Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2024 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
MEXICO-NORTH RESEARCH NETWORK INC
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
PO BOX 37012
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC200137012
D Employer identification number

52-2082809
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 368,417
F Name and address of principal officer:
GRETA DE LEON
1811 IRVING ST NW
WASHINGTON,DC20010
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
WWW.ARTNET.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1998
M State of legal domicile: VA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO PROMOTE INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION ON RESEARCH, EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH PROJECTS FOCUSED ON THE AMERICAS.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 11
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 11
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 0
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6  
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 445,419 307,244
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........   0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 21,855 61,173
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)   0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 467,274 368,417
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 102,696 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 46,090 49,189
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 2,964    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 343,730 351,436
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 492,516 400,625
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -25,242 -32,208
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 979,344 947,136
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............   0
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 979,344 947,136
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
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1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO PROMOTE INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION ON RESEARCH, EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH PROJECTS FOCUSED ON THE AMERICAS
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 177,292 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
3- PROGRAM ON U.S.-MEXICAN TRANSNATIONALISM AWARDED TRAVEL GRANTS TO SCHOLARS WHO CONDUCTED RESEARCH AT MEXICAN INSTITUTIONS THAT ARE MEMBERS OF MEXICO-NORTH. (4 TRAVEL GRANTS). CONTINUED UPDATING THE TRANSNATIONALISM RESEARCH CLEARINGHOUSE (TRC), ITS MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE NORTH AMERICAN SCHOLAR COMMUNITIES INFORMATION ABOUT THE STUDY OF TRANSNATIONALISM, TRANSNATIONAL ISSUES, AND ACADEMIC-RELATED EVENTS ON THE MATTER. THE SITE IS DESIGNED TO SERVE AS AN ELEMENTAL REFERENCE TOOL THAT WOULD FACILITATE THE BASIC RESEARCH WORK ON THE SUBJECT BY RESEARCHERS/PROFESSORS, UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, IMMIGRATION-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS, AND THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL. PARTICIPANTS: 520 ORGANIZED A BIWEEKLY ZOOM SEMINAR ON POLITICAL MOBILIZATION AND MIGRATION PARTICIPANTS: 35 CO-ORGANIZED THE 2024 MIGRATION ONLINE-FORUM IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS IN COLLABORATION WITH UNAM SAN ANTONIO. PARTICIPANTS: 290 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS: 845 (GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS = 0) EXPENSES = 68,199.90 4- FACULTY DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS FACULTY DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR "MEXICO INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES + CULTURE". THE MNRN IN COLLABORATION WITH THE COUNCIL OF OVERSEAS RESEARCH CENTER, DESIGNED AND ORGANIZED THE FIRST FULLY FUNDED SEMINAR TO HELP PROFESSORS AND ADMINISTRATORS FROM COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND MINORITY SERVING MINORITY INSTITUTIONS IN THE U.S. GAIN INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVING THEIR COURSES, CURRICULA, AND TEACHING MATERIALS AT THEIR HOME INSTITUTIONS. THERE IS AN IMMEDIATE AND GROWING NEED FOR THESE TYPES OF PROGRAMS IN THE U.S. TO PROVIDE A FACULTY WITH A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE THAT ALLOWS THEM TO BROADEN THEIR CULTURAL HORIZONS, FOSTER CRITICAL THINKING, AS WELL AS COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. MNRN ORGANIZED AN FDS SEMINAR IN MEXICO CITY, PUEBLA, AND TLAXCALA, FROM MAY 20 TO JUNE 2, 2024. THE EIGHTEEN SELECTED PARTICIPANTS FOR THIS ACTIVITY WERE AFFILIATED WITH COMMUNITY COLLEGES LOCATED IN UTAH, WASHINGTON, GEORGIA, MARYLAND, CALIFORNIA, ARIZONA, ILLINOIS, KANSAS, HAWI, NEW JERSEY AND NEW YORK. THE FDS STARTED IN MEXICO CITY WHERE PARTICIPANTS VISITED ARCHIVES, MUSEUMS, AND MAJOR SITES ACROSS THE CITY. ON MAY 27 , THEY LEFT THE CAPITAL AND MADE THEIR WAY TO PUEBLA AND TLAXCALA WHERE THEY VISITED ARCHAEOLOGICAL ZONES, ANCIENT LIBRARIES, CHURCHES AND MORE MAJOR SITES ACROSS THE CITIES. LINK: HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/P/C7QB3C6OKNC/?IGSH=AHF0CWS4C3F2YJN6 / HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/P/C7S_LTWUNQB/?IGSH=YNNLBXLXDJM0BDB4/ HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/P/C7TAJMBUNWI/?IMG_INDEX=3&IGSH=ZW02Z254ZNY4OTI4/ HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/P/C7GC4LBONC_/?IGSH=MW12YJLXCMR2CTG3NA==/ HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/P/C7VQ8SQUTMD/?IGSH=CM9RBDZON3O1NWD6 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS: 60. (GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS = 0) EXPENSES = 75,960.58 8-ORIGINARIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL "THE ORIGINARIA: INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL IN INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES". THE EVENT, ORGANIZED BY MNRN, WAS A HIGHLY IMPACTFUL CULTURAL EVENT THAT SHOWCASED THE DEPTH AND DIVERSITY OF INDIGENOUS CINEMA. BY PRESENTING 14 FILMS FROM 10 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES, THE FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTED 14 DISTINCT INDIGENOUS CULTURES FROM ACROSS THE AMERICAS AND BEYOND, OFFERING AUDIENCES A RARE AND IMMERSIVE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THE NARRATIVES AND EXPERIENCES OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES GLOBALLY. THE FESTIVAL'S SELECTION OF FEATURE FILMS, SHORT FILMS, AND DOCUMENTARIES FOCUSED ON CRITICAL THEMES SUCH AS THE PROFOUND EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES, THE URGENT NEED FOR THE PRESERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND TERRITORIES, AND THE ONGOING FIGHT TO PROTECT SACRED PLACES. ADDITIONALLY, THE FESTIVAL ADDRESSED THE PRESSING ISSUE OF LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL CONSERVATION, EMPHASIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF SAFEGUARDING INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES IN A WORLD WHERE GLOBALIZATION AND MODERNIZATION CONTINUE TO THREATEN THEIR SURVIVAL. THESE FILMS PROVIDED BOTH A REFLECTIVE SPACE AND A CALL TO ACTION, SHEDDING LIGHT ON THE RESILIENCE, RESISTANCE, AND PERSEVERANCE OF INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES IN THE FACE OF THESE CHALLENGES. THE SCREENING OF SUCH WORKS ALLOWED ATTENDEES NOT ONLY TO EXPERIENCE POWERFUL STORYTELLING BUT ALSO TO GAIN INSIGHT INTO THE REAL-LIFE STRUGGLES FACED BY INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, DEEPENING THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR CULTURES, VALUES, AND THE CONTEMPORARY ISSUES THEY CONFRONT. THE FESTIVAL'S OUTCOMES INCLUDED RAISING AWARENESS OF INDIGENOUS RIGHTS, FOSTERING DIALOGUE AROUND CULTURAL PRESERVATION, AND UNDERSCORING THE ROLE OF CINEMA AS A TRANSFORMATIVE MEDIUM FOR EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND SOCIAL CHANGE. IT ALSO STRENGTHENED CONNECTIONS BETWEEN GLOBAL INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES, HIGHLIGHTING THE POWER OF COLLECTIVE ACTION AND SOLIDARITY IN ADDRESSING SHARED STRUGGLES. OVERALL, ORIGINARIA SERVED AS BOTH A CELEBRATION OF INDIGENOUS CULTURE AND A CATALYST FOR FURTHER ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES WORLDWIDE. LINK: HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/P/DDNIL-ZPZRP/?IGSH=MTZ1ZJNHC2PVDGRKNG== / HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/P/DDYBAP7SIJG/?IGSH=MXH2OWXWDMU1BDZQOA== PARTICIPANTS 1,800 (GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS = EXPENSES = 2,854.40) 9- SUMMER SCHOOL MNRN ORGANIZED A TWO-WEEK SUMMER SCHOOL IN MEXICO FOR STUDENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA'S MASTER'S PROGRAM IN ART HISTORY. SPANNING EIGHT CITIES AND OVER 40 MUSEUMS, GALLERIES, AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS, THE PROGRAM FOCUSED ON CONTEMPORARY ART IN THE AMERICAS, WITH PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO DECOLONIAL PERSPECTIVES, INDIGENOUS VISUALITIES, AND SOCIALLY ENGAGED PRACTICES. STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN SEMINARS, ARTIST STUDIO VISITS, AND CURATORIAL WORKSHOPS THAT EMPHASIZED INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND CRITICAL APPROACHES TO EXHIBITION-MAKING. THE INITIATIVE STRENGTHENED ACADEMIC-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND PROVIDED EMERGING SCHOLARS WITH DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE VIBRANT CONTEMPORARY ART SCENES OF MEXICO. PARTICIPANTS 30 (GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS = EXPENSES = 20,520.64) 10-COMMON THREADS: A GLOBAL TEXTILE COLLABORATION DURING A RESEARCH AND CULTURAL FELLOWSHIP IN MNSTER, GERMANY, AWARDED TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GRETA DE LEN, THE CONCEPTUALIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROJECT COMMON THREAD: A GLOBAL TEXTILE COLLABORATION TOOK SHAPE. THIS INITIATIVE CONNECTS CONTEMPORARY FEMALE TEXTILE ARTISTS FROM GERMANY AND MEXICO THROUGH A UNIQUE INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE THAT MERGES DIVERSE TEXTILE TRADITIONS AND ARTISTIC PRACTICES THE PROJECT PROMOTES CREATIVITY, DIALOGUE, AND EMPOWERMENT THROUGH A SERIES OF WORKSHOPS, EXHIBITIONS, AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS, CULMINATING IN THE TRAVELING EXHIBITION "WEAVING WORLDS: A TEXTILE JOURNEY." THE TWO WORKSHOP PHASES-HELD IN GERMANY AND MEXICO-WILL EXPLORE BOTH INNOVATIVE CONTEMPORARY TECHNIQUES AND INDIGENOUS TEXTILE TRADITIONS SUCH AS WEAVING, EMBROIDERY, AND NATURAL DYES.. PARTICIPANTS: 300 (GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS = EXPENSES = 0) 11- CODICES NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND HISTORY (INAH), REGIONAL MUSEUM OF PUEBLA (MUREP), SECRETARIAT OF CULTURE OF PUEBLA, IMACP, COPACAL, AND THE MEXICO-NORTH RESEARCH NETWORK INC. THE EVENT PAINTED BOOKS AND SACRED SKINS CELEBRATED MESOAMERICAN CODICES-ANCIENT MANUSCRIPTS KNOWN AS "PAINTED BOOKS- OR "SACRED SKINS"-AS ENDURING SYMBOLS OF INDIGENOUS IDENTITY, KNOWLEDGE, AND RESILIENCE. THROUGH LECTURES, EXHIBITIONS, WORKSHOPS, AND SCREENINGS, IT BROUGHT TOGETHER