Nonprofit · EIN 27-2560332
MEDICAL EDUCATORS FOR LATIN AMERICA-MINNESOTA
Also known as MELA-MN
Tax-exempt · MENDOTA HTS, MN 55120
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $100,541 | $52,935 | $47,606 | $88,610 | $6,056 | $82,554 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $107,750
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$7,209
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $16,994
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $35,941
- Program services (functional)
- $26,055
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $41,004
- Total assets, end of year
- $88,610
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,056
- Net assets, end of year
- $82,554
- Cash, savings and investments
- $88,610
- Gross receipts
- $107,750
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHLEY JACOBSON | President | 1 | $0 |
| CARSON HARRIS | PAST PRESIDENT | 0.2 | $0 |
| W BROOKS DONALD | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| PAUL BARTZ | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| JESSICA SANDBERG | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | $0 |
| PAUL TANGE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.2 | $0 |
| SALLY LARSEN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.1 | $0 |
| GORDY HANNIGAN-LUTHER | PRESIDENT (CDA) | 1 | $0 |
| MATT DILL | TREASURER (CDA) | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2350 LEMAY SHORES DR, MENDOTA HTS, MN 55120-2500
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 2350 Lemay Shores Drive, Mendota Heights MN 55120
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Carson Harris, 2350 Lemay Shores Drive, Mendota Heights MN 55120
- Signed the 990-EZ
- W BROOKS DONALD, Treasurer
- Phone
- (612) 470-9533
- Website
- MELA-MN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Magnuson McHugh Dougherty CPAs
Mission
MEDICAL EDUCATORS FOR LATIN AMERICA'S GOAL IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION IN LATIN AMERICA THROUGH DIDACTIC AND PRACTICAL TEACHING. ADDITIONALLY, MELA PROVIDES PATIENT CARE AND CONSULTATION IN REMOTE AREAS OF BOLIVIA AND DONATE MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR CLINIC USE.
Program accomplishments
- WE HELD OUR 15TH ANNUAL ACUTE CARE CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION CONFERENCE IN NOVEMBER 2024. IT WAS HELD AT MANO A MANO BOLIVIA IN COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA. THE CONFERENCE WAS ATTENDED BY 123 PARTICIPANTS MADE UP OF PHYSICIANS, NURSES, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. WE HAD 15 PRESENTERS OF LECTURES AND MALL GROUP SESSIONS AS WELL AS 10 TRANSLATORS. WE ALSO SUPPORTED THE CONSTRUCTION OF A HEALTH CARE CLINIC IN THE COMMUNITY OF SAN ANTONIO, BOLIVIA THROUGH GRANTS TO MANO A MANO BOLIVIA. THESE ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED THE EDUCATION OF LOCAL BOLIVIAN YOUTH IN DENTAL, NURSING, AND OTHER FIELDS.Expenses $26,055 · grants $16,994
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.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 27-2560332
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q33)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $88,610
- Income (IRS master file)
- $107,750
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $100,541 | $52,935 | $88,610 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Carson Harris | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: carson harris | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Carson Harris | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Carson Harris | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: William Brooks Donald | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 27-2560332).
Questions about MEDICAL EDUCATORS FOR LATIN AMERICA-MINNESOTA
- What is the EIN of MEDICAL EDUCATORS FOR LATIN AMERICA-MINNESOTA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MEDICAL EDUCATORS FOR LATIN AMERICA-MINNESOTA is 27-2560332.
- Is MEDICAL EDUCATORS FOR LATIN AMERICA-MINNESOTA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to MEDICAL EDUCATORS FOR LATIN AMERICA-MINNESOTA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MEDICAL EDUCATORS FOR LATIN AMERICA-MINNESOTA 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 MEDICAL EDUCATORS FOR LATIN AMERICA-MINNESOTA 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 MEDICAL EDUCATORS FOR LATIN AMERICA-MINNESOTA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of MEDICAL EDUCATORS FOR LATIN AMERICA-MINNESOTA?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Carson Harris.
- Who are the officers and directors of MEDICAL EDUCATORS FOR LATIN AMERICA-MINNESOTA?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MEDICAL EDUCATORS FOR LATIN AMERICA-MINNESOTA have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $100,541, expenses of $52,935 and total assets of $88,610 at year end.
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