Concern America

Organization Overview

Concern America is located in Santa Ana, CA. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Concern America employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Concern America 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 06/2022, Concern America 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 0.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

LONG-TERM COMMUNITY-BASED DEVELOPMENT IN LATIN AMERICA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FIELD PROGRAM: CONCERN AMERICA TRAINS LOCAL POPULATIONS IN HEALTH, EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY) AND INCOME GENERATION. THE EMPHASIS IS ON THE TRANSFERENCE OF SKILLS TO THE LOCAL PEOPLE AND THUS THE CREATION OF OPPORTUNITY - SEEN AS MORE OF A PERMANENT SOLUTION RATHER THAN JUST THE PLACEMENT OF RESOURCES INTO IMPOVERISHED REGIONS. CONCERN AMERICA'S FIELD PERSONNEL LIVE IN THE COMMUNITIES WHERE THEY WORK, SERVING FOR AT LEAST TWO YEARS FOR A MINIMAL STIPEND. THE COUNTRIES IN WHICH CONCERN AMERICA CURRENTLY WORKS ARE MEXICO, GUATEMALA AND COLOMBIA.


CRAFT PROGRAM: IN THE UNITED STATES, CONCERN AMERICA SELLS CRAFTS MADE IN COOPERATIVES WHERE THE ORGANIZATION WORKS IN ITS FIELD PROGRAM. THESE PRODUCTS ARE MARKETED USING THE VALUES OF FAIR TRADE. THE CRAFT PROGRAM SERVES SEVERAL FUNCTIONS. IT PROVIDES DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES IN SUCH WAYS AS DEPENDABLE MARKETS AND FAIR PRICES WHICH REINFORCE SELF RELIANCE AND INITIATIVE. SINCE MANY PRODUCERS HAVE DIFFICULTY OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT, HANDCRAFT PRODUCTION CAN BE DONE AT HOME, ALLOWING MOTHERS TO EARN A LIVING WHILE CARING FOR THEIR CHILDREN. IN ADDITION IF ARTISANS CAN EARN A DECENT LIVING FROM HANDCRAFT PRODUCTION, TRADITIONAL ARTFORMS ARE HONORED AND PRESERVED.


EDUCATION PROGRAM: IN THE UNITED STATES, CONCERN AMERICA'S EDUCATION PROGRAM INFUSES A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE INTO JUSTICE EDUCATION WITH INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, LOCAL CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John Straw
Executive Director
$90,221
Ben DE Los Reyes
Chair
$0
Debbie Salas
Treasurer
$0
Marty Trujillo
Vice Chair
$0
Stacey Clinesmith
Secretary
$0
Amy Glenane
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$532,031
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$650,133
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $39,543
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,182,164
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $548
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $163
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$12,005
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $38,891
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,209,761

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Concern America has recieved totaling $144,050.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: INTERNATIONAL, FOREIGN AFFAIRS

$69,350
Conservation Food And Health Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$60,000
Crevier Family Foundation

Costa Mesa, CA

PURPOSE: SUPPORT ORGANIZATION

$10,000
John & Susan Dewan Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: FAIR TRADE CRAFT PROGRAM SUPPORTING JOB CREATION AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISE IN GUATEMALA AND MEXICO

$2,500
Ge Foundation

Norwalk, CT

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS

$2,200
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