Nonprofit · EIN 83-1378279
THE ENCUENTRO PROJECT
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · EL PASO, TX 79901
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $161,112 | $158,187 | $2,925 | $129,082 | $28,994 | $100,088 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $90,833 | $86,762 | $4,071 | $123,782 | $26,167 | $97,615 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,085
- Program service revenue
- $157,877
- Investment income
- $150
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $53,350
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $93,015
- Occupancy
- $1,297
- Other expenses
- $10,525
- Program services (functional)
- $158,187
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $123,782
- Total assets, end of year
- $129,082
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $28,994
- Net assets, end of year
- $100,088
- Cash, savings and investments
- $112,736
- Gross receipts
- $161,112
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL COSTELLO | EXECUTIVE DI | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 1 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL COSTELLO | EXECUTIVE DI | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 602 S OREGON ST, EL PASO, TX 79901-2718
- In care of
- % RAFAEL GARCIA
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 1837 Grandview Ave, El Paso TX 79902
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Rafael Garcia, 1837 Grandview Ave, El Paso TX 79902
- Signed the 990-EZ
- MICHAEL COSTELLO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (915) 238-4872
- Website
- ENCUENTROPROJECT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- THE ORNELAS FIRM PLLC
Mission
TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE IMMERSION AND ENCOUNTER EXPERIENCES RELATED TO VULNERABLE POPULATIONS AND ISSUES IN THE EL PASO-CIUDAD JUAREZ BORDER REGION; TO OFFER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND FORMATION GROUNDED IN CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING CONCERNING VULNERABLE POPULATIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE VATICAN DICASTERY FOR INTEGRAL HUMAN DEVELOPMENT; TO FACILITATE IN- RESIDENCE REFLECTIONS AND SPIRITUAL ACCOMPANIMENT FOR PARTICIPANTS; TO PERFORM SUCH OTHER SERVICES, ACTIVITIES AND FUNCTIONS AS MAY BE PERMITTED CORPORATIONS EXEMPT FROM TAX UNDER SECTION S01(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (THE "CODE"); AND AT ALL TIMES AND WITHIN SUCH PURPOSES, TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE.
Program accomplishments
- TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE IMMERSION AND ENCOUNTER EXPERIENCES RELATED TO VULNERABLE POPULATIONS AND ISSUES IN THE EL PASO-CIUDAD JUAREZ BORDER REGIONExpenses $28,748
- TO OFFER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND FORMATION GROUNDED IN CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING CONCERNING VULNERABLE POPULATIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE VATICAN DICASTERY FOR INTEGRAL HUMAN DEVELOPMENT; TO FACILITATE IN-RESIDENCE REFLECTIONS AND SPIRITUAL ACCOMPANIMENT FOR PARTICIPANTS; TO PERFORM SUCH OTHER SERVICES, ACTIVITIES AND FUNCTIONS AS MAY BE PERMITTED CORPORATIONS EXEMPT FROM TAX UNDER SECTION S01(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 (THE "CODE")Expenses $129,439
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-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-1378279
- 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
- 2026
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X22)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $129,082
- Income (IRS master file)
- $161,112
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2025
- Posted by the IRS
- August 12, 2025
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2025
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $161,112 | $158,187 | $129,082 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $90,833 | $86,762 | $123,782 | XML |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Rafael Garcia | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Virginia Price | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $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 83-1378279).
Questions about THE ENCUENTRO PROJECT
- What is the EIN of THE ENCUENTRO PROJECT?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE ENCUENTRO PROJECT is 83-1378279.
- Is THE ENCUENTRO PROJECT tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2025 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2025.
- Are donations to THE ENCUENTRO PROJECT tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE ENCUENTRO PROJECT 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 THE ENCUENTRO PROJECT 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 THE ENCUENTRO PROJECT 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 THE ENCUENTRO PROJECT?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Rafael Garcia.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE ENCUENTRO PROJECT?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does THE ENCUENTRO PROJECT have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $161,112, expenses of $158,187 and total assets of $129,082 at year end.
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