2024-11-15T12:53:48-07:00 2023-12-31 990EZ 2023-01-01 824952069 VER INTERNATIONAL VERI 2058126386 7987 Knoll Lane Trussville AL 35173 Andrew Hill Board Member 2055164173 2024-11-15 1 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X X www.ver-international.org X X 93380 X 93380 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 93380 0 0 25244 0 8321 0 38095 71660 21720 81274 0 102994 81274 102994 0 0 0 0 81274 102994 0 0 81274 102994 The organization was formed for the purpose of poverty alleviation in rural communities of developing countries through initiatives in education, health, and hygiene, and entrepreneurship, as well as any other lawful purpose. The services provided through the organization are primarily in Honduras; however, as the organization continues to grow, the goal is to expand to other countries in Central America. The organization is organized exclusively for charitable, literary, educational, and religious purposes, including the making of qualifying distributions for exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3). Educational Programs - As part of the back-to-school initiative to promote education among vulnerable families, 200 children received a backpack full of supplies and partial uniform to return to class with the materials they needed in February. Six students, from elementary to university level, received monthly scholarships to assist them in their educational journeys. In coordination with visiting volunteers, adult English classes were offered to the community for free. Pastors were trained in several Christian Community Outreach trainings. 0 13532 Health and Hygiene Programs - Two local churches with Child Development Centers were supported monthly with financial and volunteer support to continue operating their nutrition and mentorship programs. Free health clinics with volunteer medical doctors were sponsored and hosted in six different communities. Local community leaders and students were trained and certified in a First Aid course. Through the Healthy Homes mentorship program, an impoverished family was selected and assisted through home repairs/construction and medical sponsorship. 0 3882 Entrepreneurship - A partnership with a community rice co-op was concluded, with one more donation of supplies and tools, as they have become self-sustaining. A new community co-op of 10 members began with the objective to raise meat chickens. Several micro-businesses and artisans are supported through purchasing their products and art. 0 1575 Miscellaneous - Community Development, Missions Projects, and Samford University Mission Trip. 0 14182 33171 Kristen Bruce Martinez Executive Director 30 7700 669 0 Andrew Hill Board Member 1 0 0 0 Andrea Collins Board Member (Chair) 1 0 0 0 Troy Collins Board Member (Treasurer) 1 0 0 0 Alison Wills Board Member (Secretary) 1 0 0 0 Jeff Willis Board Member 1.00 0 0 0 Butch Waldrop Board Member 1 0 0 0 Nancy Waldrop Board Member 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 AL Troy Collins 7987 Knoll Lane Trussville AL 35173 2055401767 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 73686 53935 55959 93380 276960 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 73686 53935 55959 93380 276960 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 276960 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 0 73686 53935 55959 93380 276960 1 1 0 0 X Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Education Programs;13352|Health Programs;3882|Entrepreneurship Programs;1575|PayPal and Donorbox Fees;1840|Executive Director Travel;2169|Volunteer Refund;1095|Miscellaneous Programs;14182^Total;38095^ N/A. VER International requested an extension back in May 2024. The extended due date for the 990-EZ filing is November 15, 2024.