SCHOLARS, ARTISTS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO EXPLORE CODICES' HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE AND CONTEMPORARY REINTERPRETATIONS. ACTIVITIES TOOK PLACE AT THE INTERNATIONAL BAROQUE MUSEUM, SAN ROQUE CULTURAL CENTER, AND THE REGIONAL MUSEUM OF PUEBLA, REFLECTING A STRONG INTERINSTITUTIONAL COLLABORATION. EVENTS: EDITORIAL PRESENTATION: CDICES DE PUEBLA: PRESENTED BY BALTAZAR BRITO GUADARRAMA, THIS SESSION INTRODUCED THE PUBLICATION CDICES DE PUEBLA, HIGHLIGHTING REGIONAL MANUSCRIPTS AND FOSTERING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF INDIGENOUS HERITAGE. INAUGURATION AND OPENING CEREMONY OF THE PATHS: HELD AT THE CASA DE LA CULTURA, THE OPENING RITUAL HONORED ANCESTRAL TRADITIONS THROUGH SYMBOLIC OFFERINGS OF CORN, WATER, AND NATURAL ELEMENTS, INVOKING THE FOUR CARDINAL DIRECTIONS. ORALITY, WRITING, AND STAGING AMONG THE MAYA: ALTERNATIVE VISIONS OF WRITING: SPEAKER: PROF. ISRAEL LEN O'FARRIL. THIS LECTURE EXAMINED HOW MAYA WRITING SYSTEMS INTEGRATE ORALITY, PERFORMANCE, AND RITUAL, PROPOSING NEW INTERPRETATIONS THAT CHALLENGE CONVENTIONAL LINGUISTIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES. THE CODICES OF THE BORGIA GROUP AND THEIR ENIGMATIC ORIGIN SPEAKER: MARA ISABEL LVAREZ ICAZA LONGORIA. A KEYNOTE LECTURE EXPLORING THE BORGIA GROUP CODICES, THEIR MYSTERIOUS ORIGINS, ICONOGRAPHY, AND COSMOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE. II U'U UU SAVI NU UU YUTA NDEYO'O: THE SACRED SKINS - CODICES OF THE RAIN PEOPLE SPEAKER: DR. OMAR AGUILAR SNCHEZ. THIS PRESENTATION AND DOCUMENTARY FOCUSED ON THE CODICES OF THE UU SAVI (MIXTEC) PEOPLE, EXPLORING THEIR HISTORICAL AND SPIRITUAL RELEVANCE. SCREENING: II U'U - SACRED SKIN. DIRECTOR: DR. OMAR AGUILAR SNCHEZ: A DOCUMENTARY HIGHLIGHTING FIVE YEARS OF RESEARCH INTO THE LIVING LEGACY OF MIXTEC CODICES, EMPHASIZING THEIR CONTINUED ROLE IN COMMUNITY RITUA
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 20,318 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
2-THE BETTY J MEGGERS PROGRAM (BJM) NIMAN AXKAN (RIGHT NOW IN NHUATL) ON AUGUST 10TH, THE CONCERT "NIMAN AXKAN" WAS PRESENTED AT THE PALACE OF FINE ARTS, IN MXICO CITY. A TRIBUTE CONCERT TO THE CONTEMPORARY MUSIC OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES. INITIATED IN 2022 BY FELIPE PREZ SANTIAGO AND MNRN) AS PART OF THE EU'S COLING PROJECT, THE EVENT AIMED TO SHOWCASE THE EVOLUTION OF INDIGENOUS MUSIC IN MEXICO. THE CONCERT HIGHLIGHTED CONTEMPORARY MUSIC CREATED AND PERFORMED BY YOUNG PEOPLE FROM INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES, FEATURING GENRES SUCH AS HIP-HOP, PROGRESSIVE ROCK, DEATH METAL, JAZZ, AND CHAMBER MUSIC IN INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES. LINK: HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/P/C-L0OUAU3RG/? UTM_SOURCE=IG_WEB_COPY_LINK&IGSH=MZRLODBINWFLZA== PARTICIPANTS: 2,500 WRITING WORKSHOP IN TU'UN SAVI BY IZAIRA LPEZ SANCHEZ THE TU'UN SAVI WRITING WORKSHOP, WHICH BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2 IN THE NUNUMA MUNICIPAL AGENCY, TLAXIACO, OAXACA, GATHERED 45 PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES, CREATING A SPACE FOR INTERGENERATIONAL EXCHANGE AND LEARNING. UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF IZAIRA LPEZ SNCHEZ, THE WORKSHOP KICKED OFF WITH THE ACTIVITY "NIKU JA KUNU? WHO ARE YOU?", WHERE PARTICIPANTS INTRODUCED THEMSELVES IN TU'UN SAVI. THIS INITIAL EXERCISE SERVED AS A WAY TO ASSESS THE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY OF EACH PARTICIPANT, ENABLING THE WORKSHOP TO ADAPT ITS APPROACH, ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN WHO DO NOT SPEAK THE LANGUAGE. THE WORKSHOP'S OUTCOMES INCLUDE FOSTERING A SENSE OF CULTURAL IDENTITY, PROMOTING THE USE AND REVITALIZATION OF TU'UN SAVI AMONG THE YOUNGER GENERATION, AND ENCOURAGING CREATIVE EXPRESSION THROUGH THE WRITTEN WORD. ADDITIONALLY, THE EVENT STRENGTHENED THE PARTICIPANTS' CONNECTION TO THEIR INDIGENOUS ROOTS WHILE PROVIDING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL LEARNING. LINK: HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/P/DACVZVBUUPH/? UTM_SOURCE=IG_WEB_COPY_LINK&IGSH=MZRLODBINWFLZA== PARTICIPANTS: 50 THEMATIC PANEL REVITALIZACAO DO MULTILINGUISMO INDGENA THE THEMATIC PANEL "REVITALIZATION OF INDIGENOUS MULTILINGUALISM," HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, AT THE REITORIA CAMPUS OF UFPR (UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO PARAN) IN BRAZIL, BROUGHT TOGETHER LEADING SCHOLARS TO EXPLORE STRATEGIES FOR THE PRESERVATION AND PROMOTION OF INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES. ESTEEMED SPEAKERS INCLUDED JOS ANTONIO FLORES FARFN FROM CIESAS, WHO SHARED HIS EXPERTISE IN LINGUISTICS AND INDIGENOUS CULTURAL HERITAGE; JOS BORGES NETO FROM UNIOESTE, WHO FOCUSED ON LINGUISTIC EDUCATION; AND GUSTAVO DE GODOY E SILVA FROM UFPR, WHO DISCUSSED HIS RESEARCH ON THE KA'APOR, MBY, AND GUAT PEOPLES. MODERATED BY EDILENE COFFACI DE LIMA, THE PANEL DELVED INTO CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS FOR FOSTERING MULTILINGUALISM, EMPHASIZING ITS ROLE IN SUSTAINING CULTURAL DIVERSITY. ORGANIZED BY HENRY VALLEJO INFANTE, THIS EVENT PROVIDED A PLATFORM FOR EXCHANGING INNOVATIVE IDEAS AND METHODOLOGIES, FOSTERING COLLABORATION AMONG LINGUISTS, ANTHROPOLOGISTS, AND CULTURAL ADVOCATES. IT HIGHLIGHTED THE IMPORTANCE OF INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES AS LIVING, EVOLVING FACETS OF CULTURAL IDENTITY AND UNDERSCORED THE NEED FOR COLLECTIVE EFFORTS IN THEIR REVITALIZATION. LINK: HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/P/DBSAQBHSAZH/?IGSH=AM0ZNTDYADDNOGNX PARTICIPANTS:150 WORKSHOP: FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MATERIALS IN INDIGENOUS AND MINORITIZED LANGUAGES ON NOVEMBER 13 AT THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF SANTA CATARINA, BRAZIL TOOK PLACE THE WORKSHOP TALLER PARA LA PRODUO DE MATERIAIS EM LNGUAS ORIGINRIAS E MINORITRIAS (WORKSHOP FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MATERIALS IN INDIGENOUS AND MINORITIZED LANGUAGES), THE WORKSHOP WAS PART OF THE II SEMINRIO INTERNACIONAL DO INSTITUTO MERCOSUL DE ESTUDOS AVANADOS AND TOOK PLACE AT THE AUDITRIO MARTINA JARDIM IN THE UNIVERSITRIO DA UNILA (FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF LATIN AMERICAN INTEGRATION). COORDINATED BY DR. ISIS BERGER (UNIOESTE) AND DR. MRIO RAMO (UNILA), THE WORKSHOP FOCUSED ON DISCUSSING AND DEVELOPING STRATEGIES FOR CREATING EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL MATERIALS IN INDIGENOUS AND MINORITIZED LANGUAGES. IT AIMED TO ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES INVOLVED IN PRESERVING AND REVITALIZING THESE LANGUAGES THROUGH MODERN PEDAGOGICAL TOOLS, FOSTERING INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION AMONG SCHOLARS AND ACTIVISTS IN THE FIELD. THROUGH THIS INITIATIVE, PARTICIPANTS EXPLORED WAYS TO MAKE THESE LANGUAGES MORE ACCESSIBLE AND RELEVANT IN CONTEMPORARY EDUCATION AND MEDIA, ENCOURAGING SOCIAL INCLUSION AND STRENGTHENING CULTURAL IDENTITY AMONG INDIGENOUS AND MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES. PARTICIPANTS: 150 VISIT TO THE TEKO NEMOINGO STATE INDIGENOUS SCHOOL, AVA-GUARANI ETHNIC GROUP | TEKOHA OCOY INDIGENOUS VILLAGE IN SO MIGUEL DO IGUAU THE VISIT TO THE TEKO NEMOINGO STATE INDIGENOUS SCHOOL, LOCATED IN THE TEKOHA OCOY INDIGENOUS VILLAGE AND HOME TO THE AVA-GUARANI ETHNIC GROUP, FOSTERED MEANINGFUL INTERCULTURAL ENGAGEMENT AND KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE. PARTICIPANTS DOCUMENTED EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES AND CULTURAL TRADITIONS SHARED BY THE COMMUNITY, CREATING A PHOTOGRAPHIC ARCHIVE OF INTERACTIONS WITH STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, AND SIGNIFICANT CULTURAL ELEMENTS OF THE VILLAGE. THE VISIT FACILITATED DIALOGUE WITH LOCAL TEACHERS AND LEADERS ABOUT THE CHALLENGES OF PRESERVING AVA-GUARANI LANGUAGE AND CULTURE, PROVIDING INSIGHTS INTO THEIR STRATEGIES FOR MAINTAINING CULTURAL IDENTITY THROUGH EDUCATION. THIS EXPERIENCE STRENGTHENED CONNECTIONS BETWEEN ACADEMIC REPRESENTATIVES AND THE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY, RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT THE VITAL ROLE OF INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE IN EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. IT ALSO INSPIRED DISCUSSIONS ON INTEGRATING THIS KNOWLEDGE INTO BROADER FRAMEWORKS, FURTHER PROMOTING THE SUSTAINABILITY OF INDIGENOUS HERITAGE AND RIGHTS. PARTICIPANTS: 150 MNRN CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY. INAUGURATION OF EXHIBITIONS: QUETZALTENANGO AND MEXICO, SISTER NATIONS. ON DECEMBER 9, 2024, A SERIES OF EXHIBITIONS WERE INAUGURATED AT CASA NOJ AND THE CASA DE LA CULTURA IN QUETZALTENANGO, GUATEMALA, AS PART OF THE EVENT "QUETZALTENANGO AND MEXICO: SISTER NATIONS", MARKING THE 500TH ANNIVERSARY OF QUETZALTENANGO'S FOUNDATION. AMONG THE HIGHLIGHTS, SONORA SHOWCASED ITS NATURAL AND CULTURAL RICHNESS, WITH GUADALUPE BEATRIZ ALDACO ENCINAS, GENERAL DIRECTOR OF THE SONORAN INSTITUTE OF CULTURE, REINFORCING ARTISTIC TIES BETWEEN THE TWO NATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE EXHIBITION "TERRITORIO IMPASIBLE" BY SONORAN PHOTOGRAPHER VCTOR HURTADO CAPTIVATED AUDIENCES WITH ITS STUNNING LANDSCAPES. THE EVENT WAS PRESIDED OVER BY QUETZALTENANGO'S MUNICIPAL MAYOR, JUAN FERNANDO LPEZ FUENTES, AND ATTENDED BY THE MEXICAN CONSUL IN QUETZALTENANGO, VCTOR MANUEL JIMNEZ, WHO EMPHASIZED THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS CULTURAL COLLABORATION. OTHER EXHIBITIONS CELEBRATING MEXICAN HERITAGE AND ART WERE ALSO INAUGURATED: - PUEBLA: FROM THE CITY OF ANGELS TO WORLD HERITAGE - TALAVERA: HERITAGE OF PUEBLA, HERITAGE OF THE WORLD - APASEO EL ALTO, GUANAJUATO: WOODEN SCULPTURES THESE EXHIBITIONS WERE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FREE OF CHARGE THROUGHOUT DECEMBER AT CASA NOJ LINK: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ISCSONORA/POSTS/INAUGURACI%C3%B3N-DE- EXPOSICIONES-QUETZALTENANGO-Y-M%C3%A9XICO-PUEBLOS-HERMANOS-HOY-9-DE- D/897710025808718/?UTM_SOURCE=CHATGPT.COM PARTICIPANTS: 350 MAINTAINING THE LINDA ARNOLD FINDING AIDS. MNRN IS PROUD TO HOST LINDA ARNOLD'S FINDING AIDS TO ARCHIVES IN MEXICO CITY (AND BEYOND) AS PART OF THE TOOLS FOR RESEARCHERS PROGRAM. DR. ARNOLD, EMERITUS PROFESSOR OF HISTORY AT VIRGINIA TECH, IS A LEADING AUTHORITY ON ARCHIVAL COLLECTIONS IN MEXICO AND HAS BEEN WORKING TIRELESSLY OVER MANY DECADES TO INCREASE ACCESS TO THESE COLLECTIONS THROUGH HER FINDING AIDS. SHE HAS SPEARHEADED EFFORTS TO CATALOGUE COLLECTIONS AT THE ARCHIVO GENERAL DE LA NACIN, THE ARCHIVO HISTRICO DE LA SUPREMA CORTE, AND THE ARCHIVO HISTRICO DEL ARZOBISPADO DE MXICO, AMONGST MANY OTHERS, AND HAS GENEROUSLY ALLOWED MNRN TO HOST THESE AS OPEN ACCESS FILES. LINK: HTTPS://MNRN.ORG/LINDA.PHP PARTICIPANTS: 650 USERS MAINTAINING THE TOOLS FOR RESEARCHERS PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A VARIETY OF PRACTICAL RESOURCES TO RESEARCHERS TO SUPPORT THEIR FIELDWORK AND DIGITAL ACCESS IN LATIN AMERICA. THE FIRST COMPONENT OF THE PROGRAM IS THE "RESEARCHER'S GUIDE TO MEXICO CITY" A COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE FOR RESEARCHERS DOING ARCHIVAL RESEARCH IN THE MEGALOPOLIS. PARTICIPANTS: 750 USERS CONTINUE TO EXPAND THE DIGITAL LIBRARY. WITH THE MAIN GOAL TO INCREASE ACCESS TO SCHOLARLY WORKS ABOUT THE AMERICAS. A GREAT DEAL OF SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH ABOUT THE AMERICAS IS PUBLISHED EACH YEAR IN EITHER SPANISH, ENGLISH, OR PORTUGUESE BUT LITTLE OF THIS WORK IS TRANSLATED AND MADE WIDELY AVAILABLE IN OTHER LANGUAGES. THE FIRST STEP OF THIS DIGITAL LIBRARY MADE AVAILABLE THE PUBLICATIONS OF SCHOLARS AFFILIATED WITH OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE. LINK: HTTP://MNRN.ORG/BOARD-OF-DIRECTORS-STAFF.PHP PARTICIPANTS: 12 MNRN AT THE AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR ETHNOHISTORY TOOK PLACE IN FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA, FOCUSING ON THE THEME "COLONIAL (DIS)ENTANGLEMENTS" ACROSS THE AMERICAS AND OTHER WORLD REGIONS. THIS GATHERING BROUGHT
