PROJECT LAS AMERICAS: Form 990EZ, tax year 2025
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- Organization
- PROJECT LAS AMERICAS (EIN 41-2040148)
- Tax period
- 2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31
- Filed
- 2026-05-12
- IRS object ID
- 202621329349202522
- Schema version
- 2025v4.0
- 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
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return | 2026-05-12T11:53:55-04:00 | ReturnTs |
| Tax Period End | 2025-12-31 | TaxPeriodEndDt |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Firm EIN | 992211952 | PreparerFirmEIN |
Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | C J WRIGHT CPA | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 15409 VINEYARD LN | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | CHESTERFIELD | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | MO | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 63017 | ZIPCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990EZ | ReturnTypeCd |
| Tax Period Begin | 2025-01-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDt |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 412040148 | EIN |
Business Name BusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | PROJECT LAS AMERICAS | BusinessNameLine1Txt |
| Business Name Line2 | C/O ROBERT HILDRETH | BusinessNameLine2Txt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Control | PROJ | BusinessNameControlTxt |
| Phone | 7209349738 | PhoneNum |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 132 MORGAN CIR | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | SEBASTIAN | CityNm |
| State Abbreviation | FL | StateAbbreviationCd |
| ZIP | 32958 | ZIPCd |
Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | ROBERT HILDRETH | PersonNm |
| Person Title | PRESIDENT | PersonTitleTxt |
| Phone | 3143361124 | PhoneNum |
| Signature | 2026-05-11 | SignatureDt |
| Discuss With Paid Preparer | Yes (true) | DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd |
Preparer Person PreparerPersonGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Preparer Person | CYNTHIA WRIGHT CPA | PreparerPersonNm |
| PTIN | P00640841 | PTIN |
| Phone | 3144094572 | PhoneNum |
| Preparation | 2026-05-12 | PreparationDt |
| Self Employed | Yes (X) | SelfEmployedInd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax | 2025 | TaxYr |
| Build TS | 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z | BuildTS |
Form 990-EZ IRS990EZ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Method Of Accounting Cash | Yes (X) | MethodOfAccountingCashInd |
| Website Address | WWW.PROJECTLASAMERICAS.COM | WebsiteAddressTxt |
| Organization501c3 | Yes (X) | Organization501c3Ind |
| Type Of Organization Corp | Yes (X) | TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd |
| Gross Receipts | $92,295 | GrossReceiptsAmt |
| Info In Schedule O Part I | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIInd |
| Contributions Gifts Grants Etc | $92,295 | ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt |
| Total Revenue | $92,295 | TotalRevenueAmt |
| Grants And Similar Amounts Paid | $134,989 | GrantsAndSimilarAmountsPaidAmt |
| Fees And Other Pymt To Ind Cntrct | $2,264 | FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt |
| Total Expenses | $137,253 | TotalExpensesAmt |
| Excess Or Deficit For Year | -$44,958 | ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | $130,398 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | $85,440 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt |
Cash Savings And Investments CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $130,398 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $85,440 | EOYAmt |
Form990 Total Assets Form990TotalAssetsGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $130,398 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $85,440 | EOYAmt |
Net Assets Or Fund Balances NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | $130,398 | BOYAmt |
| EOY | $85,440 | EOYAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Info In Schedule O Part III | Yes (X) | InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd |
| Primary Exempt Purpose | PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN, HEALTH, EDUCATION, OPPORTUNITY AND ASSISTANCE TO THE IMPOVERISHED. | PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt |
Program Srvc Accomplishment ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp (4 entries)
