2024-04-06T10:30:41-07:00 2023-12-31 990 2023-01-01 460553391 ORGANIZATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE INDIGENOUS MAYA - ODIM ORGA 2143337577 2760 Ivandell Ave Dallas TX 752115228 Ronald Wilhelm President 2143337577 2024-04-06 Ronald Wilhelm 999009999 1 1 11 1 AAL2 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z ODIM Ronald Wilhelm 2760 Ivandell Ave Dallas TX 752115228 348886 0 X www.odimguatemala.org X 2012 TX ODIM offers primary health care and health education in two Tz'utujil Maya communities on Lake Atitlán, Guatemala (San Juan La Laguna and San Pablo La Laguna) through two medical clinics and five community education programs in order to prevent illness and enable an elevated quality of life and sustainable change. 6 6 1 88 0 0 385743 340878 5580 7890 115 118 0 0 391438 348886 82 142 0 0 272410 317916 0 0 37232 143633 115533 416125 433591 -24687 -84705 386978 270845 51578 20432 335400 250413 ODIM is comprised of local Guatemalan and international staff who work in collaboration to promote and enrich the health and quality of life of the Tz'utujil Maya through provision of primary individual and family health care, health education, scholarships, and basic home improvements. 0 0 108771 142 6933 In 2023, Clínica Sanjuanerita (San Juan La Laguna) and Clínica Chuitinamit (San Pablo La Laguna) offered subsidized, primary health care to 2,576 patients, including from 40 surrounding communities. Services provided included 1,427 diabetes treatments, 2,975 laboratory tests, 1,910 family planning methods delivered, 629 antibiotic treatments, 256 prenatal consultations, 98 Bach Flower therapy treatments, and dental care to 448 patients. 46023 0 0 The Mamá y Yo Saludable (Healthy Mommy and Me) program is aimed at improving maternal and child health to combat malnutrition during the first 1,000 days of a child's life. This program involves a monthly educational seminar and support group for expectant and new mothers through age two years of the child. Participants learn about topics such as healthy nutrition during their pregnancy, breast feeding, child nutrition, cooking techniques, hygiene and infant care, vaccinations, family planning methods, and how to resolve emotional conflicts with spouses and other family members. Support groups are led by local health promoters who have been educated by Guatemalan and international health professionals. In 2023, a total of 133 mothers participated in the program, and they received 910 food vouchers to purchase food from local merchants during the year. ODIM health promoters conducted 77 in-person workshops with mothers, held 7 support group meetings, and 24 follow-up appointments to check the height and weight of the children. At the end of the year, 22 mothers and their toddlers graduated from their 1,000 days in the program. Based on regular height and weight measurements of the infants and toddlers, 64% of the children from San Juan and San Pablo in the graduation class achieved a healthy height and weight for a two-year old child. A total of 330 mothers and their children benefited from the program in 2023. 45283 0 919 High Impact Home Improvements/ Viviendas Saludable Founded in 2018, ODIM's High Impact Home Improvement program aims to improve the health of low-income families in San Pablo and San Juan through impactful home interventions. Families in our program receive efficient, Onil wood-burning stoves that reduce or eliminate smoke in the homes and Ecofiltro water filters, which reduce or eliminate the number of bacteria in drinking water. These two home interventions combat the prevalence of respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses caused by toxic smoke inhalation and consumption of contaminated water. Each family also receives seven educational sessions to learn how to use and maintain these interventions as well as strategies to maintain the overall health and hygiene of the home. In 2023, international volunteers and ODIM staff installed 70 Onil stoves and 81 Ecofilters, benefiting a total of 334 individuals. ODIM health promoters conducted 131 follow-up evaluation interviews to monitor the use and functioning of the interventions. Additionally, 16 water filters were donated to local public schools, benefiting 1,680 students and teachers. 31475 0 0 Let's Walk Together/ Caminemos Juntos Diabetes is a widespread health issue in Guatemala that affects 30 % of men and 27%. of women nationally. ODIM's Caminemos Juntos ("Let's Walk Together") diabetes program provides education about living a healthy life with the disease through exercise, cooking classes, and bi-weekly support groups. The program's goal is to empower participants to take control of their health and live the healthiest life possible. Participants also receive health consultations, house visits, regular glucose and A1c checks, and extremely low-cost monthly medicines (at approximately $1.50 per month). Between ODIM's two clinics, we serve over 300 diabetic patients. The majority have Type 2 diabetes. Each year ODIM holds a festival in the community to raise awareness and celebrate our dedicated participants. In 2023, 46 participants were enrolled in the bi-weekly support groups and 45% of them maintained controlled blood sugar levels. ODIM's health promoters conducted48 workshops for participants and distributed 173 food vouchers so participants could purchase food from local merchants. A total of 203 participants and their families benefited from the program in 2023. 