2024-06-16T01:27:35-07:00 2023-12-31 990EZ 2023-01-01 521758738 VOICES ON THE BORDER INC VOIC 2024682250 5614 Connecticut Ave NW No 103 Washington DC 20015 Elizabeth Shepard Treasurer 5043523890 2024-06-16 Elizabeth Shepard 999009999 1 1 11 1 AAL2 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X www.votb.org X X 178941 X 178430 0 0 511 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 178941 44701 0 31081 24512 2880 371 38717 142262 36679 103752 -794 139637 X 103491 140248 0 0 1000 389 104491 140637 739 1000 103752 139637 Voices on the Border's mission is to accompany rural communities and organizations in El Salvador as they strive to create a more sustainable and socially and economically just society. ENHANCED ACCESS TO AND QUALITY OF EDUCATION in the Lower Lempa region of El Salvador by providing teacher trainings, salary support for specialized teachers, and funding for school transportation, preschool education centers, and school infrastructure improvements. Additionally, facilitated an ongoing partnership and exchange with teachers in the Washington DC area. 13131 X 31484 STRENGTHENED COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS via workshops with members of community boards and other local leaders, and support for community-run projects; ENHANCED KNOWLEDGE OF HISTORIC MEMORY through a youth-run project using art and music to recapture local history, and by supporting community anniversaries and other events honoring the unique histories of our partners. 18320 X 41674 PROMOTED THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN through support for the Women's Citizen Network of Morazan and their programs to organize and develop leadership among rural women, advocate for an end to gender-based violence, support survivors of violence, and provide appropriate sexual and reproductive health education for girls and young women in rural villages. 12000 X 31081 PROMOTED ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS in the Lower Lempa River region by conducting workshops and public service radio campaigns, supporting community forums and festivals on environmental themes, promoting riparian forest protection, and advocating for the adoption of a school-based environmental curriculum. INCREASED PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE HARMS OF SUGARCANE MONOCULTURE and possible remedies through support for the Azucar Amarga (Bitter Sugar) campaign and active participation in community events, forums, and press conferences of the campaign. 1250 X 14297 DELEGATIONS AND TOURS: Organized and hosted a visit to the Washington DC area for three educators from rural El Salvador to visit a US school counterpart, tour other schools, and meet with educators for cultural exchange and sharing of educational practices. Also planned and prepared for a January 2024 delegation for board members and Voices' supporters to visit Salvadoran communities where Voices works and to review programs and projects. 0 6051 124587 Jose Acosta Executive Director 40 25000 6081 Daniel Burridge Member 2.00 0 0 0 Lindsey Crifasi President 3.00 0 0 0 Solange Muller Vice President 3 0 0 0 Gabriela Quintanilla Member 2 0 0 0 Alexander Salvador Member 2 0 0 0 Sarah Shannon Member 2 0 0 0 Sheryl Sherwin Member 3 0 0 0 Elizabeth Shepard Treasurer 3.00 0 0 0 Michael Terry Secretary 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Voices on the Border Inc 5614 Connecticut Ave NW No 103 Washington DC 20015 5043523890 1 ES 1 ES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 145998 125793 142956 133138 178430 726315 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 145998 125793 142956 133138 178430 726315 354164 372151 0 0 0 0 511 511 0 0 0 0 0 0 675 0 0 125 0 800 727626 34448 0.51146 0.51609 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Reimbursements of $625 in 2019 and $125 in 2022. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 GRANTS OF $5000 OR MORE: (1) $13,600 to the governing board (ADESCO) of the Amando Lopez Quintana community, Canton La Canoa, Jiquilisco District, Dept of Usulutan, El Salvador to support school transportation, two teachers' salaries, latrine construction, and a community anniversary event; (2) $10,000 to the Intercomunal Association for the Social and Econonic Development of the Bajo Lempa (ACUDESBAL), Community of Zamorán, Jiquilisco District, Dept of Usulután, El Salvador in support of a two year project to empower community members and advocate for protection and repair of levees along the Lempa River; (3) $10,200 to the Women's Citizen Network of Morazán (RCMM), Osicala, Dept of Morazán, El Salvador to support leadership development among rural women, advocacy against gender-related violence, and a reproductive health education program; and (4) $5,300 to the Youth Association for the Development of Morázan (AJUDEM), Carretera a Perkin Km 192 1/2, Caserio San Luis, Meanguera, Dept of Morazán, El Salvador, for a project to enhance knowledge of local history through art and to make improvements to AJUDEM's workspace and grounds. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Accounting and donor tracking software;2029|Communications and webhosting;696|Delegation and tour expenses;2697|Direct costs for projects and trainings;21427|Insurance;2335|Mileage;6279|Misc staff departure dinner and bereavement gifts;150|Nonprofit filing fees;44|Office equipment and supplies;198|Online transaction and wire transfer fees;2562|Promotional items;263|Staff development online course;37^Total;38717^ Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20 Description;Amount^Loss on October sale of stock donated in Sept 2023;-965|Balance of prior year payroll tax liability closed out;171^Total;-794^ Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 Description;EOY Amount^Balance receivable on a micro loan granted in 2022;300|Balance of prepaid hotel expenses for delegation;89^Total;389^ Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 Description;EOY Amount^Prepaid revenue for January 2024 delegation;1000^Total;1000^ As in previous years, our intention was to file an extension request for submitting the 990-EZ; however, on May 21, 2024 we realized we had missed the deadline. An extension request filed at that time was rejected. Our volunteer board Treasurer then worked diligently to close out the 2023 accounts, complete the 990-EZ, and share it with Board members before submitting. Despite the effort, it took several weeks to accomplish this (in part as the Treasurer is also caring full time for an aging parent.) As a small nonprofit organization, we would like to respectfully request a reduction in the amount of late filing fees that are assessed, to reflect the good faith efforts made in response to our oversight. Thank you for your consideration.