Destined For Grace
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $226.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 110
- Location
- Carpinteria, CA
- Founding
- 01/2009
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 26-3044455
Organization Overview
Destined For Grace is located in Carpinteria, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Destined For Grace employed 110 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Destined For Grace 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 06/2023, Destined For Grace generated $226.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $116.3k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.0% per year over the past 4 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
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE CHILDREN OF MIREBALAIS, HAITI WITH A FUTURE FILLED WITH FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE. DESTINED FOR GRACE ACCOMPLISHES THIS THROUGH RUNNING A K-6TH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN HAITI.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ECOLE DESTINED FOR GRACE: A K-6TH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN MIREBALAIS, HAITI ESTABLISHED BY DESTINED FOR GRACE. ECOLE DESTINED FOR GRACE IS THE PROGRAM THAT EMBODIES THE MISSION OF DESTINED FOR GRACE CHILDREN'S RELIEF. IT IS OUR MISSION TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN IN THE MIREBALAIS AREA WHO CANNOT AFFORD TO ATTEND SCHOOL ON THEIR OWN. DESTINED FOR GRACE HAS PROVIDED A SCHOOL THAT IS OF LITTLE COST TO THE FAMILIES IN MIREBALAIS, YET PROVIDES AN EXCELLENT EDUCATION FOR THEIR CHILDREN. THE PAST YEAR WE EDUCATED 220 STUDENTS AT ECOLE DESTINED FOR GRACE. WE ARE ABLE TO DO THIS THROUGH FUNDRAISING AND THROUGH THRIFT STORES THAT THE ORGANIZATION RUNS. SCHOOL RUNS FROM SEPTEMBER TO JUNE AND STANDARDS ARE SET BY THE HAITIAN MINISTRY OF EDUCATION ALONG WITH DESTINED FOR GRACE. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING AN EDUCATION TO OUR STUDENTS, WE ALSO PROVIDE EACH STUDENT WITH A HOT MEAL EACH SCHOOL DAY. FOR MANY STUDENTS THIS MEAL IS THE ONLY GUARANTEED MEAL OF THE DAY.
PROVIDING FOR COMMUNITY NEEDS IS AN IMPORTANT ASPECT OF DESTINED FOR GRACE'S PROGRAM SERVICES. LAST YEAR THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FOOD BY WAY OF FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS. THIS YEAR DESTINED FOR GRACE AIMED TO BRING CLEAN WATER TO THE COMMUNITY OF MIREBALAIS AND THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THE AREA SURROUNDING ECOLE DESTINED FOR GRACE. DESTINED FOR GRACE CONSTRUCTED A WATER WELL AND A RESERVOIR. THESE ARE BOTH FOR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY USE. ONE HUNDRED WATER FILTERS WERE DISTRIBUTED THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN WATER FOR FAMILIES.
TRAVEL - ALL BOARD MEMBERS TRAVELED TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC TO MEET WITH THE HAITIAN PROJECT MANAGER. THEY HAD IMPORTANT MEETING TO DISCUSS THE PRESENT SITUATION AT ECOLE DESTINED FOR GRACE, AS WELL AS, FUTURE PLANS FOR THE PROPERTY AND SCHOOL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rebecca Smith CEO | Officer | 40 | $92,400 |
Tyron Smith Secretary | Officer | 40 | $92,400 |
Lindsey Connolly CFO | Officer | 40 | $89,031 |
Cynthia Connolly Officer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Joanie Costa Officer | Officer | 5 | $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 | $215,561 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $145,245 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $215,561 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $9,279 |
| Investment income | $1,496 |
| 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 | $226,336 |
| 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 | $100 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $182 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $182 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $52,790 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $194 |
| Office expenses | $3,345 |
| Information technology | $549 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $13,309 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $273 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $116,315 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $367,330 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $875,000 |
| 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 | $92,374 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $86,148 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,420,852 |
| 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 | $1,420,852 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,420,852 |