Ecumenical Project for International Cooperation Inc
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Empowering Projects for International Cooperation is a USA-based, non-profit organization working in sustainable development. We are strengthening local organizations in Mexico, Central, and South America to promote and sustain effective change through both sustainable and grassroots development. EPIC creates bonds among caring people devoted to solving global challenges of poverty, food insecurity, environmental degradation, human rights, and peacemaking.
Promote sustainable agriculture, health, human rights and peace in mexico, central america and south america
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GiveRadar's verified records show Ecumenical Project for International Cooperation Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1977, it predates 89% of the international charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 10% of the 25,022 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS Form 990: revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Leadership & board
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12 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
1 red flag detected
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#2,611 of 25,022 international charities in the United States on integrity score
77/100 puts it in the top 11% of the cohort, tied with 1,023 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar international charities in United States.
Cause areas in United States
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search · 36 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Ecumenical Project for International Cooperation Inc
Ecumenical Project for International Cooperation Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Allenspark, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1977 and has been operating for 49 years. Its EIN is 132931242. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $341K in annual revenue. 36 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Ecumenical Project for International Cooperation Inc's highest-paid executive, Christopher Stauffer, received $44,000 in reported compensation in its most recent filing (2024). This figure comes straight from the organization's official filing and covers salary plus other reportable pay. Executive pay generally scales with the size and complexity of a nonprofit, so it is best read alongside the organization's revenue and what it does.
Based on official filings, Ecumenical Project for International Cooperation Inc has $341K in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Empowering Projects for International Cooperation is a USA-based, non-profit organization working in sustainable development. We are strengthening local organizations in Mexico, Central, and South America to promote and sustain effective change through both sustainable and grassroots development. EPIC creates bonds among caring people devoted to solving global challenges of poverty, food insecurity, environmental degradation, human rights, and peacemaking. Ecumenical Project for International Cooperation Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1977.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Ecumenical Project for International Cooperation Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
Ecumenical Project for International Cooperation Inc is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $341K in annual revenue. The organization has 36 disclosed officers and directors.
Ecumenical Project for International Cooperation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 132931242. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
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Quick facts about Ecumenical Project for International Cooperation Inc
- What is Ecumenical Project for International Cooperation Inc?
- Ecumenical Project for International Cooperation Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Allenspark, United States. Empowering Projects for International Cooperation is a USA-based, non-profit organization working in sustainable development. We are strengthening local organizations in Mexico, Central, and South America to promote and sustain effective change through both sustainable and grassroots development. EPIC creates bonds among caring people devoted to solving global challenges of poverty, food insecurity, environmental degradation, human rights, and peacemaking.
- When was Ecumenical Project for International Cooperation Inc founded?
- Ecumenical Project for International Cooperation Inc was founded in 1977.
- Who leads Ecumenical Project for International Cooperation Inc?
- Christopher Stauffer serves as TREASURER.
- Where is Ecumenical Project for International Cooperation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Allenspark, CO, United States.
- What is Ecumenical Project for International Cooperation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is $340,897. 85% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Ecumenical Project for International Cooperation Inc trustworthy?
- Ecumenical Project for International Cooperation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Ecumenical Project for International Cooperation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 132931242.
- What is Ecumenical Project for International Cooperation Inc's website?
- https://epicprojects.org