Washington Office On Latin America Inc
- Assets
- $6.7m
- Revenue
- $7.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 40
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 05/1982
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-1249353
Organization Overview
Washington Office On Latin America Inc, operating under the name Wola, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (Q05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wola employed 40 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wola 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, Wola generated $7.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.6% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN THE AMERICAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HUMAN RIGHTS - WOLA IS A LEADING RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION ADVANCING HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE AMERICAS. WE SEEK PUBLIC POLICIES THAT PROTECT HUMAN RIGHTS AND RECOGNIZE HUMAN DIGNITY, SO JUSTICE MAY OVERCOME VIOLENCE. WOLA TACKLES PROBLEMS THAT TRANSCEND BORDERS AND REQUIRE DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL SOLUTIONS. WE CREATE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH COURAGEOUS PEOPLE MAKING SOCIAL CHANGE-ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS, ACADEMICS, RELIGIOUS AND BUSINESS LEADERS, ARTISTS, AND POLICY MAKERS. TOGETHER, WE ADVOCATE FOR MORE JUST SOCIETIES IN THE AMERICAS.
BORDER SECURITY, MIGRATION, MEXICO - WOLA ADVOCATED THROUGHOUT 2021 FOR THE RIGHTS OF MIGRANTS IN MEXICO AND AT THE BORDER, AND FOR POLICIES THAT WOULD STRENGTHEN THE RULE OF LAW IN MEXICO. WOLA MET WITH POLICYMAKERS, PUBLISHED PRESSED RELEASES, AND PRODUCED WEEKLY BORDER UPDATES TO EXPLAIN THE CURRENT SITUATION AT THE U.S.-MEXICO BORDER RELATED TO MIGRATION AND BORDER SECURITY. THIS INCLUDED DENOUNCING ABUSES AGAINST MIGRANTS BY U.S. AGENTS AT THE BORDER. WOLA ALONGSIDE TEMPLE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL LAUNCHED MULTIPLE COUNTRY CONDITIONS RESOURCES FOR U.S. LAWYERS SUPPORTING ASYLUM CASES FROM GUATEMALA, EL SALVADOR, HONDURAS AND SELECT ISSUES IN MEXICO. WOLA'S ADVOCACY WORK ALSO CONTRIBUTED TO ADDRESSING MEXICO'S DISAPPEARANCE CRISIS AS A CENTRAL PART OF U.S.-MEXICO COOPERATION. FURTHER, WOLA LAUNCHED ITS CAMPAIGN FOR DISAPPEARANCES TO END, JUSTICE MUST BEGIN, WHICH PRESENTS OUR RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS OF OFFICIAL DATA ON DISAPPEARANCE INVESTIGATIONS IN MEXICO.
VENEZUELA - WOLA ENGAGED IN HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY ON VENEZUELA DUE TO THE COUNTRY'S ONGOING POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, AND MIGRATION CRISIS. WOLA WORKED WITH PARTNERS FROM VENEZUELA AND REGIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS GROUPS TO CONTINUE ADVOCATING FOR A NEGOTIATED, PEACEFUL, DEMOCRATIC SOLUTION TO THE CRISIS. IN 2021 WOLA FOCUSED ON DEEPENING OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH NGOS, HUMAN RIGHTS GROUPS, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, HUMANITARIAN GROUPS, INDEPENDENT LABOR UNIONS, AND OTHER CIVIL SOCIETY GROUPS ORGANIZED UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF THE CIVIC FORUM OF VENEZUELA. ALONGSIDE OUR CIVIL SOCIETY PARTNERS, AND WITH ALLIES IN CONGRESS, WE CONTINUED TO ADVOCATE THAT THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION PRIORITIZED VENEZUELA AND ADVANCED POLITICAL AND HUMANITARIAN AGREEMENTS. THE PROGRAM PUBLISHED NEW MATERIALS FOR THE VENEZUELA BRIEFING PODCAST AND THE VENEZUELAN POLITICS AND HUMAN RIGHTS BLOG.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Geoff Thale President Until 8/2021 | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $131,558 |
Lauren Kimball Vice Pres. For Development | 40 | $124,942 | |
Maureen Meyer Vice Pres. For Programs | 40 | $114,870 | |
Adam Isacson Director For Defense Oversight | 40 | $104,303 | |
Ana Sanchez-Garzoli Director For The Andes | 40 | $104,195 | |
John Walsh Dir. For Drug Policy & The Andes | 40 | $104,019 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $233,618 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $830,156 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,062,806 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $239,849 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,126,580 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $11,272 |
| Investment income | $20,669 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $9,459 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$108,238 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,059,772 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $332,361 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,119 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,847,232 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $63,495 |
| Other employee benefits | $261,156 |
| Payroll taxes | $177,048 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $353 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $53,054 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $47,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $482,369 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $228,820 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $262,698 |
| Travel | $35,905 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20,425 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $46,568 |
| Insurance | $13,897 |
| All other expenses | $411 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,938,746 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,211,310 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $260,352 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,857,155 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,025 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $10,003 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $61,061 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $115,460 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,174,439 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $24,190 |
| Total assets | $6,714,995 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $152,510 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $305,752 |
| 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 | $154,350 |
| Total liabilities | $612,612 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,494,104 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,608,279 |
| 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 | $6,714,995 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 22 grants that Washington Office On Latin America Inc has recieved totaling $3,966,393.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Foundation To Promote Open Society New York, NY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,929,000 |
Luminate Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO WORK FOSTERING CIVIL SOCIETY EFFORTS IN COLOMBIA, VENEZUELA, BRAZIL, AND MEXICO. | $500,000 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT TO ADVOCATE FOR PUBLIC POLICIES THAT PROTECT HUMAN RIGHTS AND RECOGNIZE HUMAN DIGNITY IN ORDER TO FURTHER MORE JUST SOCIETIES IN THE AMERICAS AND CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING | $400,000 |
Open Society Policy Center Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT POLICY ADVOCACY | $200,000 |
Luminate Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: TO WORK FOSTERING CIVIL SOCIETY EFFORTS IN COLOMBIA, VENEZUELA, BRAZIL, AND MEXICO. | $150,000 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: FOR CROSS-BORDER ADVOCACY FOR A MULTILATERAL RESPONSE TO VENEZUELA'S SOCIO-POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS CRISIS | $150,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Washington Institute For Near East Policy Washington, DC | $78,463,635 | $24,631,416 |
Henry L Stimson Center Washington, DC | $7,355,197 | $13,547,018 |
International Center For Research On Women Washington, DC | $9,729,169 | $9,479,152 |
Federation For American Immigration Reform Washington, DC | $30,645,621 | $7,177,636 |
Institute Of World Politics Washington, DC | $18,856,651 | $9,210,460 |
Middle East Institute Washington, DC | $35,038,211 | $7,193,589 |
Manufacturing Institute Washington, DC | $12,149,684 | $11,688,291 |
Institute For Policy Studies Washington, DC | $13,331,441 | $7,298,646 |
Center For International Environmental Law Inc Washington, DC | $9,410,805 | $10,375,096 |
Center For Security Policy Inc Washington, DC | $521,252 | $1,831,582 |
Inter-American Dialogue Washington, DC | $9,326,033 | $4,174,889 |
Washington Office On Latin America Inc Washington, DC | $6,714,995 | $7,059,772 |