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 181,941 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
AT RISK AFGHAN SCHOLAR AND ARTIST FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT THROUGH MNRN AS PART OF A CAORC INITIATIVE FUNDED BY THE U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT, THE MELLON FOUNDATION PARTNERED WITH MNRN TO SAVE THE LIVES OF AFGHAN SCHOLARS-PRIMARILY WOMEN AND MUSICIANS-AND THEIR FAMILIES. WITH SUPPORT FROM THE MEXICAN GOVERNMENT, A SPECIAL VISA CATEGORY WAS CREATED TO FACILITATE THEIR SAFE ARRIVAL IN MEXICO DIRECTLY FROM KABUL, WHERE THEY WERE WAITING FOR THEIR MIGRATORY PROCESS TO BE RESOLVED. MNRN ARRANGED COMPREHENSIVE ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING LEGAL AID, HEALTHCARE, EDUCATIONAL ACCESS FOR CHILDREN, AND LANGUAGE CLASSES. MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES WERE ALSO PROVIDED. THIS SUPPORT AIMED TO ENSURE A SMOOTH TRANSITION, OFFERING THEM A SECURE ENVIRONMENT TO RESUME THEIR PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES. IN PUEBLA, MEXICO, MNRN INTEGRATED THESE SCHOLARS INTO ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL LIFE, LAYING A FOUNDATION FOR THEIR FUTURE CAREERS. TOTAL PARTICIPANTS: 50 (GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS = 0) EXPENSES = 29,954.79 6- XICANX: DREAMERS + CHANGEMAKERS / SOADORES + CREADORES DEL CAMBIO BUILDING UPON ITS LEGACY OF CULTURAL CONNECTION AND ARTISTIC DIALOGUE, XICANX: DREAMERS + CHANGEMAKERS / SOADORES + CREADORES DEL CAMBIO CONTINUED TO INSPIRE AUDIENCES IN 2024 WITH ITS PRESENTATION AT CONTEMPORARY AT BLUE STAR. CURATED BY GRETA DE LEN AND JILL BAIRD, THE EXHIBITION CELEBRATED ARTISTS OF MEXICAN-AMERICAN ORIGIN WHO SELF-IDENTIFY AS XICANX-A TERM THAT TRANSCENDS NATIONAL BORDERS AND GENDER LINES TO ENCOMPASS THE CHICANO PEOPLE'S MULTIGENERATIONAL EXPERIENCES OF SOCIAL DIFFERENCE, ACTIVISM, AND CREATIVITY. FEATURING WORKS BY OVER 30 INFLUENTIAL ARTISTS, INCLUDING CELIA LVAREZ MUOZ, RICHARD "RICKY" ARMENDARZ, JUDITH F. BACA, ROLANDO BRISEO, SARAH CASTILLO, CELESTE DE LUNA, AND MANY OTHERS, THE EXHIBITION SHOWCASED A VIBRANT ARRAY OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS THAT REFLECTED ON THEMES OF IDENTITY, COMMUNITY, BELONGING, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. THESE ARTISTS, SPANNING MULTIPLE GENERATIONS, BRIDGE THE LEGACY OF EL MOVIMIENTO WITH CONTEMPORARY EXPLORATIONS OF INDIGENEITY, SPIRITUALITY, AND POLITICAL EMPOWERMENT. THE 2024 PRESENTATION WAS SUPPORTED BY A DISTINGUISHED HOST COMMITTEE, INCLUDING HONORARY CO-CHAIRS DR. ELLEN RIOJAS CLARK AND DR. TOMS YBARRA- FRAUSTO, AS WELL AS COMMUNITY LEADERS CATHERINE AND GEORGE CISNEROS, MARY ALICE AND DR. HENRY G. CISNEROS, AND OTHERS WHO CHAMPIONED THE PROJECT'S VISION AND REACH. THE EXHIBITION WELCOMED OVER 7,000 VISITORS, WITH 18 PUBLIC PROGRAMS ENGAGING 850 PARTICIPANTS, ALONGSIDE 7 SCHOOL TOURS REACHING 143 STUDENTS AND 15 ADULTS, AND 8 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION TOURS. ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS, MORE THAN 30 ARTISTS AND PRESENTERS CONTRIBUTED TO RICH DIALOGUES AND CREATIVE EXCHANGES. PROGRAMMING THROUGHOUT THE EXHIBITION PERIOD REFLECTED THE DYNAMISM OF XICANX CREATIVITY. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED: ?TACO TALK WITH JILL BAIRD AND GRETA DE LEN (JUNE 7) ?OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION (JUNE 7) ?CONTEMPORARY FOR ALL | SUBVERTED, SACRED ALTARS AND POLITICS OF THE HE (ART) WITH DAVID ZAMORA CASAS (JUNE 27) ?FAMILY SATURDAY: MI CULTURA BONITA (JULY 13) ?CANTA CUENTOS: STORYTIME READING WITH CEIBA ILI (JULY 20) ?COFFEE BREAK AT THE CONTEMPORARY (AUGUST 23) ?XICANX SYMPOSIUM (AUGUST 25-26) - INCLUDING WORKSHOPS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, GUIDED MEDITATIONS, AND MASTER CLASSES WITH ARTISTS SUCH AS AL RENDN, DEBORA KUETZPAL VASQUEZ, JON HINOJOSA, SUZY GONZLEZ, AND ELLEN RIOJAS CLARK ?BIG GIVE: WESTSIDE LOTERA NIGHT WITH JUAN MIGUEL RAMOS (SEPTEMBER 18) ?WESTSIDE MURALS TOURS WITH SAN ANTO CULTURAL ARTS (SEPTEMBER 20 & 27) TOTAL PARTICIPANTS: 8,000 LINK: HTTPS://DRIVE.GOOGLE.COM/FILE/D/18PN9YZM69SMRDMHVUI3LSQQJEVL7AB5Y/VIEW? USP=SHARING HTTPS://CONTEMPORARYSA.ORG/EXHIBITION/XICANX-DREAMERS-CHANGEMAKERS/ (GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS = 0 EXPENSES = 11,155.34) 7-NOMBRAR / TO BE-NAMED ART GALLERY OF THE MUNICIPAL PALACE OF PUEBLA, MEXICO AUGUST 1 - SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 THE MEXICO-NORTH RESEARCH NETWORK INC. IN COLLABORATION WITH RECOVERING VOICES (SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION), THE EXPERIMENTAL HUMANITIES COLLABORATIVE NETWORK (EHCN), THE OPEN SOCIETY UNIVERSITY NETWORK (OSUN), AND THE MUNICIPAL INSTITUTE OF ART AND CULTURE OF PUEBLA (IMACP). THE INTERNATIONAL ART EXHIBITION NOMBRAR, INAUGURATED AT THE ART GALLERY OF THE MUNICIPAL PALACE OF PUEBLA, FORMED PART OF THE GLOBAL PROJECT TO BE- NAMED, AN INITIATIVE THAT EXPLORES THE CULTURAL POLITICS OF NAMES AND NAMING. BROUGHT TO MEXICO BY THE MEXICO-NORTH RESEARCH NETWORK INC IN COLLABORATION WITH KEY INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS, THE EXHIBITION SOUGHT TO HIGHLIGHT THE DIVERSITY OF NAMING PRACTICES AND CELEBRATE EFFORTS TOWARD THE REVITALIZATION OF INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES. CURATED AS AN INTERDISCIPLINARY AND INTERCULTURAL PLATFORM, NOMBRAR EXAMINED THE WAYS IN WHICH THE ACTS OF NAMING ARE NOT MERELY DESCRIPTIVE BUT CREATIVE AND TRANSFORMATIVE, SHAPING HOW COMMUNITIES UNDERSTAND THEMSELVES AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM. THE PROJECT INVITED AUDIENCES TO REFLECT ON WHO DEFINES WHOM, AND THE POWER DYNAMICS EMBEDDED IN LANGUAGE, IDENTITY, AND BELONGING. THE TO BE-NAMED INITIATIVE HAS BEEN PRESENTED IN COUNTRIES ACROSS THE GLOBE-INCLUDING GREECE, MEXICO, KYRGYZSTAN, PALESTINE, FIJI, GERMANY, THE PHILIPPINES, MOZAMBIQUE, AND GUATEMALA-CREATING A UNIQUE NETWORK OF REFLECTION AROUND NAMING, LANGUAGE, AND CULTURAL IDENTITY. EVENTS: PAST, PRESENT, + FUTURE: A ROUNDTABLE THAT REFLECTED ON THE VITALITY OF THE TU'UN SAVI (MIXTEC) LANGUAGE IN OAXACA, GUERRERO, AND PUEBLA. SCHOLARS AND COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES DISCUSSED EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN LANGUAGE USE AND ADDRESS CHALLENGES IN INTERGENERATIONAL TRANSMISSION. CUENTOS PA SONDEAR - FANDANGO FANDANGO: A CULTURAL PROJECT CELEBRATING MEXICO'S RICH TRADITIONS THROUGH DANCE, MUSIC, LANGUAGE, AND LITERATURE. WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCES SHOWCASED HOW THESE PRACTICES PRESERVE KNOWLEDGE AND WAYS OF LIFE, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY CULTURAL IDENTITY. SASANILTSIN GUESSING WITH THE NAWAS: LED BY DR. JOS ANTONIO FLORES FARFN, THIS INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP EXPLORED THE NHUATL RIDDLE TRADITION, ENGAGING PARTICIPANTS IN LINGUISTIC PLAY AND CULTURAL DISCOVERY. THE SESSION HIGHLIGHTED THE CREATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL VALUE OF ORAL TRADITIONS, COMPLEMENTED BY MUSIC AND STORYTELLING. EXPLORING THE COLORS OF THE RAINBOW AS A FAMILY: FACILITATED BY ARTIST SHULASKA, THIS CREATIVE FAMILY WORKSHOP PROMOTED SELF-AWARENESS THROUGH STORYTELLING AND ART. TYIU'U: HONORING | GATHERING OF INDIGENOUS CURATORS: HELD AT CASA DE LA CULTURA "PROFESOR PEDRO NGEL PALOU PREZ," THIS ROUNDTABLE BROUGHT TOGETHER CURATORS AND MUSEUM PROFESSIONALS FROM INAH, YUCU SAA COMMUNITY MUSEUM, AND REGIONAL CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS. MODERATED BY LIC. IZAIRA LPEZ SNCHEZ, THE DISCUSSION ADDRESSED CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY MUSEUMS AND THE PRESERVATION OF HERITAGE IN PUEBLA. AMATE PAPER WORKSHOP: LED BY ARTIST JORGE LUIS SANTOS, THIS WORKSHOP INTRODUCED PARTICIPANTS TO THE TRADITIONAL OTOM PROCESS OF MAKING PTEHI | AMATL (BARK PAPER) FROM SAN PABLITO, PAHUATLN, PUEBLA. COMMUNICATIVE CODES IN MEXICAN TEXTILES: A DISCUSSION PANEL EXAMINING THE SYMBOLISM, TECHNIQUES EMBEDDED IN INDIGENOUS TEXTILE TRADITIONS. SPEAKERS REFLECTED ON HOW GEOGRAPHY, RESOURCES, AND ORAL HISTORY SHAPE DESIGNS, WHILE ALSO ADDRESSING THE IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION ON PRESERVING TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES. TEXTILES: THE ART OF ORIGINAL PEOPLES: A COMPLEMENTARY PANEL CELEBRATING TEXTILES AS LIVING CULTURAL HERITAGE. DISCUSSIONS FOCUSED ON THE ROLE OF TEXTILE ART IN EXPRESSING WORLDVIEWS AND MAINTAINING INTERGENERATIONAL CONNECTIONS THROUGH MATERIAL CULTURE. WORKSHOP: PAINTING AND NAMING ANIMALS IN TU'UN SAVI: AN INTERACTIVE ART SESSION INSPIRED BY UU SAVI (MIXTEC) PRE-HISPANIC CODICES. PARTICIPANTS ILLUSTRATED CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT ANIMALS WHILE LEARNING ABOUT SYMBOLISM, LANGUAGE, AND VISUAL TRADITIONS IN MIXTEC CULTURE. UU SAVI CODICES WORKSHOP: A SESSION EXPLORING MIXTEC CODICES - SACRED PRE-COLONIAL MANUSCRIPTS - AND THEIR MEANING, READING SYSTEMS, AND ROLE IN PRESERVING KNOWLEDGE AND HISTORY. ARTISTS' BOOK WORKSHOP: THIS HANDS-ON WORKSHOP OFFERED PARTICIPANTS A CREATIVE EXPERIENCE IN ARTIST BOOKMAKING, FOCUSING ON INSTINCTIVE VISUAL EXPRESSION AND INDIVIDUAL ARTISTIC INTERPRETATION WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF NOMBRAR'S BROADER THEMES OF LANGUAGE AND IDENTITY. PART OF "NOMBRAR" - EHCN-MXICO 2024: EXPERIMENTAL HUMANITIES COLLABORATIVE NETWORK ANNUAL SEMINAR IN SUMMER 2024, THE MEXICO-NORTH RESEARCH NETWORK INC. PLAYED A KEY ROLE IN ORGANIZING THE ANNUAL SEMINAR OF THE EXPERIMENTAL HUMANITIES COLLABORATIVE NETWORK (EHCN), HELD IN PUEBLA, MEXICO, PRECEDING THE OPENING OF THE ART EXHIBITION NOMBRAR. THE EVENT BROUGHT TOGETHER OVER 50 PARTICIPANTS FROM DIVERSE ACADEMIC AND CREATIVE DISCIPLINES, FOSTERING AN ENVIRONMENT OF COLLABORATION, LEARNING, AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE. THROUGHOUT THE WEEK-LONG GATHERING, PARTICIPANTS DEEPENED THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF MEXICO'S RICH CULTURAL LANDSCAPE, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON PUEBLA'S HISTORICAL AND ARTISTIC HERITAGE. THE CONFERENCE OFFERED A SERIES OF SESSIONS DEDICATED TO DISCUSSING THE OR
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expenses379,551
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. 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.........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....
21
 
