American Friends Of Jamaica Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (Q12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 03/2022, American Friends Of Jamaica Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Friends Of Jamaica Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 03/2022, American Friends Of Jamaica Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUPPORTING CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND SOCIAL INITIATIVES IN JAMAICA IN ORDER TO IMPROVE LIVES THROUGH SYSTEMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE AND ECONOMICS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS - TO EMPOWER COMMUNITIES IN THE CARIBBEAN, TO EFFECTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN SHAPING AND DEVELOPING AREAS OF INTEREST THROUGH THE PROVISION OF GRANTS OTHER DONATIONS THAT WILL ASSIST IN IMPROVING EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Caron Chung Administrator | 40 | $109,905 | |
Wendy Hart President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
James Cada ESQ Secretary | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Chris Ohrstrom Treasurer | Officer | 0 | $0 |
Glenn Creamer Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Laura Tanna Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $7,874 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,184,181 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,192,055 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,224,455 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $740,817 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $109,905 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $109,905 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $54,176 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,583 |
Other employee benefits | $33,610 |
Payroll taxes | $9,225 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $22,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,019 |
Advertising and promotion | $185 |
Office expenses | $5,563 |
Information technology | $544 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,406 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $425 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $831 |
Insurance | $1,820 |
All other expenses | $38,132 |
Total functional expenses | $1,038,536 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $901,697 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $221,544 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,568 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,499 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,254,835 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,382,143 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,649 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $6,845 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $20,494 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,361,649 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,382,143 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that American Friends Of Jamaica Inc has recieved totaling $6,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
J Howard And Brenda Lagrange Johnson And Family Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: PRESERVATION ANDPROMOTION OF HISTORY | $5,000 |
The Horowitz Family Foundation Bala Cynwyd, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF LOCAL NON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO JAMAICANS IN NEED. | $1,000 |
Beg. Balance | $972,954 |
Earnings | $96,006 |
Net Contributions | $121,000 |
Grants | -$64,875 |
Ending Balance | $1,254,835 |
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