Totals
- Total revenue
- $2,105,243
- Total expenses
- $2,354,468
- Contributions and grants received
- $2,098,915
- Grants paid
- $1,442,952
- Program service revenue
- $3,377
- Investment income
- $2,951
- Other revenue
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $277,264
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $208,524
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $68,740
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $1,750,696
- Management and general expenses
- $243,290
- Fundraising expenses
- $360,482
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $1,750,696
Program services were 74.4% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$2,098,915
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2a · Program service revenue: MICRO FINANCE PROGRAM
total $3,377 · related or exempt $3,377
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3 · Investment income
total $2,951 · related or exempt $2,951
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4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
total $0
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5 · Royalties
total $0
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6d · Net rental income or loss
total $0
-
7d · Net gain or loss
total $0
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8c · Net income from fundraising events
total $0
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9c · Net income from gaming
total $0
-
10c · Net income from sales of inventory
total $0
-
11e · Other revenue, total
$0
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $0
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2 · Grants to domestic individuals
total $0
-
3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals
total $1,442,952 · program services $1,442,952
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4 · Benefits paid to or for members
total $0
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $134,680 · program services $94,276 · management and general $13,468 · fundraising $26,936
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6 · Compensation of disqualified persons
total $42,000 · program services $4,200 · management and general $33,600 · fundraising $4,200
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $358,951 · program services $112,948 · management and general $54,923 · fundraising $191,080
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $0
-
9 · Other employee benefits
total $45,331 · program services $27,181 · management and general $5,144 · fundraising $13,006
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $38,719 · program services $13,501 · management and general $8,178 · fundraising $17,040
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11a · Fees: management
total $45,000 · program services $45,000
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11b · Fees: legal
total $23,940 · management and general $23,940
-
11c · Fees: accounting
total $25,584 · management and general $25,584
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11d · Fees: lobbying
total $0
-
11e · Fees: professional fundraising services
total $0
-
11f · Fees: investment management
total $0
-
11g · Fees: other
total $0
-
12 · Advertising and promotion
total $76,818 · fundraising $76,818
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13 · Office expenses
total $0
-
14 · Information technology
total $4,697 · program services $235 · management and general $1,174 · fundraising $3,288
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15 · Royalties
total $0
-
16 · Occupancy
total $0
-
17 · Travel
total $17,067 · program services $8,768 · management and general $1,037 · fundraising $7,262
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18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials
total $0
-
19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $0
-
20 · Interest
total $5,678 · program services $1,565 · management and general $4,113
-
21 · Payments to affiliates
total $0
-
22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $1,582 · fundraising $1,582
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23 · Insurance
total $3,238 · management and general $3,238
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24a · Other expenses: EXTRAORDINARY ITEM
total $61,555 · management and general $61,555
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24b · Other expenses: MERCHANT SERVICE FEES
total $18,314 · fundraising $18,314
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24c · Other expenses: ONLINE ACCT&FIN SOFTWARE FEES
total $3,831 · management and general $3,831
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24d · Other expenses: BANK CHARGES
total $1,633 · management and general $1,633
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24e · All other expenses
total $2,898 · program services $70 · management and general $1,872 · fundraising $956
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $369,385 · end of year $189,189
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2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $65,683 · end of year $0
-
3 · Pledges and grants receivable
beginning of year $900 · end of year $0
-
4 · Accounts receivable
end of year $0
-
5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people
end of year $0
-
6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons
end of year $0
-
7 · Other notes and loans receivable
end of year $0
-
8 · Inventories for sale or use
end of year $0
-
9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $16,341 · end of year $12,808
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$9,186
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$5,705
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $5,063 · end of year $3,481
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11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
beginning of year $890 · end of year $870
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12 · Investments: other securities
end of year $0
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13 · Investments: program-related
beginning of year $67,539 · end of year $70,916
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14 · Intangible assets
end of year $0
-
15 · Other assets
end of year $0
-
17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $5,930 · end of year $10,157
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23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable
beginning of year $145,816 · end of year $141,873
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24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable
beginning of year $52,172 · end of year $53,738
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25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $3,898 · end of year $2,756
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $145,228 · end of year -$90,296
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $172,757 · end of year $159,036
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
TO ENHANCE EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION BETWEEN LOCAL CHURCHES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP INTEGRATED AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO POVERTY IN THE UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONALLY.