No
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J.......................
23
 
No
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, 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," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
 
No
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
0
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
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Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
0
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
2b
 
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
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)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
No
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
No
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
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Form 990 (2024)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
11
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
11
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
 
No
b
Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
 
No
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
 
No
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
GRETA DE LEON1811 IRVING ST NW   WASHINGTON,DC20010 (202) 557-4842
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) DR CLARA BARGELLINI......................................................................
MEXICOREPRES
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(2) DR SUSAN DEEDS......................................................................
TREASURER
  
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) DR WILLIAM FISHER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) DR GWYNEIRA ISAAC......................................................................
DIRECTOR
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) DR WILLIAM MERRILL......................................................................
U.S. REPRESE
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) DR CYNTHIA RADDING......................................................................
CHAIR
  
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(7) DR DANNA A LEVIN ROJO......................................................................
SECRETARY
  
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(8) DR ANTHONY A SHELTON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) DR CECILIA SHERIDAN......................................................................
VICE CHAIR
  
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(10) DR OCTAVIANA V TRUJILLO......................................................................
DIRECTOR
  
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) GRETA DE LEON......................................................................
EXECUTIVE DI
  
.................
  		    X       0 0 0












Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;


























1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........      
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization  
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
 
No
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization  
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 1,500
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 162,665
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 143,079
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 307,244
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....  
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 38,270 33,260   5,010
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds        
5 Royalties...........        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a    
b Less: rental expenses 6b    
c Rental income or (loss) 6c    
d Net rental income or (loss).......        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a   22,903
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b    
c Gain or (loss) 7c   22,903
d Net gain or (loss)......... 22,903 22,903    
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..        
OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......  
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 368,417 56,163   5,010
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....    
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........        
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 49,189 43,800 3,144 2,245
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits .......        
10 Payroll taxes ...........        
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 797 552 145 100
c Accounting ........... 6,195 2,000 4,195  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 62,342 54,876 7,466  
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 43,996 43,850 146  
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ...........        
17 Travel ............ 171,575 171,511 64  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 49,675 49,390   285
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..        
23 Insurance ... 5,700 5,700    
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a DUES 2,797 2,140 657  
b EQUIPMENT 2,293   2,293  
c MEALS 2,003 1,791   212
d CONTRIBUTIONS 1,550 1,550    
e All other expenses 2,513 2,391   122
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 400,625 379,551 18,110 2,964
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 175,780 1 214,865
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .........   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 7,816 4 7,816
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......   9  
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 3,990
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 3,990   10c  
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 794,578 11 723,285
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 1,170 15 1,170
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 979,344 16 947,136
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....   17  
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 0 26 0
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions ..........   27  
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ...........   28  
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 979,344 31 947,136
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 979,344 32 947,136
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 979,344 33 947,136
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
368,417
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
400,625
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-32,208
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
979,344
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
 
