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INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN EXPLORERS CONNECTION: Form 990EZ, tax year 2021

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Organization
INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAIN EXPLORERS CONNECTION (EIN 84-1348903)
Tax period
2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31
Filed
2022-11-14
IRS object ID
202203189349207100
Schema version
2021v4.2
Source
Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica

Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

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Primary Exempt PurposeThe International Mountain Explorers Connection (IMEC) is a 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to support an ethical mountain trekking culture by promoting social, economic and environmental responsibility. IMEC has been focusing its efforts in Tanzania to help transform the impact of tourism on Mount Kilimanjaro through its local initiative, the Kilimanjaro Porters Assistance Project (KPAP). In 2021, KPAP expanded its focus to include environmental care and is now the Kilimanjaro Responsible Trekking Organization (KRTO). The majority of IMEC's financial support is sent to KRTO to support the programs in Tanzania.PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt

Program Srvc Accomplishment ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp (3 entries)

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Porter Education: IMEC provides educational opportunities to the mountain crew. Historically, classes have included conversational English, First Aid Certification, HIV/AIDS Awareness and Porter Rights. Since April 2020, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the focus has been on economic empowerment to facilitate the mountain crew's abilities in the areas of budgeting & money management, alternative income generating projects, village savings groups and organic farming workshops.$55,622
Environmental Care: The Leave No Trace (LNT) approach is being utilized to facilitate environmental responsibility on Kilimanjaro through environmental awareness workshops and special LNT stewardship clean-up events on Kilimanjaro with Porter LNT Instructors taking a leading role in demonstrating the LNT practices.$21,189$0
Social Responsibility: IMEC created the Partner for Responsible Travel Program to assist climbing companies in making sure that the mountain crew have proper working conditions by monitoring whether treatment standards are being met during a climb and providing counsel regarding procedures to safeguard proper care. IMEC also provides the climbing public with fundamental information concerning proper porter treatment and advocates for climbers to make an informed decision in choosing a socially responsible climbing company.$15,611$0
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Officer Director Trustee Empl OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp (5 entries)

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MELISSA FOLEY
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Christine Minja-Trupin
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KAREN CAPALDI
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Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (6 entries)

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FORM 990EZ PART I LINE 16Description:EDUCATION Amount:19310
FORM 990EZ PART I LINE 16Description:TRAVEL Amount:2014
FORM 990EZ PART I LINE 16Description:INSURANCE Amount:2394
FORM 990EZ PART I LINE 16Description:OFFICE EXPENSES - US Amount:2012
FORM 990EZ PART I LINE 16Description:TANZANIAN PROGRAM EXPENSES Amount:20874
FORM 990EZ PART II LINE 26Description:PAYROLL LIABILITIES BOY Amount:551 EOY Amount:551

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