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ENLACE'S CORE FOCUS IS OUR CHURCH AND COMMUNITY PROGRAM, WHICH TRAINS CHURCH LEADERS TO UNDERSTAND AND LIVE OUT THE BIBLICAL BASIS OF THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH IN THEIR IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES. WE TRAIN AND COACH CHURCH LEADERS TO DISCOVER THEIR RESOURCES AND TO PARTNER EFFECTIVELY WITH COMMUNITY LEADERS TO IDENTIFY AND IMPLEMENT SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO POVERTY. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES TRAINING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BIBLICAL BASIS OF GODs MISSION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, PROJECT IDENTIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT, COLLABORATION AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION.In 2024, Enlace U.S.A. provided funding to our affiliated organizations in El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Nepal. These organizations partnered with 120 churches and trained 1,503 of their leaders in the principals of effective community development which emphasized interacting with their community and best practices of designing and managing sustainable projects. The churches with Enlace guidance were then able train 2,323 local leaders who are activity serving their communities. By year end, 10,995 church and community volunteers in 302 communities were mobilized, 323 projects were implemented which impacted nearly 130,000 individuals. In addition, Enlace has continued the following programs: FOOD AID: 482 church and community volunteers worked to provide 85,500 meals sourced local to 2,149 families in Central America and Nepal.AGROECOLOGICAL FAMILY FARM PROGRAM:In its third year, this program mobilized church and community leaders/volunteers in four Salvadoran communities to coach farmers in regenerative agricultural practices to improve food security and family income. The farmers were trained to improve their corn, beans, vegetables, fruit trees, and small livestock cultivation. The program impacted 440 farmers of which 60% were women and lead to 88 new family farm businesses. AGROECOLOGICAL FAMILY FARM PROGRAM:Also in its third year, this program engaged community members to build financial stability through collective saving and lending which over time provides the participants to deal with family emergencies, invest in small businesses and contribute to community projects. Enlace trained and facilitated leaders from 23 churches/communities to coach 563 participating families on the program impacting 2,815 individuals of which 58% were women. The averages annuals savings per family was $176. ****SPECIFIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN EL SALVADOR**** In El Salvador during 2024, Enlace partnered with 53 churches and trained 920 church and community leaders. Volunteers were mobilized in 131 communities and 142 initiatives were completed directly impacting 8,780 families. The initiatives included programs and projects of agricultural training, chicken farm businesses, community infrastructure, eco-stoves, electricity, environmental, health care, latrines, micro enterprises, new homes, roads, saving groups and school/education.
Expenses $1,408,685 · Grants $1,253,957
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****SPECIFIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN GUATEMALA**** In Guatemala during 2024, Enlace partnered with 19 churches and trained 191 local leaders in the principals of effective community development which emphasized interacting with their community and best practices of designing and managing sustainable projects. Volunteers were mobilized in 23 communities and 60 initiatives were completed directly impacting 7,948 families. The initiatives included programs and projects of agricultural training, chicken farm businesses, community infrastructure, eco-stoves, electricity, environmental, health care, new homes, roads and school/education.****SPECIFIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN NICARAGUA**** In Nicaragua during 2024, Enlace partnered with 21 churches and trained 432 local leaders in the principals of effective community development which emphasized interacting with their community and best practices of designing and managing sustainable projects. Volunteers were mobilized in 75 communities and 55 initiatives were completed directly impacting 1,723 families. The initiatives included programs and projects of agricultural training, chicken farm businesses, community infrastructure, eco-stoves, environmental, health care, new homes, roads and school/education.
Expenses $227,272 · Grants $134,271
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****SPECIFIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN NEPAL**** In Nicaragua during 2024, Enlace partnered with 27 churches and trained 780 local leaders in the principals of effective community development which emphasized interacting with their community and best practices of designing and managing sustainable projects. Volunteers were mobilized in 73 communities and 73 initiatives were completed or in progress directly impacting 6,703 families. The initiatives included programs and projects of agricultural training, community infrastructure, environmental, health care, new homes, roads and school/education.
