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Nonprofit · EIN 46-5272405

DE LA GENTE INC

Tax-exempt · BEND, OR 97707

Financials

$289K$337K2023$335K$344K2024$395K$394K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DE LA GENTE INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$394,555$393,507$1,048$612,761$339,185$273,576
December 31, 2024990$335,128$344,289-$9,161$507,385$234,857$272,528
December 31, 2023990$289,069$336,575-$47,506$499,821$218,132$281,689
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$25,414
Program service revenue
$313,829
Investment income
$69
Net income from sales of inventory
$55,237
Other revenue
$55,243

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$117,210
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$126,614
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,590
Occupancy
$12,837
Travel
$29,576
Program services (functional)
$279,222
Management and general (functional)
$112,655
Fundraising (functional)
$1,630

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$507,385
Total assets, end of year
$612,761
Total liabilities, end of year
$339,185
Net assets, end of year
$273,576
Net assets without donor restrictions
$239,609
Net assets with donor restrictions
$33,967
Gross receipts
$837,445
Employees
0
Year formed
2014
State of legal domicile
MA

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CATRIONA FORRESTERTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RUPESH SHAHPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVID WILSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
LES STONEHAMDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JULIO MARTINEZVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KURT SIPPELDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CATRIANA FORRESTERTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RUPESH SHAHPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVID WILSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
LES STONEHAMDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JULIO MARTINEZVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KURT SIPPELDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CATRIANA FORRESTERTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RUPESH SHAHPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVID WILSONDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
LES STONEHAMDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
JULIO MARTINEZVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
16920 COVINA RD, BEND, OR 97707-2010
In care of
% ANDREW FELDMAN
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
DANILO RODRIGUEZ
Signed the 990
DANILO RODRIGUEZ, Executive Director
Phone
(617) 963-0962
Return prepared by
Julie Murphy

Mission

DE LA GENTE CREATES SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALLHOLDER FARMERS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO MARKETS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $151,816 · revenue $201,239
  • 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.
    Expenses $75,950 · revenue $112,590
  • 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.
    Expenses $51,067
  • 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.
    Expenses $389

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-5272405
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2015
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$612,761
Income (IRS master file)
$837,445

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$394,555$393,507$612,761XML
990December 2024$335,128$344,289$507,385XML
990December 2023$289,069$336,575$499,821XML
990December 2022$249,100$241,605$564,663IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

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 46-5272405).

Questions about DE LA GENTE INC

What is the EIN of DE LA GENTE INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DE LA GENTE INC is 46-5272405.
Is DE LA GENTE INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to DE LA GENTE INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DE LA GENTE INC 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 DE LA GENTE INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DE LA GENTE INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DE LA GENTE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names DANILO RODRIGUEZ.
Who are the officers and directors of DE LA GENTE INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DE LA GENTE INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $394,555, expenses of $393,507 and total assets of $612,761 at year end.

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