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
947,136
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
 
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
3a
 
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MEXICO-NORTH RESEARCH NETWORK INC
 
Employer identification number

52-2082809
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 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 2
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 failed 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) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 96,071 105,319 431,431 445,419 307,244 1,385,484
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 96,071 105,319 431,431 445,419 307,244 1,385,484
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) ..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 1,385,484
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 96,071 105,319 431,431 445,419 307,244 1,385,484
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 31,540 48,524 23,233 5,684 5,010 113,991
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 VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 1,499,475
12
12
35,600
13
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
92.400 %
15
15
88.390 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......................right arrow
b
33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
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) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 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) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (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) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (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 on 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 VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
33 1/3% support tests-2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow
b
33 1/3 % support tests—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow
20
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by 0.035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity 		2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions 		8  
9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2024 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019.......  
b From 2020.......  
c From 2021.......  
d From 2022.......  
e From 2023.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2024 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2019 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2024 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions. 		 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. 		 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines
3j and 4c. 		 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2020.....  
b Excess from 2021.....  
c Excess from 2022.....  
d Excess from 2023.....  
e Excess from 2024.....  
Schedule A (Form 990) (2024)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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Schedule B
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Schedule of Contributors

right arrow Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Name of the organization
MEXICO-NORTH RESEARCH NETWORK INC
 
Employer identification number

52-2082809
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization


Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note:  Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2
Name of organization
MEXICO-NORTH RESEARCH NETWORK INC
  		Employer identification number
52-2082809
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 3
Name of organization
MEXICO-NORTH RESEARCH NETWORK INC
  		Employer identification number

52-2082809
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 4
Name of organization
MEXICO-NORTH RESEARCH NETWORK INC
  		Employer identification number

52-2082809
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MEXICO-NORTH RESEARCH NETWORK INC
 
Employer identification number

52-2082809
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
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4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................right arrow $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....       746,912 887,332
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses       110,779 31,006
d Grants or scholarships ... 162,665        
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		      72,277 164,249
f Administrative expenses ....       8,098 7,177
g End of year balance ......       771,649 746,912
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow  
b
Permanent endowment right arrow  
c
Term endowment right arrow  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ....        
e Other .....   3,990 3,990  
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow  
Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)right arrow  
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)right arrow  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........right arrow  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow  
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4 THE RESTRICTED FUNDS ARE TO BE USED TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE INCREASE OF KNOWLEDGE OF THE INDIGENOUS SOCIETIES OF SOUTH AMERICA AND TO FOSTER THE DISSEMINATION OF THIS KNOWLEDGE BY PUBLICATION AND OTHER MEANS.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MEXICO-NORTH RESEARCH NETWORK INC
 
