EIN 85-0414715

Hands Across Cultures

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
Year formed
1992
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Hands Across Cultures develops and implements special programs and services for alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse prevention treatment, cultural diversity, economic development, violence prevention, and bicultural strategies. They increase community collaboration by utilizing evidence-based seven strategies of community level change including the implementation of the enhance skills strategy. The organization collaborates to hold and attend workshops, seminars or activities designed to increase understanding and harmony across different cultures.
Total revenues
$267,766
2022
Total expenses
$252,816
2022
Total assets
$40,824
2022
Num. employees
4
2022

Program areas at Hands Across Cultures

Increased community collaboration by utilizing evidence-based, seven strategies of community level change including the implementation of the enhance skills strategy. We collaborated to hold and attend workshops, seminars, or activities designed to increase the skills of participants, members and staff: collaboration and coordination with community members, agencies, organizations, law enforcement, government, and other agencies.hands accross Cultures assisted in accomplishing reducing youth substance use through identifying several measurable objectives al derived from data identified in our annual community assessment. We facilitated local coalitions to prioritize pressing data and identify problem areas in terms of substance abuse. Based on a criteria, we identified objectives that we felt were doable and manageable given the resources and manpower available.we identified the following strategies to implement and provide evidence-based approaches. Change consequences, reduce access, modify/change policy, provide information and provide support. We constructed media messages to increase perception of harm and perception of risk with regards to youth alcohol use and dwi, as well as, the abuse of prescription pills. Hands accross Cultures also collaborated with several law enforcement entities to inform the community about prescription pill take back days and safety resources. We also assisted in strengthening school policy with regards to enforcement of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.hands Across Cultures and coalition partners publicized law enforcement efforts and consequences for breaking alcohol and drug laws. We also publicized the dangers of abusing prescription pills and opioids.we also engaged youth and community alike in cultural art and video projects where we highlighted positive elements. We emphasized aspects of the various Cultures encompassed in northern new mexico to illuminate social issues concerning the community. We worked in northern santa fe county and southern rio arriba county in collaboration with project race, espanola ymca, rio arriba joint task force and dwi planning council, santa fe prevention alliance, teen court, national latino behavioral health association, connection our voices workgroup and youth council, the rio arriba community health council, 100% rio arriba (100% new mexico initiative), the lanl foundation and the drug enforcement administration. We aimed to increase protective factors for youth through positive, pro social events and activities strengthening bonds with family, mentore, community and culture. We implement evidence-based prevention strategies, activities and programs. We also adapt to the cultural sensitivity that our community needs.

Who funds Hands Across Cultures

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Arizona Foundation for Educational AdvancementSupport the Mission Dedicated To Improving Health, Education & Well-Being of People of Northern NM Through Family-Centered Approaches$2,500

Personnel at Hands Across Cultures

NameTitleCompensation
Diego LopezExecutive Director$70,000
David OrtizTreasurer$0
Adan BacaVice President$0
Sammy QuintanaPresident$0
Gwen OronaSecretary$0

Financials for Hands Across Cultures

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$267,729
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$37
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$267,766

Form 990s for Hands Across Cultures

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-07990View PDF
2021-122022-11-08990View PDF
2020-122021-10-29990EZView PDF
2019-122021-05-13990EZView PDF
2018-122020-01-14990EZView PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2020
June 10, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from Arizona Foundation for Educational Advancement
May 14, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Arizona Foundation for Educational Advancement
Nonprofit Types
Mental health organizationsSubstance abuse programsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
HealthMental health
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 2215
Espanola, NM 87532
Metro area
Santa Fe, NM
County
Santa Fe County, NM
Website URL
handsacrossculturesnm.org/ 
Phone
(505) 747-7290
IRS details
EIN
85-0414715
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1992
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
F20: Alcohol, Drug, and Substance Abuse, Dependency Prevention and Treatment
NAICS code, primary
624190: Individual and Family Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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