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Nonprofit · EIN 74-1547146

AMIGOS DE LAS AMERICAS

Also known as INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS

Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77098

Financials

$5.1M$4.8M2023$4.5M$4.8M2024$4.3M$4.6M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMIGOS DE LAS AMERICAS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$4,258,823$4,616,838-$358,015$1,520,758$421,260$1,099,498
December 31, 2024990$4,530,025$4,830,317-$300,292$1,877,911$421,211$1,456,700
December 31, 2023990$5,056,274$4,837,441$218,833$2,109,393$350,065$1,759,328
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,886,290
of which government grants
$570,893
Program service revenue
$2,391,730
Investment income
$17,416
Net income from fundraising events
-$36,613
Other revenue
-$36,613

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$188,272
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$382,551
Other salaries and wages
$2,044,597
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,734,001
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$26,800
Occupancy
$28,750
Travel
$828,843
Program services (functional)
$3,678,989
Management and general (functional)
$609,669
Fundraising (functional)
$328,180

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,877,911
Total assets, end of year
$1,520,758
Total liabilities, end of year
$421,260
Net assets, end of year
$1,099,498
Publicly traded securities
$401,492
Net assets without donor restrictions
$479,129
Net assets with donor restrictions
$620,369
Gross receipts
$4,421,050
Employees
83
Volunteers
771
Year formed
1965
State of legal domicile
TX

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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Sara NathanCEO
Officer
50$196,137$626
Faraz PaliwalaCFO
Officer
50$185,162$626
Viviana DenechaudManaging Director of Programs
Highest-paid employee
50$110,283$15,876
Abbie GittingerController
Highest-paid employee
50$125,457$626
Katherine ConwayManaging Director of Development and External Affa
Highest-paid employee
50$118,489$626
Dan MeyerManaging Director of Growth
Highest-paid employee
50$103,225$11,754
Toby SpoonBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Adolfo JimenezCo-Vice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Arnold ChaconCo-Vice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Kevin LanierTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Molly AbbruzzeseAt Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Philip C JohnsonAt Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Lisa PieperAt Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Paul ReidyAt Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Kirsten TobeyAt Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Sara NathanCEO
Officer
50$177,824$626
Faraz PaliwalaCFO
Officer
50$167,139$626
Abbie GittingerController
Highest-paid employee
50$118,081$10,340
April HearneManaging Dir Business Oper
Highest-paid employee
50$106,462$11,546
Anna K BoscoeDirector of Enrollment
Highest-paid employee
50$104,592$626
Kevin LanierBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Adolfo JimenezCo-Vice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Arnold ChaconCo-Vice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Kirsten TobeyTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Molly AbbruzzeseAt Large
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Andrew HaasAt Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Philip C JohnsonAt Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Catherine MastersonAt Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Lisa PieperAt Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Paul ReidyAt Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Toby SpoonAt Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Sara NathanCEO
Officer
50$172,781$601
Faraz PaliwalaCFO
Officer
50$162,399$601
April HearneManaging Dir Business Oper
Highest-paid employee
50$112,381$7,847
Abbie GittingerController
Highest-paid employee
50$108,926$7,119
Kevin LanierBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
Adolfo JimenezCo-Vice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Arnold ChaconCo-Vice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Kirsten TobeyTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Molly AbbruzzeseDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Andrew HaasDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Philip C JohnsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Catherine MastersonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Lisa PieperDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Michael PollackDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Paul ReidyDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Toby SpoonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3730 KIRBY DR STE 1200, HOUSTON, TX 77098-3985
In care of
% AMIGOS DE LAS AMERICAS
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Sara Nathan, 3730 Kirby Drive 1200, Houston, TX 77098
Signed the 990
Faraz Paliwala, CFO
Phone
(713) 782-5290
Return prepared by
Blazek & Vetterling

Mission

AMIGOS inspires leaders through authentic service and immersion experiences. Our vision is a world where all people are lifelong leaders sharing responsibility for our global community.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • AMIGOS Service and Immersion Programs offer students aged 13-22 unique opportunities to take on real-world challenges and build responsibility. Students are immersed in a new culture, develop language skills, and learn to design and lead community service projects in public health, micro-enterprise, sports and leadership, children's rights, and environmental sustainability. In 2025, 683 students participated in these programs, including in-person and virtual offerings.
    Expenses $3,032,966 · grants $188,272 · revenue $2,391,730
  • The Youth Ambassadors Program is one of the many programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). The Youth Ambassadors Program brings together high school students and adult mentors from 26 countries across the Americas to promote mutual understanding, increase leadership skills, and prepare youth to make a difference in their communities. The program is focused on civic education, community service, and youth leadership development. In 2025, 88 students participated in this program with AMIGOS.
    Expenses $646,023

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
74-1547146
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)
Group exemption
Exempt since
1980
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
7025 (11 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,877,911
Income (IRS master file)
$4,530,025

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$4,258,823$4,616,838$1,520,758XML
990December 2024$4,530,025$4,830,317$1,877,911XML
990December 2023$5,056,274$4,837,441$2,109,393XML
990December 2022$5,029,118$5,087,062$1,997,363IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 74-1547146).

Questions about AMIGOS DE LAS AMERICAS

What is the EIN of AMIGOS DE LAS AMERICAS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMIGOS DE LAS AMERICAS is 74-1547146.
Is AMIGOS DE LAS AMERICAS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
Are donations to AMIGOS DE LAS AMERICAS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
Which annual return does AMIGOS DE LAS AMERICAS 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 AMIGOS DE LAS AMERICAS due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AMIGOS DE LAS AMERICAS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of AMIGOS DE LAS AMERICAS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Sara Nathan.
Who are the officers and directors of AMIGOS DE LAS AMERICAS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $196,137 (Sara Nathan, CEO).
How much revenue does AMIGOS DE LAS AMERICAS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,258,823, expenses of $4,616,838 and total assets of $1,520,758 at year end.

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