Employer identification number

52-2082809
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A 3- PROGRAM ON U.S.-MEXICAN TRANSNATIONALISM AWARDED TRAVEL GRANTS TO SCHOLARS WHO CONDUCTED RESEARCH AT MEXICAN INSTITUTIONS THAT ARE MEMBERS OF MEXICO-NORTH. (4 TRAVEL GRANTS). CONTINUED UPDATING THE TRANSNATIONALISM RESEARCH CLEARINGHOUSE (TRC), ITS MAIN OBJECTIVE IS TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE NORTH AMERICAN SCHOLAR COMMUNITIES INFORMATION ABOUT THE STUDY OF TRANSNATIONALISM, TRANSNATIONAL ISSUES, AND ACADEMIC-RELATED EVENTS ON THE MATTER. THE SITE IS DESIGNED TO SERVE AS AN ELEMENTAL REFERENCE TOOL THAT WOULD FACILITATE THE BASIC RESEARCH WORK ON THE SUBJECT BY RESEARCHERS/PROFESSORS, UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, IMMIGRATION-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS, AND THE PUBLIC IN GENERAL. PARTICIPANTS: 520 ORGANIZED A BIWEEKLY ZOOM SEMINAR ON POLITICAL MOBILIZATION AND MIGRATION PARTICIPANTS: 35 CO-ORGANIZED THE 2024 MIGRATION ONLINE-FORUM IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS IN COLLABORATION WITH UNAM SAN ANTONIO. PARTICIPANTS: 290 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS: 845 (GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS = 0) EXPENSES = 68,199.90 4- FACULTY DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS FACULTY DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR "MEXICO INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES + CULTURE". THE MNRN IN COLLABORATION WITH THE COUNCIL OF OVERSEAS RESEARCH CENTER, DESIGNED AND ORGANIZED THE FIRST FULLY FUNDED SEMINAR TO HELP PROFESSORS AND ADMINISTRATORS FROM COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND MINORITY SERVING MINORITY INSTITUTIONS IN THE U.S. GAIN INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVING THEIR COURSES, CURRICULA, AND TEACHING MATERIALS AT THEIR HOME INSTITUTIONS. THERE IS AN IMMEDIATE AND GROWING NEED FOR THESE TYPES OF PROGRAMS IN THE U.S. TO PROVIDE A FACULTY WITH A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE THAT ALLOWS THEM TO BROADEN THEIR CULTURAL HORIZONS, FOSTER CRITICAL THINKING, AS WELL AS COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. MNRN ORGANIZED AN FDS SEMINAR IN MEXICO CITY, PUEBLA, AND TLAXCALA, FROM MAY 20 TO JUNE 2, 2024. THE EIGHTEEN SELECTED PARTICIPANTS FOR THIS ACTIVITY WERE AFFILIATED WITH COMMUNITY COLLEGES LOCATED IN UTAH, WASHINGTON, GEORGIA, MARYLAND, CALIFORNIA, ARIZONA, ILLINOIS, KANSAS, HAWI, NEW JERSEY AND NEW YORK. THE FDS STARTED IN MEXICO CITY WHERE PARTICIPANTS VISITED ARCHIVES, MUSEUMS, AND MAJOR SITES ACROSS THE CITY. ON MAY 27 , THEY LEFT THE CAPITAL AND MADE THEIR WAY TO PUEBLA AND TLAXCALA WHERE THEY VISITED ARCHAEOLOGICAL ZONES, ANCIENT LIBRARIES, CHURCHES AND MORE MAJOR SITES ACROSS THE CITIES. LINK: HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/P/C7QB3C6OKNC/?IGSH=AHF0CWS4C3F2YJN6 / HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/P/C7S_LTWUNQB/?IGSH=YNNLBXLXDJM0BDB4/ HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/P/C7TAJMBUNWI/?IMG_INDEX=3&IGSH=ZW02Z254ZNY4OTI4/ HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/P/C7GC4LBONC_/?IGSH=MW12YJLXCMR2CTG3NA==/ HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/P/C7VQ8SQUTMD/?IGSH=CM9RBDZON3O1NWD6 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS: 60. (GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS = 0) EXPENSES = 75,960.58 8-ORIGINARIA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL "THE ORIGINARIA: INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL IN INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES". THE EVENT, ORGANIZED BY MNRN, WAS A HIGHLY IMPACTFUL CULTURAL EVENT THAT SHOWCASED THE DEPTH AND DIVERSITY OF INDIGENOUS CINEMA. BY PRESENTING 14 FILMS FROM 10 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES, THE FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTED 14 DISTINCT INDIGENOUS CULTURES FROM ACROSS THE AMERICAS AND BEYOND, OFFERING AUDIENCES A RARE AND IMMERSIVE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THE NARRATIVES AND EXPERIENCES OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES GLOBALLY. THE FESTIVAL'S SELECTION OF FEATURE FILMS, SHORT FILMS, AND DOCUMENTARIES FOCUSED ON CRITICAL THEMES SUCH AS THE PROFOUND EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES, THE URGENT NEED FOR THE PRESERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND TERRITORIES, AND THE ONGOING FIGHT TO PROTECT SACRED PLACES. ADDITIONALLY, THE FESTIVAL ADDRESSED THE PRESSING ISSUE OF LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL CONSERVATION, EMPHASIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF SAFEGUARDING INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES IN A WORLD WHERE GLOBALIZATION AND MODERNIZATION CONTINUE TO THREATEN THEIR SURVIVAL. THESE FILMS PROVIDED BOTH A REFLECTIVE SPACE AND A CALL TO ACTION, SHEDDING LIGHT ON THE RESILIENCE, RESISTANCE, AND PERSEVERANCE OF INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES IN THE FACE OF THESE CHALLENGES. THE SCREENING OF SUCH WORKS ALLOWED ATTENDEES NOT ONLY TO EXPERIENCE POWERFUL STORYTELLING BUT ALSO TO GAIN INSIGHT INTO THE REAL-LIFE STRUGGLES FACED BY INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, DEEPENING THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR CULTURES, VALUES, AND THE CONTEMPORARY ISSUES THEY CONFRONT. THE FESTIVAL'S OUTCOMES INCLUDED RAISING AWARENESS OF INDIGENOUS RIGHTS, FOSTERING DIALOGUE AROUND CULTURAL PRESERVATION, AND UNDERSCORING THE ROLE OF CINEMA AS A TRANSFORMATIVE MEDIUM FOR EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND SOCIAL CHANGE. IT ALSO STRENGTHENED CONNECTIONS BETWEEN GLOBAL INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES, HIGHLIGHTING THE POWER OF COLLECTIVE ACTION AND SOLIDARITY IN ADDRESSING SHARED STRUGGLES. OVERALL, ORIGINARIA SERVED AS BOTH A CELEBRATION OF INDIGENOUS CULTURE AND A CATALYST FOR FURTHER ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES WORLDWIDE. LINK: HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/P/DDNIL-ZPZRP/?IGSH=MTZ1ZJNHC2PVDGRKNG== / HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/P/DDYBAP7SIJG/?IGSH=MXH2OWXWDMU1BDZQOA== PARTICIPANTS 1,800 (GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS = EXPENSES = 2,854.40) 9- SUMMER SCHOOL MNRN ORGANIZED A TWO-WEEK SUMMER SCHOOL IN MEXICO FOR STUDENTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA'S MASTER'S PROGRAM IN ART HISTORY. SPANNING EIGHT CITIES AND OVER 40 MUSEUMS, GALLERIES, AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS, THE PROGRAM FOCUSED ON CONTEMPORARY ART IN THE AMERICAS, WITH PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO DECOLONIAL PERSPECTIVES, INDIGENOUS VISUALITIES, AND SOCIALLY ENGAGED PRACTICES. STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN SEMINARS, ARTIST STUDIO VISITS, AND CURATORIAL WORKSHOPS THAT EMPHASIZED INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE AND CRITICAL APPROACHES TO EXHIBITION-MAKING. THE INITIATIVE STRENGTHENED ACADEMIC-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND PROVIDED EMERGING SCHOLARS WITH DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE VIBRANT CONTEMPORARY ART SCENES OF MEXICO. PARTICIPANTS 30 (GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS = EXPENSES = 20,520.64) 10-COMMON THREADS: A GLOBAL TEXTILE COLLABORATION DURING A RESEARCH AND CULTURAL FELLOWSHIP IN MNSTER, GERMANY, AWARDED TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GRETA DE LEN, THE CONCEPTUALIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROJECT COMMON THREAD: A GLOBAL TEXTILE COLLABORATION TOOK SHAPE. THIS INITIATIVE CONNECTS CONTEMPORARY FEMALE TEXTILE ARTISTS FROM GERMANY AND MEXICO THROUGH A UNIQUE INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE THAT MERGES DIVERSE TEXTILE TRADITIONS AND ARTISTIC PRACTICES THE PROJECT PROMOTES CREATIVITY, DIALOGUE, AND EMPOWERMENT THROUGH A SERIES OF WORKSHOPS, EXHIBITIONS, AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS, CULMINATING IN THE TRAVELING EXHIBITION "WEAVING WORLDS: A TEXTILE JOURNEY." THE TWO WORKSHOP PHASES-HELD IN GERMANY AND MEXICO-WILL EXPLORE BOTH INNOVATIVE CONTEMPORARY TECHNIQUES AND INDIGENOUS TEXTILE TRADITIONS SUCH AS WEAVING, EMBROIDERY, AND NATURAL DYES.. PARTICIPANTS: 300 (GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS = EXPENSES = 0) 11- CODICES NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND HISTORY (INAH), REGIONAL MUSEUM OF PUEBLA (MUREP), SECRETARIAT OF CULTURE OF PUEBLA, IMACP, COPACAL, AND THE MEXICO-NORTH RESEARCH NETWORK INC. THE EVENT PAINTED BOOKS AND SACRED SKINS CELEBRATED MESOAMERICAN CODICES-ANCIENT MANUSCRIPTS KNOWN AS "PAINTED BOOKS- OR "SACRED SKINS"-AS ENDURING SYMBOLS OF INDIGENOUS IDENTITY, KNOWLEDGE, AND RESILIENCE. THROUGH LECTURES, EXHIBITIONS, WORKSHOPS, AND SCREENINGS, IT BROUGHT TOGETHER SCHOLARS, ARTISTS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO EXPLORE CODICES' HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE AND CONTEMPORARY REINTERPRETATIONS. ACTIVITIES TOOK PLACE AT THE INTERNATIONAL BAROQUE MUSEUM, SAN ROQUE CULTURAL CENTER, AND THE REGIONAL MUSEUM OF PUEBLA, REFLECTING A STRONG INTERINSTITUTIONAL COLLABORATION. EVENTS: EDITORIAL PRESENTATION: CDICES DE PUEBLA: PRESENTED BY BALTAZAR BRITO GUADARRAMA, THIS SESSION INTRODUCED THE PUBLICATION CDICES DE PUEBLA, HIGHLIGHTING REGIONAL MANUSCRIPTS AND FOSTERING PUBLIC AWARENESS OF INDIGENOUS HERITAGE. INAUGURATION AND OPENING CEREMONY OF THE PATHS: HELD AT THE CASA DE LA CULTURA, THE OPENING RITUAL HONORED ANCESTRAL TRADITIONS THROUGH SYMBOLIC OFFERINGS OF CORN, WATER, AND NATURAL ELEMENTS, INVOKING THE FOUR CARDINAL DIRECTIONS. ORALITY, WRITING, AND STAGING AMONG THE MAYA: ALTERNATIVE VISIONS OF WRITING: SPEAKER: PROF. ISRAEL LEN O'FARRIL. THIS LECTURE EXAMINED HOW MAYA WRITING SYSTEMS INTEGRATE ORALITY, PERFORMANCE, AND RITUAL, PROPOSING NEW INTERPRETATIONS THAT CHALLENGE CONVENTIONAL LINGUISTIC AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES. THE CODICES OF THE BORGIA GROUP AND THEIR ENIGMATIC ORIGIN SPEAKER: MARA ISABEL LVAREZ ICAZA LONGORIA. A KEYNOTE LECTURE EXPLORING THE BORGIA GROUP CODICES, THEIR MYSTERIOUS ORIGINS, ICONOGRAPHY, AND COSMOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE. II U'U UU SAVI NU UU YUTA NDEYO'O: THE SACRED SKINS - CODICES OF THE RAIN PEOPLE SPEAKER: DR. OMAR AGUILAR SNCHEZ. THIS PRESENTATION AND DOCUMENTARY FOCUSED ON THE CODICES OF THE UU SAVI (MIXTEC) PEOPLE, EXPLORING THEIR HISTORICAL AND SPIRITUAL RELEVANCE. SCREENING: II U'U - SACRED SKIN. DIRECTOR: DR. OMAR AGUILAR SNCHEZ: A DOCUMENTARY HIGHLIGHTING FIVE YEARS OF RESEARCH INTO THE LIVING LEGACY OF MIXTEC CODICES, EMPHASIZING THEIR CONTINUED ROLE IN COMMUNITY RITUA
