Nonprofit · EIN 74-1861796
PROJECT AMISTAD
Tax-exempt · EL PASO, TX 79930
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $10,636,686 | $9,928,803 | $707,883 | $11,836,280 | $3,539,619 | $8,296,661 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $9,866,346 | $9,210,163 | $656,183 | $11,262,682 | $3,673,904 | $7,588,778 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $10,531,839 | $9,098,805 | $1,433,034 | $10,749,772 | $3,817,177 | $6,932,595 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,156,492
- of which government grants
- $4,020,826
- Program service revenue
- $6,209,593
- Investment income
- $138,237
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $466
- Other revenue
- $132,364
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $239,415
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,671,679
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,919,672
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $30,138
- Accounting fees
- $72,371
- Occupancy
- $44,062
- Travel
- $63,505
- Depreciation
- $487,513
- Program services (functional)
- $8,263,522
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,626,320
- Fundraising (functional)
- $38,961
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,262,682
- Total assets, end of year
- $11,836,280
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,539,619
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,296,661
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,345,675
- Publicly traded securities
- $771,219
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $8,288,712
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $7,949
- Gross unrelated business income
- $5,050
- Gross receipts
- $10,682,432
- Employees
- 161
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1976
- 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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREA RAMIREZ | CEO Officer | 40 | $239,415 |
| CHIEF JUSTICE YVONNE RODRIGUEZ | PRESIDENT EMERITUS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEJANDRO ACOSTA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ARMANDO ARMENDARIZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EDY PAYAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ENRIQUETA FIERRO | PRESIDENT EMERITUS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR OGECHIKA ALOZIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VIVIANE ARNOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGIE RESENDEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| XAVIER BANALES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANTHONY BENITEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALICIA DE JONG DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERNESTO OCHOA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREA RAMIREZ | CEO Officer | 40 | $204,280 |
| JUSTICE YVONNE RODRIGUEZ | PRESIDENT EMERITUS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALEJANDRO ACOSTA | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ARMANDO ARMENDARIZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| EDY PAYAN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ENRIQUETA FIERRO | PRESIDENT EMERITUS Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR OGECHIKA ALOZIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| VIVIANE ARNOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARGIE RESENDEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| XAVIER BANALES | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ANTHONY BENITEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALICIA DE JONG DAVIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CARLOS ALARCON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREA RAMIREZ | CEO Officer | 40 | $152,623 | $11,170 |
| CELIA GARCIA | COO SOCIAL SVCS Officer | 40 | $93,705 | $0 |
| JUSTICE YVONNE RODRIGUEZ | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALEJANDRO ACOSTA | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ARMANDO ARMENDARIZ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDYTHE PAYAN | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ENRIQUETA FIERRO | PRESIDENT EMERITUS Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN OLIVAS | PRESIDENT EMERITUS Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JORGE VIELLEDENT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR OGECHIKA ALOZIE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| VIVIANE ARNOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MARGIE RESENDEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| XAVIER BANALES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3210 DYER ST, EL PASO, TX 79930-6230
- In care of
- % PROJECT AMISTADINC
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ANDREA RAMIREZ, 3210 DYER STREET, EL PASO, TX 79904
- Signed the 990
- ANDREA RAMIREZ, CEO
- Phone
- (915) 532-3790
- Website
- WWW.PROJECTAMISTAD.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SBNG PC
Mission
TO ADVOCATE, CONNECT, AND DELIVER SOCIAL SERVICES TO COMMUNITIES, ENSURING A DIGNIFIED AND MEANINGFUL LIFE FOR ALL.
