Cameroon Health And Education Fund Inc
- Assets
- $17.4k
- Revenue
- $240.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Fargo, ND
- Founding
- 11/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 20-3407099
Organization Overview
Cameroon Health And Education Fund Inc is located in Fargo, ND. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cameroon Health And Education Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Cameroon Health And Education Fund Inc generated $240.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $241.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.0% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE CAMEROON HEALTH & EDUCATION FUND IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND EDUCATION OF UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN CAMEROON, WEST AFRICA. CAMEROONS LONG-STANDING VIOLENCE HAS LEFT 4.7 MILLION CAMEROONIANS IN NEED OF HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE. THE CAMEROON HEALTH & EDUCATION FUND (CHEF) IS AN ALL VOLUNTEER, NONPROFIT, APOLITICAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2023 CHEF SUPPORTED A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE CAMEROON BAPTIST CONVENTION HEALTH SERVICES (CBCHS) WHICH PROVIDE MEDICAL AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE AS WELL AS PROVIDING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES TO IMPROVE MEDICAL FACILITIES. CBCHS PROVIDES "FEE FOR SERVICE" CARE TO ALL PATIENTS WHO NEED IT, BUT OFTEN PATIENTS ARE NOT ABLE TO PAY THESE LOW FEES BECAUSE OF POVERTY. THERE IS NO GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR THE COST OF HEALTH CARE AND NO INSURANCE COVERAGE. CHEF FUNDS SUBSIDIZE THE COST OF CARE THAT SAVES MANY LIVES AND PREVENTS OR CORRECTS SERIOUS DISABLING CONDITIONS. PROGRAMS: WOMEN'S HEALTH PROGRAM TO SUPPORT CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING & TREATMENT. ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT IN OBSTETRICS (ALSO) TRAINING TO REDUCE MATERNAL MORTALITY. SUPPORT THE INTERNAL MEDICINE AND SURGERY RESIDENCY TRAINING OF AFRICAN PHYSICIANS AT MBINGO BAPTIST HOSPITAL. CBCHS SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING: 1. DR BROWN BENEVOLENT FUND AT CBCHS/MBINGO BAPTIST HOSPITAL (MBH), THE DR ALEXANDER BABA GUAN-NULLA BENOVOLENT FUND AT BANSO BAPTIST HOSPITAL (BBH), AND THE MESKINE BAPTIST HOSPITAL INDIGENT PATIENT FUND: THESE FUNDS PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD URGENTLY NEEDED MEDICAL OR SURGICAL CARE AT MBH, BBH, AND MESKINE BH. 2. INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS PROJECT: THE LONG-STANDING VIOLENCE IN CAMEROON HAS HAD A DISASTROUS EFFECT ON THE CAMEROON BAPTIST CONVENTION HEALTH SERVICES FACILITIES AND STAFF. THE MONEY RAISED FOR THIS PROJECT HELPS PAY FOR MEDICAL CARE, FOOD CLOTHING AND SHELTER FOR NEEDY CBCHS STAFF MEMBERS. 3. LIFE ABUNDANT PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PROGRAM: (LAP) TRAINING FOR COMMUNITY MOTHER CHILD HEALTH AIDS TO PROVIDE ANTENATAL CARE AND LOW RISK DELIVERIES IN REMOTE VILLAGES. 4. CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXPANDED OPERATING ROOM AT BANSO BAPTIST HOSPITAL WILL RESULT IN BETTER SURGICAL CARE FOR PATIENTS NEEDING SURGERY. 5. RADIOTHERAPY UNIT AT MBINGO BAPTIST HOSPITAL: THE NUMBERS OF CANCER CASES IS INCREASING AND RADIOTHERAPY (RT) IS OFTEN NOT AVAILABLE IN CAMEROON AND IF IT IS THE COST IS UNAFFORDABLE. CHEF HAS RECEIVED DONATIONS TO SET UP A (RT) IS OFTEN NOT AVAILABLE IN CAMEROON AND IF IT IS, THE COST IS UNAFFORDABLE. CHEF HAS RECEIVED DONATIONS TO SETUP A (RT) UNIT THAT WILL MAKE CURATIVE OR PALLIATIVE RT AVAILABLE TO MORE CANCER PATIENTS. 6. PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION AT MBINGO 7. TREATMENT OF MALNUTRITION AT MBH. 8. PAYMENT FOR ESSENTIAL DRUGS. 9. CONSTRUCTION OF A TRAUMA CENTER AT BAPTIST HOSPITAL MUTEWAGENE.
SCHOLARSHIPS APPROVED BY THE CHEF BOARD ENABLED 7 CAMEROONIANS TO RECEIVE MEDICAL TRAINING TO IMPROVE SERVICES PROVIDED BY CBCHS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alison Lafrence MD President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Nancy Palmer PHD Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Erika Campbell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
George Hahn Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Thomas Welty MD MPH Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Doyle Estes Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $240,844 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $98,479 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $240,844 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $240,844 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $234,312 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,622 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $490 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $241,424 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $17,400 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $17,400 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $17,400 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $17,400 |