THE TRUST FOR THE AMERICAS

EIN: 522123899 501(c)(3) International Affairs

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$3,177,820
Total Expenses
$4,431,021
Total Assets
$2,994,960
Net Assets
$2,620,830
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
ALEXANDER FIGUEROA
Phone
2023700755
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE TRUST FOR THE AMERICAS, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $3.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $4.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 39% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE TRUST FOR THE AMERICAS IS TO BECOME THE PRE-EMINENT CAPACITY BUILDING ORGANIZATION FOR CIVIL SOCIETY IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE, BOTH FOR INDIVIDUALS AND INSTITUTIONS, BY PROMOTING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INCLUSION FOR VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES IN THE AMERICAS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND NON-PROFIT SECTOR.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $766,894

THE DIA (DEMOCRATIZING INNOVATION IN THE AMERICAS) PROGRAM EMPOWERS AND INSPIRES INNOVATORS, ENTREPRENEURS, CIVIL SOCIETY, AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS TO CREATE SOLUTIONS THAT PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT...

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THE DIA (DEMOCRATIZING INNOVATION IN THE AMERICAS) PROGRAM EMPOWERS AND INSPIRES INNOVATORS, ENTREPRENEURS, CIVIL SOCIETY, AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS TO CREATE SOLUTIONS THAT PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND GOOD GOVERNANCE. THROUGH ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY, SPECIALIZED CURRICULA, COLLABORATION SPACES, AND MENTORSHIP, DIA EQUIPS PARTICIPANTS WITH THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO DRIVE POSITIVE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHANGE. THE PROGRAM IS ACTIVE IN SEVERAL COUNTRIES, INCLUDING BELIZE, JAMAICA, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, AND THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. SINCE 2016, DIA HAS POSITIVELY IMPACTED OVER 14,000 INDIVIDUALS, WITH 1,706 PARTICIPANTS DEVELOPING INNOVATION PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT THEIR COMMUNITIES AND 443 RECEIVING FUNDING TO START OR STRENGTHEN THEIR VENTURES.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,546,308

THE POETA (PARTNERSHIPS FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH TECHNOLOGY IN THE AMERICAS) PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PROVIDING DIGITAL, TECHNICAL, AND LIFE SKILLS TO INDIVIDUALS, ENABLING THEM TO ACCESS...

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THE POETA (PARTNERSHIPS FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH TECHNOLOGY IN THE AMERICAS) PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PROVIDING DIGITAL, TECHNICAL, AND LIFE SKILLS TO INDIVIDUALS, ENABLING THEM TO ACCESS ECONOMIC AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THE PROGRAM PROMOTES SOCIOECONOMIC INCLUSION BY OFFERING TRAINING IN VARIOUS DISCIPLINES, INCLUDING DIGITAL LITERACY, FINANCE, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP, SUPPORTED BY TECHNOLOGY. POETA OPERATES IN 20 COUNTRIES ACROSS THE AMERICAS IT HELPS THOUSANDS OF PARTICIPANTS SECURE JOBS, INTERNSHIPS, OR START THEIR OWN BUSINESSES, CONTRIBUTING TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL INCLUSION OF MARGINALIZED GROUPS. FROM 2019 TO 2023 POETA HAS DIRECTLY TRAINED 136,675 PARTICIPANTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $246,973

DEMOCRACY, GOVERNANCE, AND HUMAN RIGHTS (DGHR) - THIS UNIT FOCUSES ON STRENGTHENING DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS BY USING A PARTICIPATORY APPROACH THAT INVOLVES TRAINING NON-PROFITS, HUMAN RIGHTS...

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DEMOCRACY, GOVERNANCE, AND HUMAN RIGHTS (DGHR) - THIS UNIT FOCUSES ON STRENGTHENING DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS BY USING A PARTICIPATORY APPROACH THAT INVOLVES TRAINING NON-PROFITS, HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS, AND MEDIA IN MOBILIZATION, ADVOCACY, AND COALITION-BUILDING TECHNIQUES. IT ALSO WORKS CLOSELY WITH VULNERABLE GROUPS, SUCH AS AFRO-DESCENDANTS, WOMEN, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, YOUTH, AND THOSE IMPACTED BY CONFLICT, TO EDUCATE THEM ON THEIR RIGHTS AND HOW TO EXERCISE AND DEMAND COMPLIANCE FROM THE GOVERNMENT. ADDITIONALLY, THE DGHR UNIT PROVIDES TRAINING TO GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, JUDICIARY MEMBERS, AND CONGRESSPEOPLE ACROSS THE AMERICAS ON HUMAN RIGHTS, FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION, AND OPEN GOVERNANCE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,033,869
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $107,796
Other Revenue $36,155
TOTAL REVENUE $3,177,820

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,137,807
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,560,175
Other Expenses $3,293,214
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,431,021

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $3,177,820 $3,402,495 -0.1%
Expenses $4,431,021 $4,005,839 +0.1%
Net Income $-1,253,201 $-603,344 +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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
2
Volunteers
15

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
5
$412,489
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ENRIQUE GARCIA RODRIGUEZ PRESIDENT 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JUNE LANGSTON DEHART VICE-CHAIR 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN STHATTUCK BENSON SECRETARY 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JUAN IGNACIO RUBIOLO BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLOS JULIO ARDILA BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PUAL DYKE BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL LEE-CHIN BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STANLEY MOTTA BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RODRIGO KEDE LIMA BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR ENRIQUE SEGURA BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAURICIO DOEHNER BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIM MERIDITH BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GUILLERMO AREAS BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HADI PARTOVI BOARD MEMBER 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LUIS ALMAGRO EX-OFFICIO 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAVIER ARNAIZ EX-OFFICIO - TREASURER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA EDDLEMAN CEO 40.00
Officer
$0 $7,762 $254,752
ALEXANDER FIGUEROA COO 40.00
Officer
$150,048 $7,689 $157,737
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $3,177,820 $4,431,021 $2,994,960 $-1,253,201
2022 $3,402,495 $4,005,839 $4,491,476 $-603,344
2021 $6,023,275 $3,327,347 $4,964,187 $2,695,928
2020 $5,393,684 $2,464,744 $4,640,615 $2,928,940
2019 $3,103,550 $3,622,208 $1,589,725 $-518,658
2018 $3,121,820 $3,878,483 $2,489,714 $-756,663
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