Restavec Freedom Foundation is located in Cincinnati, OH. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Restavec Freedom Foundation employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Restavec Freedom Foundation 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 12/2021, Restavec Freedom Foundation generated $3.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO BRING AN END TO CHILD SLAVERY IN HAITI THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND AWARENESS AND TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES THAT ADDRESS THE SYSTEMIC REASONS PARENTS SEND THEIR CHILDREN TO BE DOMESTIC SERVANTS AND PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN AID TO THE MOST VULNERABLE HAITIANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SINCE OUR INCEPTION IN 2007, CHILD ADVOCACY CONTINUES TO BE THE HEARTBEAT OF THE WORK OF RESTAVEK FREEDOM FOUNDATION. CURRENTLY THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERS WITH 68 SCHOOLS IN THE WEST AND SOUTH DEPARTMENTS TO PROVIDE TUITION, BOOKS AND UNIFORMS FOR MORE THAN 1,600 CHILDREN. 35 CHILD ADVOCATES EACH CASE MANAGE AN AVERAGE PORTFOLIO OF 60 CHILDREN PROVIDING ENCOURAGEMENT AND ONGOING SUPPORT THROUGH A TRUSTING RELATIONSHIP. ADVOCATES MEET WITH CHILDREN AT SCHOOL AND MONITOR THEIR ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND MEET WITH CHILDREN AT HOME TO MONITOR THEIR PROTECTION AND TREATMENT IN THEIR HOME ENVIRONMENT. EACH ADVOCATE OVERSEES ACADEMIC, HEALTH, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND HOME LIFE OF EACH CHILD. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS AN EXTENSIVE SECURE DATABASE OF CASE FILES AND EACH CHILD'S PERTINENT INFORMATION TO MONITOR PROGRESS. RESTAVEK FREEDOM ALSO WORKS TO REUNITE CHILDREN WITH THEIR BIOLOGICAL FAMILIES WHEN POSSIBLE, WHITE CONTINUING TO PYA FOR SCHOOL. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A TRANSITIONAL HOME FOR GIRLS WHO WERE LIVING IN THE WORST CASES OF ABUSE. 13 GIRLS LIVED IN THIS HOME DURING 2020, RECEIVING EDUCATIONS SUPPORT, MEDCIAL CARE, PSYCHOSOCIAL THERAPY, LVOE AND SUPPORT. RESTAVEK FREEDOM HOSTS BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS TO ENGAGE TTHE YOUTH IN THEIR ADVOCACY PROGRAM ON VARIOUS TOPICS HELPFUL TO THEIR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AND TO GIVE THEM A SAFE SPACE WITH THEIR PEERS TO DISCUSS THEIR PARTICULAR CHALLENGES. ACCELERATED PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS IN FIRST THOUGH SIXTH GRADES ARE OFFERED TO STUDENTS WHO ARE MORE THAN ONE YEAR BEHIND IN THEIR ACADEMIC PROGRESS WHICH ENABLES THEM TO PASS TWO ACADEMIC GRADES IN ONE YEAR.
RF JUSTICE TRAINING IS HOSTED THROUGHOUT HAITI UTILIZING THE EXPERTISE OF 6 LOCAL TRAINERS IN 20 COMMUNITIES, ENGAGING MORE THAN 850 PARTICIPANTS IN 2021. THE TRAINING IS DESIGNED TO INFLUENCE COMMUNITIES TOWARD ENDING THE DESTRUCTIVE PRACTICE. THE SIX-WEEK PROGRAM RE-EXAMINES THE CULTURALLY ENTRENCHED EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN IN RESTAVEK. PARTICIPANTS CONFRONT HARMFUL TRADITIONS AND DESIGN LOCAL ALTERNATIVES THAT PROTECT CHILDREN. THE TRAINING INTRODUCES THE HAITIAN LAWS THAT PROTECT CHILDREN AND CREATE CHILD PROTECTION COMMITTEES THAT WORK IN VARIOUS COMMUNITIES TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE SITUATION OF CHILDREN AS WELL AS ACT AS CHILD PROTECTORS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, BRINGING TO THE ATTENTION OF AUTHORITIES AND RF ADVOCATES SITUATIONS OF ABUSE.
