2017-11-15T16:08:26-07:00 2016-12-31 990 2016-01-01 203338874 CENTER FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE AMERICAS INC CENT 2027724284 1050 CONNECTICUT AV NW SUITE 500 WASHINGTON DC 20036 Leopoldo Martinez President 2027724284 2017-09-28 74.96.91.93 2016 2017-02-10 21:41:12Z Leopoldo J Martinez 1050 Connecticut Av NW Suite 500 Washington DC 20036 1412231 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 5 8 0 0 634785 1379308 0 0 13284 32923 0 0 648069 1412231 247842 85782 0 0 93520 123299 0 0 0 269688 679812 611050 888893 37019 523338 320481 1157696 120970 416040 199511 741656 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 259275 81632 0 THE VENEZUELA INITIATIVE WORKS WITH 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 WITH THE USA; (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 2016 THE PROGRAM FOCUSED IN: (1) WORKING WITH NGOs AND FELLOWS TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES AND PLATFORMS TO DEFEND FREE PRESS,INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM AND DIGITAL INFORMATIVE CAMPAINGS; (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. 428112 4150 0 AMERICAS 100 (BRANDED AS IQ LATINO) IS 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; AND 2) TO DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS AMONG THE UNITED STATES 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. 0 0 0 687387 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 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 DC FL X X LMN Consulting LLC 2027724284 1050 Connecticut Av NW Suite 500 Washington DC DC 20036 LEOPOLDO MARTINEZ DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT (CEO) 30 X X X 53950 0 0 FRANCISCO J GONZALEZ DIRECTOR 0.50 0 X 0 0 0 MARIA CORINA MARTINEZ DIRECTOR 0.10 0 X 0 0 0 ADOLFO RAMIREZ UZCATEGUI DIRECTOR & Project manager 20 X X 17469 0 0 71419 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1379308 119708 1379308 0 32923 32923 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1412231 32923 0 0 X 85782 85782 0 0 0 0 0 0 114470 0 114470 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8829 4684 4145 24540 24540 0 0 17587 17587 0 0 10703 10703 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 292498 292498 0 123306 123306 0 4950 4950 0 8092 8092 0 0 0 43934 21672 22262 0 33807 0 33807 0 0 0 0 0 108226 108226 0 6258 6258 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bank Fees 1674 0 1674 0 Utilities & Phone 3237 0 3237 0 1000 1000 888893 687387 201506 0 184548 13167 0 74744 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39866 719785 0 0 0 0 88236 350000 7831 0 320481 1157696 0 120970 416040 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 120970 416040 X 0 0 300 300 199211 741356 199511 741656 320481 1157696 523338 18807 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 1537777 205005 82775 634785 1379308 3839650 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1537777 205005 82775 634785 1379308 3839650 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3839650 0 11238 57097 12650 32923 113908 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11238 57097 12650 32923 113908 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1537777 216243 139872 647435 1412231 3953558 0.97119 0.98008 0.02881 0.01992 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED South America 0 2 Program Services Develop programs through grants or independent expenditures to overcome censorship to free press or promote alternative digital media outlets for investigative journalism and information campaigns addressing issues like corruption and human rights violations, as well as promoting human rights activism and advocates with an international network of support. 239500 0 2 239500 0 0 0 0 0 0 Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 The Organization hired local consultants or appointed local directors to exercise oversight of each grantee and deliver a final report. 1 Fundana International Corp 2665 S Bayshore Dr Suite 810 Miami FL 33133 473170033 501(c)(3) 81632 To assist with Fundana's endeavors and social work with low income and vulnerable minors in Venezuela. 2 2 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 We receive a complete pre and post disbursement report of the activities of the grantee as condition to funding, and the receiving organization also has 501(c)(3) status. X Google Ads Grant 12 119708 market value per Google 0 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Leopoldo Martinez, Director and CEO, is the brother to Maria Martinez, whom is an alternate Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 10b The organization was incorporated in Florida (here it has an office), but has one branch or office registered in Washington, DC from where the whole organization is managed and directed by the CEO. Accordingly, there is only one set of policies and rules made by the Board and enforced from the Washington office. 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 to: 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 campaigns to promote latino political and economic 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. 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