Program areas at Pura Vida Ministries
Educational assistance to students in developing countries. Provided educational scholarships to 376 students in rural Guatemala at the Primary (126), Secondary (210), University (40), and Vocational (10) levels.
Other Program Expenses - Provided nutrition to children in rural Guatemala. Provided milk to residents of Lemoa, Guatemala and healthcare assistance to community members with dire needs.
Expenses related to work and exposure trips to developing countries to help raise awareness of the needs in such countries. 120 volunteers traveled to Guatemala to develop relationships, build homes, and teach English.
Who funds Pura Vida Ministries
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Pura Vida Ministries
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Mark Ely | Executive Director | $81,461 | 2024-02-13 |
| Lynne Kendig | Secretary | $0 | 2023-09-30 |
| Jerry Bucholz | Treasurer | $0 | 2023-09-30 |
| Bill Mistretta | President | $0 | 2023-09-30 |
| Lyle Smith-Graybeal | Director / President | $0 | 2020-09-30 |
| ...and 1 more key personnel |
Financials for Pura Vida Ministries
| Revenues | FYE 09/2023 | FYE 09/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $609,550 | $429,493 | 41.9% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $15,194 | $-15,090 | 200.7% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $21,375 | $26,746 | -20.1% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $646,119 | $441,149 | 46.5% |
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Data update history
June 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 19, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
June 18, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 16, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
International-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Foreign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
ReligiousFundraising eventsOperates internationallyEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- PO Box 631370
- Highlands Ranch, CO 80163
- Metro area
- Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO
- County
- Arapahoe County, CO
- Website URL
- puravida.org/Â
- Phone
- (303) 215-0994
IRS details
- EIN
- 33-1043116
- Fiscal year end
- September
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2003
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- Q33: International Relief
- NAICS code, primary
- 813110: Religious Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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