ENLACE U S A

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

1959 S POWER RD STE 103 PMB 421, MESA, AZ 85206-4398

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

TRINITY SCURTO, 5325 ALTON PARWAY C458, IRVINE, CA 926043717

Signed the 990

RONALD BUENO, Executive Director

Phone

(949) 269-2204

Website

www.enlace.link

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NORTHSTAR CONSULTING SERVICES

Mission

TO ENHANCE EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION BETWEEN LOCAL CHURCHES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP INTEGRATED AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO POVERTY IN THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONALLY.

Program accomplishments

• ENLACE'S CORE FOCUS IS OUR CHURCH AND COMMUNITY PROGRAM, WHICH TRAINS CHURCH LEADERS TO UNDERSTAND AND LIVE OUT THE BIBLICAL BASIS OF THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH IN THEIR IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES. WE TRAIN AND COACH CHURCH LEADERS TO DISCOVER THEIR RESOURCES AND TO PARTNER EFFECTIVELY WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS TO IDENTIFY AND IMPLEMENT SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO POVERTY. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES TRAINING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BIBLICAL BASIS OF GODs MISSION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, PROJECT IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT, COLLABORATION AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION.In 2024, Enlace U.S.A. provided funding to our affiliated organizations in El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Nepal. These organizations partnered with 120 churches and trained 1,503 of their leaders in the principals of effective community development which emphasized interacting with their community and best practices of designing and managing sustainable projects. The churches with Enlace guidance were then able train 2,323 local leaders who are activity serving their communities. By year end, 10,995 church and community volunteers in 302 communities were mobilized, 323 projects were implemented which impacted nearly 130,000 individuals. In addition, Enlace has continued the following programs: FOOD AID: 482 church and community volunteers worked to provide 85,500 meals sourced local to 2,149 families in Central America and Nepal.AGROECOLOGICAL FAMILY FARM PROGRAM:In its third year, this program mobilized church and community leaders/volunteers in four Salvadoran communities to coach farmers in regenerative agricultural practices to improve food security and family income. The farmers were trained to improve their corn, beans, vegetables, fruit trees, and small livestock cultivation. The program impacted 440 farmers of which 60% were women and lead to 88 new family farm businesses. AGROECOLOGICAL FAMILY FARM PROGRAM:Also in its third year, this program engaged community members to build financial stability through collective saving and lending which over time provides the participants to deal with family emergencies, invest in small businesses and contribute to community projects. Enlace trained and facilitated leaders from 23 churches/communities to coach 563 participating families on the program impacting 2,815 individuals of which 58% were women. The averages annuals savings per family was $176. ****SPECIFIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN EL SALVADOR**** In El Salvador during 2024, Enlace partnered with 53 churches and trained 920 church and community leaders. Volunteers were mobilized in 131 communities and 142 initiatives were completed directly impacting 8,780 families. The initiatives included programs and projects of agricultural training, chicken farm businesses, community infrastructure, eco-stoves, electricity, environmental, health care, latrines, micro enterprises, new homes, roads, saving groups and school/education.
  Expenses $1,408,685 · grants $1,253,957
• ****SPECIFIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN GUATEMALA**** In Guatemala during 2024, Enlace partnered with 19 churches and trained 191 local leaders in the principals of effective community development which emphasized interacting with their community and best practices of designing and managing sustainable projects. Volunteers were mobilized in 23 communities and 60 initiatives were completed directly impacting 7,948 families. The initiatives included programs and projects of agricultural training, chicken farm businesses, community infrastructure, eco-stoves, electricity, environmental, health care, new homes, roads and school/education.****SPECIFIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN NICARAGUA**** In Nicaragua during 2024, Enlace partnered with 21 churches and trained 432 local leaders in the principals of effective community development which emphasized interacting with their community and best practices of designing and managing sustainable projects. Volunteers were mobilized in 75 communities and 55 initiatives were completed directly impacting 1,723 families. The initiatives included programs and projects of agricultural training, chicken farm businesses, community infrastructure, eco-stoves, environmental, health care, new homes, roads and school/education.
  Expenses $227,272 · grants $134,271
• ****SPECIFIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN NEPAL**** In Nicaragua during 2024, Enlace partnered with 27 churches and trained 780 local leaders in the principals of effective community development which emphasized interacting with their community and best practices of designing and managing sustainable projects. Volunteers were mobilized in 73 communities and 73 initiatives were completed or in progress directly impacting 6,703 families. The initiatives included programs and projects of agricultural training, community infrastructure, environmental, health care, new homes, roads and school/education.
  Expenses $61,027 · grants $54,724
• ***ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE UNITED STATES***ENLACE USA'S CHURCH PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES U.S.A. CHURCHES WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD LONG-TERM AND EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHURCHES IN EL SALVADOR, NEPAL, AND GUATEMALA THAT ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS U.S.A. CHURCHES TO EXPLORE POSSIBLE PARTNERSHIPS, INVEST IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, AND EXPERIENCE WORKING ALONGSIDE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR U.S.A. CHURCHES ON HOW TO FURTHER ENGAGE THEIR CONGREGATIONS IN COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION THROUGH TIMELY COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTING, AND CAMPAIGN DESIGN. IN 2024 ENLACE USA ASSISTED 17 U.S.A. CHURCHES TO PARTNER WITH CHURCHES AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO IMPLEMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES IN EL SALVADOR, GUATEMALA, AND NEPAL. IN ADDITION, ENLACE USA FACILITATED 22 SERVING AND VISION TEAMS THAT PROVIDED TEAM MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION IN PERSON.
  Expenses $52,147
• ***MICRO FINANCE LOAN PROGRAM***See Form 990 Part IV 11C and Schedule D Part VIII for information regarding the program. The program accrued $3,277 of interest income and $1,565 of interest expense during year have been added to the notes receivable and notes payable, respectively. Originally there was one 3 year note receivable and three 3 year notes payable. One note was turned into a donation during the first year. In, 2023 the note receivable and two notes payable were rolled over for another three years until 2016. As of December 31, 2024, Loans Receivable and Payables with accrued interest were $70,916 and $53,738 respectively.
  Expenses $1,565 · revenue $3,377
• ***FOREIGN MISSIONARY***ENLACE contracts U.S. persons under a deputized fundraising agreement to provide assistance with our foreign affiliates. In 2024, the organization did not have any missionaries.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

04-3675191

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

2002

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

International, foreign affairs and national security (Q30)

Assets (IRS master file)

$277,264

Income (IRS master file)

$2,105,243

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 04-3675191).

Questions about ENLACE U S A

What is the EIN of ENLACE U S A?

The employer identification number (EIN) of ENLACE U S A is 04-3675191.

Is ENLACE U S A tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.

Are donations to ENLACE U S A tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does ENLACE U S A file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of ENLACE U S A due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did ENLACE U S A last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.

Who is the principal officer of ENLACE U S A?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names TRINITY SCURTO.

Who are the officers and directors of ENLACE U S A?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $134,680 (RONALD BUENO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).

How much revenue does ENLACE U S A have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,105,243, expenses of $2,354,468 and total assets of $277,264 at year end.

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