2023-08-10T15:31:39-05:00 2022-12-31 721396621 CARR RIGGS & INGRAM LLC 4004 SUMMIT BOULEVARD NE SUITE 800 ATLANTA GA 30319 990 2022-01-01 010608595 AMERICAN CARIBBEAN EXPERIENCE INC AMER 7705737024 7507 ROSWELL ROAD 101 SANDY SPRINGS GA 30350 MARLA DAY-FITZWATER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 7705737024 2023-07-28 1 MARLA DAY-FITZWATER 999009999 0 TIFFANY T ORR CPA P01559485 7703948000 2023-07-28 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X MARLA DAY-FITZWATER 7507 ROSWELL ROAD 101 SANDY SPRINGS GA 30350 1231048 0 X WWW.ACEXPERIENCE.ORG X 2002 GA AMERICAN-CARIBBEAN EXPERIENCE IS A CHRIST-BASED OUTREACH MINISTRY DEDICATED TO COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION IN THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, JAMAICA THROUGH STRATEGIC INITIATIVES IN EDUCATION, ENTERPRISE, HEALTHCARE, AND DISCIPLESHIP. 9 9 1 350 0 0 1101697 1013009 97250 212824 0 -590 30 5215 1198977 1230458 707019 1019116 0 0 116906 116900 0 0 62140 214125 235279 1038050 1371295 160927 -140837 596495 437734 202093 190319 394402 247415 X AMERICAN-CARIBBEAN EXPERIENCE IS A CHRIST-BASED OUTREACH MINISTRY DEDICATED TO COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION IN THE PARISH OF ST. MARY, JAMAICA THROUGH STRATEGIC INITIATIVES IN EDUCATION, ENTERPRISE, HEALTHCARE, AND DISCIPLESHIP. 0 0 345839 286100 EDUCATION - ACE OPERATED THE CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM TO MEET THE PHYSICAL AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF OUR SPONSORED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. IN 2022, WE DISCOVERED THAT, DUE TO DELAYS AND LOCKDOWNS DURING THE COVID YEARS, MANY STUDENTS WERE MOVED TO A HIGHER GRADE BECAUSE OF THEIR AGE AND NOT THEIR EDUCATIONAL LEVEL OF GROWTH. BECAUSE THIS MADE IT HARDER TO ASSESS THE ACADEMIC NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN, WE UPGRADED OUR PROGRAM TO FOCUS MORE ON THE ENTIRE FAMILY UNIT OF THE SPONSORED CHILD. OUR ACE STAFF SUCCESSFULLY EXAMINED EACH SPONSORSHIP, EVALUATING THE COMPLETE PICTURE OF WHAT THE HOMELIFE AND FAMILY UNIT LOOKS LIKE FOR EACH STUDENT. WE CONTINUED TO SUPPORT THE CHILDREN THROUGH EDUCATIONAL TOOLS LIKE BOOKS, BACKPACKS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND TUTORING, WHILE EXPANDING OUR HELP TO OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO WELLNESS/DENTAL PROGRAMS AND JOB TRAINING. THESE OPPORTUNITIES BENEFITED AND CONTINUE TO BENEFIT THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THE ENTIRE FAMILY. 65440 11281 HEALTHCARE - ONCE AGAIN, ACE PROVIDED THE INFIRMARY WITH ADULT DIAPERS AND BED PADS LAST YEAR. IN ADDITION, OUR STAFF WAS ABLE TO DISTRIBUTE OVER ADULT DIAPERS AND BED PADS TO OUR "AT HOME" FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY. WE MADE SURE THAT EVERY VISIT INCLUDED SINGING, READING THE BIBLE FOR THEM, AND DRINKING HOT TEA OR COFFEE WITH POPCORN, A TREAT MOST SENIORS NEVER GET TO ENJOY. IF THEY NEEDED A HAIRCUT OR SHAVE, WE USED OUR EQUIPMENT TO HELP CLEAN THEM UP. WE WERE BLESSED TO GET TO SPEND OVER TWO HOURS OR MORE PER RESIDENT. 645590 597758 218039 ENTERPRISE - THE MICROBUSINESS PROGRAM PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY FOR DONORS TO SPONSOR AN APPROVED JAMAICAN ENTREPRENEUR, WHICH IN TURN BENEFITED OUR LOCAL JAMAICAN COMMUNITY. THIS PROGRAM HELPED ADULTS LEARN SKILLS AND GAIN EMPLOYMENT WHILE TEACHING THEIR CHILDREN THAT A FUTURE IS POSSIBLE IN A FAMILY BUSINESS. ACE HIRED FOUR YOUNG MEN WILLING TO LEARN A TRADE ON THE FARM PROPERTY. WE TRIPLED OUR HONEYBEE PRODUCTION IN 2022, AND WE ARE PARTNERING WITH A RETAILER TO SUPPLY WHOLESALE HONEY WHICH WILL INCREASE OUR EARNING POTENTIAL. CLOUD 9 CHOCOLATE PRODUCTION PERFECTED ITS PROCESS AND CREATED A SUCCESSFUL BRAND. WITH THE ADDITION OF THE CHOCOLATE-COVERED EXPRESSO BEANS, WORD HAS GOTTEN OUT THAT WE HAVE A GOOD FOOD PRODUCT, AS WELL AS A TOUR WHERE TOURISTS OR GROUPS CAN LEARN THE BASICS OF MAKING CHOCOLATE BARS. 179200 123977 DISCIPLESHIP - 2022 ENDED WITH THE NEAR-COMPLETION OF OUR PEACE HOUSE, AND WE OPENED IT UP FOR ACTIVITIES. WE WERE ABLE TO HOLD DINNERS FOR OUR STAFF AND NEIGHBORS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING PART OF A COMMUNITY WITH THEIR FAMILIES. WHILE ACE IS NOT A CHURCH NOR DOES IT DESIRE TO BECOME ONE, THE MINISTRY PROMOTES SOCIAL FELLOWSHIP THAT PROMOTES FAMILY LIFE, HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES, AND A SPIRITUAL UNDERSTANDING OF A GOD WHO LOVES THEM AND GIVES EACH PERSON A PURPOSE FOR THEIR LIVES. WE HAD ONE SUMMER INTERN IN 2022 THAT SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED OUR IQUEST PROGRAM. 