Avina Americas Inc
- Assets
- $6.8m
- Revenue
- $6.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 01/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-3525897
Organization Overview
Avina Americas Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2009. 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 12/2021, Avina Americas Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Avina Americas 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 12/2021, Avina Americas Inc generated $6.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.3m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Avina Americas Inc has awarded 44 individual grants totaling $3,337,476. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INNOVATION FOR DEMOCRACY: AVINA AMERICAS JOINED FORCES WITH OPEN SOCIETY FOUNDATIONS, LUMINATE, FORD FOUNDATION AND FUNDACION AVINA, TO INCREASE CITIZEN PARTICIPATION, CO-CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES, AND PUBLIC-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS THROUGH THE USE OF CIVIC TECHNOLOGIES AND OPEN DATA IN ORDER TO ACCELERATE SOCIAL CHANGE IN LATIN AMERICA AND TO ACHIEVE THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS. FURTHERMORE, AVINA IS SUPPORTING THE REGIONAL INITIATIVE (INDELA) TO STRENGTHEN DIGITAL RIGHTS AND PULSANTE, WHICH SUPPORTS THE EMPOWERMENT OF THE CITIZENS.
RECYCLING: THERE ARE MILLIONS OF LATIN AMERICANS WHO MAKE THEIR LIVING BY RECYCLING. DESPITE THEIR HISTORY OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND PRODUCTIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOCIETY, THEY CONTINUE TO LIVE IN SOCIAL EXCLUSION AND WORK INFORMALLY, SUFFERING ECONOMIC EXPLOITATION. TO ACHIEVE A VISION FOR INCLUSIVE RECYCLING, AVINA WORKS TO PROMOTE SEPARATION AND DIFFERENTIATED COLLECTION, TO FORMALIZE THE WORK OF RECYCLERS THROUGH THE RECOGNITION AND RESTITUTION OF LABOR, SOCIAL, AND HUMAN RIGHTS, AND TO ENSURE FAIR COMPENSATION FOR THE SERVICE THAT RECYCLERS PROVIDE.
MIGRATION: AVINA AMERICAS JOINED FORCES WITH OPEN SOCIETY FOUNDATIONS AND FUNDACION AVINA TO PROMOTE PUBLIC-PRIVATE PROGRAMS THAT WILL FACILITATE THE SOCIOECONOMIC INTEGRATION OF GUATEMALANS AND SALVADORANS RETURNING TO THEIR HOME COUNTRIES AND VENEZUELANS CROSSING IN BRAZIL THROUGH ITS NORTHERN BORDER. AVINA ALSO CONDUCTS STUDIES THAT IDENTIFY AND MORE DEEPLY ANALYZE THE POTENTIAL LEVERAGES, OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES INVOLVED IN ADVANCING FAIR WORK ISSUES IN THE REGION, AS WELL AS SUCCESSFUL STRATEGIES, ACTORS, AND MOVEMENT BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jessie Petrini Grants & Operations Manager | Officer | 40 | $101,449 |
Sean Mckaughan Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Brizio Biondi-Morra Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Valeria Scorza Executive Director | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Christian Sagel Secretary | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Larry Slesinger Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,069,014 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,069,014 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,822 |
| 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 | $6,071,286 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $331,337 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $420 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $3,297,118 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $105,001 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,748 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $156,533 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,730 |
| Other employee benefits | $18,365 |
| Payroll taxes | $20,645 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $62,834 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $247,394 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $8,736 |
| Information technology | $8,000 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,883 |
| Travel | $1,566 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,163 |
| Insurance | $5,418 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,296,268 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $72,438 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,760,068 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,259 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,535 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $6,849,300 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $32,149 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $300,000 |
| Total liabilities | $332,149 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $342,336 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,174,815 |
| 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 | $6,849,300 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Avina Americas Inc has awarded $336,883 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: GLOBAL SOUTH INITIATIVE | $107,383 |
Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: MIGRATIONS | $90,000 |
Tacoma, WA PURPOSE: MIGRATIONS | $66,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: GLOBAL SOUTH INITIATIVE | $37,500 |
Amherst, MA PURPOSE: MIGRATIONS | $36,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Avina Americas Inc has recieved totaling $6,199,965.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Foundation To Promote Open Society New York, NY PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE GRANTEE'S WORK TO DEVELOP A GLOBAL WORKER CENTER OF GRAVITY WHERE ACTORS FROM PHILANTHROPY, PUBLIC FUNDS, AND TRADE UNION SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS CAN COORDINATE FINANCING AND INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORT THE BURGEONING GLOBAL LABOR MOVEMENT AND WORKERS' RIGHTS | $2,090,000 |
Foundation To Promote Open Society New York, NY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,300,000 |
Pepsico Foundation Inc Purchase, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $800,000 |
Foundation To Promote Open Society New York, NY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $650,000 |
Luminate Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROVIDE CIVIC EMPOWERMENT THROUGHOUT LATIN AMERICA | $630,000 |
Foundation To Promote Open Society New York, NY PURPOSE: TO ACCOMPANY, STRENGTHEN AND EMPOWER ONLINE AND OFFLINE CAPACITY BUILDING OF ORGANIZATIONS, COLLECTIVES, MOVEMENTS, AND MOBILIZATIONS LED BY CITIZENS WORKING TOWARDS DEEPER DEMOCRATIC SPACES IN LATIN AMERICA | $275,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
International Youth Foundation Baltimore, MD | $31,725,558 | $21,248,898 |
Pact Institute Inc Washington, DC | $0 | $11,207,181 |
Partners Of The Americas Inc Washington, DC | $22,913,584 | $16,687,206 |
Tostan Inc Alexandria, VA | $25,433,067 | $32,796,076 |
International Center For Not-For- Profit Law Inc Washington, DC | $15,560,023 | $17,726,156 |
Pyxera Global Inc Washington, DC | $10,443,192 | $11,837,673 |
Grameen Foundation Usa Washington, DC | $9,173,315 | $10,651,686 |
United States Energy Association Inc Washington, DC | $6,320,815 | $9,749,821 |
Partnersglobal Washington, DC | $1,900,053 | $8,394,776 |
Advocates For Youth Washington, DC | $11,942,628 | $9,825,942 |
Christian Blind Mission International Inc Washington, DC | $7,095,410 | $7,862,052 |
Sudan Relief Fund Inc Washington, DC | $6,045,228 | $7,937,721 |