2020-11-15T18:18:25-07:00 2019-12-31 990 2019-01-01 203338874 CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE AMERICAS INC CENT 2029917003 1440 G STREET NW 8TH FLOOR WASHINGTON DC 20005 Leopoldo Martinez President 7039917003 2020-11-13 74.96.85.251 2019 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Leopoldo Martinez 1440 G Street NW Suite 800 Washington DC 20005 437221 0 X www.cddamericas.org X 2005 DC A Global non-profit "think-do" tank engaged in collaborative research, cooperation and training programs to empower latino leaders, social entrepreneurs and NGOs dedicated to promote sustainable democratic changes across the Americas. 3 3 1 10 0 0 463465 343041 0 0 -7596 94180 0 0 455869 437221 43218 157000 0 0 60553 57857 0 0 0 230018 309601 333789 524458 122080 -87237 345698 391336 99208 232083 246490 159253 A Global non-profit "think-do" tank engaged in collaborative research, cooperation and training programs for new leaders, social entrepreneurs and NGOs dedicated to promote sustainable democratic changes across the Americas. 0 0 130000 130000 0 THE VENEZUELA INITIATIVE WORKS WITH CDDA FELLOWS AND OTHER NGOs IN: (I) RESEARCH, EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES DEDICATED TO CREATE INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS OF THE INSTITUTIONAL AND HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN VENEZUELA; (II) RESEARCH ON DOMESTIC PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES AND TOPICS RELATED TO THE BILATERAL RELATION BETWEEN VENEZUELA AND THE U.S.A.; (III) COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH, SEMINARS AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH EMERGING DEMOCRATIC LEADERS; AND, (IV) PROMOTE COOPERATION TO LEADERS AND INSTITUTIONS ENGAGED IN SUSTAINABLE DEMOCRATIC CHANGES THROUGH FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS IN VENEZUELA, BASED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH EFFORTS. DURING 2019 THE PROGRAM FOCUSED IN: (1) WORKING WITH NGOs AND FELLOWS TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES AND PLATFORMS TO DEFEND FREE PRESS,INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM AND COMBATING DESINFORMATION IN SOCIAL MEDIA; (2) DEVELOPING AND ORGANIZING A SERIES OF INTERNATIONAL EVENTS, ACTIVITIES AND MEETINGS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF VENEZUELA'S DEMOCRATIC DEFICIT AND THE ESCALATING VIOLATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE INVOLVEMENT OF MULTILATERAL INSTITUTIONS; (3) FUNDING RESEARCH ON VENEZUELA'S POLITICAL ECONOMY, INSECURITY, BASIC INDUSTRIES, AND PUBLIC POLICY OPTIONS TO RESOLVE PRESSING ISSUES RELATED TO VENEZUELA, THE BILATERAL RELATION WITH THE UNITED STATES AND THE OAS SYSTEM; 4) DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT GRASSROOTS MOVEMENTS WORKING ON PRESSING SOCIAL ISSUES IN LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES AND VULNERABLE SOCIAL GROUPS. 270425 17000 0 AMERICAS 100 (BRANDED AS IQ LATINO) IS: 1) A LEADERSHIP FORUM AND COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH INITIATIVE ENGAGED IN THE EMPOWERING, EDUCATING AND INTEGRATING A NETWORK OF HISPANIC LEADERS AND INFLUENCERS TO PROMOTE INNOVATION AND BEST PRACTICES IN SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND PUBLIC POLICY; 2) A PLATFORM TO DEVELOP ENGAGEMENTS AND PARTNERSHIPS AMONG LATINO LEADERS IN THE UNITED STATES, SPAIN AND LATIN AMERICA TO ADDRESS THE MOST PRESSING ISSUES IN THE HEMISPHERE. DURING THE 2019 THE INITIATIVE WORKED WITH FELLOWS TO PRODUCE CONTENT AND CONTINUED DEVELOPING THE IQ LATINO COMMUNITY; PROMOTED EVENTS TO RECRUIT AND PREPARE FELLOWS; AND PUBLISHED BOOKS, ARTICLES, RESEARCH AS WELL AS PRODUCED DIGITAL CAMPAIGNS TO ADVANCE THE LATINO AGENDA, SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND POLICY INNOVATION. 0 0 0 400425 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X LMN Consulting LLC 2027724284 1440 G STREET NW 8TH FLOOR WASHINGTON DC 20005 LEOPOLDO MARTINEZ PRESIDENT (CEO) 20 0 X 50000 0 0 FRANCISCO J GONZALEZ DIRECTOR 1 0 X 0 0 0 ADOLFO RAMIREZ UZCATEGUI DIRECTOR 1 0 X 0 0 0 BERNARDO MARTINEZ DIRECTOR 1 0 X 0 0 0 50000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 343041 120000 343041 0 94180 94180 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 437221 94180 0 0 X 27000 27000 0 0 130000 130000 0 0 50000 0 50000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7857 0 7857 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 79868 67368 12500 0 120250 120250 0 0 7145 0 7145 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18482 0 18482 0 20000 0 20000 0 0 0 0 0 55064 55064 0 0 6661 0 6661 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bank Fees 1388 0 1388 0 Subscriptions 743 743 0 0 524458 400425 124033 0 12303 13433 0 34415 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 101312 111405 0 0 0 0 232083 232083 0 0 345698 391336 0 0 99208 232083 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 99208 232083 X 0 0 126106 300 120384 158953 246490 159253 345698 391336 -87237 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 634785 1379308 157450 349306 342993 2863842 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 634785 1379308 157450 349306 342993 2863842 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2863842 12650 32923 212284 -7938 94180 344099 0 0 0 0 0 0 12650 32923 212284 -7938 94180 344099 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 647435 1412231 369734 341368 437173 3207941 0.89274 0.89452 0.10726 0.10548 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 South America 0 2 Grantmaking Human Rights, Education Advocacy 130000 0 2 130000 South America Human Rights, Education Advocacy. 130000 Bank transfers 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 Local independent consultants audit and monitor the work of grantees 1 Foreign Policy For America Foundation 901 New York Av NW Suite 510 Washington DC 20001 831512677 501c3 10000 0 A series of roundtable discussions and events to elevate Latin America policy issues and create awareness about the human rights crisis in Venezuela. New Venture Fund (Latino Victory Foundation) 1201 Connecticut Av NW Suite 300 Washington DC 20036 205806345 501c3 7000 0 Development of Latino Talks, a series of events and conversations about Latino Empowerment. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute CHCI 1128 16th St NW Washington DC 20036 521114225 10000 0 Develop programs to empower new Latino Leaders and elevate Latino priorities to the public policy agenda. 3 3 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Grantee reported and debriefed periodically to the President on the program development and event content. X Google Ads 120000 120000 Market value 0 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Bernardo Martinez, a board member, is the father of Leopoldo Martinez the founder and president. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 990 is distributed as a draft to the Board for comments. If no comments are made it is deemed approved. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c An annual statement certifying no conflict of interest is required by Board Members. Also Mr. Bernardo Martinez abstains from discussion and approval regarding the President's compensation. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The compensation of the President and CEO is approved by the Board by looking into comparable non-profit organizations as reported by qualified reporting organizations such as Guide Star. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 Following IRS guidance the organization will make information available for public inspection to interested parties or the public upon request, by delivering the same in the next 90 days upon the request is received. Forms 990 are also available to the public in Guide Star. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Following IRS guidance documents will be made available within 90 days upon written request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Events, content production and editorial services. Extension filed to prepare return with time for Board comments.