irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021
what they reported doing
Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.
- #1 primary $2.01MHuman Rights: AfGJ acted as fiscal sponsor for 12 groups whose missions were to promote indigenous rights, environmental rights, labor rights and human rights in the broadest terms. AfGJ provided administrative services, donation processing, bill paying and accounting work as well as access to our payroll and group health and our web and webinar technology.
- #2 $1.68MForeign Policy: AfGJ acted as fiscal sponsor for 32 groups, including ourselves, who are working on US relations with countries of Latin America and the Mideast as well as US immigration policy. In addition to the donation processing, money management, and administrative services provided to our fiscal projects, AfGJ organized and/or hosted a score or more webinars on a variety of topics, sent tens of thousands of email messages to alerts subscribers for our own campaigns and those of our fiscally sponsored groups, and became a major content provider in social media.
named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Cultural Tour to the Caribbean Coast
Organizes cultural tours to Nicaragua’s Autonomous Region of the Caribbean Coast, including participation in the Mayo Ya celebrations, visits to Garifuna communities, and ecological trips to the Pearl Keys
NicaNotes
Regular publication providing news and analysis on Nicaragua and regional solidarity efforts, highlighting cultural events, renewable energy progress, and economic developments
Venezuela & ALBA News
A news publication covering developments in Venezuela and the ALBA (Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America) region, including international relations and political events.
activities · 7 groups
what they do
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Cultural Tours Aligned with Local Festivals 8 activities
- Cultural Tours to NicaraguaOrganizes a cultural tour to Nicaragua's Caribbean Coast to coincide with the Mayo Ya celebrations.
- Facilitating Cultural Exchange ToursOrganizes cultural tours, such as to Nicaragua's Caribbean Coast, to coincide with local celebrations like Mayo Ya.
- Facilitating Cultural ToursOrganizes cultural tours, such as a trip to Nicaragua's Caribbean Coast to coincide with the Mayo Ya celebrations.
- International cultural delegation programOrganizes cultural tours to Nicaragua's Caribbean Coast, including participation in the Mayo Ya celebrations.
- Organization of Cultural Solidarity Tours to NicaraguaOrganizes cultural tours to Nicaragua's Caribbean Coast, timed to coincide with the Mayo Ya celebrations, fostering international solidarity.
- Organize international cultural solidarity delegationsPlans and leads cultural tours, such as a delegation to Nicaragua's Caribbean Coast aligned with the Mayo Ya celebrations, to foster international solidarity and cultural exchange.
- Organizing Cultural ToursOrganizes cultural tours, such as a trip to Nicaragua's Caribbean Coast to coincide with the Mayo Ya celebrations.
- Organizing Cultural Tours to NicaraguaOrganizes a cultural tour to Nicaragua's Caribbean Coast to coincide with the Mayo Ya celebrations.
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Shared Workspace for Social Justice Organizations 8 activities
- Global Justice Center OperationOperates the Global Justice Center as a shared office and event space for social justice organizations in Tucson, Arizona.
- Operate shared office and event space for social justice organizationsRuns the Global Justice Center in Tucson, Arizona as a shared office and event space to support social justice groups through infrastructure and capacity-building.
- Operating a Shared Social Justice SpaceOperates the Global Justice Center in Tucson, Arizona, providing a shared office and event space for social justice organizations.
- Operating a Shared Social Justice SpaceOperates the Global Justice Center as a shared office and event space for social justice organizations in Tucson, Arizona.
- Operating the Global Justice CenterOperates the Global Justice Center as a shared office and event space for social justice organizations in Tucson, Arizona.
- Operating the Global Justice CenterOperates the Global Justice Center in Tucson, Arizona, providing shared office and event space for social justice organizations.
- Operation of Global Justice Center as Shared Social Justice SpaceOperates the Global Justice Center in Tucson, Arizona as a shared office and event space for social justice organizations.
