Nonprofit · EIN 20-1262050
PROYECTO ITZAES
Tax-exempt · PALO ALTO, CA 94301
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $54,541 | $39,827 | $14,714 | $311,005 | $0 | $311,005 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $117,607 | $22,532 | $95,075 | $296,484 | $193 | $296,291 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $45,544
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $8,997
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,900
- Printing, publications and postage
- $64
- Other expenses
- $37,863
- Program services (functional)
- $33,951
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $296,484
- Total assets, end of year
- $311,005
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $311,005
- Cash, savings and investments
- $311,005
- Gross receipts
- $54,541
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia J Wilber | Exec Director/CEO | 10 | $0 |
| Laura Jones | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Karen Drachler | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Kimberly Gibson | Board member | 0 | $0 |
| Marcy Barton | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Tom McFadden | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Mattias Lanas | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Lance Powell | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Jessica Cetz Dzib | Board Member | 10 | $0 |
| Kate Lowry | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia J Wilber | Exec Director/CEO | 10 | $0 |
| Laura Jones | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Karen Drachler | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Kimberly Gibson | Board member | 0 | $0 |
| Marcy Barton | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Tom McFadden | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Mattias Lanas | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Lance Powell | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Jessica Cetz Dzib | Board Member | 10 | $0 |
| Kate Lowry | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 328 FULTON ST, PALO ALTO, CA 94301-1323
- In care of
- % CYNTHIA J WILBER
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Cynthia Wilber, Director
- Phone
- (650) 245-1817
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 20-1262050 or by the name PROYECTO ITZAES.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Proyecto Itzaes is organized for charitable and educational purposes, in Yucatan, Mexico. The mission of Proyecto Itzaes is to provide educational resources for children and families in villages in Yucatán where traditional farming and fishing can no longer support families. We believe that the fundamental tools of literacy should be available to all. Our goal is to build sustainable community service programs that promote family-centered learning and respect Maya cultural heritage. Education will create new opportunities for children to fully realize their gifts in a changing world. Vision We envision a future where children in Yucatec villages have full opportunities to achieve the education necessary for successful participation in a changing economy. We hope to be an organization that builds and spreads a successful mode of sustainable community service based educational programs
Program accomplishments
- Proyecto Itzaes is organized for charitable and educational purposes, in Yucatan, Mexico. The mission of Proyecto Itzaes is to provide educational resources for children and families in villages in Yucatan where traditional farming and fishing can no longer support families. We believe that the fundamental tools of literacy should be available to all. Our goal is to build sustainable community service programs that promote family centered learning and respect Maya cultural heritage. Education will create new opportunities for children to fully realize their gifts in a changing world. Vision We envision a future where children in Yucatec villages have full opportunities to achieve the education necessary for successful participation in a changing economy. We hope to be an organization that builds and spreads a successful mode of sustainable community service based educational programs.Expenses $11,317
- Proyecto Itzaes volunteers mentored learning in small groups in multiple Maya villages. This includes the book exchange program, computer loans for students, bus fare stipends for university level students and printing/photo copy costs for students who cannot afford to purchase text books. Approximately 1500 students in four main villages (Ixil, Chicxulub Pueblo, Hacienda Too and Dzemul) benefitted from these programs Summer programs have been over enrolled providing supplemental education and tutorial support for hundreds of children in multiple locations along with special classes for adults.$5000Expenses $11,317
- Maya cultural preservation and support in all of Proyecto Itzaes locations included group gatherings, science fairs, language classes and special events like Hanal Pixan and Je'etz Me'ek celebrations reinforced traditions This was accomplished with Maya classes from preschool to adult, prehispanic music ( traditional Maya music with handmade instruments), Maya traditional dance classes, Maya ceremonies, Maya agricultural practices and more.Expenses $11,317
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-1262050
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $311,005
- Income (IRS master file)
- $54,541
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $54,541 | $39,827 | $311,005 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $117,607 | $22,532 | $296,484 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-1262050).
Questions about PROYECTO ITZAES
- What is the EIN of PROYECTO ITZAES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROYECTO ITZAES is 20-1262050.
- Is PROYECTO ITZAES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to PROYECTO ITZAES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PROYECTO ITZAES file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of PROYECTO ITZAES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PROYECTO ITZAES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROYECTO ITZAES?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PROYECTO ITZAES have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $54,541, expenses of $39,827 and total assets of $311,005 at year end.
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