The Tandana Foundation
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
The Tandana Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
According to The Tandana Foundation it's mission is "supporting achievement of community goals and addressing global inequalities through caring intercultural relationships in highland Ecuador and Mali's Dogon Country".
Year, State Incorporated:
2004, OH
Also Known As:
Tandana Foundation
Tandana coordinates volunteer programs in Ecuador which allows North Americans to volunteer their services to help rural communities. These programs are focused on health care, education, community infrastructure, economic security, food security, environmental protection, income generation and water resources.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, The Tandana Foundation's program expenses were:
| Program Services | $785,634 |
| Total Program Expenses | $785,634 |
Chief Executive
Anna Taft, Founder/Director
Compensation*
$35,568
Chair of the Board
Hope Taft, Community Volunteer
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Board Size
14
Paid Staff Size
8
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on The Tandana Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $593,546 |
| Fees | $177,757 |
| Investment Earnings | $71,112 |
| Other | $35,104 |
| In-Kind Goods and Services | $27,038 |
| Sales | $20,942 |
| Total Income | $925,499 |
Programs: 83% Fundraising: 5% Administrative: 12%
| Total Income | $925,499 |
| Total expenses: | $942,527 |
| Program expenses | $785,634 |
| Fundraising expenses | $48,019 |
| Administrative expenses | $108,874 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-17,028 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $927,571 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $910,543 |
| Total Liabilities | $3,321 |
| Total Assets | $913,864 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Dayton and Miami Valley