2026-07-06T16:50:48-07:00 2025-08-31 990 2024-09-01 237183804 FRIENDS OF THE THIRD WORLD INC FRIE 2604226821 611 WEST WAYNE STREET FORT WAYNE IN 468022167 JAMES GOETSCH PRESIDENT 2604226821 2026-07-13 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z 3RD WORLD HANDARTS 3RD WORLD SHOPPE DELTA COMMUNICATIONS WHOLE WORLD BOOKS COOPERATIVE TRADING JAMES F GOETSCH 611 W WAYNE STREET Fort Wayne IN 468022167 266003 0 X WWW.FRIENDSOFTHETHIRDWORLD.ORG X 1972 IN to encourage voluntary action to alleviate poverty thru partnerships with like-minded organizations, and to encourage self-reliance for low-income artisans and farmers through training and technical assistance. 7 6 7 75 0 0 110009 155731 34496 38867 2464 8122 40457 26342 187426 229062 64346 127908 0 0 17913 18427 0 0 1063 100017 81624 182276 227959 5150 1103 615037 619239 36992 40091 578045 579148 X to alleviate the root causes of poverty through self-help partnerships, and to educate and encourage citizens to take voluntary action against poverty through a cooperative democratic marketplace, employment training and demonstration projects. 0 1 22882 0 31140 Technical assistance to low income adults who produce handicrafts or food. Marketing is conducted by dedicated volunteers or thru partnerships with other nongovernmental organizations using fair trade principles (see www.fairtradefederation.org) Artisans from 50 countries as well as 10 states, manage community based micro businesses, receiving marketing and management assistance. We assist in finding markets including those in nontraditional venues such as mission festivals. Family farmers in 12 countries, as well as Native American food producers in Georgia, Minnesota,South Dakota, and Colorado receive similar assistance in reaching nontraditional markets like religious congregations & community based organizations. A total of $21659 in purchases directly assisted these low-income producers. In addition, we are able to provide unemployed adults in Indiana with skills training in retail sales, bookkeeping &computer data entry. A total of 28,281 worth of volunteer labor was donated to this project. One part-time staff person managed this project. Two locations: Third Wo0rld Shoppe of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Third World Handarts in Sierra Vista, Arizona host volunteer chapters. During 2023 - 2024 year Global Village in Peoria closed and a loss for inventory sold at less than cost was listed as depreciation. 119405 115278 120054 TECHNICAL AND MICRO-ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE TO PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE SELF-RELIANCE FOR LOW-INCOME ADULTS AND FAMILIES. A total of $3,500 in volunteer labor was allocated to this effort. Poder Joven Foundation is a charity aiding homeless youth and low-income families in Medellin, Colombia was granted $67,038. Voice Trust assists low-income families with sustainable farming, educated orphan children & provides flood relief and food aid in Tamil Nadu, India and was granted $48,329. Food Assistance to low-income families in Fort Wayne, Indiana totaled by value 9060. ($2500 nonprofits totaling $1296 include the Fair Trade Federation, West Central Neighborhood Association, Community Harvest Food Bank, NAEIR, Tech Soup, Chicago Fair Trade, NE Indiana Nonprofit Association, U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives, Green America, and the Alliance for Human Services 74142 0 74202 EMPLOYMENT SKILLS TRAINING AND MENTORING OF LOW-INCOME ADULTS. With the assistance of volunteer professionals, we mentor people referred by local court/probation offices & mental health offices, IMPACT (food stamp recipients) and other agencies. We teach building maintenance & repair, graphic art, data entry, bookkeeping and retail store operations. We provide participants with free lunch and other personal supports. In addition, labor is donated to provide printing and mailing services for 200 nonprofits and churches. Printing and communications services are provided to local neighborhood associations, and charities that assist flood in Guatemala, refugees from Myanmar and groups assisting the malnourished and unhoused. Volunteer labor was valued at $37,500. The building owned for use as our headquarters is also used as a training site. In addition, rental housing is provided as transitional housing for adults with disabilities. One part-time staff person managed this project. 