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Nonprofit · EIN 46-3989627

FAITH IN ACTION WITH EL SALVADOR

Tax-exempt · ROCKPORT, MA 01966

Financials

$51K$1K2023$31K$72K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FAITH IN ACTION WITH EL SALVADOR by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2025990-EZ$30,656$72,099-$41,443$36,579$0$36,579
March 31, 2024990-EZ$50,513$1,007$49,506$78,022$0$78,022
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$30,656
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$71,547
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Other expenses
$552

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$78,022
Total assets, end of year
$36,579
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$36,579
Cash, savings and investments
$36,579
Gross receipts
$30,656

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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Daniel PonsettoChair1$0
Laurel PotterVice Chair1$0
Amelia WigginsTreasurer1$0
Glenn DarilekBoard Member1$0
John BraccoBoard Member1$0
Colleen BlantonBoard Member1$0
Angel CruzBoard Member1$0
Eva MergnerBoard Member1$0
Mary Lou BozzaBoard Member1$0
990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Daniel PonsettoChair1$0
Laurel PotterVice Chair1$0
Eva MergnerTreasurer1$0
Glenn DarilekBoard Member1$0
John BraccoBoard Member1$0
Colleen BlantonBoard Member1$0
Angel CruzBoard Member1$0
Amelia WigginsBoard Member1$0
Mary Lou BozzaBoard Member1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 291, ROCKPORT, MA 01966-0391
In care of
% AMELIA WIGGINS
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
PO Box 291, Rockport MA 01966
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Daniel Ponsetto, 4 Harraden Ave, Rockport MA 01966
Signed the 990-EZ
Eva Mergner, Treasurer
Phone
(847) 922-7844

Mission

Faith in Action with El Salvador (FACES) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization committed to supporting sustainable, Salvadoran-led social and economic development projects and engaging others to join us in this mission.

990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Proyecto Becas El Salvador - Scholarships for high school and university students, workshops for students in underprivileged communities in El Salvador.
    grants $30,978
  • Champaign Fund - Student scholarships and workshops for underprivileged Salvadoran community; humanitarian aid for sick members of the community.
    grants $18,409
  • Torola Scholarships -
    grants $5,738
  • Funded an international conference of christian base communities, hosted in El Salvador. Conference was attended by 200 participants from 16 countries.
    grants $5,500
  • Monsenor Romero Community Fund - Humanitarian medical aid for women in a disadvantaged community.
    grants $5,130
  • This project supported the purchase of a new corporate vehicle for Fundación Mercedes Ruíz, a Salvadoran NGO supporting local administration of development projects.
    grants $5,000
  • This project supported investment in a plot of land for community use. Funding covered legal fees for the transfer of land ownership, repair of water retention systems, maintenance of coffee, cacao and fruit orchards.
    grants $2,100

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026990-N on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
46-3989627
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
2014
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Daniel Ponsetto
March 31, 2026≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZMarch 2025$30,656$72,099$36,579XML
990-EZMarch 2024$50,513$1,007$78,022XML
990-EZMarch 2023–––IRS
990-EZMarch 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: David Applegate
March 31, 2017≤ $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 46-3989627).

Questions about FAITH IN ACTION WITH EL SALVADOR

What is the EIN of FAITH IN ACTION WITH EL SALVADOR?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FAITH IN ACTION WITH EL SALVADOR is 46-3989627.
Is FAITH IN ACTION WITH EL SALVADOR tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
Are donations to FAITH IN ACTION WITH EL SALVADOR tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FAITH IN ACTION WITH EL SALVADOR file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of FAITH IN ACTION WITH EL SALVADOR due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FAITH IN ACTION WITH EL SALVADOR last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended March 31, 2026.
Who is the principal officer of FAITH IN ACTION WITH EL SALVADOR?
The 990-N for 2025 names Daniel Ponsetto.
Who are the officers and directors of FAITH IN ACTION WITH EL SALVADOR?
The 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FAITH IN ACTION WITH EL SALVADOR have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $30,656, expenses of $72,099 and total assets of $36,579 at year end.

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