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International Esperanza Project

 

OUR TEAM
Collaboration at IEP is built on compassion and commitment.

Our teams work across education, health, homes, and operations — united by a shared mission to strengthen communities in Guatemala from the inside out.

OUR EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
FOUNDER

Michelle Hollaender

Chief Executive Officer

Michelle has worked in the nonprofit world for more than 20 years. Born in Guatemala City, she founded IEP in 2017 and is passionate about inspiring hope and improving lives in Guatemala.

OPERATIONS & STRATEGY

Allen Roeseler

Chief Operating Officer

Allen oversees operations, financial management, and organizational strategy — aligning day-to-day operations with mission delivery and ensuring sound financial stewardship as IEP expands its impact.

IMPACTING EDUCATION
Keshy de GodoyEducation Senior Director
Laura de EstradaTrade / EC Director
Shayla GrijalvaEducation Coordinator
Florencia MoralesTrade / EC Admin
Blanca LucPrincipal
Ottoniel PatalAssistant Principal / Teacher
Aracely MejíaTeacher
Lisbeth CoyoteTeacher
Evelyn AjpopTeacher
Fredy CuxTeacher
Rosa María IxénTeacher
Baudy GalindoTeacher
Fredi SipacTeacher
Juana GómezCleaning / Security
Angel GómezSupplies Inventory
Sulema AzucenaReceptionist
Yasmin CatúAdmin Assistant
Antonio OrozcoPurchasing / Driver
Walter OrtegaEC Security Guard
Ricardo VenturaEC Security Guard
Leandra RodasEC Cleaning
Marcos TucubalEC Maintenance
IMPACTING HOMES
Charlie VelezHomes Director
Coni AjuchánHomes Coordinator
Julio OrdoñezTech
Mario MarroquínTech
Jonnathan XajpotTech
IMPACTING HEALTH
José PinettaHealth Director
Gerardo SazoHealth Coordinator
Ana Lucía GirónNurse
OUR DEVELOPMENT
Lénica MarroquínDonor Management Director
Mafer PaizMarketing / Graphic Design Coordinator
Marianna PadillaReporting
Leslie SingletonFundraising
Isa GodoyManager Communications and Volunteer Teams
Kristi MerrillEvent Support
OUR OPERATIONS
IMPACTING FINANCE
Karla PemuellerFinance Director
Christel FeuchtFinance Analyst
OUR LOGISTICS
Cecil de BarrundiaLogistics Manager
Ale ValladaresLogistics Assistant
William FuentesPurchasing / Driver
Marleny CojtiCook

Join Our Mission

IEP is always looking for passionate volunteers, medical professionals, and mission-aligned partners to strengthen communities in Guatemala. We'd love to hear from you.

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OUR COMMITMENT TO TRANSPARENCY
Financial Transparency & IRS Form 990

International Esperanza Project publishes complete IRS Form 990 filings and financial disclosures because our donors, grant partners, and communities deserve nothing less than full transparency.

Accounting & financial oversight by Forvis Mazars, LLP

98%of Revenue from Philanthropy
81%of Expenses Support Programs
$1.9MTotal Revenue FY 2025
OUR APPROACH

A Commitment to Transparency

We believe every donor, foundation partner, and stakeholder deserves clear and accessible insight into how resources advance our mission. Our Form 990 filings reflect our commitment to accountability, ethical governance, and responsible stewardship — not because we must, but because trust is the foundation of impact.

FY 2025 Financial Snapshot

Total Revenue
$1.9M
Total Expenses
$2.5M
Includes capacity investments
Program Services
~81%
Admin & Fundraising
~19%
IRS FORM 990 FILINGS
IRS2025

FY 2025 Form 990

Most Recent
Public disclosure copy. Complete annual filing.
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IRS2024

FY 2024 Form 990

Annual filing for fiscal year 2024.
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IRS2023

FY 2023 Form 990

Annual filing for fiscal year 2023.
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IRS2022

FY 2022 Form 990

Amended
Amended filing for fiscal year 2022.
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IRS2021

FY 2021 Form 990

Annual filing for fiscal year 2021.
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IRS2020

FY 2020 Form 990

Annual filing for fiscal year 2020.
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IRS2019

FY 2019 Form 990

Annual filing for fiscal year 2019.
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IRS2018

FY 2018 Form 990

Annual filing for fiscal year 2018.
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IRS2017

FY 2017 Form 990

Annual filing for fiscal year 2017.
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OUR GOVERNANCE & ETHICAL STANDARDS

Confidential Whistleblower Hotline

Our whistleblower program provides a safe, confidential channel for employees, volunteers, board members, and stakeholders to report concerns — without fear of retaliation.

Onlinei-ep.integrareport.com
Phone833-461-0003

Our Governance Commitments

  • —Annual public disclosure of IRS Form 990 filings since 2017
  • —Board-approved conflict of interest and whistleblower policies
  • —Majority of expenses directed to mission-driven programs
  • —Revenue drawn 98% from philanthropy — no earned-income conflicts

Questions from Foundations or Grant Partners?

Our finance and development team is glad to provide additional documentation, program-level budgets, or supplemental reporting for due diligence requests from family foundations, donor-advised funds, and institutional funders.

Contact Our Team