2021-05-10T15:38:13-07:00 2020-12-31 990 2020-01-01 200541307 GUATEMALAN STUDENT SUPPORT GROUP GUAT 9199332406 PO Box 90 Morrisville NC 27560 Robert Dermody Staff 9199332406 2021-05-10 1 11 1 AAL2 X 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Robert J Dermody Jr 405 Robert Hunt Dr Carrboro NC 275104133 68050 0 X gssg-usa.org X 2004 NC The Mission of the Guatemalan Student Support Group is to partner with impoverished Guatemalan communities to provide greater educational opportunities for their children and young adults. 9 9 0 14 0 0 84120 68021 0 0 0 29 13 0 84133 68050 72328 49055 0 0 0 0 0 0 1131 17066 13731 89394 62786 -5261 5264 22324 28337 0 0 22324 28337 The Mission of the Guatemalan Student Support Group is to partner with impoverished Guatemalan communities to provide greater educational opportunities for their children and young adults. 0 0 5784 2842 0 Program 1: Guatemalan Student Support Group (GSSG) forms partnerships with other like-minded organizations to build new, or to enhance existing, primary (primaria) and middle (basico) schools in villages and towns in Guatemala; supplying these students with educational materials and supplementing teachers' salaries in schools to attract and retain high-quality educators. The supported schools will emphasize the development of leadership skills and proficiency in Spanish and English. 53850 46214 0 Program 2: Promising impoverished Guatemalan youth identified in Program 1, or by Board members, for their leadership and academic potential will be supported for advanced studies at Guatemalan high schools (diversificado) and universities. Opportunities for short periods of study in the USA will be provided if organizational resources permit. While in the program, all students will sign contracts covering the conditions of their scholarships and the expectations for community service focused on improving the educational opportunities for their fellow Guatemalans. 0 0 0 In 2020 there were only two Program Service areas. 0 0 0 59634 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 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 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 GT 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 NC X X Robert J Dermody Jr 9199332406 PO Box 90 Morrisville NC 27560 Jorge Paque Trustee and Associate Director for Guatemala 20 0 X 4472 0 0 Bayron Cap Trustee (elected 10/24/20) 3 0 X 3834 0 0 Thomas J Goehl PhD Executive Director and ex-officio member Non-voting; Resigned 9/1/20 30 X 0 0 0 Marilyn Goehl Trustee and Administrative Officer, Resigned 9/1/20 7.5 0 X X 0 0 0 Debbie Lindsey Trustee and Board Secretary 10 0 X X 0 0 0 Robert Dermody Treasurer and Trustee 15 0 X X 0 0 0 Berkeley Grimball Jr Trustee 3 0 X 0 0 0 Brent Heiser Trustee 3 X 0 0 0 Kim R Jones Trustee and Board Chairperson (effective 9/1/20) 5 0 X X 0 0 0 Jane Brice Trustee resigned 7/1/20 1.5 0 X 0 0 0 Ana Cristina Espana Gallardo Trustee (elected 10/1/20) 1 0 X 0 0 0 Kathleen McHenry DeRubio Trustee 2 0 X 0 0 0 8306 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 68021 0 68021 0 29 29 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 68050 29 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 49055 49055 9034 8360 375 299 1310 996 96 218 Banking and Merchant Fees 614 48 566 0 Social Media Costs 77 58 0 19 Postage and Mailing 1635 454 804 377 Printing and Copying 874 656 0 218 187 7 180 0 62786 59634 2021 1131 20278 20189 2046 8148 22324 28337 0 0 X 22324 28337 0 0 0 0 22324 28337 22324 28337 5264 749 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 90073 97295 76212 84133 68828 416541 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90073 97295 76212 84133 68828 416541 18282 16016 8395 21248 8100 72041 0 0 0 0 0 0 18282 16016 8395 21248 8100 72041 344500 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 0 0 0 0 0 90073 97295 76212 84133 68828 416541 0.82705 0.77221 0 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1 Central America and the Caribbean 0 2 Program Services Guatemalan Student Support Group (GSSG) partners with impoverished Guatemalan communities to provide greater educational opportunities for their children and young adults. GSSG forms partnerships with other like-minded organizations to build new or enhancing existing primary (primaria) and middle (basico) schools in villages and towns in Guatemala; supplying these students with educational materials and supplementing teachers' salaries in schools to attract and retain high-quality educators. GSSG will support advanced studies for students selected for their leadership and academic potential with scholarships to advanced studies at Guatemalan high schools (diverssificado) and universities in Guatemala. 59634 0 2 59634 Payments are made to and on behalf of Guatemalan students enrolled in the Program attending high schools (diversificado) and universities in Guatemala. The students have been identified as having potential to succeed academically but lack financial resources to continue their education. Many of our students are identified by our partners. The Organization provides funds for scholarships, books and supplies, travel and fees, academic counseling and advisement, medical expenses, printing, and copying. Scholarship amounts are based on need. Central America and the Caribbean 37 58133 Cash transfers into their bank accounts. 