Nonprofit · EIN 95-2672760
CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE AMERICAS INCORPORATED
Tax-exempt · BERKELEY, CA 94703
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $469,889 | $493,305 | -$23,416 | $366,454 | $0 | $366,454 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $790,469 | $1,138,986 | -$348,517 | $389,841 | $0 | $389,841 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $428,713 | $769,429 | -$340,716 | $708,509 | $0 | $708,509 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $466,224
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3,665
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $20
- Accounting fees
- $5,004
- Travel
- $23,066
- Program services (functional)
- $487,081
- Management and general (functional)
- $6,224
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $389,841
- Total assets, end of year
- $366,454
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $366,454
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $366,454
- Gross receipts
- $469,889
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Nicholls | President Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Peter Rosset | Vice President Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Miguel Altieri | Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Charlotte Saenz | Board Member Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecile Earle | Secretary Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Miguel Altieri | Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Peter Rosset | Chairman Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Clara I Nicholls | President Officer | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecile Earle | Secretary Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Miguel Altieri | Treasurer Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Peter Rosset | Chairman Officer | 0 | $0 |
| Clara I Nicholls | President Officer | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2156 JEFFERSON AVE, BERKELEY, CA 94703-1470
- In care of
- % MIGUEL ALTIERI
- Signed the 990
- MIGUEL ALTIERI, Treasurer
- Phone
- (510) 549-1949
- Return prepared by
- The Kaizen Group
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-2672760 or by the name CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE AMERICAS INCORPORATED.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Within the Americas promoting dialogue and research, producing studies and reports, conducting courses and conferences particularly in the areas of agroecology and food security
Program accomplishments
- All VC programs (NA, CSFUND, MULTIDONOR, AGROECOLOGY, ETC) Support for the national and international farmers movement, La Via Campesina. This includes support for research, analysis, outreach, and social services in the USA and abroad.Expenses $292,249
- International Agroecology Program: Research and training on vineyard agroecology in California and Mediterranean countries. Research and training on agroecological transition and resilience of agriculture to climate change in Latin America, Spain and Italy. Research and training on agroecology and rural development programs (agroecological lighthouses) in collaboration with CELIA in Colombia and several other countries in Latin America, Asia, Europe and Africa. Research and teaching projects on urban agriculture in San Francisco Bay Area and also internationally.Expenses $146,124
- Food Sovereignty Program Support for research and outreach with grassroots organizations developing food sovereignty in various countries.Expenses $48,708
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 | 990 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
- 95-2672760
- 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
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $366,454
- Income (IRS master file)
- $469,889
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $469,889 | $493,305 | $366,454 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $790,469 | $1,138,986 | $389,841 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $428,713 | $769,429 | $708,509 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $775,806 | $579,907 | $1,019,225 | 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 95-2672760).
Questions about CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE AMERICAS INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE AMERICAS INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE AMERICAS INCORPORATED is 95-2672760.
- Is CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE AMERICAS INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE AMERICAS INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE AMERICAS INCORPORATED 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 CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE AMERICAS INCORPORATED 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 CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE AMERICAS INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE AMERICAS INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF THE AMERICAS INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $469,889, expenses of $493,305 and total assets of $366,454 at year end.
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