32065 0 38 The Salud del Adolescente (Adolescent Health) program consists of a five-month course for young people (ages 11-13) from the two communities of San Juan La Laguna and San Pablo La Laguna. Topics include human development and sexuality, birth control, and healthy dating relationships. Graduates serve as peer educators in their communities. In 2023, 47 students (54% girls and 46% boys) graduated from the program. Graduates demonstrated an increase in knowledge from 38% on the pre-test to 89% on the post test. Additionally, ODIM health promoters produced 3 educational videos that were broadcast on local television stations and some graduates conducted community workshops benefiting 111 individuals. 29185 0 0 In 2023, ODIM's scholarship program (Alcanzando Sueños) supported 9 children in junior high and 4 in senior high school from San Pablo so they could continue their studies. Each scholarship covers school inscriptions, monthly tuition fees, school supplies, uniforms, and annual medical exams. Eleven students successfully completed the school year and advanced to the next grade level. One high school graduate has enrolled in university studies. The program involves weekly reinforcement classes at ODIM's Clínica Chuitinamit in San Pablo La Laguna. Once a month students participate in some type of community service project such as planting trees or cleaning trash up along the shores of Lake Atitlán. Students and ODIM staff planted 120 trees in San Pablo La Laguna to combat the deforestation problem. 92725 0 38 292802 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 GT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X Pedro Mendez Coche 2143337577 Clinica Sanjuanerita Zona 0 Barrio SanJuanerita San Juan La Laguna Solola GT 07017 America Castro Vargas Executive Director 40 0 X 0 0 39323 Pedro Mendez Coche Business Manager 40 0 X 0 0 17824 Amy Juliet Holly Interim Executive Director 40 0 X 0 0 6568 Paul Copping Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Harvey Baxter Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Ronald Wilhelm President Board of Directors 10 0 X X 0 0 0 Jeannie Jensen Secretary Board of Directors 5 0 X X 0 0 0 Jackie Benjamin Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Jeanne Mathiesen Treasurer Board of Directors 4 X X 0 0 0 0 0 63715 0 0 0 0 0 14700 0 1889 0 0 324289 0 340878 Medical and Dental Clinics 624100 6933 6919 0 14 High Impact Home Improvement and Adolescent Health 624100 919 919 0 0 38 38 0 0 7890 118 118 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1889 0 0 0 0 0 348886 7994 0 14 0 0 0 0 142 142 0 0 63715 21215 42500 0 0 0 0 0 241665 197382 19310 24973 0 0 0 0 12536 9590 1735 1211 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4203 0 4203 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 442 122 0 320 18482 5052 4908 8522 15165 8681 4596 1888 0 0 0 0 4261 614 3647 0 2194 1782 361 51 0 0 0 0 600 45 439 116 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18539 0 18539 0 0 0 0 0 Medicines 12750 12750 0 0 Medical supplies 5788 5788 0 0 Monthly food baskets for diabetes patients 8019 8019 0 0 Onil Stoves 8901 8901 0 0 16189 12719 3319 151 433591 292802 103557 37232 216199 124550 0 0 0 0 431 255 0 0 0 0 0 0 23660 15762 921 0 281041 150763 145767 130278 0 0 0 0 0 386978 270845 10530 20432 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 41048 51578 20432 X 0 0 272192 268186 63208 -17773 335400 250413 386978 270845 -84705 0 0 0 -282 0 X 0 0 0 X 347224 397823 361330 385743 340878 1832998 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 347224 397823 361330 385743 340878 1832998 1832998 321 137 97 115 118 788 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1833786 7890 0.99957 0.99955 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 18088 18088 0 176786 86021 90765 0 0 0 0 0 81669 63490 18179 0 4498 1252 3246 130278 Central America and the Caribbean 2 34 Program Services Two primary care medical clinics, one dental clinic, four preventive health care education program, one scholarship program for junior and senior students. 433591 2 34 433591 0 0 0 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 9 Jeannie Jensen, 9102 Kiowa Rd., Oskaloosa, KS 66066 Jackie Benjamin, 15840 Woodcote Dr.,Huntersville, NC 28078 Paul Copping, 3002 Orrian Drive SE, Cedar Rapids IA 52403 Harvey Baxter, 2222 NW 21st Place, Gainesville, FL 32605 Jeanne Mathiesen,12918 N. W.79th Street, Kansas City, MO 64152 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 990 was completed by the Board president with support from ODIM's Business Manager and the Board Treasurer. who is a retired CPA. The Board president circulated the forms via e-mail to the Board members for comments and corrections prior submission to the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Every year each member of the Board of Directors must complete and sign the "ODIM Board Member Agreement, which includes the following statement: "I will excuse myself from discussions and votes where I have a conflict of interest." The Board President retains the signed documents and monitors compliance. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Each year the Executive Director and the Human Relations Manager secure comparable salary data from similar organizations in Guatemala, especially those operating in the department of Sololá where ODIM operates. Suggested staff salaries are presented to the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors for approval. The Finance Committee then reports the next year's budget to the full Board of Directors. In 2024, the Finance Committee will develop a detailed compensation and raise policy for all employees, which will be approved by the full Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The annual reports are posted on the ODIM website at https://www.odimguatemala.org/annual-reports and the IRS Form 990 reports are posted at https://www.odimguatemala.org/financial-reports. Individuals may request reports by contacting odim.executivedirector@gmail.com.