Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except private foundation)
bullet Do not enter Social Security numbers on this form as it may be made public. By law, the
IRS generally cannot redact the information on the form.
bullet Information about Form 990-EZ and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2013, and ending 12-31-2013
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
AYNI PROJECTS
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)471 RAINSVILLE ROAD
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code PETALUMA, CA94952
D Employer identification number

68-0066262
E Telephone number

(415) 389-1303
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletWWW.AYNIPROJECTS.COMJ Tax-exempt status(check only one)?Click to see attachment(   ) bullet(insert no.) or
K Form of organization:  
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . . . bullet $ 26,952
Part I
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I...................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1 17,496
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2 9,415
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3  
4 Investment income........................... 4  
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8 41
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.............. Bullet 9 26,952
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10 4,350
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12 4,384
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 11,119
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14  
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15  
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 22,946
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 42,799
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 -15,847
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................ 19 12,106
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20 0
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 -3,741
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
20,389
22
12,498
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
14,802
24
8,182
25Total assets......................
35,191
25
20,680
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
23,085
26
24,421
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
12,106
27
-3,741
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? AT AYNI PROJECTS, WE BELIEVE THAT ONE OF THE KEYS TO KEEPING INDIGENOUS WISDOM ALIVE IS THE HONORING OF THE ANCIENT WAYS COUPLED IWTH RESPECTFUL INTRODUCTION OF MODERN POSSIBILITIES IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH AND EDUCATION AND THE PUBLISHING OF MATERIAL THAT HAS THIS FOCUS. BY PARTNERING WITH SEVERAL PROJECTS IN PERU AND THE UNITED STATES, WE ARE ENDEAVORING TO CREATE A HOLISTIC MODEL OF IMPROVEMENT THAT CAN BE USED IN OTHER PLACES IN THE WORLD.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE:A)A MERCED SCHOOL (ASOCIACION INTERCULTURAL HISATIMA) - IN 2013, AYNI PROJECTS CONTINUED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LA MERCED SCHOOL WHICH FOCUSES ON PRESERVING THE CULTURAL ROOTS AND NATIVE WISDOM OF THE CHILDREN'S ANDEAN CULTURE. IT ALSO PROVIDES A WAY FOR THE CHILDREN TO LEARN SPANISH SO THAT AFTER SIXTH GRADE THEY WILL BE ABLE TO ENTER THE MAINSTREAM PERUVIAN SCHOOL SYSTEM PROFICIENT IN THE SKILLS EXPECTED OF ANY SIXTH GRADER, AND WITH HIGH SELF ESTEEM GIVING THEM GREATER ACCESS TO THE OPPORTUNITIES THAT LAY BOTH IN THEIR CULTURE AND IN THE MAINSTREAM PERUVIAN SOCIETY. B) PROJETO SONIDO - BRINGING ANCIENT MUSIC AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS INTO THE SCHOOLS IS AN IMPORTANT WAY TO MAINTAIN MUSICAL TRADITIONS AND INSPIRE SCHOOL CHILDREN TO APPRECIATE DIFFERENT KINDS OF MUSIC. FOR THE CHILDREN WITH A LATIN BACKGROUND, PROJETO SONIDO AWAKENED PRIDE IN THEIR HERITAGE THROUGH EXPLORING ANCIENT SOUND. THE PROJECT BROUGHT INTERNATIONAL MUSICIANS INTO CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS TO SHARE THE MUSIC AND WISDOM OF THE ANDES.C) UCAYALI BOTANICAL GARDEN PROJECT - THE UCAYALI BOTANICAL GARDEN IN PUCALLPA, PERU IS A CENTER FROM THE PRESERVATION, REPRODUCTION, STUDY AND APPRECIATION OF MEDICINAL PLANTS OF THE AMAZON FOREST BEING DEVELOPED ON 12.6 ACRES OF DEFORESTED LAND. THE PROJECT SEEKS TO SERVE AS A REFORESTATION MODEL USING LOCAL WISDOM AND TALENT.D) SCHOLARSHIP PROJECT - AYNI PROJECTS HAS CONTINUED TO GRANT SCHOLARSHIPS IN 2013 TO AN ENGINEERING STUDENT AS WELL AS PRIMARY EDUCATION FOR 3 OTHER STUDENTS.
(Grants $ 4,350) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 27,907
29
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		29a
30
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O)
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 27,907
Part IV
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated — see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
AILISH SCHUTZPRESIDENT 5.00 0 0 0
ALLISON PINTODIRECTOR/TREASURER 10.00 2,440 0 1,944
BARBARA COURTNEYDIRECTOR 0.25 0 0 0
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Part V
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
Yes
 