RURAL COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ARE AN INCREASING FOCUS AS THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO SPREAD ITS REACH. THE COMMUNITY CENTER CONTINUES TO FUNCTION IN THE SOUTHERN REGION OF HAITI, OFFERING CLASSES TO PARENTS, ACTIVITES SUCH AS REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PROGRAMS, A FOUR-YEAR ENGLISH EDUCATION PROGRAM, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND CONSTRUCTION TRADES. TEACHERS TAKE THEIR LITERACY TRAINING PROGRAMS INTO MOUNTAINOUS COMMUNITIES WHERE RESIDENTS LIVE IN MORE REMOTE AREAS. THE CENTER HOSTS SUMMER CAMPS FOR MORE THAN 500 CHILDREN AND LEADERSHIP CLASSES FOR YOUTH. THE CENTER PROVIDES JOBS FOR MORE THAN 40 PEOPLE DIRECTLY. RF OPENED 6 NEW REGIONAL HUBS, NOW OPERATING IN 5 DEPARTMENTS OF HAITI. EACH HUB OFFERS SIMILAR PROGRAMS AS THE PORT SALUT LEARNING CENTER AND TOGETHER SERVE MORE THAN 700 ADULTS AND CHILDREN. MULTIPLE SUMMER CAMPS ARE OFFERED IN EACH LOCATION, IN TOTAL HOSTING MORE THAN 1800 PROGRAM AND LOCAL CHILDREN IN 2021. IN 2021 RF PROVIDED MORE THAN 190 FRUIT BEARING TREES TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS, CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE PORT SALUT REGION WORKING TO BUILD AN AGROFORESTRY AND GARDENING PROGRAM THAT WILL CREATE FOOD SUSTAINABILITY FOR FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY.
THE ORGANIZATION HAS BECOME A LEADING VOICE FOR CHILDREN IN RESTAVEK WITH HAITIAN LEADERS, INTERNATIONAL MEDIA OUTLETS, AND U.S. BASED ORGANIZATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Raymond Conn President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Larry Kellam Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Joan Conn Executive Di | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Randy Landis Director | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Christina Guerin Director | Trustee | 15 | $0 |
Benjamin Hautt Director | Trustee | 8 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $3,422,933 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,422,933 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $9,292 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $27,023 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,459,248 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $0 |
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 | $883,434 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $68,559 |
Payroll taxes | $37,091 |
Fees for services: Management | $38,781 |
Fees for services: Legal | $20,883 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,050 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $9,229 |
Office expenses | $111,768 |
Information technology | $23,455 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $260,864 |
Travel | $130,517 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,234 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,592 |
All other expenses | $63,981 |
Total functional expenses | $2,861,754 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $963,770 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $922,534 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $65,582 |
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 | $3,597,227 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $5,549,113 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,889 |
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 | $14,889 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,377,628 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $156,596 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,549,113 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Restavec Freedom Foundation has recieved totaling $1,754,209.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $1,264,000 |
Conn Family Foundation 3396 Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL | $200,000 |
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund St Petersberg, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $103,200 |
Grace Cares Foundation Spartanburg, SC PURPOSE: CASH CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST IN ENDING CHILD SLAVERY IN HAITI | $70,000 |
Johnson Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $67,000 |
Macauley Foundation Inc Watertown, CT PURPOSE: AN UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION TO ASSIST THEM WITH THEIR ACTIVITIES | $12,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation Grand Rapids, MI | $79,921,409 | $9,501,037 |
Lor Foundation Inc West Chester, PA | $352,392,197 | $12,888,892 |
Grable Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | $386,701,292 | $35,946,563 |
Connelly Foundation West Conshohocken, PA | $387,913,026 | $27,891,431 |
Fred F Silk Charitable Foundation Louisville, OH | $0 | $2,703,630 |
Jewish Foundation Of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | $344,322,004 | $65,111,190 |
Charles F Kettering Foundation Dayton, OH | $413,895,327 | $17,762,033 |
Jay And Jeanie Schottenstein Foundation Columbus, OH | $12,858,446 | $29,259,001 |
Susquehanna Foundation Bala Cynwyd, PA | $640,733,550 | $61,262,452 |
The Lozick Family Foundation Pepper Pike, OH | $264,438,182 | $44,457,050 |
Humana Foundation Inc Louisville, KY | $467,311,073 | $9,744,567 |
Dow Company Foundation Bay City, MI | $175,531,548 | $110,489,699 |