4276 0 3647 Educational Programs about Poverty and related social concerns totaled $2500 in volunteer services. This activity includes a book and resource store hosting world maps and 600 other related topics as well as fulfilling orders for several other educational programs. In addition $40,000 worth of volunteer labor was provided to fulfill administrative and management needs. 4276 0 3647 220705 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 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 0 0 0 0 1 X 5 0 1 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 6 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 AZ CA IL IN MI WI X X X JAMES F GOETSCH 2604226821 611 W WAYNE ST FORT WAYNE IN 468022167 JAMES F GOETSCH PRESIDENT/ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR 60 0 X 6000 0 0 TERRY DORAN DIRECTOR/PROJECT COORDINATOR 6 0 X 950 0 0 DOLORES IRWIN DIRECTOR/PROJECT COORDINATOR 3 0 X 0 0 0 BETSY KACHMAR DIRECTOR 3 0 X 0 0 0 ALYSSA LEEPER DIRECTOR 4 0 X 0 0 0 DONNA CONKLIN TREASURER 4 0 X 0 0 0 BETH SILKWORTH SECRETARY 2 0 X 0 0 0 6950 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14657 312 0 0 11963 128799 6425 155731 GRAPHICS & MAILING SERVICES FOR NONPROFITS 323110 34464 34464 0 0 POSTAGE,MILEAGE REIMBURMENT 900099 4403 0 0 4403 38867 8122 4061 0 4061 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24540 0 10585 0 13955 0 13955 13955 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1110 0 0 1110 0 1110 0 0 0 0 0 0 34750 26356 8394 8394 0 0 FUNDS IN TRANSIT FOR EXEMPT PROGRAMS 900099 2883 2883 0 0 0 0 0 0 2883 229062 63757 0 9574 4046 4046 8084 8084 115778 115778 0 0 6400 3000 3000 400 0 0 0 0 10088 10088 0 0 0 0 0 0 976 800 176 0 963 425 475 63 3570 3570 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3550 3550 0 0 2656 2656 0 0 15051 13681 1270 100 31549 30049 1000 500 0 0 0 0 10955 10955 0 0 4718 4718 0 0 0 0 0 0 2188 2188 0 0 1637 1637 0 0 0 0 0 0 2000 2000 0 0 2129 2129 0 0 LIBRARY MATERIALS 162 162 0 0 GOVERNMENT REGISTRATIONS 20 0 20 0 BANK CHARGES & FEES 1299 1049 250 0 140 140 0 0 227959 220705 6191 1063 X 1500 1000 0 500 25149 37235 174813 185810 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 137238 134341 0 17 460272 198436 277837 261836 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 615037 619239 35600 38077 0 0 1392 2014 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 36992 40091 X 164127 181831 413918 397317 578045 579148 615037 619239 X 1103 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 134707 110142 98114 110009 155282 608254 120954 143270 143524 85991 93753 587492 6436 17778 24338 18096 5513 72161 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 262097 271190 265976 214096 254548 1267907 0 0 0 0 0 0 39000 39000 0 0 0 0 39000 39000 1228907 773 781 4207 2464 4061 12286 0 0 0 0 0 0 773 781 4207 2464 4061 12286 0 0 0 0 0 0 -333 154 774 594 2282 3471 262537 272125 270957 217154 260891 1283664 0.95734 0.99210 0.00957 0.00693 X Schedule A, Part I, Line 12 Funds related to program purposes but in transfer and not yet included in program accounts. total is less than 1% Schedule A, Part III, Line 12 PROGRAM FUNDS IN TRANSIT TO THE BANK. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 227959 227959 45592 11398 0 0 40516 37470 36455 45592 160033 240050 0 0 0 0 0 10129 9368 9114 11398 40009 60014 0 0 0 0 0 0 55700 55700 0 180512 0 180512 0 0 0 0 0 193928 176261 17667 0 30132 22175 7957 261836 Schedule D, Part VI, Line 1a 1 a thru e Al land, building and equipment is used exclusively for program purposes and is not owned as an investment. Schedule D, Part VI, Line 1e Value of agency vehicles used for program purposes. South Asia Programs aiding extremely low income families in South India who are affected by floods. Program specifically assist women, children and those with disabilties. Programs include agricultural programs and employment training and education for preschool and school age children. VOICE Trust is a registered charity approved by the Indian government. 48329 Bank Transfer 0 South America Poder Joven Foundation is located in Medillin Colombia and operates two centers serving children from ages 5 to 15 who are refugees from rural areas affected by civil violence. Families of the children live in areas without urban services such as running water and waste disposal. Programs provide food and schooling to children and assist families in gaining support such as basic needs and employment 67038 Bank Transfer 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Schedule F, Part I, Line 1 We receive copies of a written proposal and partnership agreement. Copies of legal documents of charity status are collected along with references from local contacts who can verify information. Our board them signs the partnership agreement. After payment reports are required, when as satisfactory, will certify continued support. Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 We have no offices outside the United States. 1 EACH RECIPIENT IS LIMITED TO 50 LBS PER MONTH. FOOD RECEIVED IS CHANNELED O USE FROM THE LOCAL 2ND HARVEST FOOD BANK. 500 0 8088 FAIR MARKET VALUE OF DONATED FOOD Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 WE HAVE AN INTAKE FORM WHICH IS TALLYED AND REPORT TO OUR SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OFFICE. WE ALLOW UP TO 50 LBS ONCE PER MONTH PER FAMILY. Form 990, Header, Line A An application for extension was filed on form 8868 before the due date of January 15, 2026 and was approved thru July 15, 2026. Form 990, Header, Line B This report includes programs named Third World Handarts Arizona and Third World Shoppe in Indiana and the Three Rivers Art Center for Kids (TRACK) as well as programs titled Friends of the Poor Fort Wayne, Whole World Books, Cooperative Trading, Delta Communications and Hattersley House Recycling Center al based in Indiana. Friends began in 1972 with the stated mission of alleviating poverty by addressing its root causes thru training, public education, voluntary action and partnerships with like-minded organizations. Our motto is "Live Simply that Others May Simply Live". All activiites are designed to assist low-income families to rise above poverty by working toward self-reliance. The Chapter in Peoria, Illinois closed in 2024. Form 990, Part III, Line 3 A LOCATION IN PEORIA ILLINOIS WAS CLOSED. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Educational programs about poverty and related social concerns attracted $2500 in volunteer labor. This activity includes a book and resource library hosting world maps and 600 other books or videos on related topics. We also fill educational orders for two other charities. About $10,000 wolth of volunteer labor was provided to fulfill administrative and management needs. Form 990, Part V, Line 7a Many donors also purchase items in our volunteer-run gift shop. The value of purchases are not tax-deductible. All receipts for donations include a statement regarding tax-deductible limitations, as well as a reminder that a true donation means that the donor receives nothing of material value in return for any donation. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a THE PRESIDENT IS NONVOTING Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 Members can either be volunteers or donate at least $12 per year. Members may receive a small discount on purchases of 10% and a subscription to our newsletter. Members support our mission of alleviating poverty and willingly contribute toward that mission. All board and committee members serve without pay. No member receives a commission or a percentage of income. Any member receiving pay as an employee are not given financial incentives or free use of agency resources. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a An election may be held to elect new board members, amend the bylaws or approve major new programs. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b DISSOLUTION OF THE ORGANIZATION Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Board members receive copies and can question/provide corrections. Board members review financial reports at each meeting and review staff and volunteer performances. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c ANY MEETING THAT INCLUDES VOTING ON FINANCIAL MATTERS MAY INCLUDE A REVIEW OF MEMBERS PERSONAL TIES TO THAT, IF ANY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The board as part of the budget process will set wage ranges and limits. The board will approve job descriptions. We operate with alarge group of volunteers who donate their time worth more than $80,000 annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Form 990 and other related documents are available from Guidestar.org In addition a request for copies can be provided for a nominate fee for copying and postage. Form 990, Part XI, Line 10 CERTAIN EQUIPMENT - COMPUTERS DATING 10 YEARS AND A COPIER 20 YEARS OLD WERE TAKEN OUT OF INVENTORY LISTED AS 18500 ORIGINAL COST. BUS PASSES WERE DONATED TO SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS AS THE BUS COMPANY IN FORT WAYNE INDIANA DISCONTINUED THEM WITHIN 3 MONTHS. VALUE 2371. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE (BEDS) WERE TRASHED AS THEY WERE WORN. VALUE 1500. AN EXTENSION ACCEPTED THRU JULY 15, 2026 HAS BEEN APPROVED BY IRS.