2026-01-14T01:17:41-08:00 2024-12-31 LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRES William Kash Ratliff II CPA 751 W Knepp Ave Fullerton CA 92832 990 2024-01-01 854281528 MOTHERS OF THE AMAZON MOTH 9177440339 22131 ALTA DR TOPANGA CA 90292 BANE SALEH CEO 2026-01-14 true true William Kash Ratliff II P02468423 8058440003 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X BANE SALEH 22131 ALTA DR TOPANGA CA 90292 711205 false X HTTPS://WWW.MOTHERSOFTHEAMAZON.ORG/ X 2020 CA Mothers of the Amazons (MOTAs) activities are organized around four pillars:1.Improve health: Safeguarding the health of Indigenous Peoples through access to clean water, sanitation, medical care and emergency aid.2.Land Preservation: Protecting some of the most biodiverse areas on Earth located at the heart of the Amazon Rainforest.3.Cultural Preservation: Preserving Indigenous culture and traditions for future generations.4.Education: Bringing education on environmental health, waste management, and sustainable practices to Indigenous Communities.Our work supports the following Indigenous Groups: Huni Kuin, Yawanawa, Shanenawa, Nukini, Noke Koi and Ashaninka. Unless stated otherwise, all of these activities have taken place in the State of Acre, Brazil. 3 2 0 5 0 654916 708638 60695 2567 0 0 715611 711205 0 0 0 0 100394 608306 723966 608306 723966 107305 -12761 109402 141641 45000 109402 96641 X Form 990 Part III Line 1 - Organization MissionAt Mothers of the Amazon, we recognize that the health of our planet and the future of our children relies intrinsically on the protection of the Amazon rainforest and those who defend it.Our mission: Protect the Amazon Rainforest, its biodiversity and the health of its Indigenous communities for future generations.Mothers of the Amazon works on critical Indigenous-led initiatives focused on health, environmental conservation, cultural preservation and climate education.Our efforts are concentrated on biodiversity conservation, the safeguard of some of the most biodiverse areas on Earth and combating deforestation and environmental degradation that threaten this vital biome and the diverse Indigenous communities it sustains. false false 337463 Form 990 Part III Line 4c - Program Service AccomplishmentsLand Preservationa. We supported the Huni Kuin people of the Rio Humaita territory, State of Acre, Brazil, to secure a land of 50,659 acres adjacent to their demarcated territory that were under imminent threat. This property which represents 3,5 times the size of Manhattan is located in the heart of the largest contiguous territories of Uncontacted Communities in the world, who safeguard the most biodiverse areas on Earth. b. Local Governance: Throughout this process, MOTA also offered critical support to the Huni Kuin Federation (FEPHAC), Vakaynu Cooperative, Associao Dos Seringueros Kaxinawa Do Rio Jordao, and Associao Do Povo Inu Kuito strengthen their governance and administrative capacity, gaining greater autonomy.c. Monitoring: We continued monitoring threats to Indigenous territories in the State of Acre, Brazil, and shared these with Indigenous leaders.d. Project development: We developed a comprehensive framework of work for this pillar, establishing project objectives and components. We also refined project activities and designed a financial and fundraising strategy. e. Film production: We completed a short documentary The people of the blue bird about our pilot land preservation project with the Shanenawa People. 118190 Form 990 Part III Line 4a - Program Service AccomplishmentsWater ProgramWe completed the construction of the first pilot Water Tower in Mibaya, Praia do Carapan Region, State of Acre, Brazil serving over 100 people. These facilities integrate water storage and wastewater management while preserving traditional community gathering spaces for water-related activities such as fetching, washing, and bathing. The Water Towers complement previously built solar-powered wells, ensuring a continuous supply of clean water. Water is stored in stainless steel tanks and distributed to sinks and showers. Gray water from washing and bathing undergoes natural filtration through a series of charcoal-based and organic material filters, supported by water-absorbent plants. Additionally, we developed monitoring guidelines for the Water Towers and a behavioral change strategy for the overall Water Program. We also conducted water sampling from previously built wells for analysis in a certified laboratory. 57800 Form 990 Part III Line 4b - Program Service AccomplishmentsHealthAcre Climate Disaster Relief Fund: Through this initiative, we supported 2,238 people in the aftermath of extreme weather events that hit the State of Acre, Brazil. The Fund was deployed in 5 Indigenous Demarcated Territories in the State of Acre reaching the Huni Kuin, Yawanawa, Noke Koi, Inu Kui Ni, and Nawa Peoples in 19 villages. The support was across the following areas: conflict prevention, water safety, infrastructure, and food security. 12548 Form 990 Part III Line 4d - Program Service AccomplishmentsCultural Preservationa. We supported the construction of two new community centers in the Huni Kuin villages of Nova Vida and Mibaia, both in Praia do Carapana Indigenous Territory, State of Acre, Brazil. Additionally, we helped with the repair of two community centers that had been severely damaged after the floods of late 2023 - early 2024: in the village of Mutum in the Rio Gregorio territory, we successfully rebuilt a bridge leading to the community center, and in the village of Lago Lindo we rebuilt the roof of the community center that had been taken down. Community centers play a key role in the life of Indigenous communities. This is the place where they get together for communal activities, including decision-making and planification, preparing food, weaving and schooling.b. We designed the future School of Joy, which will be constructed in Mibaya, State of Acre, and created 3D modelling renderings for it. Form 990 Part III Line 4e - Program Service AccomplishmentsEducationAs we participated in NYC Climate Week for fundraising, we had the opportunity to organize an event. Mothers of the Amazon together with the University of Sao Paulo were invited to present our work to high school students, and shared skills to face the climate crisis. 12548 526001 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 3 2 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true false true true false false false X X X BANE SALEH 6616441502 22131 ALTA DR TOPANGA CA 90292 X BANE SALEH CEO 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ALINE STARCK CFO 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LOURDES ALVAREZ Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 708638 708638 EVENT REVENUE 2567 2567 2567 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 711205 2567 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 120021 46039 28663 45319 40763 39513 1250 26807 26807 0 0 0 21979 21979 4102 4102 1679 1235 444 10042 10042 0 0 26093 6028 20065 0 0 0 0 0 3663 1209 1209 1245 INDIGENOUS RAIN FOREST CONSERV 208131 208131 CONSTRUCTION COSTS 108227 108227 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 44222 44222 EMERGENCY FUND 38659 38659 69578 33973 6386 29219 723966 526001 97571 100394 108826 135363 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2000 0 0 0 0 0 576 4278 109402 141641 45000 0 45000 X 109402 96641 109402 96641 109402 141641 -12761 X false false false X 111560 141354 649221 708638 1610773 0 0 111560 141354 649221 708638 1610773 0 1610773 0 0 0 1610773 X 0.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED OTHER PAYABLES 10000 SHORT-TERM LOAN 35000 45000 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A copy of Form 990 was provided to officers and board members before it was filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 Section 6104 disclosure information is made available at the website of GuideStar: https://www.guidestar.org/Home.aspx Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents, policies and financial statements are available upoon written request. Amended Explanation CERTAIN AMOUNTS PREVIOUSLY IDENTIFIED WERE ADJUSTED AND RECLASSIFIED ACCORDINGLY TO FALL IN LINE WITH ALL PREVIOUSLY AMENDED RETURNS. ALL OTHER CHANGES ARE THE RESULT FROM THESE ADJUSTMENTS.