EIN 20-3136350

The Chijnaya Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
Year formed
2005
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Chijnaya Foundation partners with rural communities in the Southern Highlands of Peru to design and implement self-sustaining projects in health, education, and economic development. In 2022, the foundation worked with 45 communities and associations to improve the family economy through various projects using a rotating loan model. They also provided training and oral hygiene kits to 265 children across 5 primary schools and addressed the high rates of childhood anemia in the region through their health program. The foundation is located in Palm Springs, CA.
Total revenues
$311,182
2022
Total expenses
$322,013
2022
Total assets
$260,872
2022
Num. employees
1
2022

Program areas at The Chijnaya Foundation

Economic development program - in 2022, we worked with 45 communities and associations to implement various projects aimed at improving The family economy using a rotating loan model. The following was achieved in The various projects: restore high elevation wetlands in 5 alpaca herding communities, construction of cattle drinking troughs for 15 families, investment in sewing and other embroidery materials for a women's association, construction of calf barns for 15 individuals, implementation of solar water heaters for 3 communities, amon other projects. The group savings program within The economic development program empowered 16 community savings groups to save and invest over 83,000 of their own money.
Health program - in 2022, The health program provided training and oral hygiene kits to 265 children across 5 primary schools. The health program also expanded its focus to address The high rates of childhood anemia in The region.
Educational scholarships - in 2022, The Chijnaya Foundation provided 50 scholarships to students from rural communities to pursue higher education in universities and technical institutes.

Who funds The Chijnaya Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$28,650
Western Wind FoundationProgram Grant - Community Development$25,000
Posner Center for International DevelopmentHabitat Restoration$11,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at The Chijnaya Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Susan C. Bourque, PH.D.President$0
Kimberly MazzaExecutive Director$59,832
Michael J RensinkTreasurer$0
Kathryn Oths, PH.D.Vice President$0
Elizabeth KlarichBoard Member$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for The Chijnaya Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$311,123
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$59
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$311,182

Form 990s for The Chijnaya Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-10-23990View PDF
2021-122022-03-18990View PDF
2020-122021-05-20990View PDF
2019-122020-11-05990View PDF
2018-122020-06-04990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Western Wind Foundation
December 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 2, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Teagle Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Foreign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Operates internationallyNational levelTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1717 E Vista Chino Suite A7-488
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Metro area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
Website URL
chijnayafoundation.org/ 
Phone
(385) 395-7031
IRS details
EIN
20-3136350
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2005
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q33: International Relief
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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