Nonprofit · EIN 85-2836575
SUTISANA USA
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28247
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $256,766 | $267,931 | -$11,165 | $164,697 | $4,244 | $160,453 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $269,749 | $267,831 | $1,918 | $144,305 | $325 | $143,980 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $325,389 | $304,249 | $21,140 | $142,062 | $0 | $142,062 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $149,412
- of which government grants
- $149,412
- Program service revenue
- $105,911
- Investment income
- $1,443
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $38,500
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $41,442
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $7,795
- Occupancy
- $2,140
- Travel
- $7,417
- Program services (functional)
- $264,594
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,337
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $144,305
- Total assets, end of year
- $164,697
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,244
- Net assets, end of year
- $160,453
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $160,453
- Gross receipts
- $256,766
- Employees
- 3
- Year formed
- 2021
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Thomas | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Cara Strauss-Contreras | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $0 |
| Evan Lowe | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sarah Lance | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jim Bailer | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Heather Goertzen | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| David McBane | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Thomas | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Cara Strauss-Contreras | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $0 |
| Evan Lowe | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sarah Lance | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jim Bailer | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Heather Goertzen | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| David McBane | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Thomas | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Sarah Lance | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jim Bailer | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Heather Goertzen | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Cara Strauss-Contreras | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer | 45 | $0 |
| Evan Lowe | Board Member Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Karen Sheats | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 15 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 473201, CHARLOTTE, NC 28247-3201
- In care of
- % CARA STRAUSS-CONTRERAS
- Signed the 990
- CARA STRAUSS-CONTRERAS, Exec Director
- Phone
- (214) 628-6340
- Website
- www.sutisana.com
- Return prepared by
- COBB PLLC
Mission
SutiSana USA purchases products made by women escaping human trafficing in Boliva, SA and sells them in the United States as hand crafted items. The net proceeds from such sales are used to purchase more items to support the ministry in Bolivia.
Program accomplishments
- SutiSana started up in the USA by purchasing hand made crafts produced by women escaping human trafficing in the country of Bolivia. Proceeds from such sales are returned to the makers to help develop sustainable support for them and their families and to avoid human trafficing.Expenses $264,594 · revenue $255,323
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-2836575
- 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
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $164,697
- Income (IRS master file)
- $256,766
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $256,766 | $267,931 | $164,697 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $269,749 | $267,831 | $144,305 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $325,389 | $304,249 | $142,062 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $115,671 | $59,913 | $120,922 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $224,550 | $159,386 | $67,194 | 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 85-2836575).
Questions about SUTISANA USA
- What is the EIN of SUTISANA USA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SUTISANA USA is 85-2836575.
- Is SUTISANA USA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to SUTISANA USA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SUTISANA USA 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 SUTISANA USA 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 SUTISANA USA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of SUTISANA USA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SUTISANA USA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $256,766, expenses of $267,931 and total assets of $164,697 at year end.
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