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Amigos De Las Americas

Amigos De Las Americas

Houston, TX 77027
Tax ID74-1547146

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About this organization

Revenue

$4,631,656

Expenses

$4,771,400

Website

amigosinternational.org

Mission

Amigos de las Américas inspires leaders through authentic service and immersion experiences.

About

AMIGOS Service and Immersion Programs offer students aged 13-22 the unique opportunity to take on real-world challenges and build responsibility. Students are immersed in a new culture, develop language skills, and learn to design and lead community service projects in areas such as public health, micro-enterprise, sports and leadership, children's rights, environmental sustainability. In 2018, 700 students participated in these programs, which range from 2 weeks to 9 months in length: Summer Immersion (4-8 weeks for students 15+), Gap (semester or year options for high school graduates), Discover AMIGOS (2 weeks for students aged 13-15), and custom programs for partner schools, universities, or nonprofits. In 2018, AMIGOS offered these programs in the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and Ecuador.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “Amigos inspires leaders through authentic service and immersion experiences. our vision is a world where all people are lifelong leaders sharing responsibility for our global community.”.

When referring to its actions, they were described as: “Amigos provides powerful global experiences that build skills, cultural competence, and awareness, preparing young people for leadership in a global community.”.

  • According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is TX.
  • As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2020 is 1800 W Loop S 1325, Houston, TX, 77027.
  • According to their form, the non-profit as of 2020 has a total of 126 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 greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$139,744.
  • The CEO compensation plan of the organization is determined by an independent party's review and approval.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has a foreign financial account.
  • The organization has 14 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1965.
  • 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 J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $2,006,409 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $302,583 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization pays grants to individuals.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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