AMAR INTERNATIONAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION IN THE USA D/B/A ASPIRE INTERNATIONAL

EIN: 271871182 501(c)(3)

SPRINGFIELD, VA

Total Revenue
$1,747,343
Total Expenses
$1,738,474
Total Assets
$585,206
Net Assets
$248,819
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2010
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
CHRISTOPHER KYRIACOU
Phone
2026380330
Tax Period
2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31

AMAR INTERNATIONAL CHARITABLE FOUNDATION IN THE USA D/B/A ASPIRE INTERNATIONAL, founded in 2010, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2019. Revenue fell 22% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

ASPIRE INTERNATIONAL'S PURPOSES IS TO RELIEVE POVERTY, DISTRESS OR SUFFERING BY PROVIDING MEDICAL, REHABILITATIVE, FINANCIAL, PUBLIC HEALTH, OR EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS OR COMMUNITIES IN ANY PART OF THE WORLD, IN PARTICULARLY VICTIMS OF WAR, CIVIL DISTURBANCE, NATURAL DISASTERS OR BREACHES OF HUMAN RIGHTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,568,157

ASPIRE INTERNATIONAL ESTABLISHED SIX INCLUSIVE VOCATIONAL AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS TRAINING (INVEST) CENTERS IN BABIL, DOHUK, ERBIL, NAJAF, BAGHDAD AL-RUSAFA, AND BAGHDAD AL-KARKH IN JANUARY 2016...

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ASPIRE INTERNATIONAL ESTABLISHED SIX INCLUSIVE VOCATIONAL AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS TRAINING (INVEST) CENTERS IN BABIL, DOHUK, ERBIL, NAJAF, BAGHDAD AL-RUSAFA, AND BAGHDAD AL-KARKH IN JANUARY 2016. THE PROJECT AIMS TO ADDRESS THE VULNERABILITY OF DISPLACED PEOPLE AND THE BURDEN PLACED ON HOST COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING THEM WITH SKILLS THAT ASSIST IN THEIR ABILITY TO EARN A LIVING AND SUPPORT THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. TO INCREASE THEIR EMPLOYABILITY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, EACH CENTER OFFERED CLASSES IN ENGLISH, IT/COMPUTER SKILLS, ARABIC/KURDISH LITERACY, MATH, SEWING, HAIRDRESSING, AND COMPUTER AND MOBILE PHONE MAINTENANCE. SINCE THE CENTERS SERVED BOTH DISPLACED PEOPLE AND MEMBERS OF THE HOST COMMUNITIES, ASPIRE INTERNATIONAL PROVIDED HANDICRAFT CLASSES TO BRING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER AND TO PROVIDE PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS TO THOSE WHO HAVE SUFFERED TRAUMA. THE CENTERS OFFERED WEEKLY EDUCATIONAL LECTURES ON HEALTH AND HUMAN RIGHTS, AND FULL-TIME LAWYERS WERE AVAILABLE TO OFFER LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO CENTER PARTICIPANTS. KINDERGARTEN AND DAYCARE SERVICES OFFERED AT EACH CENTER PROVIDED A SAFE AND RELIABLE SPACE FOR WOMEN TO LEAVE THEIR CHILDREN, ALLOWING THEM TO ATTEND CLASSES.

Program 2

ASPIRE INTERNATIONAL ESCAPING DARKNESS INITIATIVE BEGAN IN 2015, PROVIDING PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT IN FOUR GOVERNORATES SPANNING IRAQ TO VICTIMS SUFFERING FROM SUSTAINED MENTAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA...

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ASPIRE INTERNATIONAL ESCAPING DARKNESS INITIATIVE BEGAN IN 2015, PROVIDING PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT IN FOUR GOVERNORATES SPANNING IRAQ TO VICTIMS SUFFERING FROM SUSTAINED MENTAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMA. 36 PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT UNITS (PSUS) OPERATED IN EXISTING GOVERNMENT AND ASPIRE INTERNATIONAL-RUN MEDICAL CENTERS, CONSISTING OF ONE GENERAL PRACTITIONER (GP) AND TWO COMMUNITY-BASED SOCIAL WORKERS (CBWS). TO REDUCE STIGMA AND ENCOURAGE POSITIVE CULTURAL DISCOURSE ON MENTAL HEALTH, ASPIRE INTERNATIONAL ENGAGED IN SCHOOLS AND THE LARGER COMMUNITY, WHILE ALSO BROADCASTING MENTAL HEALTH-FOCUSED RADIO PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION TO COMMUNAL PSYCHOSOCIAL BENEFIT AND COMMUNITY COHESION, THESE ACTIVITIES ALSO PROVIDED PATHWAYS FOR INDIVIDUALS TO REACH OUT TO ESCAPING DARKNESS STAFF FOR PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT.

Program 3
Expenses: $41,124

IN APRIL 2015, ASPIRE INTERNATIONAL BEGAN WORKING WITH A CONSORTIUM OF PARTNERS TO IMPLEMENT THE HUMAN RIGHTS DOCUMENTATION INITIATIVE (HRDI), A PROJECT AIMING TO IMPROVE THE CAPACITY OF IRAQ'S CIVIL...

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IN APRIL 2015, ASPIRE INTERNATIONAL BEGAN WORKING WITH A CONSORTIUM OF PARTNERS TO IMPLEMENT THE HUMAN RIGHTS DOCUMENTATION INITIATIVE (HRDI), A PROJECT AIMING TO IMPROVE THE CAPACITY OF IRAQ'S CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS (CSOS) TO DOCUMENT HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES COMMITTED BY ALL SIDES OF THE CURRENT CONFLICT AND ACTIVATE REPOSITORIES FOR CIVIC PARTICIPATION THAT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO FUTURE TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE PROCESSES.

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

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Financial Overview (2019)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,673,113
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,431
Other Revenue $72,799
TOTAL REVENUE $1,747,343

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,150,186
Salaries & Benefits $279,238
Fundraising Expenses $14,885
Program Expenses $1,609,281
Other Expenses $309,050
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,738,474

Year-over-Year Comparison

2019 2018 Change
Revenue $1,747,343 $2,244,797 -0.2%
Expenses $1,738,474 $2,514,852 -0.3%
Net Income $8,869 $-270,055 -1.0%
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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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
5
Volunteers
12

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
4
$115,670
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRISTOPHER STRAUB PRESIDENT/TREASURER 30.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALISON HILLS SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARGARET CASSCELLS-HAMBY VICE PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE SCHWEITZER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER STOTT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
C JAMES OLSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERTO NANG DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER KYRIACOU CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 50.00
Officer
$115,670 $0 $115,670
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
2019 $1,747,343 $1,738,474 $585,206 $8,869
2018 $2,244,797 $2,514,852 $820,096 $-270,055
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