2018-11-15T23:21:36-07:00 2017-12-31 990 2017-01-01 203338874 CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE AMERICAS INC CENT 7038793012 1440 G STREET NW 8TH FLOOR WASHINGTON DC 20005 Leopoldo Martinez President 7038793012 2018-04-16 207.87.93.3 2017 2019-02-21 02:37:17Z X LEOPOLDO MARTINEZ 1440 G STREET NW 8TH FLOOR WASHINGTON DC 20005 369734 0 X www.cddamericas.org X 2005 DC 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. 4 3 3 5 0 0 1379308 157450 0 0 32923 212284 0 0 1412231 369734 85782 64879 0 0 123299 135548 0 0 5496 679812 802594 888893 1003021 523338 -633287 1157696 124410 416040 0 741656 124410 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 550861 64879 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 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 2017 THE PROGRAM FOCUSED IN: (1) WORKING WITH NGOs AND FELLOWS TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES AND PLATFORMS TO DEFEND FREE PRESS,INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM AND DIGITAL INFORMATIVE AND ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS; (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. 232936 0 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 CIVIL SOCIETY ENGAGEMENTS AND PARTNERSHIPS AMONG THE UNITED STATES, SPAIN AND LATIN AMERICA TO ADDRESS THE MOST PRESSING ISSUES IN THE HEMISPHERE. DURING THE 2016 THE INITIATIVE WORKED WITH FELLOWS TO PRODUCE CONTENT AND DEVELOP THE IQ LATINO COMMUNITY; PROMOTED EVENTS TO RECRUIT AND PREPARE FELLOWS; AND PUBLISHED ARTICLES, RESEARCH AND PRODUCE DIGITAL CAMPAIGNS. ALSO, IN ADDITION TO ITS EDITORIAL FUNCTION, IQ LATINO FUNDS SPECIFIC RESEARCH PUBLISHED BY ITS DIGITAL OUTLETS TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE OTHERS IN THE FIELD OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND POLICY INNOVATION; 3) CONTINUED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STRONG DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNITY PLATFORM TO ENGAGE AND OUTREACH WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S MESSAGE AND PROGRAMS. 0 0 0 783797 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 DC FL X X X LMN Consulting LLC 2027724284 1440 G STREET NW 8TH FLOOR WASHINGTON DC 20005 FRANCISCO J GONZALEZ DIRECTOR 0.25 0 X 0 0 0 ADOLFO RAMIREZ UZCATEGUI DIRECTOR & Project manager 20 X X 4509 0 0 BERNARDO MARTINEZ DIRECTOR 0.2 0 X 0 0 0 LEOPOLDO MARTINEZ PRESIDENT (CEO) 20 0 X X 105000 0 0 109509 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 157450 120000 157450 0 212284 212284 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 369734 212284 0 0 X 31274 31274 0 0 33605 33605 0 0 125915 0 125915 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9633 0 9633 0 105442 105442 0 0 23600 20000 3600 0 3000 0 3000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10000 0 10000 0 371075 371075 0 0 122307 122307 0 0 7960 0 7960 0 196 0 196 0 0 0 0 0 31324 0 31324 0 54958 46714 2748 5496 0 0 0 0 52637 52637 0 0 16167 0 16167 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Economic research 743 743 0 0 Homeland Security (background checks Employee Visa) 960 0 960 0 Bank Fees 2225 0 2225 0 0 0 0 0 1003021 783797 213728 5496 13167 6589 74744 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 719785 18340 0 0 0 0 350000 99481 0 0 1157696 124410 0 0 416040 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 416040 0 X 0 0 300 300 741356 124110 741656 124410 1157696 124410 -633287 16041 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 205005 82775 634785 1379308 157450 2459323 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 205005 82775 634785 1379308 157450 2459323 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2459323 11238 57097 12650 32923 212284 326192 0 0 0 0 0 0 11238 57097 12650 32923 212284 326192 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 216243 139872 647435 1412231 369734 2785515 0.88290 0.97119 0.11710 0.02881 X 1 South America 0 0 Grantmaking Democracy capacity building programs, policy and public opinion research, leadership programs, social and economic empowerment of low income communities, community organizing, and human rights and free press defense programs. 33605 0 0 33605 0 0 0 0 0 0 Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 CDDA hires local consultants or fellows to exercise oversight of each grantee and present a final report. Grantees are considered equivalent non-profit organizations pursuant to local counsel. 1 Mas Derechos Humanos Inc 888 BRICKELL AVE STE 204 Miami FL 33131 300844245 31274 0 To research and produce reports on the violations of human rights in Venezuela, and to develop advocacy, and international awareness to ensure international or multilateral support to human rights enforcement in Venezuela. 0 1 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 An application including project narrative is requested, detailed budgets and proposed activities are presented, with subsequent periodical and final impact reports, are required from each grantee. Grants (and other expenditures related) are disbursed normally in installments, and like future grants, are subject to conditionality per the impact reports presented and reviewed by the Board or experts. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Leopoldo Martinez, Former Director and current CEO, is the brother to Maria Martinez, whom was an alternate Director, and the son of Bernardo Martinez, a current Director. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A copy of the draft 990 is shared by the CEO with the voting Board members, if any comments, concerns or questions are addressed by any of them, those are part of the Board meeting discussion. When no comments or questions are presented, it is approved in the course of ordinary business with the reports presented by the CEO. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The Board engages in each meeting in an open verbal discussion about this issue; and the CEO does the same every quarter with employees and individually with Board members. IRS guideline and best practices in the industry are researched and followed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 All employees compensation is researched consulting independent data sources (such as Guide Star or similar providers), and compared to Labor Department salary ranges for the position under analysis. CEO compensation is made with Board approval ensuring independence as to the compensation of the CEO, for which in case he is a board member the CEO is seperated or recused for that particular decision from the meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The policy complies with IRC Section 6104. Public Financial Information, Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available following the guidance of Notice 2007-45. If a particular request is received, an appointment for an in-office review will be scheduled with the requesting party to be conducted exclusively in the offices of the organization at an specified date and time. Our website encourages any interested person to present their inquiries. Information regarding donors and grant recipients is absolutely confidential, and never disclosed to third parties. Donors bill of rights includes the limited possibility to inquire or ask verbal questions in a meeting to the CEO about the management and programs, the CEO will respond to such question verbally to the best of his knowledge and ability during the meeting. Questions or inquiries in reviewing the public information of the organization are not taken from the public or third parties. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Services paid to independent contractors (independent expenditures) for projects dedicated to enhance CDDA's mission, programs, initiatives or collaborate with grantees. Mostly for: 1) content research, production and support to digital platforms, campaign and social media strategies to overcome censorship, promote citizens engagement, develop networks of influencers and promote alternative investigative journalism in South America, particularly in Venezuela; 2) Produce content and digital and media strategies to create international awareness in regards to human rights crisis in Venezuela's and other Latin American countries crisis; 3) Digital advocacy campaigns to promote latino empowerment in the United States, and promote social entrepreneurship; 4) Professional support for workshops, roundtables, research and best practices exchanges among fellows in our network and programs in the United States, Latin America and Spain; and 5) Research and preparation of public policy white papers, public opinion research, and human rights reports in the Americas. DE VERDAD LLC 1050 CONNECTICUT AV NW SUITE 500 WASHINGTON DC 20036 471384459 RESEARCH, TRAINING DE 0 0 CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE AMERICAS INC The return was under extension to finish process to estimate intangible asset valuation.