Nonprofit · EIN 72-1014940
FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS
Tax-exempt · GREENWEL SPGS, LA 70739
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $316,407 | $267,990 | $48,417 | $797,633 | $24,213 | $773,420 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $362,477 | $304,115 | $58,362 | $748,435 | $23,432 | $725,003 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $300,758
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2,514
- Royalties
- $13,135
- Other revenue
- $13,135
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $134,610
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $144,908
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,488
- Occupancy
- $22,500
- Travel
- $5,306
- Depreciation
- $11,265
- Program services (functional)
- $234,649
- Management and general (functional)
- $20,007
- Fundraising (functional)
- $13,334
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $748,435
- Total assets, end of year
- $797,633
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $24,213
- Net assets, end of year
- $773,420
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $188,406
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $773,420
- Gross receipts
- $316,407
- Employees
- 2
- Year formed
- 1984
- State of legal domicile
- LA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIANE A JENKINS | – | 40 | $75,600 |
| DEIDRA PERKINS | – | 40 | $59,010 |
| LOUIS E JENKINS | Chairman Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL W RICHEY | VICE CHAIRMAN Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIANE A JENKINS | – | 40 | $78,600 |
| DEIDRA PERKINS | – | 40 | $59,010 |
| LOUIS E JENKINS | Chairman Officer | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL W RICHEY | VICE CHAIRMAN Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 10, GREENWEL SPGS, LA 70739-0010
- Signed the 990
- Diane Jenkins, President
- Phone
- (225) 261-0050
- Return prepared by
- GARRETY AND ASSOCIATES CPAS
Mission
FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS IS A NON-PROFIT PUBLIC CHARITY DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ASISTANCE TO CHILDREN AND OTHER PERSONS WHO ARE VICTIMS OF WAR, NATURAL DISASTERS OR ECONOMIC DISTRESS. IT PROVIDES MEDICAL CARE, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, CLOTHING, RELIEF SUPPLIES, DISASTER ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO NEEDY PERSONS. FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS OPERATES MEDICAL CLINICS AND VARIOUS SELF-HELP PROJECTS. IT SENDS DISASTER ASSISTANCE TEAMS TO NATURAL DISASTER SITES IN ORDER TO RENDER ON-THE-SCENE MEDICAL CARE AND PROVIDE RELIEF SUPPLIES. FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS WORKS TO CREATE A CLIMATE OF MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING, FRIENDSHIP, AND RESPECT BETWEEN THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE PEOPLES OF LATIN AMERICA TO BUILD SUPPORT FOR DEMOCRATIC VALUES, SUCH AS FREE ELECTIONS, PRIVATE PROPERTY, FREE ENTERPRISE, FREEDOM OF THE PRESS, AND FREEDOM OF RELIGION BY CONDUCTING SEMINARS PROMOTING THOSE VALUES.
Program accomplishments
- DURING 2024, FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS' WORK FOCUSED ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, MEDICAL CARE, NUTURITION, EDUCATION, HOUSING, AGRICULTURE AND CREATION OF SMALL BUSINESSES FOR PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM POVERTY IN HONDURAS. IN HONDURAS, FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS' CLINICS PROVIDED MEDICAL CARE AND PREVENTATIVE MEDICAL SERVICES TO LARGE NUMBERS OF POOR PEOPLE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES INCLUDING HEALTH SCREENING FOR HIGH RISK PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN. FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS ALSO PROVIDED NUTRITIONAL PROGRAMS, VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, HOUSING, ASSISTANCE TO AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVES AND THE CREATION OF SMALL BUSINESSES FOR SINGLE MOTHERS AND OTHER POOR PEOPLE.Expenses $234,649
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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 72-1014940
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q300)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $797,633
- Income (IRS master file)
- $316,407
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $316,407 | $267,990 | $797,633 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $362,477 | $304,115 | $748,435 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $484,899 | $330,877 | $689,810 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 72-1014940).
Questions about FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS is 72-1014940.
- Is FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS 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 FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS 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 FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $75,600 (DIANE A JENKINS).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE AMERICAS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $316,407, expenses of $267,990 and total assets of $797,633 at year end.
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