Program accomplishments
- TRANSPORTATION: PROJECT AMISTAD PROVIDES ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION TO ELIGIBLE CLIENTS WHO HAVE THE NEED FOR AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION DUE TO VARIOUS FACTORS. AMISTAD CURRENTLY PROVIDES TRANSIT ROUTES ON BUSES THAT ARE ADA COMPLIANT AND EQUIPPED WITH A LIFT TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR DAY-TO-DAY TRANSPORTATION NEEDS. PROJECT AMISTAD TRAVELED 743,442 MILES THROUGH THIS SERVICE. PROJECT AMISTAD ALSO PROVIDES LIMITED NON-EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION (NEMT) TO OLDER ADULTS AND PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY THAT ARE LOW INCOME. TRIPS ARE TO DIALYSIS, PHARMACIES, AND A VARIETY OF MEDICAL PROVIDERS. PROJECT AMISTAD PROVIDED 1,966 TRIPS AND TRAVELED 365,391 MILES THROUGH THIS SERVICE. DELIVERY OF SERVICE STARTS AS EARLY AS 5:30 AM AND ENDS AS LATE AS 7:00 PM MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY. PROJECT AMISTAD PROVIDES SERVICES ON HOLIDAYS EXCEPT FOR THREE, THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, AND NEW YEAR'S. SUNDAY TRANSPORTATION IS REQUIRED IF THE AGENCY DECIDES TO CLOSE ON THE THREE HOLIDAYS.Expenses $3,605,291 · revenue $2,697,497
- AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER: THE AGING, DISABILITY & TRANSPORTATION RESOURCE CENTER (ADTRC) PROVIDES INFORMATION ON LONG-TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORT, AS WELL AS AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE, AND INTEGRATED HOUSING OPTIONS. THE ADTRC IS CONSIDERED A ONE-STOP SHOP, COMMUNITY-BASED CENTER THAT CAN HELP TO LOCATE AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE COUNSELING TO UNDERSTAND A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY. STAFF IS TRAINED AND CERTIFIED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: UTILITY PAYMENTS, LOCATING AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE HOUSING, ENROLLMENT INTO THE MEDICARE SAVINGS PROGRAMS, PROCESSING TANF, SNAP, MEDICAID APPLICATIONS, GUIDANCE COUNSELING, REFERRALS FOR HOME MODIFICATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, VISITATION AND SAFE EXCHANGE FOR FAMILIES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, GUIDANCE ON SERVICES AND SUPPORTS FOR VETERANS & THEIR BENEFICIARIES, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, ELDERLY, FAMILIES IN DISTRESS, AND FINANCIAL, EDUCATIONAL COURSES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY (IDD), SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PERSONS AFFECTED BY ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA RELATED DISEASES, AND DIABETES PREVENTION FOR PERSONS AT RISK OF A DIABETES DIAGNOSIS. PROJECT AMISTAD'S ADTRC IS ONE OF 28 ADRCS WITHIN THE STATE OF TEXAS. IN FY25, THE ADTRC ANSWERED A TOTAL OF 13,073 CALLS, PROCESSED 1,365 VARIOUS APPLICATIONS, ASSISTED 1,506 VETERANS & BENEFICIARIES, AND ASSISTED 14,224 INDIVIDUALS WITH MARKETPLACE INQUIRIES AND ENROLLMENTS.Expenses $1,329,131 · revenue $1,012,298
- GUARDIANSHIP, MONEY MANAGEMENT, AND UNHOUSED INITIATIVES: PROJECT AMISTAD REMAINS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE BEEN DEEMED BY THE COURT SYSTEM TO BE UNABLE TO CARE FOR THEIR HEALTH AND WELFARE. THE GUARDIANSHIP TEAM WORKS DILIGENTLY TO ENSURE THAT THE PERSONS UNDER GUARDIANSHIP, APPROXIMATELY 445, HAVE APPROPRIATE SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING, MEDICAL CARE, AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT. THE PROGRAM CURRENTLY SERVES INDIVIDUALS RANGING FROM YOUNG ADULTS TO PERSONS 101 YEARS OLD. PROJECT AMISTAD WAS SELECTED TO PROVIDE HOMELESS INITIATIVES, WHICH ARE 365/24/7. AMISTAD HAS A CLOSE ASSOCIATION WITH SEVERAL FEDERAL, STATE, CITY, AND COUNTY ENTITIES ALONG WITH COMMUNITY-BASED AGENCIES TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY PROFESSIONAL CARE. MONEY MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO PERSONS WHO ARE UNABLE TO MANAGE THEIR FINANCES AND WHO NEED A REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE. MONEY MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF AMISTAD'S EFFORTS TO EASE BURDENS FOR PERSONS SERVED. THE PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY A GRANT FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM THROUGH THE CITY OF EL PASO. PROJECT AMISTAD CLIENTS WHO HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS NEEDING ASSISTANCE IN MANAGING THEIR FINANCES ARE PROVIDED WITH COMPREHENSIVE AND PROFESSIONAL MONEY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE BY A CASE MANAGER. AMONG THE REFERRING SOURCES WERE THE PROBATE COURT, ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES (APS), AND THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSA). THERE ARE CURRENTLY 73 CLIENTS IN THE PROGRAM. ALSO, AMISTAD IS A HUB FOR UNHOUSED INITIATIVES. THE EL CAMINO A CASA PROGRAM, FUNDED BY THE CITY OF EL PASO, AIMS TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS IN THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING RAPID REHOUSING, HOMELESS PREVENTION, AND STREET OUTREACH. IN FY25, 278 CLIENTS AND 222 HOUSEHOLDS WERE ENGAGED THROUGH STREET OUTREACH. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, MEALS, SNACKS, AND HYGIENE ITEMS. CLIENTS ARE ASSISTED IN LOCATING AN EMERGENCY SHELTER TO AVOID SPENDING THE NIGHT IN A PLACE NOT MEANT FOR HUMAN HABITATION. AMISTAD ALSO PROVIDED PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING TO CHRONICALLY HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS THROUGH FUNDING FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD), FUNNELED THROUGH THE CONTINUUM OF CARE, SERVING 17 INDIVIDUALS. IN THIS PROGRAM, CLIENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH LONG-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE ALONG WITH INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO HELP THEM REGAIN STABILITY. AMISTAD HOUSING OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM SERVED 34 HOUSEHOLDS, 39 CLIENTS WITH RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. THIS PROGRAM ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS TO MAINTAIN AFFORDABLE AND STABLE HOUSING, REDUCE THEIR RISK OF HOMELESSNESS AND IMPROVE THEIR ACCESS TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES AND HEALTH CARE. THE AMISTAD'S EL CAMINO A CASA EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT PROGRAM PROVIDED HOMELESS PREVENTION SERVICES TO 41 INDIVIDUALS AND 21 HOUSEHOLDS AND RAPID REHOUSING ASSISTANCE TO 21 INDIVIDUALS AND 16 HOUSEHOLDS. UNDER THE AMISTAD'S HOMELESS HOUSING AND SERVICE PROGRAM, 47 CLIENTS, 22 HOUSEHOLDS WERE PROVIDED WITH RAPID REHOUSING SERVICES AND 47 CLIENTS, 18 HOUSEHOLDS WERE PROVIDED WITH HOMELESS PREVENTION SERVICES. THE RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAMS PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES STABILITY AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNSHELTERED INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES TO MOVE QUICKLY TO PERMANENT HOUSING AND RECEIVE STABILIZATION SERVICES. HOMELESS PREVENTION SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO PREVENT AN INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY FROM MOVING INTO AN EMERGENCY SHELTER OR UNSHELTERED PLACEMENT. THEY ARE PROVIDED WITH STABILIZATION SERVICES AND SHORT AND OR MEDIUM-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE.Expenses $3,329,100 · revenue $2,627,112
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-1861796
- 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
- 1986
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $11,836,280
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,682,432
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $10,636,686 | $9,928,803 | $11,836,280 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | $9,866,346 | $9,210,163 | $11,262,682 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $10,531,839 | $9,098,805 | $10,749,772 | XML |
| 990-T | August 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | $11,284,229 | $11,538,925 | $9,879,749 | IRS |
| 990-T | August 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 74-1861796).
Questions about PROJECT AMISTAD
- What is the EIN of PROJECT AMISTAD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PROJECT AMISTAD is 74-1861796.
- Is PROJECT AMISTAD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
- Are donations to PROJECT AMISTAD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PROJECT AMISTAD 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 PROJECT AMISTAD due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PROJECT AMISTAD last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PROJECT AMISTAD?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names ANDREA RAMIREZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of PROJECT AMISTAD?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $239,415 (ANDREA RAMIREZ, CEO).
- How much revenue does PROJECT AMISTAD have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $10,636,686, expenses of $9,928,803 and total assets of $11,836,280 at year end.
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