Expenses $61,027 · Grants $54,724
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***ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE UNITED STATES***ENLACE USA'S CHURCH PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES U.S.A. CHURCHES WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD LONG-TERM AND EFFECTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHURCHES IN EL SALVADOR, NEPAL, AND GUATEMALA THAT ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS U.S.A. CHURCHES TO EXPLORE POSSIBLE PARTNERSHIPS, INVEST IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, AND EXPERIENCE WORKING ALONGSIDE CHURCH AND COMMUNITY LEADERS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR U.S.A. CHURCHES ON HOW TO FURTHER ENGAGE THEIR CONGREGATIONS IN COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION THROUGH TIMELY COMMUNICATIONS, REPORTING, AND CAMPAIGN DESIGN. IN 2024 ENLACE USA ASSISTED 17 U.S.A. CHURCHES TO PARTNER WITH CHURCHES AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO IMPLEMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES IN EL SALVADOR, GUATEMALA, AND NEPAL. IN ADDITION, ENLACE USA FACILITATED 22 SERVING AND VISION TEAMS THAT PROVIDED TEAM MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION IN PERSON.
Expenses $52,147
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***MICRO FINANCE LOAN PROGRAM***See Form 990 Part IV 11C and Schedule D Part VIII for information regarding the program. The program accrued $3,277 of interest income and $1,565 of interest expense during year have been added to the notes receivable and notes payable, respectively. Originally there was one 3 year note receivable and three 3 year notes payable. One note was turned into a donation during the first year. In, 2023 the note receivable and two notes payable were rolled over for another three years until 2016. As of December 31, 2024, Loans Receivable and Payables with accrued interest were $70,916 and $53,738 respectively.
Expenses $1,565 · Revenue $3,377
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***FOREIGN MISSIONARY***ENLACE contracts U.S. persons under a deputized fundraising agreement to provide assistance with our foreign affiliates. In 2024, the organization did not have any missionaries.
As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
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Ronald BuenoRONALD BUENO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Total calculated
- $207,399
- From this org
- $134,680
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $72,719
- Hours/week
- 44
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $134,680
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- not reported
- Nontaxable benefits
- $36,719 + $36,000 related
- Filer's total
- $171,399 + $36,000 related
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David ZapataDAVID ZAPATA
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0
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John FuhlerJOHN FUHLER
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0
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James HuffJAMES HUFF
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0
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Amanda WoodsAMANDA WOODS
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0
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Casey HaleCASEY HALE
BM-Secretary
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0
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Santiago SedaSANTIAGO SEDA
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0
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Christine NolfCHRISTINE NOLF
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0
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Trinity ScurtoTRINITY SCURTO
President
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.
Schedule J
Answered yes
- 1a · Housing allowance or residence for personal use
- 1b · Written policy on the line-1a expenses
- 2 · Substantiation required before reimbursing expenses
- 3 · Written employment contract
- 3 · Compensation survey or study
- 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
Answered no
- 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
- 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
- 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
- 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
- 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
- 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
- 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
- 7 · Other non-fixed payments
- 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception
The filer's explanations (Part III)
- Part I, Line 1a: Relevant information in regards to selections on 1a.
- Part III, Additional Information
- Ronald Bueno is the organization's the Executive Director. As part of his compensation package in 2023 he received non-taxable fringe benefits in the amount of $27,048. The benefits included premium payments for group medical insurance and group long-term disability insurance. The executive director spends significant time in Central American to ensure the overall mission and vision of the organization is implemented as designed. Our affiliated organization in El Salvador, provided him an allowance for foreign housing related expenses in the amount of $36,000 during 2023. Since it is foreign sourced from a Non U.S. entity it was not reported on a Form W-2 or Form 1099-Misc, but it is taxable to him for U.S. individual income tax purposes.
Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 15 November 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.2
- Source object
- 202523219349317362
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