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
0
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
 
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved Click to see attachment.
38b
24,421
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet0 ; section 4912 bullet0 ; section 4955 bullet0
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I Click to see attachment......
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958...bullet0
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization...........................bullet0
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bulletCA
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletALLISON PINTO Telephone no. bullet (415) 389-1303
Located at bullet471 RAINSVILLE ROADPETALUMA,CA ZIP + 4bullet94952
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
 
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE: All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A ...............bullet
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AYNI PROJECTS
 
Employer identification number

68-0066262
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? (vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total  

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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 397,424 5,445 55,338 24,813 17,496 500,516
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 397,424 5,445 55,338 24,813 17,496 500,516
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. 418,118
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 82,398
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 397,424 5,445 55,338 24,813 17,496 500,516
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 4,778 10,216 760 2   15,756
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..         41 41
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10). 516,313
12
12
79,262
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
15.960 %
15
15
25.650 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THAT AYNI PROJECTS SATISFIES THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST OF REGULATION 1.170A-9 (E) (3) AND QUALIFIES AS A PUBLIC CHARITY UNDER SECTIONS 509 (A)(1) AND 170 (B)(1)(A)(VI).1. 10 %- OF-SUPPORT-LIMITATION. AYNI PROJECTS' PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR THE ADVANCE RULING PERIOD IS APPROXIMATELY 15%, WELL IN EXCESS OF THE 10% REQUIREMENT. THIS PERCENTAGE IN 2013 WILL SATISFY THE TIPPING POINT LAW.2. ATTRACTION OF PUBLIC SUPPORT. THE REGULATIONS PROVIDE THAT:AN ORGANIZATION MUST BE SO ORGANIZED AND OPERATED AS TO ATTRACT NEW AND ADDITIONAL PUBLIC AND GOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS. AN ORGANIZATION WILL BE CONSIDERED TO MEET THIS REQUIREMENT IF IT MAINTAINS A PUBLIC COMMUNITY OR MEMBERSHIP GROUP INVOLVED, OR IF IT CARRIES ON ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ATTRACT SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENTAL UNITS OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 170 (B) (1) (A) (I) THROUGH (VI). IN DETERMINING WHETHER AN ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A CONTINUOUS AND BONA FIDE PROGRAM FOR SOLICITATION OF FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC OR COMMUNITY, CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO WHETHER THE SCOPE OF ITS FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES IS REASONABLE IN LIGHT OF ITS CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES. CONSIDERATION WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO THE FACT THAT AN ORGANIZATION MAY, IN ITS EARLY YEARS OF EXISTENCE, LIMIT THE SCOPE OF ITS SOLICITATION TO PERSONS DEEMED MOST LIKELY TO PROVIDE SEED MONEY IN AN AMOUNT SUFFICIENT TO ENABLE IT TO COMMENCE ITS CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AND EXPAND ITS SOLICITATION PROGRAM.AYNI PROJECTS HAS ESTABLISHED PROGRAMS TO ACTIVELY SOLICIT AND ATTRACT PUBLIC SUPPORT.- AYNI PROJECTS HAS A SUBSTANTIAL DONOR LIST. AYNI PROJECTS IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT STARTED OUT BY RECEIVING A LARGE SEED MONEY LOAN AND BEGAN A SERIES OF PROGRAM SERVICES AIMED AT ATTRACTING DONORS OVER THE PAST 6 YEARS. ALTHOUGH MANY OF THE DONORS WERE NOT SIGNIFICANT IN THE AMOUNT WHICH THEY DONATED, THEY NEVER THE LESS, REPRESENT A LARGE PUBLIC FOLLOWING.- AYNI PROJECTS PRODUCES PROGRAMS TO INCREASE AWARENESS WHILE INCREASING DONOR BASE. AYNI PROJECTS PERIODICALLY ADVERTISES THROUGH EMAILS, EVENTS THAT SHOWCASE THE WORK THAT THEY ARE DOING IN PERU. THESE EVENTS ALWAYS HAVE DONATION CARDS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR OR ON THE CHAIRS FOR EACH PARTICIPANT. THESE EMAILS AND THE EVENTS ATTRACT ATTENTION TO OUR PROJECTS AND GENERATE SMALL DONATIONS AS WELL AS MORE SIGNIFICANT DONATIONS AND CONNECTIONS WITH PEOPLE WHO WANT PARTICIPATE IN SOME WAY.3. PERCENTAGE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT. THE REGULATIONS PROVIDE THAT "THE HIGHER THE PERCENTAGE OF SUPPORT ABOVE THE 10 PERCENT REQUIREMENT OF SUBDIVISION (I) OF THIS SUBPARAGRAPH FROM PUBLIC OR GOVERNMENTAL SOURCES, THE LESSER WILL BE THE BURDEN OF ESTABLISHING THE PUBLICLY SUPPORTED NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH OTHER FACTORS DESCRIBED IN THIS SUBPARAGRAPH." 