VENEZUELAN AMERICAN LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Charity Report

Tax-exempt status may be revoked

VENEZUELAN AMERICAN LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

EIN 81-1808382

What they do

The Venezuelan American Leadership Council is A Grassroots Movement Working Together to Bring Democracy and Peace to Venezuela.

Before you give

Should I give to this charity?

Easy charity check

Stop and check first

This record may have an IRS status problem. Do not give until you verify it.

Plain answer: A tax form cannot prove that a charity is doing good. It can show how the charity says it spent its money—and point out questions you should ask.

Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkThere may be a problem with its nonprofit status. Check before giving.

Money report from 2017The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders5 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

102.87%of revenue went to mission work66.8% of expenses · Program services

$154.04spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

51.16%of revenue went to management and office costs33.2% of expenses

$0.01in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

100.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

Ask these three easy questions

Who did you help? Ask for a recent story or report that shows real results.
What will my money do? Ask exactly what your gift will pay for.
Is this really the charity? Give only through its official website or confirmed phone number.

Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $16,704 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $20,133 for RAFAEL CASTILLO (INTERN). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

Bottom line: Do not decide from a name, mission statement, or tax status alone. Look at where the money went, then ask what changed, who was helped, and what your gift will do. YouCanGiveBack does not endorse or grade organizations.

Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2017

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$30,913

Mission workProgram services$31,801102.87% of revenue66.8% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$15,81651.16% of revenue33.2% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$47,617154.04% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Money in and money out

Revenue$30,913

Expenses$47,617

Annual shortfall $16,704 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$31,801 · 66.8% of expenses

Management and office costs$15,816 · 33.2% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$30,913

Expenses$47,617

Assets$379

Contributions$30,913

Mission work (program services)$31,801

Management and general$15,816

Accounting fees$1,260

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2017

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

RAFAEL CASTILLOINTERN $20,133

SARAH FYNMOREPROGRAM DIRECTOR $5,417

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (5)

RAFAEL CASTILLOINTERN

SARAH FYNMOREPROGRAM DIRECTOR

ANTONIO DE LA CRUZDIRECTOR

CARLOS OVIDIOCEO

MARIO DI GIOVANNIDIRECTOR

About this charity

Location: 1909 K St NW, Washington, DC 20006
County: District of Columbia
In care of: Martin Rodil
Primary officer: Martin Rodil, President

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(202) 795-3020

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2017
Tax period began: January 1, 2017
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: ANALIET CONSULTING LLC
Revocation date: May 15, 2021