2026-05-25T12:10:47-07:00 2025-12-31 Julie Murphy 8339 W Big Canyon Dr Sunland CA 91040 990 2025-01-01 465272405 DE LA GENTE INC DELA 6179630962 16920 Covina Road Bend OR 97707 DANILO RODRIGUEZ Executive Director 2026-05-25 true Julie Murphy P02531691 6267261725 X 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z DANILO RODRIGUEZ 837445 false X www.dlgcoffee.org X 2014 MA DE LA GENTE CREATES SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALLHOLDER FARMERS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO MARKETS. 6 5 0 0 18060 25414 247789 313829 10 69 69269 55243 335128 394555 0 0 123564 126614 0 1630 220725 266893 344289 393507 -9161 1048 507385 612761 234857 339185 272528 273576 X DE LA GENTE CREATES SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALLHOLDER FARMERS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO MARKETS. false false 151816 201239 COMMUNITY TOURISM: DE LA GENTE TOURS & WORKSHOPS OPEN UP A WORLD OF ADVENTURE AND OPPORTUNITY AND ARE MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL TO THE INDIVIDUALS, THE COMMUNITIES, AND THE TRAVELERS. DE LA GENTE TOURS TAKE PEOPLE BEYOND MAINSTREAM TOURISM. WE WANT VISITORS TO LEARN FAR MORE ABOUT GUATEMALA, THE PEOPLE, AND THE CULTURE THAN THEY WOULD ON CONVENTIONAL TOURS. 75950 112590 IMMERSION PROGRAM: DE LA GENTE CREATES MEANINGFUL, HANDS-ON LEARNING TRIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, COFFEE PROFESSIONALS, AND ANYONE CURIOUS ABOUT GUATEMALA'S VIBRANT CULTURE AND ITS DEEP CONNECTION TO COFFEE. WE OFFER AN IMMERSIVE JOURNEY INTO THE COUNTRY'S TRADITIONS, DAILY LIFE, AND RICH HISTORY GIVING PARTICIPANTS THE CHANCE TO EXPERIENCE GUATEMALA THROUGH LOCAL LENS. 51067 COFFEE PROGRAM: THE DE LA GENTE BRAND STANDS FOR GREAT COFFEE WHILE HAVING A POSITIVE SOCIAL IMPACT. OUR COFFEE BUSINESS CREATES DIRECT CONNECTIONS WITH BUYERS AND CUSTOMERS AND IS A SOURCE OF IMPROVED INCOME FOR OUR SMALL-HOLDING FARMERS. ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT OUR MISSION TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE INCOME TO OUR FARMING COMMUNITIES. 389 COOPERATIVE ASSISTANCE: DE LA GENTE HELPS COOPERATIVES BUILD THEIR CAPACITY SO THAT THEY CAN BE AUTONOMOUS, DEMOCRATIC AND PROFITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE INCOME FOR THEIR MEMBERS. THROUGH TRAINING AND FINANCING, WE PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES THEY NEED FOR SUCCESS. 389 279222 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false 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 true 13 0 false 0 false true GT false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 6 5 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false false false false MA X Danilo Rodriguez 6179630962 16920 Covina Rd Bend OR 97707 X CATRIONA FORRESTER Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 RUPESH SHAH President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DAVID WILSON Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 LES STONEHAM Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JULIO MARTINEZ Vice President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 KURT SIPPEL Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 25414 180 25414 TOURS AND SERVICE INCOME 900099 313829 313829 313829 69 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 498127 442890 55237 55237 FOREIGN EXCHANGE GAIN LOSS 6 6 6 394555 369141 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 117210 53439 63771 0 0 9404 9404 0 0 4590 4590 0 0 0 181789 169603 12186 2008 2008 2212 35 547 1630 0 0 12837 1350 11487 29576 29576 0 0 3585 3585 0 0 4291 2503 1788 BAD DEBTS 9367 9367 DUES AND SUBCRIPTIONS 8256 2134 6122 BANK CHARGES 4586 4586 MISCELLANEOUS 3167 951 2216 629 85 544 393507 279222 112655 1630 191053 258046 0 0 95525 55233 0 0 42924 181985 160922 100466 16961 17031 0 0 0 0 0 0 507385 612761 107125 39441 34963 56975 92769 242769 234857 339185 X 238561 239609 33967 33967 272528 273576 507385 612761 1048 X true X false false false X 29742 19508 19210 18060 24987 111507 659203 785361 815422 885798 811955 3957739 0 0 0 688945 804869 834632 903858 836942 4069246 0 0 4069246 347 748 90 10 69 1264 0 347 748 90 10 69 1264 0 0 689292 805617 834722 903868 837011 4070510 0.99970 0.99970 0.00030 0.00030 X Part I: Additional Information The organization currently meets the public support test under IRC Section 170 b1Avi and remains eligible for classification as a public charity under that designation. The organization has opted to reclassify its public charity status from Section 170b1Avi to IRC Section 509a2 due to the evolving nature of revenue sources. A substantial portion of support now comes from gross receipts derived from activities related to our exempt purpose, rather than from public contributions. For this reason, 509 a2 more accurately reflects the operational model and revenue structure, which is increasingly based on earned revenue from mission-related services. This change provides clearer alignment between our activities and our tax-exempt classification ensuring long-term compliance and transparency in reporting. Part I, Line 12f: Supported Org Not Named in Organizing Documents RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED CENTRAL AMERICA & CARIBBEAN 1 11 PROGRAM SERVICES COFFEE, CO-OP ASST., TOURISM 279222 1 11 1 11 279222 279222 false false false false false false Rupesh Shaw Trustee Coffee Fin. X 17000 17000 false true true 17000 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 LES STONEHAM, CEO & CO-FOUNDER OF DEEPER ROOTS COFFEE, HAS SERVED AS A DE LA GENTE (DLG) BOARD MEMBER SINCE 2014. HE HAS PURCHASED COFFEE FROM DLG SINCE THEN. DEEPER ROOTS ALSO PROVIDES A ROASTING AND PACKING SERVICE FOR DLG'S ROASTED COFFEE BUSINESS IN THE US. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO ITS FILING. THE FORM IS SUBSEQUENTLY AUTHORIZED AND SIGNED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c ANNUALLY EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER, EMPLOYEE AND VOLUNTEER COMPLETES A DISCLOSURE FORM IDENTIFYING ANY RELATIONSHIPS, POSITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH S/HE IS INVOLVED THAT S/HE BELIEVES COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE POLICY IS ALSO REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 UPON REQUEST MISSION UPDATE DE LA GENTE UPDATED ITS MISSION STATEMENT TO BETTER REFLECT ITS EXPANDED AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMMING BEYOND COFFEE. THE REVISED LANGUAGE CONTINUES TO FOCUS ON CREATING SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALLHOLDER FARMERS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES AND DOES NOT REPRESENT A CHANGE IN CHARITABLE PURPOSE. PART III, LINE 4C OUR COFFEE PROGRAM DIRECTLY FURTHERS OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE. WHILE DIRECT EXPENSES ARE REPORTED IN COGS ON PART VIII LINE 10B THEY REPRESENT CORE PROGRAM ACTIVITY.