Our Initiative
GDVA -“Grupo de Voluntarios”, or group of volunteers- was formed on 5 January 2022, after a casual visit to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Riobamba, Ecuador, by alumni of Colegio (nowadays Educational Unit) San Felipe Neri, located at the same city. We act without pursuing any economic benefits, or any private or personal interests, but inspired and guided by ethical principles reinforced during our years of education in San Felipe Neri, illuminated by a spirit of honesty, knowledge, gratitude, and commitment to serve, to preserve cultural heritage and for the benefit of people with attention to the children and youth -mainly from rural and low-income communities in Ecuador and Latin America.
Registration and specific purposes
GDVA Foundation Inc. is a non-profit organization, exempt from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(c)(3), by which donors in the US can deduct contributions made to us under IRC Section 170. We are registered and incorporated in the State of Maryland, United States of America, organized with the following specific purposes: 1) to plan, assist and oversee execution of fund collection for charity projects, primarily to assist and contribute on projects for the recovery and protection of cultural property -patrimonial assets and intangible cultural heritage; 2) to assist in fund collection and support the recovery of victims of natural disasters, including the coordination of shelter provision to those in need; 3) to help with and to initiate other charitable acts mainly in Ecuador, Latin America, or other countries, through fundraising and other activities; 4) to plan, support, and oversee fund collection for educational and scientific programs and initiatives for information and for the development of rural, low income, and vulnerable communities in Ecuador, Latin America, and other countries, with preference given to the children and youth.
Further responsibilities
At any time (during its existence) GDVA Foundation, Inc. shall not be conducted or operated for profit and no part of the net earnings of the Corporation (or any of its assets) shall inure to the benefit of any individual or be used other than for its purposes. At all times the following shall operate as conditions restricting our operations: 1. No part of the net earnings of GDVA Foundation, Inc. shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that GDVA Foundation, Inc. shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of its specific purposes. 2. No substantial part of the activities of GDVA Foundation, Inc. shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and GDVA Foundation, Inc. shall not participate in, or intervene (including the publishing or distribution of statements) in any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office.
Spokesperson of the GDVA group
Diego Armando Vaca, Maryland, United States of America, E-Mail: info_at_gdvafoundation.org (with no underscores "_", either before or after @).
Property rights
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Disclaimer
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