- Operation of shared social justice workspaceOperates the Global Justice Center in Tucson, Arizona as a shared office and event space for social justice organizations.
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Internal Misconduct Reporting & Investigation 8 activities
- Internal Complaint Resolution ProcessOperates an open door policy for employees to share concerns, with designated committees and Co-Coordinators investigating and resolving complaints about unethical or illegal conduct, including those related to accounting, internal controls, or auditing.
- Internal Complaint Resolution ProcessOperates an internal process for employees to share concerns, with selected committees and Co-Coordinators investigating and resolving complaints about unethical or illegal conduct, including those related to accounting or auditing.
- Internal Complaint Resolution ProcessOperates an open door policy for employees to share concerns, with designated committees and Co-Coordinators investigating and resolving complaints about unethical or illegal conduct, including those related to accounting or auditing.
- Internal Complaint Resolution ProcessOperates an open-door policy for employees to share concerns, with designated committees and Co-Coordinators investigating and resolving complaints about unethical or illegal conduct, including those related to accounting, internal controls, or auditing.
- Internal Complaint Resolution ProcessOperates an open door policy for employees to share concerns, designates committees to investigate complaints, and assigns Co-Coordinators to ensure prompt investigation and resolution of unethical or illegal conduct, including collaboration with the Finance Committee on financial complaints.
- Internal Governance and Complaint Resolution ProcessMaintains an open-door policy for employee concerns, with designated board staff committees and Co-Coordinators responsible for investigating complaints, ensuring prompt acknowledgment and corrective action, and involving the Finance Committee for financial misconduct issues.
- Internal accountability and complaint resolution systemMaintains an open-door policy for employee concerns, designates board staff committees to investigate complaints, assigns Co-Coordinators to manage investigations and resolutions of unethical or illegal conduct, requires collaboration with the Finance Committee on financial complaints, and ensures prompt acknowledgment and corrective action when warranted.
- Operate internal accountability and complaint resolution systemMaintains an open-door policy for employee concerns and has a structured internal process involving Co-Coordinators and designated committees to investigate and resolve complaints about unethical or illegal conduct, including coordination with the Finance Committee for financial issues.
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Fundraising & Revenue Generation 5 activities
- Fiscal SponsorshipGenerates revenue through fiscal sponsor fees, donations, bequests, and special events to support its operations and programs.
- Fiscal SponsorshipGenerates revenue through fiscal sponsor fees, donations, bequests, and special events to support its operations and programs.
- Fiscal SponsorshipGenerates revenue through fiscal sponsor fees, donations, bequests, and special events to support social justice initiatives.
- Fiscal SponsorshipGenerates revenue through fiscal sponsor fees, donations, bequests, and special events to support its operations and programs.
- Revenue Generation through Fiscal Sponsorship and EventsGenerates revenue through fiscal sponsor fees, delegations, donations, bequests, and special events to support organizational operations.
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Renewable Energy Grid Transition 3 activities
- Generate electricity from renewable sourcesProduces 70–80% of electricity from renewable sources as of 2025, with installed capacity increasing from 887 MW in 2020 to nearly or over 1,000 MW by 2025, consistently powering the majority of the grid with renewables during multiple periods.
- Renewable Energy Generation for Electricity GridGenerates 70–80% of electricity from renewable sources as of 2025, increasing installed renewable energy capacity from 887 MW in 2020 to nearly or over 1,000 MW by 2025, with the majority of the grid consistently powered by renewables.
- Renewable energy generation and grid integrationGenerates 70–80% of electricity from renewable sources as of 2025, increasing installed capacity from 887 MW in 2020 to nearly or over 1,000 MW by 2025, and consistently powering the majority of the electricity grid with renewables, exceeding 70–80% in multiple periods.
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Organizational Rebranding & Digital Presence Development 2 activities
- Update Latin America Solidarity Desk online resourcesMaintains and updates the Latin America Solidarity Desk webpage to provide current information and support outreach efforts.