| Description Program Srvc AccomDescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt | Grants And AllocationsGrantsAndAllocationsAmt | Foreign GrantsForeignGrantsInd | Program Service ExpensesProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PUERTO PLATA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF: 72,425 PROJECT AIM IS TO EXPAND PHYSICAL FACILITIES, ENHANCE VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND PROVIDE NUTRITION; DOUBLING THE INSTRUCTION TIME AND ENHANCING THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. ADDITIONALLY, BY PROVIDING LUNCH AND EXPANSION FROM 1/2 DAY CLASSES TO FULL DAY. A NEW TWO-STORY MULTI-USE BUILDING THAT FUNCTIONS AS A GREAT ASSEMBLY AREA, LUNCH FACILITY AND RECREATIN ON THE SECOND FLOOR. WE ALSO PROVIDE SALARIES TO TWO DEAF TEACHING ASSISTANTS, A COOK AND A WOOD ARTS INSTRUCTOR. CURRENTLY THERE ARE 26 STUDENTS BENEFITING. | $72,425 | Yes (X) | $72,425 |
| ENHANCED READING PROJECT: 27,281 PROVIDE 2,823 DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN 5 PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITH A DYNAMIC READING PROGRAM INTERVENTION DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. HAS REDUCED ILLITERACY SIGNIFICANTLY, INCREASED READING PROFICIENCY AND COMPREHENSION WHILE FOSTERING A READING CULTURE. | $27,281 | Yes (X) | $27,281 |
| NEW HORIZONS: 13,195 SERVING CHILDREN'S WELLBEING BY MENTORING 134 HIGH RISK ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN ACTING, VOLLEYBALL, MUSIC, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES THROUGH MENTORSHIP. ADDITIONALLY, 850 OTHER CHILDREN WERE IMPACTED BY DIFFERENT EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES HOSTED BY THE GROUP, INCREASING SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SENSE OF EMPOWERMENT. | $13,195 | Yes (X) | $13,195 |
| COMMUNITY BUILDING PROGRAM: 11,892 BUILT 1 NEW LOW-INCOME HOME. PROGRAM CREATES COMMUNITY COHESION BY BRINGING 62 VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE ALL THE LABOR FOR THE CONSTRUCTION WITH THE MATERIALS WE PROVIDE. MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN FROM THE COMMUNITY WORK TOGETHER FOR THE COMMON GOOD THUS CREATING A CULTURE OF COMMUNITY COHESION AND SERVICE. SPECIAL NEEDS PROJECT: 1,261 PROGRAM PROVIDES RESOURCES PRIMARILY TO TWO LOCAL INSTITUTIONS CARING FOR DISABLED ORPHANS, AND A CATHOLIC HOME FOR THE ELDERLY INDIGENT. A TOTAL OF 96 BENEFICIARIES. COLLEGE EDUCATION SUPPORT: 8,935 PROVIDES 15 DISADVANTAGED WOMEN WITH A MONTHLY STIPEND TO DEFER COLLEGE EXPENSES, TRANSPORTATION AND SUPPLIES. THESE YOUNG WOMEN ALSO PROVIDE MENTORING TO 134 HIGH RISK GIRLS FROM THE BARRIOS OF PUERTO PLATA. | $22,088 | Yes (X) | $23,883 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expenses | $136,784 | TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt |
Officer Director Trustee Empl OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp (3 entries)
| TitleTitleTxt | Average Hrs Per Wk Devoted To PosAverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt | CompensationCompensationAmt |
|---|---|---|
| ROBERT HILDRETH | ||
| PRESIDENT | 5.00 | $0 |
| JOSE BATISTA | ||
| TREASURER | 5.00 | $0 |
| NIURKY PARRA HILDRETH | ||
| SECRETARY | 6.00 | $0 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Activities Not Previously Rpt | false | ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd |
| Chg Made To Orgnzng Doc Not Rpt | false | ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd |
| Organization Had UBI | false | OrganizationHadUBIInd |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | false | SubjectToProxyTaxInd |
| Organization Dissolved Etc | false | OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd |
| Form1120 Pol Filed | false | Form1120PolFiledInd |
| Made Loans To From Officers | false | MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd |
| Engaged In Excess Benefit Trans | false | EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | false | ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd |
Books In Care Of Detail BooksInCareOfDetail
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Person | JOSE BATISTA | PersonNm |
Foreign Address ForeignAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | JOSE EUGENIO KUNHARDT 1 | AddressLine1Txt |
| City | PUERTO PLATA | CityNm |
| Country | DR | CountryCd |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | 7209349738 | PhoneNum |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Financial Account | Yes (true) | ForeignFinancialAccountInd |
| Foreign Financial Account Cntry | DR | ForeignFinancialAccountCntryCd |
| Foreign Office | Yes (true) | ForeignOfficeInd |
| Foreign Office Country | DR | ForeignOfficeCountryCd |
| Donor Advised Fnds | false | DonorAdvisedFndsInd |
| Operate Hospital | false | OperateHospitalInd |
| Tanning Services Provided | false | TanningServicesProvidedInd |
| Related Organization Ctrl Ent | false | RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd |
| Transaction With Control Ent | false | TransactionWithControlEntInd |
| Political Campaign Acty | false | PoliticalCampaignActyInd |
| Lobbying Activities | false | LobbyingActivitiesInd |
| School Operating | false | SchoolOperatingInd |
