FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS

EIN: 721014940 501(c)(3) International Affairs

GREENWELL SPRINGS, LA

Total Revenue
$484,899
Total Expenses
$330,877
Total Assets
$689,810
Net Assets
$666,641
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
LA
Phone
2252610050
Tax Period
2022-01-01 to 2022-12-31

FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS, founded in 1984, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $485K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 42% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $154K, a strong 32% operating margin.

Mission

FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS IS A NON-PROFIT PUBLIC CHARITY DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ASISTANCE TO CHILDREN AND OTHER PERSONS WHO ARE VICTIMS OF WAR, NATURAL DISASTERS OR ECONOMIC DISTRESS. IT PROVIDES MEDICAL CARE, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, CLOTHING, RELIEF SUPPLIES, DISASTER ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO NEEDY PERSONS. FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS OPERATES MEDICAL CLINICS AND VARIOUS SELF-HELP PROJECTS. IT SENDS DISASTER ASSISTANCE TEAMS TO NATURAL DISASTER SITES IN ORDER TO RENDER ON-THE-SCENE MEDICAL CARE AND PROVIDE RELIEF SUPPLIES. FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS WORKS TO CREATE A CLIMATE OF MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING, FRIENDSHIP, AND RESPECT BETWEEN THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE PEOPLES OF LATIN AMERICA TO BUILD SUPPORT FOR DEMOCRATIC VALUES, SUCH AS FREE ELECTIONS, PRIVATE PROPERTY, FREE ENTERPRISE, FREEDOM OF THE PRESS, AND FREEDOM OF RELIGION BY CONDUCTING SEMINARS PROMOTING THOSE VALUES.

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $433,655
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $935
Other Revenue $50,309
TOTAL REVENUE $484,899

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $153,369
Fundraising Expenses $33,087
Program Expenses $248,159
Other Expenses $177,508
TOTAL EXPENSES $330,877

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $484,899 $341,490 +0.4%
Expenses $330,877 $406,598 -0.2%
Net Income $154,022 $-65,108 -3.4%
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
3
Independent Members
2
Employees
2
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
2
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LOUIS E JENKINS Chairman 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL W RICHEY VICE CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DIANE A JENKINS N/A 40.00
$0 $0 $0
DEIDRA PERKINS N/A 0.00
$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 No data No data No data No data
2023 No data No data No data No data
2022 $484,899 $330,877 $689,810 $154,022
2021 $341,490 $406,598 $534,866 $-65,108
2020 $649,012 $508,825 $599,604 $140,187
2019 $384,276 $448,815 $440,768 $-64,539
2018 $380,991 $437,939 $606,068 $-56,948
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