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Puente A La Salud Comunitaria

Puente A La Salud Comunitaria

Austin, TX
Tax ID30-0258491

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About this organization

Revenue

$249,314

Expenses

$379,441

Website

puentemexico.org

Mission

Puente promotes the cultivation and consumption of amaranth, combined with other traditional and strategic crops, to encourage the diversification of local agriculture and diet for rural communities in Mexico as a means of improving community well-being.

About

The organization separated Farm-to-Table into two programs: Healthy Families and Eco-Amaranth. Healthy Families: Puentes Healthy Families program works with rural communities in Oaxaca to foster a more diverse and nutritious diet for their families and help combat child malnutrition through consumption of amaranth. Since 2003, Puente has worked with over 12,000 women from over 80 communities in Oaxaca to prevent health problems and malnutrition through this program. Using a participatory approach, the program works with women from vulnerable populations to address some of the root causes of malnutrition in their communities and to make informed decisions regarding the consumption of amaranth.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The purpose of the non-profit is listed in the filing as “Puente a la salud comunitaria contributes to food sovereignty and advances the health and well-being of rural communities in mexico by promoting the cultivation, consumption and commercialization of amaranth.”.

When discussing its operations, they were characterized as: “Puente promotes the cultivation and consumption of amaranth, combined with other traditional and strategic crops, to encourage the diversification of local agriculture and diet for rural communities in mexico as a means of improving community well-being.”.

  • The non-profit's legally reported state of operation is TX.
  • The filing states that the non-profit's address in the year 2019 is 1131-A E 6th St, Austin, TX, 78702.
  • The form submitted by the non-profit for 2019 shows a total of 3 employees.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Has foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue is between $100,000 and $250,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$130,127.
  • The remuneration plan for the CEO of the organization is based on a review and approval process by a neutral entity.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has a foreign financial account.
  • The organization has 15 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2004.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization engages in lobbying activities.
  • The organization pays $126,567 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $49,319 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.

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