARAGUA AND THE U.S.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $815,423

ESCUELA VERA ANGELITA (NICARAGUA)A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT BOARDING SCHOOL FOR YOUTH FROM UNDERSERVED & VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES. THIS MODERN SCHOOL CAMPUS LIES ON A 437-ACRE PROPERTY IN THE COMMUNITY OF...

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ESCUELA VERA ANGELITA (NICARAGUA)A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT BOARDING SCHOOL FOR YOUTH FROM UNDERSERVED & VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES. THIS MODERN SCHOOL CAMPUS LIES ON A 437-ACRE PROPERTY IN THE COMMUNITY OF SAN RAMON, MATAGALPA, NICARAGUA. INTENDED TO ULTIMATELY SERVE YOUTH FROM GRADES 5-12, THE SCHOOL IS CURRENTLY FOR GRADE 10 STUDENTS ONLY. THE CAMPUS IS LOCATED IN A SECURE SECTION OF THE ALMOST ENTIRELY SELF-SUFFICIENT VERA ANGELITA ESTATE, WHICH IS ALSO HOME TO A FULL-FLEDGED FARM, COFFEE PLANTATION, BOTANICAL GARDENS, ONSITE HOUSING FOR STAFF & GUESTS, PLANT NURSERY, AND NATURE RESERVE."

Program 2
Expenses: $64,147

2. INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORTVISIONS NURTURES PARTNERSHIPS WITH DOZENS OF LOCAL CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE THE CHANGE-MAKERS IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES - THE LOCALLY-ROOTED, INNOVATIVE PROBLEM...

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2. INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORTVISIONS NURTURES PARTNERSHIPS WITH DOZENS OF LOCAL CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE THE CHANGE-MAKERS IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES - THE LOCALLY-ROOTED, INNOVATIVE PROBLEM SOLVERS AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS SERVING THE MOST VULNERABLE AND DISADVANTAGED IN THEIR AREA. IN 2021, VISIONS PROVIDED SUPPORT BOTH FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT OF NEW INFRASTRUCTURE OR ACTIVITIES OF SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING VITAL NONPROFIT EDUCATION AND HEALTH SERVICES TO THOSE IN GREATEST NEED IN THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES.

Program 3

3. DEAF EDUCATION & EMPOWERMENT (ETHIOPIA)VISIONS PROVIDES A HOLISTIC SET OF SUPPORT SERVICES (INCLUDING EDUCATION, HEALTH, LIVELIHOODS DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY ADVOCACY, INTERPRETATION, LANGUAGE...

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3. DEAF EDUCATION & EMPOWERMENT (ETHIOPIA)VISIONS PROVIDES A HOLISTIC SET OF SUPPORT SERVICES (INCLUDING EDUCATION, HEALTH, LIVELIHOODS DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY ADVOCACY, INTERPRETATION, LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, ETC.) TO YOUTH LIVING WITH HEARING LOSS IN ETHIOPIA THROUGH OUR VISIONS CENTER FOR THE DEAF AND VISIONS ACADEMY SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, BOTH OF WHICH ARE BASED IN HAWASSA, SIDAMA REGION, ETHOPIA.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,373,344
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $8,715
Other Revenue $34,263
TOTAL REVENUE $1,416,322

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,108,188
Salaries & Benefits $206,575
Fundraising Expenses $10,600
Program Expenses $1,356,786
Other Expenses $144,536
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,459,299

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,416,322 $1,517,816 -0.1%
Expenses $1,459,299 $1,929,208 -0.2%
Net Income $-42,977 $-411,392 -0.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
9
Employees
1
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
$4,000
Total Directors
11
$88,324
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TAMARA LAFARGA PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$4,000 $0 $4,000
ISMAT ISMAEL TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY GRACE HAMME SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MEERA PATHMARAJAH CO-FOUNDER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREGORY BUIE CO-FOUNDER 60.00
Director
$84,324 $0 $84,324
SHAHNAZ VAN DEVENTER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROL HOLLINGSWORTH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMUEL EPSTEIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHYAMALA NAGENDRAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VALENTINE HOLLINGSWORTH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BROOKE BEARDSLEE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$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
2024 $1,416,322 $1,459,299 $344,365 $-42,977
2023 $1,517,816 $1,929,208 $408,148 $-411,392
2022 $3,549,345 $3,241,047 $822,024 $308,298
2021 $5,874,990 $5,525,516 $561,307 $349,474
2020 $4,421,421 $5,645,204 $168,129 $-1,223,783
2019 $5,419,928 $4,182,721 $1,399,184 $1,237,207
2018 $751,470 $811,291 $155,196 $-59,821
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