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B 2-THE BETTY J MEGGERS PROGRAM (BJM) NIMAN AXKAN (RIGHT NOW IN NHUATL) ON AUGUST 10TH, THE CONCERT "NIMAN AXKAN" WAS PRESENTED AT THE PALACE OF FINE ARTS, IN MXICO CITY. A TRIBUTE CONCERT TO THE CONTEMPORARY MUSIC OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES. INITIATED IN 2022 BY FELIPE PREZ SANTIAGO AND MNRN) AS PART OF THE EU'S COLING PROJECT, THE EVENT AIMED TO SHOWCASE THE EVOLUTION OF INDIGENOUS MUSIC IN MEXICO. THE CONCERT HIGHLIGHTED CONTEMPORARY MUSIC CREATED AND PERFORMED BY YOUNG PEOPLE FROM INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES, FEATURING GENRES SUCH AS HIP-HOP, PROGRESSIVE ROCK, DEATH METAL, JAZZ, AND CHAMBER MUSIC IN INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES. LINK: HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/P/C-L0OUAU3RG/? UTM_SOURCE=IG_WEB_COPY_LINK&IGSH=MZRLODBINWFLZA== PARTICIPANTS: 2,500 WRITING WORKSHOP IN TU'UN SAVI BY IZAIRA LPEZ SANCHEZ THE TU'UN SAVI WRITING WORKSHOP, WHICH BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2 IN THE NUNUMA MUNICIPAL AGENCY, TLAXIACO, OAXACA, GATHERED 45 PARTICIPANTS OF ALL AGES, CREATING A SPACE FOR INTERGENERATIONAL EXCHANGE AND LEARNING. UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF IZAIRA LPEZ SNCHEZ, THE WORKSHOP KICKED OFF WITH THE ACTIVITY "NIKU JA KUNU? WHO ARE YOU?", WHERE PARTICIPANTS INTRODUCED THEMSELVES IN TU'UN SAVI. THIS INITIAL EXERCISE SERVED AS A WAY TO ASSESS THE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY OF EACH PARTICIPANT, ENABLING THE WORKSHOP TO ADAPT ITS APPROACH, ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN WHO DO NOT SPEAK THE LANGUAGE. THE WORKSHOP'S OUTCOMES INCLUDE FOSTERING A SENSE OF CULTURAL IDENTITY, PROMOTING THE USE AND REVITALIZATION OF TU'UN SAVI AMONG THE YOUNGER GENERATION, AND ENCOURAGING CREATIVE EXPRESSION THROUGH THE WRITTEN WORD. ADDITIONALLY, THE EVENT STRENGTHENED THE PARTICIPANTS' CONNECTION TO THEIR INDIGENOUS ROOTS WHILE PROVIDING A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL LEARNING. LINK: HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/P/DACVZVBUUPH/? UTM_SOURCE=IG_WEB_COPY_LINK&IGSH=MZRLODBINWFLZA== PARTICIPANTS: 50 THEMATIC PANEL REVITALIZACAO DO MULTILINGUISMO INDGENA THE THEMATIC PANEL "REVITALIZATION OF INDIGENOUS MULTILINGUALISM," HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, AT THE REITORIA CAMPUS OF UFPR (UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO PARAN) IN BRAZIL, BROUGHT TOGETHER LEADING SCHOLARS TO EXPLORE STRATEGIES FOR THE PRESERVATION AND PROMOTION OF INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES. ESTEEMED SPEAKERS INCLUDED JOS ANTONIO FLORES FARFN FROM CIESAS, WHO SHARED HIS EXPERTISE IN LINGUISTICS AND INDIGENOUS CULTURAL HERITAGE; JOS BORGES NETO FROM UNIOESTE, WHO FOCUSED ON LINGUISTIC EDUCATION; AND GUSTAVO DE GODOY E SILVA FROM UFPR, WHO DISCUSSED HIS RESEARCH ON THE KA'APOR, MBY, AND GUAT PEOPLES. MODERATED BY EDILENE COFFACI DE LIMA, THE PANEL DELVED INTO CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS FOR FOSTERING MULTILINGUALISM, EMPHASIZING ITS ROLE IN SUSTAINING CULTURAL DIVERSITY. ORGANIZED BY HENRY VALLEJO INFANTE, THIS EVENT PROVIDED A PLATFORM FOR EXCHANGING INNOVATIVE IDEAS AND METHODOLOGIES, FOSTERING COLLABORATION AMONG LINGUISTS, ANTHROPOLOGISTS, AND CULTURAL ADVOCATES. IT HIGHLIGHTED THE IMPORTANCE OF INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES AS LIVING, EVOLVING FACETS OF CULTURAL IDENTITY AND UNDERSCORED THE NEED FOR COLLECTIVE EFFORTS IN THEIR REVITALIZATION. LINK: HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/P/DBSAQBHSAZH/?IGSH=AM0ZNTDYADDNOGNX PARTICIPANTS:150 WORKSHOP: FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MATERIALS IN INDIGENOUS AND MINORITIZED LANGUAGES ON NOVEMBER 13 AT THE FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF SANTA CATARINA, BRAZIL TOOK PLACE THE WORKSHOP TALLER PARA LA PRODUO DE MATERIAIS EM LNGUAS ORIGINRIAS E MINORITRIAS (WORKSHOP FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MATERIALS IN INDIGENOUS AND MINORITIZED LANGUAGES), THE WORKSHOP WAS PART OF THE II SEMINRIO INTERNACIONAL DO INSTITUTO MERCOSUL DE ESTUDOS AVANADOS AND TOOK PLACE AT THE AUDITRIO MARTINA JARDIM IN THE UNIVERSITRIO DA UNILA (FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF LATIN AMERICAN INTEGRATION). COORDINATED BY DR. ISIS BERGER (UNIOESTE) AND DR. MRIO RAMO (UNILA), THE WORKSHOP FOCUSED ON DISCUSSING AND DEVELOPING STRATEGIES FOR CREATING EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL MATERIALS IN INDIGENOUS AND MINORITIZED LANGUAGES. IT AIMED TO ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES INVOLVED IN PRESERVING AND REVITALIZING THESE LANGUAGES THROUGH MODERN PEDAGOGICAL TOOLS, FOSTERING INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION AMONG SCHOLARS AND ACTIVISTS IN THE FIELD. THROUGH THIS INITIATIVE, PARTICIPANTS EXPLORED WAYS TO MAKE THESE LANGUAGES MORE ACCESSIBLE AND RELEVANT IN CONTEMPORARY EDUCATION AND MEDIA, ENCOURAGING SOCIAL INCLUSION AND STRENGTHENING CULTURAL IDENTITY AMONG INDIGENOUS AND MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES. PARTICIPANTS: 150 VISIT TO THE TEKO NEMOINGO STATE INDIGENOUS SCHOOL, AVA-GUARANI ETHNIC GROUP | TEKOHA OCOY INDIGENOUS VILLAGE IN SO MIGUEL DO IGUAU THE VISIT TO THE TEKO NEMOINGO STATE INDIGENOUS SCHOOL, LOCATED IN THE TEKOHA OCOY INDIGENOUS VILLAGE AND HOME TO THE AVA-GUARANI ETHNIC GROUP, FOSTERED MEANINGFUL INTERCULTURAL ENGAGEMENT AND KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE. PARTICIPANTS DOCUMENTED EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES AND CULTURAL TRADITIONS SHARED BY THE COMMUNITY, CREATING A PHOTOGRAPHIC ARCHIVE OF INTERACTIONS WITH STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, AND SIGNIFICANT CULTURAL ELEMENTS OF THE VILLAGE. THE VISIT FACILITATED DIALOGUE WITH LOCAL TEACHERS AND LEADERS ABOUT THE CHALLENGES OF PRESERVING AVA-GUARANI LANGUAGE AND CULTURE, PROVIDING INSIGHTS INTO THEIR STRATEGIES FOR MAINTAINING CULTURAL IDENTITY THROUGH EDUCATION. THIS EXPERIENCE STRENGTHENED CONNECTIONS BETWEEN ACADEMIC REPRESENTATIVES AND THE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY, RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT THE VITAL ROLE OF INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE IN EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. IT ALSO INSPIRED DISCUSSIONS ON INTEGRATING THIS KNOWLEDGE INTO BROADER FRAMEWORKS, FURTHER PROMOTING THE SUSTAINABILITY OF INDIGENOUS HERITAGE AND RIGHTS. PARTICIPANTS: 150 MNRN CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY. INAUGURATION OF EXHIBITIONS: QUETZALTENANGO AND MEXICO, SISTER NATIONS. ON DECEMBER 9, 2024, A SERIES OF EXHIBITIONS WERE INAUGURATED AT CASA NOJ AND THE CASA DE LA CULTURA IN QUETZALTENANGO, GUATEMALA, AS PART OF THE EVENT "QUETZALTENANGO AND MEXICO: SISTER NATIONS", MARKING THE 500TH ANNIVERSARY OF QUETZALTENANGO'S FOUNDATION. AMONG THE HIGHLIGHTS, SONORA SHOWCASED ITS NATURAL AND CULTURAL RICHNESS, WITH GUADALUPE BEATRIZ ALDACO ENCINAS, GENERAL DIRECTOR OF THE SONORAN INSTITUTE OF CULTURE, REINFORCING ARTISTIC TIES BETWEEN THE TWO NATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE EXHIBITION "TERRITORIO IMPASIBLE" BY SONORAN PHOTOGRAPHER VCTOR HURTADO CAPTIVATED AUDIENCES WITH ITS STUNNING LANDSCAPES. THE EVENT WAS PRESIDED OVER BY QUETZALTENANGO'S MUNICIPAL MAYOR, JUAN FERNANDO LPEZ FUENTES, AND ATTENDED BY THE MEXICAN CONSUL IN QUETZALTENANGO, VCTOR MANUEL JIMNEZ, WHO EMPHASIZED THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THIS CULTURAL COLLABORATION. OTHER EXHIBITIONS CELEBRATING MEXICAN HERITAGE AND ART WERE ALSO INAUGURATED: - PUEBLA: FROM THE CITY OF ANGELS TO WORLD HERITAGE - TALAVERA: HERITAGE OF PUEBLA, HERITAGE OF THE WORLD - APASEO EL ALTO, GUANAJUATO: WOODEN SCULPTURES THESE EXHIBITIONS WERE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FREE OF CHARGE THROUGHOUT DECEMBER AT CASA NOJ LINK: HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ISCSONORA/POSTS/INAUGURACI%C3%B3N-DE- EXPOSICIONES-QUETZALTENANGO-Y-M%C3%A9XICO-PUEBLOS-HERMANOS-HOY-9-DE- D/897710025808718/?UTM_SOURCE=CHATGPT.COM PARTICIPANTS: 350 MAINTAINING THE LINDA ARNOLD FINDING AIDS. MNRN IS PROUD TO HOST LINDA ARNOLD'S FINDING AIDS TO ARCHIVES IN MEXICO CITY (AND BEYOND) AS PART OF THE TOOLS FOR RESEARCHERS PROGRAM. DR. ARNOLD, EMERITUS PROFESSOR OF HISTORY AT VIRGINIA TECH, IS A LEADING AUTHORITY ON ARCHIVAL COLLECTIONS IN MEXICO AND HAS BEEN WORKING TIRELESSLY OVER MANY DECADES TO INCREASE ACCESS TO THESE COLLECTIONS THROUGH HER FINDING AIDS. SHE HAS SPEARHEADED EFFORTS TO CATALOGUE COLLECTIONS AT THE ARCHIVO GENERAL DE LA NACIN, THE ARCHIVO HISTRICO DE LA SUPREMA CORTE, AND THE ARCHIVO HISTRICO DEL ARZOBISPADO DE MXICO, AMONGST MANY OTHERS, AND HAS GENEROUSLY ALLOWED MNRN TO HOST THESE AS OPEN ACCESS FILES. LINK: HTTPS://MNRN.ORG/LINDA.PHP PARTICIPANTS: 650 USERS MAINTAINING THE TOOLS FOR RESEARCHERS PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A VARIETY OF PRACTICAL RESOURCES TO RESEARCHERS TO SUPPORT THEIR FIELDWORK AND DIGITAL ACCESS IN LATIN AMERICA. THE FIRST COMPONENT OF THE PROGRAM IS THE "RESEARCHER'S GUIDE TO MEXICO CITY" A COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCE FOR RESEARCHERS DOING ARCHIVAL RESEARCH IN THE MEGALOPOLIS. PARTICIPANTS: 750 USERS CONTINUE TO EXPAND THE DIGITAL LIBRARY. WITH THE MAIN GOAL TO INCREASE ACCESS TO SCHOLARLY WORKS ABOUT THE AMERICAS. A GREAT DEAL OF SIGNIFICANT RESEARCH ABOUT THE AMERICAS IS PUBLISHED EACH YEAR IN EITHER SPANISH, ENGLISH, OR PORTUGUESE BUT LITTLE OF THIS WORK IS TRANSLATED AND MADE WIDELY AVAILABLE IN OTHER LANGUAGES. THE FIRST STEP OF THIS DIGITAL LIBRARY MADE AVAILABLE THE PUBLICATIONS OF SCHOLARS AFFILIATED WITH OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE. LINK: HTTP://MNRN.ORG/BOARD-OF-DIRECTORS-STAFF.PHP PARTICIPANTS: 12 MNRN AT THE AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR ETHNOHISTORY TOOK PLACE IN FARGO, NORTH DAKOTA, FOCUSING ON THE THEME "COLONIAL (DIS)ENTANGLEMENTS" ACROSS THE AMERICAS AND OTHER WORLD REGIONS. THIS GATHERING BROUGHT
