Guatemala Friendship School: A Nonprofit Foundation

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The Guatemala Friendship School Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Our U.S. tax ID number is 72-1539912.

2009 Annual Report (.pdf)

2008 Annual Report (.pdf)

2007 Annual Report (.pdf)

2006 Annual Report

MISSION STATEMENT

We are dedicated to providing the opportunity for free education to students, regardless of age, gender, religion, ethnicity, or income, at Instituto K’amawanik’ in the village of Momostenango, Guatemala.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The purpose of the Guatemala Friendship School Foundation is to ensure a continuing and mutually beneficial relationship between the Foundation and all those who seek an education at Instituto K’amawanik’ utilizing the diverse resources of the foundation’s community.

The following long-term goals and activities shall serve to guide the Guatemala Friendship School Foundation:

BENEFITING THE GUATEMALAN COMMUNITY

To provide the opportunity for free education to people who would not have had the opportunity to learn due to income restrictions
To help those being educated to fulfill their dreams and take on careers in professional fields
Increasing professional, educational, and cultural possibilities for Guatemalan citizens
To provide the opportunity to utilize computers and technology

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS

To continue fostering relationships between the students of Instituto K’amawanik’ and our community.
To provide information concerning the foundation to our local community.
To inspire our local community to be world citizens and to reach out to other cultures.

FUNDRAISING

To plan and execute fund raising activities and other events.

To provide funding to support all operating expenses of IK including building costs, personnel, school supplies and other related expenses.

To provide the opportunity to continue education beyond IK

To diversify and increase the funding sources for the long-term sustainability of Instituto K’amawanik’.