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Central American Relief Efforts

  • Lancaster, PA
  • Tax-exempt since June 2007
  • EIN: 20-8540875

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: International, Foreign Affairs and National Security / International Relief (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$69.6k (2023)

Expenses
$66.7k (2023)

Total Assets
$65.8k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$69,571
Expenses
$66,658
Net Income
$2,913
Net Assets
$65,751
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $69,571
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $65,751
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $65,751
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Steven C Mentzer (President) $0 $0
August L Payne (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Thomas Stephenson (Treasurer) $0 $0
Andrew H Appel (Secretary) $0 $0
Beatriz Hernandez (Director) $0 $0
John W Sharp (Director) $0 $0
Daniel Snyder (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 14, 2024

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$63,103
Expenses
$71,779
Net Income
-$8,676
Net Assets
$62,838
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $63,103
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $62,838
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $62,838
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Steven C Mentzer (President) $0 $0
August L Payne (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Thomas Stephenson (Treasurer) $0 $0
Andrew H Appel (Secretary) $0 $0
Janet S Masland (Prior Direct) $0 $0
Beatrix Molina (Director) $0 $0
John W Sharp (Director) $0 $0
Daniel Snyder (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 10, 2023

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$78,725
Expenses
$53,108
Net Income
$25,617
Net Assets
$71,514
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $78,725
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $71,514
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $71,514
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Steven C Mentzer (President) $0 $0
Andrew H Appel (Vice Preside) $0 $0
Thomas Stephenson (Treasurer) $0 $0
August L Payne (Exec Dir & S) $0 $0
Daniel T O'donnell (Prior Secret) $0 $0
Beatrix Molina (Director) $0 $0
Janet S Masland (Director) $0 $0
John W Sharp (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 14, 2022

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$198,189
Expenses
$191,194
Net Income
$6,995
Net Assets
$73,729
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $198,189
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $73,729
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $73,729
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andrew Appel (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Steven Mentzer (President) $0 $0 $0
Daniel O'donnell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gus Payne (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Tom Stephenson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 23, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$134,764
Expenses
$135,862
Net Income
-$1,098
Net Assets
$66,734
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $134,764
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $66,734
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $66,734
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andrew Appel (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Steven Mentzer (President) $0 $0 $0
Daniel O'donnell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Gus Payne (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Tom Stephenson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 2, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$212,869
Expenses
$185,574
Net Income
$27,295
Net Assets
$67,832
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $212,869
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $23,000
12.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $67,832
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $67,832
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Steven Mentzer (President) $0 $0 $0
Daniel O'donnell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Appel (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
Tom Stephenson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Gus Payne (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$270,443
Expenses
$265,634
Net Income
$4,809
Net Assets
$40,537
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $270,443
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $28,200
10.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $43,972
Total Liabilities $3,435
Net Assets $40,537
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Steven Mentzer (President) $0 $0 $0
Daniel O'donnell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Appel (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
John Mullineaux (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 10, 2018

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$243,064
Expenses
$248,225
Net Income
-$5,161
Net Assets
$35,728
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $243,063
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $36,479
14.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $38,889
Total Liabilities $3,161
Net Assets $35,728
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Steven Mentzer (President) $0 $0 $0
Daniel O'donnell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Appel (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
John Mullineaux (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2017

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$305,717
Expenses
$382,085
Net Income
-$76,368
Net Assets
$40,889
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $305,717
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $37,500
9.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $43,707
Total Liabilities $2,818
Net Assets $40,889
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Steven Mentzer (President) $0 $0 $0
Daniel O'donnell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Appel (Vice Preside) $0 $0 $0
John Mullineaux (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2016

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$342,432
Expenses
$334,025
Net Income
$8,407
Net Assets
$117,257
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $342,432
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,667
10.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $119,496
Total Liabilities $2,239
Net Assets $117,257
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Steven Mentzer (President) $0 $0 $0
Daniel O'donnell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Appel (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
John Mullineaux (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 2015

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$264,386
Expenses
$241,417
Net Income
$22,969
Net Assets
$108,850
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $264,386
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $37,775
15.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $111,285
Total Liabilities $2,435
Net Assets $108,850
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Steven Mentzer (President) $1,500 $0 $0
Daniel O'donnell (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Appel (Executive Di) $0 $0 $0
Roger Sandt (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2014

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$321,201
Expenses
$314,138
Net Income
$7,063
Net Assets
$85,881
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $321,201
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $43,560
13.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $87,119
Total Liabilities $1,238
Net Assets $85,881

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$378,106
Expenses
$386,839
Net Income
-$8,733
Net Assets
$78,818
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $378,093
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $13
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $42,000
10.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $80,196
Total Liabilities $1,378
Net Assets $78,818

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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