2016-05-13T11:34:05-07:00 2015-12-31 990 2015-01-01 200541307 GUATEMALAN STUDENT SUPPORT GROUP GUAT 9194672650 PO Box 90 Morrisville NC 27560 Thomas Goehl Executive Director 9194672650 2016-05-13 2015 2016-12-15 16:53:06Z Thomas J Goehl 112 Holly Creek Road Morrisville NC 27560 97816 0 X gssg-usa.org X 2004 NC The mission of the Guatemalan Student Support Group is to create from among Guatemala's poor a group of knowledgeable leaders, thinkers, professionals, and entrepreneurs who commit to improving the educational system in Guatemala. 8 8 0 24 0 0 106491 97691 0 0 0 0 1312 -668 107803 97023 85499 65193 0 0 0 0 0 0 1216 32501 14737 118000 79930 -10197 17093 14455 21048 15500 5000 -1045 16048 The mission of the Guatemalan Student Support Group is to create from among Guatemala's poor a group of knowledgeable leaders, thinkers, professionals, and entrepreneurs, committed to improving the educational system in Guatemala. The realization of GSSG's vision, that is, for a Guatemala governed to the highest standards of the rule of law, with vibrant social, economic, and political institutions functioning in the pursuit of justice, equality, and prosperity for all its citizens, is only possible through improved educational opportunities of its citizenry. 0 0 0 0 0 Phase 2: High School Years - GSSG secures F-1 (student) visas for their students as they continue their education from the second through their fourth year of high school. During the academic year, the GSSG students live with host families. Academic and team building workshops are held each year depending on the availability of funding. At the end of each academic year, the students return to Guatemala to maintain their cultural identity. During the summers, the students often participate in service projects in their villages and towns. 77401 65193 0 Phase 3: College Years - GSSG secures F-1 (student) visas for their students as they continue their education in colleges and universities in the USA or Guatemala. During the academic year, some GSSG college/university students live with host families; others live in dormitories or in off-campus housing. Academic and team building workshops are held each year depending on the availability of funding. Upon completion of their college education, the graduates commit to working in Guatemala for at least four years to improve the educational opportunities for the people of Guatemala. 0 0 0 Workshops - Each year GSSG strives to hold academic and team building workshops. The most recent workshop was held in December 2012 in Manteo, NC. This winter workshop addressed the developing relationship between Islam and Christianity. 0 0 0 77401 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 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 X 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 X Thomas J Goehl PhD 9194672650 PO Box 90 Morrisville NC 27560 Thomas J Goehl PhD Ex officio member Non-voting 50 0 X 0 0 0 Annette Flanagin Trustee 1 0 X 0 0 0 Tara Mylenski Trustee 1 0 X 0 0 0 Don Watkins Trustee 1 0 X 0 0 0 Heidi Caal Trustee 1 0 X 0 0 0 Mike Dieter Trustee 1 0 X 0 0 0 Berkeley Grimball Jr President and Trustee 10 0 X X 0 0 0 Gustavo Sierra Trustee 1 0 X 0 0 0 Kimberely Swain de Pop Trustee 1 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 435 0 0 97256 0 97691 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 0 125 435 793 -668 0 -668 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 97023 0 0 -668 0 0 25351 25351 39842 39842 3928 3920 8 0 4631 3483 673 475 3268 3161 107 0 Banking, merchant and accounting fees 1064 0 323 741 Government fees and documentation fees 420 385 35 0 Sales tax 161 20 141 0 Books and school supplies 1265 1239 26 0 79930 77401 1313 1216 14455 21048 14455 21048 15500 5000 15500 5000 X -1045 16048 0 0 0 0 -1045 16048 14455 21048 17093 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 187776 125547 153097 107803 97023 671246 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 187776 125547 153097 107803 97023 671246 22040 31905 34844 37976 37366 164131 0 0 0 0 0 0 22040 31905 34844 37976 37366 164131 507115 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 187776 125547 153097 107803 97023 671246 0.75548 0.77505 0 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Students selected for this Program have undergone a vigorous selection process prior to entering the program. All the students have been involved with the Program for many years. In this phase of the Program, there is close supervision and monitoring of each student's academic progress at college in Guatemala. Students are also required to attend workshops designed to educate and advance the students' skills. Central America and the Caribbean 22 48052 Electronic or wire transfers or checks 0 Actual payments made to or on behalf of the students involved in the Program. 0 0 0 0 0 0 Schedule F, Part I, Line 1 Payments are made to and on behalf of Guatemalan students enrolled in the Program attending college in Guatemala. These students have been involved in the Program for many years and have attended high school in the United States prior to returning to Guatemala for college. The Organization provides funds for scholarships ($39,149); books and supplies ($766); travel and fees ($855); academic counseling and advisement ($3,920); medical insurance and expenses ($620); and office and miscellaneous expenses ($2,742). 1 There were five students attending college in the U.S.-based program. Only one student, Pedro Torres received tuition assistance of $16,190; none of the other four students received amounts in excess of $5,000. Payments by the Organization for scholarships amounted to $18,061; books and school supplies $1,670; student living expenses $3,045; student allowances $2,575; travel expenses $2,483 and miscellaneous expenses of $226. 5 29349 0 Based on actual payments made to or on behalf of students in the Program. Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Amounts paid to or on behalf of individuals are made to students who have been involved with the Program for many years and continue to meet qualifications to remain in the Program (e.g., proof of enrollment, etc.). The program awards scholarships based on a fixed scholarship award system (i.e., set amount depending on the type of college/university). Thomas and Marlyn Goehl Ex-officio member, non-voting Fund operations of the Organization X 15500 5000 0 1 1 5000 Form 990, Header, Line A Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g: Fees for services (non-employees), Other: Assistance to Program participants in Guatemala is provided in the form of educational advisement and assistance in obtaining legal forms and documentation. Amount paid in 2015 was $3,928. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Members of the Board received an electronic copy of Form 990 and attachments prior to submission. If they had any questions, they were encouraged to contact the President. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c On an annual basis, trustees are required to disclose any conflicts of interest. In addition, during the course of the year, should any conflicts arise, trustees are required to make those known to the Executive Director and to the Board. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Form 1023 and the annual Form 990 are available on request by contacting the Organization's office by phone or email.