Project Amigo

Organization Overview

Project Amigo is located in Novato, CA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (O30) the organization is classified as: Adult & Child Matching Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Project Amigo employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Project Amigo 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, Project Amigo generated $610.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $547.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.2% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SUPPORT STUDENTS FROM COLIMA, MEXICO SO THAT THEY CAN CREATE THEIR OWN EDUCTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND BETTER THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS: SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND JUNIOR HIGH, HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE ARE PROVIDED TO 180 NEEDY STUDENTS. THE SCHOLARSHIPS INCLUDE SCHOOL UNIFORMS AND SHOES, SCHOOL REGISTRATION AND LAB FEES, TRANSPORTATION TO SCHOOL, BOOKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES, ROOM AND BOARD FOR THE COLLEGE STUDENTS, AND FEES FOR SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS OR WORKSHOPS NOT OTHERWISE COVERED IN THEIR REGISTRATIONS.


CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS: PROVIDE INCENTIVE PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN IN GRADES K-6 INCLUDING TWO EDUCATIONAL OUTINGS FOR 350+ CHILDREN EACH YEAR. 365 CHILDREN RECEIVED GIFTS OF NEW CLOTHING AND SHOES AND ENJOYED A FESTIVE CHRISTMAS PARTY WITH PINATAS, GAMES AND A TRADITIONA POZOLE DINNER. THE CHILDREN WERE TRANSPORTED TO THE PARTY SCENE BY COMMERCIAL AND DONATED BUSES. AN ADDITIONAL 1,000 STUDENTS EACH YEAR BENEFIT FROM THE FLUORIDE PROGRAM, RECEIVING FLUORIDE TABLES EACH DAY IN SOME SCHOOLS AND FLUORIDE GEL APPLIED TWICE A YEAR IN OTHER RURAL SCHOOLS. ADDITIONAL EDUCATION SERVICES, MEALS, AND PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED TO 175 SUGAR-PRODUCING CHILDREN IN THE MILL TOWN OF QUESERIA. ALSO, 6 STUDENTS ARE NOW PROVIDED VOCATIONAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES.


VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS: APPROXIMATELY 130 VOLUNTEERS WORK 8 DAYS EACH DURING THE YEAR FOR A TOTAL OF 1,170 VOLUNTEER DAYS. APPROXIMATELY 8 VOLUNTEERS WORK 100 DAYS EACH DURING THE YEAR FOR A TOTAL OF 800 VOLUNTEER DAYS. THE PROGRAMS PROVIDE 2,000 VOLUNTEER DAYS A YEAR. EXPENSES INCLUDE MAINTENANCE AND UTILITIES OF FACILITIES PROVIDED FOR VOLUNTEER HOUSING, VOLUNTEER MEALS, TRANSPORTATION AND OFFICE SUPPLIES. VOLUNTEERS DELIVER CHILDREN'S BOOKS TO POOR RURAL SCHOOLS AND PROMOTE LITERACY AND THE JOY OF READING AMOUNG CHILDREN WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE HAVE ACCESS TO SUCH PROGRAMS. VOLUNTEERS PROMOTE PREVENTATIVE DENTAL CARE AND HEALTH BY TEACHING GOOD BRUSHING TECHNIQUES, DISTRIBUTING TOOTHBRUSHES, AND APPLYING FLOURIDE TO THE TEETH OF CHILDREN IN POOR RURAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS. VOLUNTEERS COLLABORATE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF LIFE-SKILLS PROGRAMS TO SHARE WITH ADOLESCENTS IN THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. VOLUNTEERS WORK WITH LOCAL TEACHERS AND STAFF TO FURTHER DEVELOP PROGARMS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Max Mertz
Vice President
$0
Bev Oster
Treasurer
$0
Gary Multanan
Director
$0
Jan Grimes
President
$0
Charlie Williams
Director
$0
Dennis Knoles
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $166,750
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$426,626
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$593,376
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $16,880
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 $610,256

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Project Amigo has recieved totaling $7,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Vista Hermosa

Pasco, WA

PURPOSE: DONATION- ALONDRA & PHILIPE BROETJE STUDENT SPONSORSHIP & GENERAL SUPPORT

$5,000
Hullinger Family Foundation

Tooele, UT

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR REFUGEES

$1,000
John D Drew And Dorothy M Drew Family Foundation Inc

Corpus Christi, TX

PURPOSE: HELP POOR CHILDREN IN MEXICO

$800
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$200
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