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C AT RISK AFGHAN SCHOLAR AND ARTIST FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT THROUGH MNRN AS PART OF A CAORC INITIATIVE FUNDED BY THE U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT, THE MELLON FOUNDATION PARTNERED WITH MNRN TO SAVE THE LIVES OF AFGHAN SCHOLARS-PRIMARILY WOMEN AND MUSICIANS-AND THEIR FAMILIES. WITH SUPPORT FROM THE MEXICAN GOVERNMENT, A SPECIAL VISA CATEGORY WAS CREATED TO FACILITATE THEIR SAFE ARRIVAL IN MEXICO DIRECTLY FROM KABUL, WHERE THEY WERE WAITING FOR THEIR MIGRATORY PROCESS TO BE RESOLVED. MNRN ARRANGED COMPREHENSIVE ASSISTANCE, INCLUDING LEGAL AID, HEALTHCARE, EDUCATIONAL ACCESS FOR CHILDREN, AND LANGUAGE CLASSES. MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES WERE ALSO PROVIDED. THIS SUPPORT AIMED TO ENSURE A SMOOTH TRANSITION, OFFERING THEM A SECURE ENVIRONMENT TO RESUME THEIR PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES. IN PUEBLA, MEXICO, MNRN INTEGRATED THESE SCHOLARS INTO ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL LIFE, LAYING A FOUNDATION FOR THEIR FUTURE CAREERS. TOTAL PARTICIPANTS: 50 (GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS = 0) EXPENSES = 29,954.79 6- XICANX: DREAMERS + CHANGEMAKERS / SOADORES + CREADORES DEL CAMBIO BUILDING UPON ITS LEGACY OF CULTURAL CONNECTION AND ARTISTIC DIALOGUE, XICANX: DREAMERS + CHANGEMAKERS / SOADORES + CREADORES DEL CAMBIO CONTINUED TO INSPIRE AUDIENCES IN 2024 WITH ITS PRESENTATION AT CONTEMPORARY AT BLUE STAR. CURATED BY GRETA DE LEN AND JILL BAIRD, THE EXHIBITION CELEBRATED ARTISTS OF MEXICAN-AMERICAN ORIGIN WHO SELF-IDENTIFY AS XICANX-A TERM THAT TRANSCENDS NATIONAL BORDERS AND GENDER LINES TO ENCOMPASS THE CHICANO PEOPLE'S MULTIGENERATIONAL EXPERIENCES OF SOCIAL DIFFERENCE, ACTIVISM, AND CREATIVITY. FEATURING WORKS BY OVER 30 INFLUENTIAL ARTISTS, INCLUDING CELIA LVAREZ MUOZ, RICHARD "RICKY" ARMENDARZ, JUDITH F. BACA, ROLANDO BRISEO, SARAH CASTILLO, CELESTE DE LUNA, AND MANY OTHERS, THE EXHIBITION SHOWCASED A VIBRANT ARRAY OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS THAT REFLECTED ON THEMES OF IDENTITY, COMMUNITY, BELONGING, AND SOCIAL JUSTICE. THESE ARTISTS, SPANNING MULTIPLE GENERATIONS, BRIDGE THE LEGACY OF EL MOVIMIENTO WITH CONTEMPORARY EXPLORATIONS OF INDIGENEITY, SPIRITUALITY, AND POLITICAL EMPOWERMENT. THE 2024 PRESENTATION WAS SUPPORTED BY A DISTINGUISHED HOST COMMITTEE, INCLUDING HONORARY CO-CHAIRS DR. ELLEN RIOJAS CLARK AND DR. TOMS YBARRA- FRAUSTO, AS WELL AS COMMUNITY LEADERS CATHERINE AND GEORGE CISNEROS, MARY ALICE AND DR. HENRY G. CISNEROS, AND OTHERS WHO CHAMPIONED THE PROJECT'S VISION AND REACH. THE EXHIBITION WELCOMED OVER 7,000 VISITORS, WITH 18 PUBLIC PROGRAMS ENGAGING 850 PARTICIPANTS, ALONGSIDE 7 SCHOOL TOURS REACHING 143 STUDENTS AND 15 ADULTS, AND 8 COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION TOURS. ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS, MORE THAN 30 ARTISTS AND PRESENTERS CONTRIBUTED TO RICH DIALOGUES AND CREATIVE EXCHANGES. PROGRAMMING THROUGHOUT THE EXHIBITION PERIOD REFLECTED THE DYNAMISM OF XICANX CREATIVITY. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED: ?TACO TALK WITH JILL BAIRD AND GRETA DE LEN (JUNE 7) ?OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION (JUNE 7) ?CONTEMPORARY FOR ALL | SUBVERTED, SACRED ALTARS AND POLITICS OF THE HE (ART) WITH DAVID ZAMORA CASAS (JUNE 27) ?FAMILY SATURDAY: MI CULTURA BONITA (JULY 13) ?CANTA CUENTOS: STORYTIME READING WITH CEIBA ILI (JULY 20) ?COFFEE BREAK AT THE CONTEMPORARY (AUGUST 23) ?XICANX SYMPOSIUM (AUGUST 25-26) - INCLUDING WORKSHOPS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, GUIDED MEDITATIONS, AND MASTER CLASSES WITH ARTISTS SUCH AS AL RENDN, DEBORA KUETZPAL VASQUEZ, JON HINOJOSA, SUZY GONZLEZ, AND ELLEN RIOJAS CLARK ?BIG GIVE: WESTSIDE LOTERA NIGHT WITH JUAN MIGUEL RAMOS (SEPTEMBER 18) ?WESTSIDE MURALS TOURS WITH SAN ANTO CULTURAL ARTS (SEPTEMBER 20 & 27) TOTAL PARTICIPANTS: 8,000 LINK: HTTPS://DRIVE.GOOGLE.COM/FILE/D/18PN9YZM69SMRDMHVUI3LSQQJEVL7AB5Y/VIEW? USP=SHARING HTTPS://CONTEMPORARYSA.ORG/EXHIBITION/XICANX-DREAMERS-CHANGEMAKERS/ (GRANTS AND ALLOCATIONS = 0 EXPENSES = 11,155.34) 7-NOMBRAR / TO BE-NAMED ART GALLERY OF THE MUNICIPAL PALACE OF PUEBLA, MEXICO AUGUST 1 - SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 THE MEXICO-NORTH RESEARCH NETWORK INC. IN COLLABORATION WITH RECOVERING VOICES (SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION), THE EXPERIMENTAL HUMANITIES COLLABORATIVE NETWORK (EHCN), THE OPEN SOCIETY UNIVERSITY NETWORK (OSUN), AND THE MUNICIPAL INSTITUTE OF ART AND CULTURE OF PUEBLA (IMACP). THE INTERNATIONAL ART EXHIBITION NOMBRAR, INAUGURATED AT THE ART GALLERY OF THE MUNICIPAL PALACE OF PUEBLA, FORMED PART OF THE GLOBAL PROJECT TO BE- NAMED, AN INITIATIVE THAT EXPLORES THE CULTURAL POLITICS OF NAMES AND NAMING. BROUGHT TO MEXICO BY THE MEXICO-NORTH RESEARCH NETWORK INC IN COLLABORATION WITH KEY INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS, THE EXHIBITION SOUGHT TO HIGHLIGHT THE DIVERSITY OF NAMING PRACTICES AND CELEBRATE EFFORTS TOWARD THE REVITALIZATION OF INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES. CURATED AS AN INTERDISCIPLINARY AND INTERCULTURAL PLATFORM, NOMBRAR EXAMINED THE WAYS IN WHICH THE ACTS OF NAMING ARE NOT MERELY DESCRIPTIVE BUT CREATIVE AND TRANSFORMATIVE, SHAPING HOW COMMUNITIES UNDERSTAND THEMSELVES AND THE WORLD AROUND THEM. THE PROJECT INVITED AUDIENCES TO REFLECT ON WHO DEFINES WHOM, AND THE POWER DYNAMICS EMBEDDED IN LANGUAGE, IDENTITY, AND BELONGING. THE TO BE-NAMED INITIATIVE HAS BEEN PRESENTED IN COUNTRIES ACROSS THE GLOBE-INCLUDING GREECE, MEXICO, KYRGYZSTAN, PALESTINE, FIJI, GERMANY, THE PHILIPPINES, MOZAMBIQUE, AND GUATEMALA-CREATING A UNIQUE NETWORK OF REFLECTION AROUND NAMING, LANGUAGE, AND CULTURAL IDENTITY. EVENTS: PAST, PRESENT, + FUTURE: A ROUNDTABLE THAT REFLECTED ON THE VITALITY OF THE TU'UN SAVI (MIXTEC) LANGUAGE IN OAXACA, GUERRERO, AND PUEBLA. SCHOLARS AND COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES DISCUSSED EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN LANGUAGE USE AND ADDRESS CHALLENGES IN INTERGENERATIONAL TRANSMISSION. CUENTOS PA SONDEAR - FANDANGO FANDANGO: A CULTURAL PROJECT CELEBRATING MEXICO'S RICH TRADITIONS THROUGH DANCE, MUSIC, LANGUAGE, AND LITERATURE. WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCES SHOWCASED HOW THESE PRACTICES PRESERVE KNOWLEDGE AND WAYS OF LIFE, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY CULTURAL IDENTITY. SASANILTSIN GUESSING WITH THE NAWAS: LED BY DR. JOS ANTONIO FLORES FARFN, THIS INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP EXPLORED THE NHUATL RIDDLE TRADITION, ENGAGING PARTICIPANTS IN LINGUISTIC PLAY AND CULTURAL DISCOVERY. THE SESSION HIGHLIGHTED THE CREATIVE AND EDUCATIONAL VALUE OF ORAL TRADITIONS, COMPLEMENTED BY MUSIC AND STORYTELLING. EXPLORING THE COLORS OF THE RAINBOW AS A FAMILY: FACILITATED BY ARTIST SHULASKA, THIS CREATIVE FAMILY WORKSHOP PROMOTED SELF-AWARENESS THROUGH STORYTELLING AND ART. TYIU'U: HONORING | GATHERING OF INDIGENOUS CURATORS: HELD AT CASA DE LA CULTURA "PROFESOR PEDRO NGEL PALOU PREZ," THIS ROUNDTABLE BROUGHT TOGETHER CURATORS AND MUSEUM PROFESSIONALS FROM INAH, YUCU SAA COMMUNITY MUSEUM, AND REGIONAL CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS. MODERATED BY LIC. IZAIRA LPEZ SNCHEZ, THE DISCUSSION ADDRESSED CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY MUSEUMS AND THE PRESERVATION OF HERITAGE IN PUEBLA. AMATE PAPER WORKSHOP: LED BY ARTIST JORGE LUIS SANTOS, THIS WORKSHOP INTRODUCED PARTICIPANTS TO THE TRADITIONAL OTOM PROCESS OF MAKING PTEHI | AMATL (BARK PAPER) FROM SAN PABLITO, PAHUATLN, PUEBLA. COMMUNICATIVE CODES IN MEXICAN TEXTILES: A DISCUSSION PANEL EXAMINING THE SYMBOLISM, TECHNIQUES EMBEDDED IN INDIGENOUS TEXTILE TRADITIONS. SPEAKERS REFLECTED ON HOW GEOGRAPHY, RESOURCES, AND ORAL HISTORY SHAPE DESIGNS, WHILE ALSO ADDRESSING THE IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION ON PRESERVING TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUES. TEXTILES: THE ART OF ORIGINAL PEOPLES: A COMPLEMENTARY PANEL CELEBRATING TEXTILES AS LIVING CULTURAL HERITAGE. DISCUSSIONS FOCUSED ON THE ROLE OF TEXTILE ART IN EXPRESSING WORLDVIEWS AND MAINTAINING INTERGENERATIONAL CONNECTIONS THROUGH MATERIAL CULTURE. WORKSHOP: PAINTING AND NAMING ANIMALS IN TU'UN SAVI: AN INTERACTIVE ART SESSION INSPIRED BY UU SAVI (MIXTEC) PRE-HISPANIC CODICES. PARTICIPANTS ILLUSTRATED CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT ANIMALS WHILE LEARNING ABOUT SYMBOLISM, LANGUAGE, AND VISUAL TRADITIONS IN MIXTEC CULTURE. UU SAVI CODICES WORKSHOP: A SESSION EXPLORING MIXTEC CODICES - SACRED PRE-COLONIAL MANUSCRIPTS - AND THEIR MEANING, READING SYSTEMS, AND ROLE IN PRESERVING KNOWLEDGE AND HISTORY. ARTISTS' BOOK WORKSHOP: THIS HANDS-ON WORKSHOP OFFERED PARTICIPANTS A CREATIVE EXPERIENCE IN ARTIST BOOKMAKING, FOCUSING ON INSTINCTIVE VISUAL EXPRESSION AND INDIVIDUAL ARTISTIC INTERPRETATION WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF NOMBRAR'S BROADER THEMES OF LANGUAGE AND IDENTITY. PART OF "NOMBRAR" - EHCN-MXICO 2024: EXPERIMENTAL HUMANITIES COLLABORATIVE NETWORK ANNUAL SEMINAR IN SUMMER 2024, THE MEXICO-NORTH RESEARCH NETWORK INC. PLAYED A KEY ROLE IN ORGANIZING THE ANNUAL SEMINAR OF THE EXPERIMENTAL HUMANITIES COLLABORATIVE NETWORK (EHCN), HELD IN PUEBLA, MEXICO, PRECEDING THE OPENING OF THE ART EXHIBITION NOMBRAR. THE EVENT BROUGHT TOGETHER OVER 50 PARTICIPANTS FROM DIVERSE ACADEMIC AND CREATIVE DISCIPLINES, FOSTERING AN ENVIRONMENT OF COLLABORATION, LEARNING, AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE. THROUGHOUT THE WEEK-LONG GATHERING, PARTICIPANTS DEEPENED THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF MEXICO'S RICH CULTURAL LANDSCAPE, WITH A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON PUEBLA'S HISTORICAL AND ARTISTIC HERITAGE. THE CONFERENCE OFFERED A SERIES OF SESSIONS DEDICATED TO DISCUSSING THE OR
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