1501 Due to the pandemic, almost all of the schools and universities in Guatemala ceased in-person classes and went to virtual classes. Some of our students did not have computers and/or needed peripheral equipment to transition to virtual classes. GSSG purchased the computers and related equipment and sent it to those students who needed it. Cost of equipment 0 0 0 0 0 0 Schedule F, Part I, Line 1 Guatemalan Student Support Group (GSSG) partners with impoverished Guatemalan communities to provide greater educational opportunities for their children and young adults. GSSG forms partnerships with other like-minded organizations to build new or enhancing existing primary (primaria) and middle (basico) schools in villages and towns in Guatemala; supplying these students with educational materials and supplementing teachers' salaries in schools to attract and retain high-quality educators. GSSG will support advanced studies for students selected for their leadership and academic potential with scholarships to advanced studies at Guatemalan high schools (diverssificado) and universities in Guatemala. Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 The organization provides scholarships to qualifying students accepted in the program. There are specific criteria that determines if a student is eligible to participate in the program. In order to continue to receive ongoing scholarship support, the student must meet defined expectations. The Manager of Student Scholarship Program and the Associate Director for Guatemala are in regular contact with the students ensuring that they are progressing in their respective programs and on track to meet expectations of the Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 Thomas J Goehl, was the Executive Director and ex-officio member (non-voting) of the Board and his wife, Marilyn Goehl was a Trustee and Administrative Officer of the Corporation until they retired and resigned from the Board effective 9/1/20. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 The Bylaws were amended and unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees on August 9, 2020. The amendments dealt with changes in the operating structure of the Board from the previous model which vested daily operations under the control of the Executive Director to a committee model. These changes were prompted by the retirement of the Executive Director (Thomas J Goehl) and his wife, Marilyn Goehl, Trustee and Administrative Officer effective 9/1/2020. A copy of the approved bylaws is located at: https://www.gssg-usa.org/about-gssg/financials/ Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b - Prior to the submission, an electronic copy of Form 990 is electronically emailed to each member of the Board of Trustees for their review. The Trustees are asked to review Form 990 and if they have any questions, they are encouraged to contact the Treasurer. Following the deadline for review, the form is electronically submitted to the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c - On an annual basis, Trustees are required to complete and sign the Organization's Trustee and Officer Annual Conflict of Interest Statement which is, in turn, reviewed and approved by the Organization's Compliance Officer. Should any decisions come before the Board of Trustees that potentially present a conflict of interest, Board members are asked to disclose such a conflict to the other members of the Board and abstain from voting on the matter. No such situations arose in 2020. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 - The Trustees and officers of the Board are not compensated. The Associate Director for Guatemala, who is also a Trustee is paid a minimal stipend that is annually approved by the Board. He is a citizen of Guatemala hence does not receive a 1099 for his consultant services. Another Trustee also a citizen of Guatemala is in charge of the Organizations' social media activities and is paid a small stipend that is also approved by the Board. In 2020 in response to the pandemic and the closing of in-person classes in Guatemala, GSSG approved the operation of an Internet Café that would allow students to use GSSG computers to complete their online classes. This included paying the second Trustee noted above an additional stipend for overseeing operation of the Internet Café. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 - Links to all documents are available on our website: http://gssg-usa.org/about-gssg/financials/ Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g The Associate Director for Guatemala, who is also a Trustee is paid a minimal stipend that is annually approved by the Board. He is a citizen of Guatemala hence does not receive a 1099 for his consultant services. Another Trustee also a citizen of Guatemala is in charge of the Organizations' social media activities and is paid a small stipend that is also approved by the Board. In 2020 in response to the pandemic and the closing of in-person classes in Guatemala, GSSG approved the operation of an Internet Café that would allow students to use GSSG computers to complete their online classes. This included paying the second Trustee noted above an additional stipend for overseeing operation of the Internet Café.