FRIENDS OF PERU
EIN 20-0931694 · International Development (Q30)
What they do
We Partner With Our Sister Organization "Amigos De Jesus" In Andahuaylas, Peru to Serve 30+ Women Through A Micro-loan Program. We Provide Guidance, Emotional Support, and A Place to Meet Monthly to Discuss Business Issues/opportunities. We Also Serve Regular Meals for 10 Children and Young Adults. We Provide Occasional Meals and Celebrations 50+ Young Adults. We Also Have Bible Studies for Those Young Adults and Guests. We Open Up The Facility to Local Churches for Services and Occasional Retreats. We Currently Provide 1 On 1 Support for Those With Complex Trauma With The Goal to Have Support Group Meeting Regularly. Our Budget is Primarly for Utilities, Food, and Administrative Staff. While Some Staff Participate In These Programs, We Dont Allocate Their Time to Them. We Try to Get Volunteers From The Community and Churches As Much As Possible. We Are New and Seem to Take 2 Steps Forward and 1 Step Back. It is A Challenge to Get The Staff to Reach Out Into The Community and Churches
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GIANNINA POSNERDIRECTOR AND BOARD MEMBER
JAMES FARRISBOARD MEMBER
JERI GORTSECRETARY
JOEL POSNERTREASUER AND VICE PRESIDENT
MARIO DIAZBOARD MEMBER
MARK POSNERPRESIDENT
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2024
- Location
- 9207 YUCCA LN N, MAPLE GROVE, MN 55369-8303
- County
- Hennepin
- In care of
- % GIANNINA POSNER
- Primary officer
- Joel Posner, Treasurer
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- International Development (Q30)
- IRS tax category
- International Development