15% IS WELL IN EXCESS OF THE 10% FLOOR AND IS CLEARLY INDICATIVE OF AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED. AYNI PROJECTS EXPECTS THAT PERCENTAGE TO INCREASE IN THE SUCCEEDING YEARS. THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OFPUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE IN PREVIOUS YEARS:2007-52.6%2008-53.7%2009-27.8%2010-28.9%2011-26%2012-26%2013-15%4. SOURCES OF SUPPORT. THE REGULATIONS PROVIDE THAT "THE FACT THAT AN ORGANIZATION MEETS THE REQUIREMENT OF SUBDIVISION (I) OF THIS SUBPARAGRAPH THROUGH SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENTAL UNITS OR DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY FROM THE REPRESENTATIVE NUMBER OF PERSONS, RATHER THAN RECEIVING ALMOST ALL OF ITS SUPPORT FROM THE MEMBERS OF A SINGLE FAMILY, WILL BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION IN DETERMINING WHETHER AN ORGANIZATION IS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED."AYNI PROJECTS IS A PUBLIC ORGANIZATION THAT HAS RECEIVED SUBSTANTIAL GRANTS FROM SOME LARGE DONORS LISTED ON OUR PREVIOUS TAX RETURNS AS WELL THE TIDES FOUNDATION, DAMIEN FOUNDATION, AND HUNDREDS OF PRIVATE DONORS OVER THE YEARS. ALTHOUGH OUR FIRST SEED MONEY LOAN WAS FROM ONE INDIVIDUAL, THE DONATIONS THAT HAVE COME IN OVER THE YEARS REPRESENT A STRONG AND CONSISTENT PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. 5. REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNING BODY. THE REGULATIONS PROVIDE THAT THE FACT THAT AN ORGANIZATION HAS A GOVERNING BODY WHICH REPRESENTS THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE PUBLIC, RATHER THAN THE PERSONAL OR PRIVATE INTERESTS OF A LIMITED NUMBER OF DONORS (OR PERSONS STANDING IN A RELATIONSHIP TO SUCH DONORS WHICH IS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 4946(A)(1)(C) THROUGH (G)) WILL BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IN DETERMINING WHETHER AN ORGANIZATION IS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED.AYNI PROJECTS IS CURRENTLY GOVERNED BY THE MINIMUM OF 3 BOARD MEMBERS.6. AVAILABILITY OF PUBLIC FACILITIES OR SERVICES, PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAMS AND POLICIES. REGULATIONS PROVIDE THAT: (A) THE FACT THAT AN ORGANIZATION IS OF THE TYPE WHICH PROVIDES FACILITIES AND SERVICES THAT DIRECTLY BENEFIT THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON A CONTINUING BASIS WILL BE CONSIDERED EVIDENCE THAT SUCH ORGANIZATION IS "PUBLICLY SUPPORTED." (B) THE FACT THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS AN EDUCATIONAL OR RESEARCH INSTITUTION WHICH REGULARLY PUBLISHES SCHOLARLY STUDIES THAT ARE WIDELY USED BY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES OR BY MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC WILL ALSO BE CONSIDERED EVIDENCE THAT SUCH ORGANIZATION IS "PUBLICLY SUPPORTED." (C) SIMILARLY, THE FOLLOWING FACTORS WILL ALSO BE CONSIDERED EVIDENCE THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED: (1) THE PARTICIPATION IN, OR SPONSORSHIP OF, THE PROGRAMS OF THE ORGANIZATION BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC HAVING SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERTISE, PUBLIC OFFICIALS, OR CIVIC OR COMMUNITY LEADERS;(2) THE MAINTENANCE OF A DEFINITIVE PROGRAM BY AN ORGANIZATION TO ACCOMPLISH ITS CHARITABLE WORK IN THE COMMUNITY;(3) THE RECEIPT OF A SIGNIFICANT PART OF ITS FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC CHARITY OF GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY TO WHICH IT IS IN THE SOME WAY HELD ACCOUNTABLE AS A CONDITION OF THE GRANT, CONTRACT, OR CONTRIBUTION.AYNI PROJECTS' WORK IN PERU IS HIGHLY VISIBLE, HIGHLY REGARDED AND EXTREMELY BENEFICIAL TO THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH IT OPERATES IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS;AYNI PROJECTS IS DEDICATED TO PARTICIPATING IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTHY COMMUNITIES BY WORKING WITH LOCAL LEADERS (IN THE AMERICAS) TO CO-CREATE AND IMPLEMENT INITIATIVES THAT INCLUDE ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY IN A RECIPROCAL WAY WHEREBY PEOPLE GIVE WHAT THEY HAVE TO OFFER, AND RECEIVE WHAT THEY NEED IN RETURN. IT IS THE BELIEF OF AYNI PROJECTS THAT IN THIS WAY EVERYONE BECOMES INVESTED IN THE WELL-BEING OF THE WHOLE COMMUNITY AS THE ACT OF SOCIAL RECIPROCITY IS SYNONYMOUS WITH THIS WELL-BEING. [AYNI IS A QUECHUA WORD MEANING SACRED RECIPROCITY.]THE WORK THAT IS BEING ACCOMPLISHED IN PERU HAS AS ITS AIM TO BENEFIT THE LOCAL QUECHUA COMMUNITY OF CARHUAZ IN THE CENTRAL ANDES. NUMEROUS PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED OVER THE YEARS OF WHICH THE MAIN PROGRAMS WILL BE HIGHLIGHTED BELOW.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AYNI PROJECTS
 