- Updating Latin America Solidarity Desk WebpageCurrently updating the Latin America Solidarity Desk webpage to maintain current and accessible information for public engagement.
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Uncategorized 7 activities
- Facilitation of Solar Panel Donations to Cuban HospitalsRaised approximately $500,000 in the United States to purchase and donate solar panels and related equipment to hospitals in Cuba.
- Fund and deliver solar energy equipment to Cuban hospitalsRaised approximately $500,000 in the U.S. to purchase and donate solar panels and related equipment to hospitals in Cuba, supporting renewable energy access in healthcare settings.
- Fundraising for International AidRaised approximately $500,000 in the United States for solar panels and related equipment to be donated to Cuban hospitals.
- International solar energy equipment fundraisingRaised approximately $500,000 in the United States to purchase and donate solar panels and related equipment to hospitals in Cuba.
- Renewable Energy Development in CubaRaised approximately $500,000 in the United States for solar panels and related equipment to be donated to Cuban hospitals, contributing to increased renewable energy capacity.
- Supporting Renewable Energy Projects in CubaRaised approximately $500,000 in the United States for solar panels and related equipment to be donated to Cuban hospitals, aiming to generate 70-80% of electricity from renewable sources and increase installed renewable energy capacity to over 1,000 MW by 2025.
- Supporting Renewable Energy Projects in CubaRaised approximately $500,000 in the United States for solar panels and related equipment to be donated to Cuban hospitals, contributing to increased renewable energy capacity.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$10.66M
Contributions & grants$10.63M100%
Program service revenue$15K0%
Investment income$18K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$7.45M
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$2.45M
Grants paid out$2.53M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$9.44M
Cash$8.69M
Investments$277K
Liabilities$54K
Net assets$9.38M
Liquid reserves14.4 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -81.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elaine Spivak Rodriguez | Vice President | 40 | $54K |
| James Jordan | President | 40 | $54K |
| Madeline McClure | Secretary | 0 | $54K |
board members · 10
- Arnold Matlin — Director
- Banbose Shango — Director
- Charles Delaney — Director
- Katherine Hoyt — Director
- Mark Burton — Director
- Natali Segovia — Director
- Nathan Sheard — Director
- Robert Siegel — Director
- Shelly Scribnerr — Director
- Vicki Cervantes — Director
relationships · 16
who they work with
- ALBA Coalition — Referenced in news updates, indicating alignment or affiliation with the ALBA movement.
- Association for Healthcare Philanthropy Network — Subscribes to the Donor Bill of Rights created by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy.
- Association of Fundraising Professionals Network — Subscribes to the Donor Bill of Rights created by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
- Casa Benjamin Linder Partner — Partner organization co-organizing cultural tours to Nicaragua's Caribbean Coast.
- City of South Tucson Government — Grants permission for use of employee parking facilities for weekend events at the Global Justice Center.
- Council for Advancement and Support of Education Network — Subscribes to the Donor Bill of Rights created by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.
- Cuba Partner — Recipient of international convoy and focus of solidarity activism.
- Explore Nicaragua Partner — Republished article originally published by Explore Nicaragua
- Giving Institute: Leading Consultants to Non-Profits Network — Subscribes to the Donor Bill of Rights created by the Giving Institute.
- Global Health Partners Partner — Collaborates through the Pan American Medical Association to send medical supplies to Cuba.
- Los Angeles Hands off Cuba Partner — Collaborates to send medical supplies to Cuba.
- NSCAG Partner — UK-based group that reprinted the article on Nicaragua's renewable energy progress
- Nicaragua Partner — Focus of solidarity efforts and positive reporting through the Latin America Solidarity Desk.
- Operation Rainbow Partner — Collaborates to send medical supplies to Cuba.
- Portland for Palestine Partner — Sponsors a rally in solidarity with Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores in Portland, OR.
- Venezuela Partner — Subject of ongoing news coverage and solidarity advocacy through the Latin America Solidarity Desk.