EIN 91-1276578

Agros

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
Year formed
1984
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Agros breaks poverty cycles, helping farming families in rural Latin America attain self-sufficiency through land ownership, market-led agriculture, finance, and health.
Also known as...
Agros International
Total revenues
$4,954,613
2022
Total expenses
$3,733,066
2022
Total assets
$4,632,722
2022
Num. employees
7
2022

Program areas at Agros

Agros served 7,165 people in 84 villages and 2 countries with integrated programs in four core opportunity areas: land ownership, market-led agriculture, financial empowerment, and health & well-being. Across multiple village communities, transformative progress was achieved including enhanced agricultural productivity, improved community infrastructure, and greater food security. Accomplishments included a significant 40% reduction in childhood malnutrition for families in guatemala, and families in nicaragua attained an average net worth of $23,000 post land repayment.agros has responded to the critical needs of families in nicaragua and guatemala with comprehensive program services tailored to address local challenges. These holistic services encompass vital components such as accessible healthcare through clinics and health promoters, farmer education, technical training, financial literacy, credit access, early childhood education, agribusiness support for harvest processing and buyer relationships, food security measures, and improved social infrastructure including clean water systems and household safety enhancements.in guatemala, the impactful healthy start initiative has thrived across four communities grappling with chronic malnutrition and extreme poverty. The program's focus on eliminating and preventing childhood malnutrition has yielded remarkable results, including a significant 40% reduction in chronic childhood malnutrition rates, improved healthy birth weights, and consistent growth monitoring. Nutritious diets have been augmented with the integration of protein-rich sources such as chicken eggs and goat's milk.empowering women through the women's entrepreneurship program has ignited a wave of transformative small businesses, including heritage textile weaving, backyard gardens, and tortillarias. These ventures have empowered participants to save a substantial $126-140 annually surpassing typical day wage earnings of $105 per month.in nicaragua, Agros has spearheaded the integration of climate-smart farming practices, ranging from non-chemical fertilizers, reduced pesticide and herbicide use, hydroponics, recycling, reforestation, and crop rotation. These initiatives have seamlessly merged with sustainable farming practices, ultimately fostering resilient agricultural systems.the expansion of farmer technical assistance, marked by workshops focusing on climate-smart farming, crop diversification, and advanced farming technologies, has resulted in increased crop yields, enhanced crop quality, and the remarkable progression of family agribusinesses, leading to augmented incomes and accelerated repayment of land loans.

Who funds Agros

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncPoverty$445,550
Community Foundation of Snohomish CountyRick Steves' Europe Fund$250,000
Schwab Charitable FundInternational, Foreign Affairs$231,760
...and 21 more grants received totalling $1,797,636

Personnel at Agros

NameTitleCompensation
Alberto SolanoExecutive Director and President / President and Executive Director / President / Executive Director$154,711
Kimberly CuevasDirector of Resource Development and Communications$125,000
Amezquita, AnimalOfficer, Relationship Manager
Kenneth B KiersteadExecutive Vice President$132,854
Kristi DrakeVice Chair$0
...and 15 more key personnel

Financials for Agros

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,988,362
Program services$10,695
Investment income and dividends$4,503
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$9,736
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-7,372
Net income from fundraising events$-106,749
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$55,438
Total revenues$4,954,613

Form 990s for Agros

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-08-17990View PDF
2019-062021-01-27990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
December 25, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $18,508 from The Blackbaud Giving Fund
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 18 new grant, including a grant for $381,800 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsInternational-focused organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
HispanicForeign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
ChristianReligiousFundraising eventsOperates internationallyNational levelTax deductible donations
General information
Address
2225 4th Ave 2nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98121
Metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Website URL
agros.org/ 
Phone
(206) 528-1066
Facebook page
AgrosIntl 
IRS details
EIN
91-1276578
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1984
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q30: International Development, Relief Services
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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