International Esperanza Project

 

Our Team — IEP Master File
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 founded IEP in 2017 and brings more than 24 years of nonprofit leadership experience. Born in Guatemala City, she leads the organization's vision and growth, advancing mission-driven strategy and expanding impact to inspire hope and improve lives across Guatemala.

OPERATIONS & STRATEGY

Allen Roeseler

Chief Operating Officer

Allen leads operations, financial management, and organizational strategy, aligning day-to-day execution with mission delivery and ensuring strong financial stewardship as IEP continues to expand 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
César BauteMedical Coordinator
Ana Lucía GirónNurse
OUR DEVELOPMENT
DIRECTOR

Lenica Marroquin

Development & Partnerships

Lenica leads fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and strategic partnerships, driving revenue growth and strengthening relationships that sustain and expand IEP's impact. She works closely with leadership to align development initiatives with organizational goals and long-term mission advancement.

Mafer PaizMarketing / Graphic Design Coordinator
Marianna PadillaReporting
Leslie SingletonFundraising
Isa GodoyManager Communications and Volunteer Teams
Kristi MerrillEvent Support
Ana Beatriz PaizOperations & Logistics Coordinator
OUR OPERATIONS
OUR 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.

Get Involved
 
OUR BOARD
Guided by people who believe in IEP's mission.

IEP is governed and strengthened by dedicated board members who bring experience, passion, and a commitment to sustainable community impact in Guatemala.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Luis Garcia, MDBoard Chair
Nancy Ellefson
Melanie Heartfield
Pam Larrave
Whitney Laughlin
Ricardo Sieveking
Alexa Zanolli
ASSOCIATE BOARD
Hannah JoyceAssociate Board Chair
Kendrick Azubuike
Daniel Barrundia
Mariana Botran
Carolina Fowler
Veronica Georgeo
Trevor Pownell
Sydney Pownell
Anika Schutt

Interested in Getting Involved?

IEP's board and associate board members play a vital role in advancing our mission. Learn more about how you can support IEP's work in Guatemala.

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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
$1,935,618
Total 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$1,935,618
Total Expenses$2,497,705Includes capacity investments
Program Services81%$2,024,901
Admin & Fundraising19%$472,804
Net Assets (End of Year)$1,713,059
Public Support85.99%IRS Schedule A

Figures from the filed IRS Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (prepared by Forvis Mazars, LLP). Revenue-from-philanthropy reflects $1,895,095 in contributions and grants of $1,935,618 total revenue. Public support percentage is calculated under IRS Schedule A, test 170(b)(1)(A)(vi).

IRS Form 990 Filings
FY 2025
Most Recent
Public disclosure copy. Complete annual filing.
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FY 2024
Annual
Annual filing for fiscal year 2024.
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FY 2023
Annual
Annual filing for fiscal year 2023.
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FY 2022
Amended
Amended filing for fiscal year 2022.
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FY 2021
Annual
Annual filing for fiscal year 2021.
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FY 2020
Annual
Annual filing for fiscal year 2020.
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FY 2019
Annual
Annual filing for fiscal year 2019.
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FY 2018
Annual
Annual filing for fiscal year 2018.
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FY 2017
Annual
Annual filing for fiscal year 2017.
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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.

Online: i-ep.integrareport.com
Phone: 833-461-0003

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 us at donor@i-ep.org.

 

 

Our Impact

Nine years of transformation in Guatemala.

Since 2017, International Esperanza Project has partnered with communities to deliver sustainable solutions across homes, healthcare, and education — tracking outcomes year by year for full transparency and accountability to our donors.

Lifetime Totals · 2017–2026 YTD
16,631
Clinic patient visits provided
Impacting Health
3,529
Homes with clean cookstoves & water filters
Impacting Homes
1,158
Surgical patients who received life-changing care
Impacting Health
2,783
EC–12 students supported
Impacting Education
2,653
Trade school diplomas earned
Impacting Education
50
Water filters replaced — new maintenance program
Impacting Homes · 2026
Complete Data · All Programs, All Years
Program2017201820192020202120222023202420252026 YTDLifetime
Impacting Homes
Clean Cookstoves85555247491032723206109353533,529
Water Filters85555247491032723206109353533,529
Water Filters Replaced—————————5050
Impacting Health
Surgical Patients14411418400127124140227981,158
Clinic Patient Visits1,6403,0292,974001,3002,0371,7282,98493916,631
Impacting Education
EC–12 Students1541902362562753433383293083542,783
Trade School Diplomas0000951011055941,3803782,653

2026 figures are year-to-date. COVID-19 suspended the clinic and surgical programs in 2020–2021. All figures trace to IEP_Impact_Master.xlsx (Sheet1).

This page is generated from Sheet1 of IEP_Impact_Master.xlsx. When the spreadsheet is updated, regenerate this page so every figure matches.
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