Employer identification number

68-0066262
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501(c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
(1) ALLISH M SCHUTZ PRESIDENT GENERAL OPERATIONS X   113,178 24,421   No Yes   Yes  
Total ......Small Bullet $ 24,421
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
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Supplemental Information
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AYNI PROJECTS
 
Employer identification number

68-0066262
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FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8 - OTHER REVENUE DESCRIPTION: MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS. AMOUNT: 41.
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES DESCRIPTION: FILING FEE AND PENALTY. AMOUNT: 85. DESCRIPTION: BANK SERVICE CHARGES. AMOUNT: 807. DESCRIPTION: SUPPLIES. AMOUNT: 1,200. DESCRIPTION: TELEPHONE. AMOUNT: 30. DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL. AMOUNT: 4,600. DESCRIPTION: MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 170. DESCRIPTION: DEPRECIATION. AMOUNT: 6,620. DESCRIPTION: MARKETING. AMOUNT: 126. DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BREAKFASTS. AMOUNT: 600. DESCRIPTION: GARDEN PROJECT. AMOUNT: 8,708. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 22,946.
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 - OTHER ASSETS DESCRIPTION: OTHER DEPRECIABLE ASSETS. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 14,802. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 8,182.
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 - OTHER LIABILITIES DESCRIPTION: LOAN FROM OFFICER. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 23,085. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 24,421.
FORM 990-EZ, PART V, LINE 33 IN 2013 AYNI PROJECTS' THE RESEARCHER DISCONTINUED THE COMPILATION OF GERIATRIC RESEARCH INFORMATION FOR SHARING WITH THE BENEFICENCIA'S ELDER CONFERENCES WAS FINISHED.
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TY 2013 TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl
Name:
AYNI PROJECTS
EIN: 68-0066262
Declaration:
THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.