| Trnsfr Exmpt Non Chrtbl Rltd Org | false | TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd |
| Part VI Of Comp Of Hghst Pd Empl | NONE | PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt |
| Part VI Hghst Pd Cntrct Prof Srvc | NONE | PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt |
| Filed Schedule A | Yes (true) | FiledScheduleAInd |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Organization170 | Yes (X) | PublicOrganization170Ind |
Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $132,320 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $168,053 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $139,143 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $199,384 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $134,989 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $773,889 | TotalAmt |
Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | $132,320 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | $168,053 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | $139,143 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | $199,384 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt |
| Current Tax Year | $134,989 | CurrentTaxYearAmt |
| Total | $773,889 | TotalAmt |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Substantial Contributors Tot | $158,930 | SubstantialContributorsTotAmt |
| Public Support Total170 | $614,959 | PublicSupportTotal170Amt |
| Total Support | $773,889 | TotalSupportAmt |
| Public Support CY170 | 0.79460 | PublicSupportCY170Pct |
| Public Support PY170 | 0.83780 | PublicSupportPY170Pct |
| Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170 | Yes (X) | ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor | RESTRICTED | ContributorNum |
Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | RESTRICTED | TotalContributionsAmt |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (6 entries)
| Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDesc | ExplanationExplanationTxt |
|---|---|
| FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10 | CASH CONTRIBUTION: 72,425 CASH CONTRIBUTION: 27,281 CASH CONTRIBUTION: 13,195 CASH CONTRIBUTION: 22,088 |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III | PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN, HEALTH, EDUCATION, OPPORTUNITY AND ASSISTANCE TO THE IMPOVERISHED. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 | PUERTO PLATA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF: 72,425 PROJECT AIM IS TO EXPAND PHYSICAL FACILITIES, ENHANCE VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND PROVIDE NUTRITION; DOUBLING THE INSTRUCTION TIME AND ENHANCING THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE. ADDITIONALLY, BY PROVIDING LUNCH AND EXPANSION FROM 1/2 DAY CLASSES TO FULL DAY. A NEW TWO-STORY MULTI-USE BUILDING THAT FUNCTIONS AS A GREAT ASSEMBLY AREA, LUNCH FACILITY AND RECREATIN ON THE SECOND FLOOR. WE ALSO PROVIDE SALARIES TO TWO DEAF TEACHING ASSISTANTS, A COOK AND A WOOD ARTS INSTRUCTOR. CURRENTLY THERE ARE 26 STUDENTS BENEFITING. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29 | ENHANCED READING PROJECT: 27,281 PROVIDE 2,823 DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN 5 PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITH A DYNAMIC READING PROGRAM INTERVENTION DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. HAS REDUCED ILLITERACY SIGNIFICANTLY, INCREASED READING PROFICIENCY AND COMPREHENSION WHILE FOSTERING A READING CULTURE. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30 | NEW HORIZONS: 13,195 SERVING CHILDREN'S WELLBEING BY MENTORING 134 HIGH RISK ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN ACTING, VOLLEYBALL, MUSIC, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES THROUGH MENTORSHIP. ADDITIONALLY, 850 OTHER CHILDREN WERE IMPACTED BY DIFFERENT EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES HOSTED BY THE GROUP, INCREASING SELF-CONFIDENCE AND SENSE OF EMPOWERMENT. |
| FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31 | COMMUNITY BUILDING PROGRAM: 11,892 BUILT 1 NEW LOW-INCOME HOME. PROGRAM CREATES COMMUNITY COHESION BY BRINGING 62 VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE ALL THE LABOR FOR THE CONSTRUCTION WITH THE MATERIALS WE PROVIDE. MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN FROM THE COMMUNITY WORK TOGETHER FOR THE COMMON GOOD THUS CREATING A CULTURE OF COMMUNITY COHESION AND SERVICE. SPECIAL NEEDS PROJECT: 1,261 PROGRAM PROVIDES RESOURCES PRIMARILY TO TWO LOCAL INSTITUTIONS CARING FOR DISABLED ORPHANS, AND A CATHOLIC HOME FOR THE ELDERLY INDIGENT. A TOTAL OF 96 BENEFICIARIES. COLLEGE EDUCATION SUPPORT: 8,935 PROVIDES 15 DISADVANTAGED WOMEN WITH A MONTHLY STIPEND TO DEFER COLLEGE EXPENSES, TRANSPORTATION AND SUPPLIES. THESE YOUNG WOMEN ALSO PROVIDE MENTORING TO 134 HIGH RISK GIRLS FROM THE BARRIOS OF PUERTO PLATA. |
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