179200 123977 1236069 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 GA X ELAINE BEARD 7705737024 4670 HAMPTONS CLUB DR ALPHARETTA GA 30004 MIKE CAULDWELL DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 GAYLA CAULDWELL DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ALLEN FITZWATER SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 STEVE GUY CHAIRMAN 2.00 X X 0 0 0 COURTNEY SIMMONS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 EMILY SIMMONS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 BRICE WAGER TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JAN WAGER TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 CAROL GUY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARLA DAY-FITZWATER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 87604 0 20000 87604 0 20000 0 0 0 0 0 1013009 1013009 MISSION TRIP FEES 561520 212824 212824 212824 590 -590 -590 -590 OTHER REVENUE 900099 5215 5215 5215 1230458 218039 0 -590 1019116 1019116 87604 66579 4380 16645 20000 15200 1000 3800 5199 3951 260 988 4097 3114 205 778 13672 13672 104734 72304 32430 19342 19342 868 660 43 165 27516 20912 1376 5228 1728 1728 27081 172 14482 12427 2850 2280 570 955 764 191 6481 6288 40 153 MISSIONARY SUPPORT 18981 18981 BANK FEES 5472 3648 912 912 OTHER 3448 200 3248 FOOD 1925 266 1659 226 172 11 43 1371295 1236069 73086 62140 506273 353194 6260 2621 3167 3639 87055 80901 596495 437734 26573 42588 31378 56769 144142 90962 202093 190319 X 221502 150065 172900 97350 394402 247415 596495 437734 -140837 -6150 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 601233 739364 992807 1101697 1013009 4448110 590949 602619 83830 97250 212824 1587472 1192182 1341983 1076637 1198947 1225833 6035582 78407 39208 95053 32485 87533 332686 0 78407 39208 95053 32485 87533 332686 5702896 18184 8508 928 27620 18184 8508 928 27620 5132 580 5712 1215498 1351071 1077565 1198947 1225833 6068914 0.93970 0.94010 0.00460 0.00580 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 44939 -6346 38593 37469 7470 44939 34725 2744 37469 236850 24297 32981 -259403 34725 256215 -19365 236850 1.00000 0 0 6260 2621 3639 3639 X 1224308 -6150 -6150 1230458 0 1230458 1371295 0 1371295 0 1371295 PART X, LINE 2: UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM TAXES ON INCOME OTHER THAN UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT HAVE ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME DURING THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022 AND 2021. THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZES THE ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES USING THE PROVISIONS OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB) ASC 740, INCOME TAXES. USING THAT GUIDANCE, TAX POSITIONS INITIALLY NEED TO BE RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WHEN IT IS MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT THE POSITIONS WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE TAX AUTHORITIES. IT ALSO PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR DERECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES, ACCOUNTING IN INTERIM PERIODS, DISCLOSURE AND TRANSITION. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2021 AND 2020, THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 1 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, 1 1 GRANTS EDUCATION & TRAINING 286100 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, 1 1 GRANTS HEALTHCARE 11281 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, 1 1 GRANTS MICRO-BUSINESS 597758 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, 1 1 GRANTS SPIRITUAL 123977 4 4 0 0 4 4 1019116 0 1019116 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, EDUCATION 286100 CHECK 0 FMV CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, HEALTHCARE 11281 CHECK 0 FMV CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, MICRO BUSINESS 597758 CHECK 0 FMV CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, SPIRITUAL 123977 CHECK 0 FMV 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 2: THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CLOSELY MONITORS ALL BUSINESS MATTERS AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE GRANT FUNDS IN JAMAICA. PART III ACCOUNTING METHOD: FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 MARLA DAY-FITZWATER & ALLEN FITZWATER EXEC, DIR. & SECRETARY FAMILY RELATIONSHIP COURTNEY SIMMONS & EMILY SIMMONS DIRECTORS FAMILY RELATIONSHIP BRICE WAGER & JAN WAGER DIRECTORS FAMILY RELATIONSHIP GAYLA CAULDWELL & MIKE CAULDWELL DIRECTORS FAMILY RELATIONSHIP STEPHEN AND CAROL GUY DIRECTORS FAMILY RELATIONSHIP FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE DRAFT IS SENT TO EACH BOARD MEMBER FOR REVIEW. THE TREASURER HAS THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH BOARD MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO READ AND SIGN SAID POLICY ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.