2023-11-15T23:51:03-07:00 2022-12-31 990EZ 2022-01-01 521758738 VOICES ON THE BORDER INC VOIC 2024682250 5614 Connecticut Ave NW No 103 Washington DC 20015 Elizabeth Shepard Treasurer 5043523890 2023-11-15 1 1 11 1 AAL2 X 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X www.votb.org X X 146159 X 133138 12896 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 125 146159 28054 0 28623 30802 2400 772 41208 131859 14300 90660 -1208 103752 X 90660 103491 0 0 0 1000 90660 104491 0 739 90660 103752 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 training, salaries for specialized teachers, and funds to support preschool education centers and school transportation. 16133 X 31064 STRENGTHENED COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS through training workshops and strategic planning sessions with local community boards and veterans organizations. Helped to PRESERVE HISTORIC MEMORY through support for community anniversaries and other commemorations honoring the unique histories of our partners. 7996 X 22921 PROMOTED THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN by strengthening and supporting the Women's Citizen Network of Morazan in their work to empower rural women and confront gender-based violence. Additionally we extended our course in sexual and reproductive health from a women's rights perspective to reach 50 more girls and young women from rural villages in Morazan, El Salvador. 3925 X 24484 PROMOTED ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND ENHANCED PROTECTION OF LOCAL FORESTS in the Lower Lempa River region through workshops, school presentations, public service announcements, and support for community forums and festivals. In addition we increased public knowledge about the harms of sugarcane monoculture and possible remedies through active participation in community events, forums, and press conferences as part of the Azucar Amarga (Bitter Sugar) campaign. 0 X 20592 DELEGATIONS: Organized and led delegations of educators, Voices' supporters, and board members to meet with community leaders, share educational methods and experiences, review progress on projects, and celebrate the 35th anniversary of Voices' work with our Salvadoran partners. 0 12974 112035 Jose Acosta Executive Director 40 28188 2435 0 Lindsey Crifasi President 3 0 0 0 Solange Muller Vice President 2 0 0 0 Michael Terry Secretary 2.00 0 0 0 Elizabeth Shepard Treasurer 3 0 0 0 Alexander Salvador Board member 2.00 0 0 0 Sarah Shannon Board member 2.00 0 0 0 Sheryl Sherwin Board member 2 0 0 0 X 0 1 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 116851 145998 125793 142956 133138 664736 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 116851 145998 125793 142956 133138 664736 321257 343479 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 675 0 0 125 800 665536 45551 0.51609 0.52530 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Reimbursements of $675 in 2019 and $125 in 2022 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8 Reimbursement of small grant given Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 GRANTS IN EXCESS OF $5000: A total of $8,700 was granted to the governing board (ADESCO) of the Amando Lopez Quintana community in Canton La Canoa, Municipality of Jiquilisco, Department of Usulutan, El Salvador, to support school transportation, teacher salaries, and community events. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Accounting software;160|Communications and webhosting;919|Delegation costs;9558|Direct project and workshop costs;16562|Liability insurance;2334|Mileage and international travel;6920|Office equipment and supplies;847|Online transaction and wire transfer fees;2318|Promotional items and 35th anniversary expenses;1314|State and federal nonprofit filing fees;136|Other including flowers for funerals;140^Total;41208^ Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20 Description;Amount^Prior year adjustment for 2021 expenses not recorded;-1198|Reconciliation adjustment;-10^Total;-1208^ Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 Program-related micro-loan outstanding Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 Prior year payroll tax owed Form 990-EZ, Part V, Line 34 Voices on the Border's Bylaws (Article V, Section 1, Paragraph c.) were amended in December 2022, to remove a line stating that no person shall hold the same office [on the Board] for a term exceeding three years.