Hope For Haiti Childrens Center Incorporated
- Assets
- $4.7m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Founding
- 01/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 59-3735653
Organization Overview
Hope For Haiti Childrens Center Incorporated, operating under the name Danita's Children, is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 2002. 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 12/2022, Danita's Children employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Danita's Children 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 12/2022, Danita's Children generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.6% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE RESCUE, LOVE AND CARE FOR ORPHANS AND IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN IN HAITI, MEETING THEIR PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS SO THEY ARE EMPOWERED TO BECOME LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND NATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE MEDICAL + MALNUTRITION CENTER SERVED OVER 6,900 PATIENTS VIA EMERGENCY CARE, INTAKE/ASSESSMENT, DIAGNOSTIC BLOOD ANALYSIS,RADIOLOGY LAB,OUTPATIENT TREATMENT,INPATIENT TREATMENT FOR MALNUTRITION,PHARMACY AND MEDICAL TRANSPORT TO + FROM THE CENTER. THE DENTAL CLINIC SERVED 1,332 PATIENTS WITH DENTAL HYGIENE, PREVENTATIVE + RESTORATIVE SERVICES ALONG WITH SUPPLIES. WELLNESS EDUCATION WAS GIVEN ON DISEASE PREVENTION/WELLNESS. NEAR DEATH CHILDREN WERE SAVED FROM STARVATION THROUGH AN INPATIENT NUTRITION + MEDICAL REGIMEN WITH AN OUTPATIENT PROGRAM TO ENSURE WELLNESS AND TO MONITOR PATIENTS' FOOD SECURITY. OUR MALNUTRITION MOUNTAIN OUTREACH TREATED 2,850 CHILDREN WHO LIVE IN RURAL AREAS WITHOUT ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE.
APPROXIMATELY 500 PEOPLE FROM THE COMMUNITY ATTEND TEMPLE DE L'ESPOIR, A CHURCH OPERATED BY THE ORGANIZATION ON ITS CAMPUS EACH WEEK. THE CHURCH HOSTS CONFERENCES AND EVENTS OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY FOR SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT. THE CHILDREN'S OUTREACH PROGRAM, SIDEWALK SAFARI SCHOOL, BRINGS BIBLE AND SPIRITUAL LESSONS TO THE STREETS AND SURROUNDING VILLAGES OF OUANAMINTHE, AND ENGAGES CHILDREN THROUGH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS UTILIZING BIBLE LESSONS, SONGS, PRAYER, ARTS AND FUN. THE FARM IS LOCTED ON 106 ACRES OF LAND OUTSIDE OF OUANAMINTHE. THE FARMING PROJECT CURRENTLY CONSISTS OF PEANUTS, SUGAR CANE, PINEAPPLE, BANANA TREES, PLANTAIN TREES AND YUCA PLANTS. THE NEXT PHASE IS DEVELOPING A GOAT AND CHICKEN FARM. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO BECOME MORE SELF-SUSTAINABLE. THIS PROJECT WILL SUPPLEMENT OUR FEEDING PROGRAM, ENSURING THAT WE CAN PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR THE CHILDREN WHO COME TO US FOR HELP.
CHILDREN'S HOMES PROVIDED FULL-TIME CARE FOR 60 ORPHANS IN 6 INDEPENDENTLY OPERATING HOUSEHOLDS WHICH INCLUDE A HOUSE PARENT FOR 12-15 CHILDREN. THIS PROVIDES A NURTURING FAMILY-TYPE SETTING WITH SAFE, COMFORTABLE SHELTER,NOURISHING FOOD (3 MEALS PER DAY), CLOTHING(INCLUDING SCHOOL UNIFORMS), AND EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL CARE/SUPPORT. OF THE 6 HOMES,ONE IS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN. THERE ARE THREE TRAINED NURSES WHO PROVIDE 24/7 SPECIALIZED NURSING CARE TO EACH CHILD AND HOUSE MOMS PROVIDE CARE TO THESE CHILDREN,TREATING EACH ONE OF THEM WITH THE UTMOST DIGNITY,RESPECT AND LOVE. THE SPECIAL NEEDS HOUSE PROVIDED 14 CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES WITH CARE. THESE CHILDREN ARE OFTEN DISCARDED BY THEIR FAMILIES AND SOCIETY.
THE SCHOOL EDUCATED 367 STUDENTS, PRESCHOOL-GRADE 13, INCLUDING 48 CHILDREN FROM CHILDREN'S HOMES AND NEARBY OUANAMINTHE. THE SCHOOL HAS 17 CLASSROOMS + EMPLOYS 40 HAITIANS, PROVIDING SUPPLIES, BOOKS, UNIFORMS + MEDICAL CARE. A FEEDING PROGRAM BEGAN IN 2002 WHEN CHILDREN WOULD COME TO SCHOOL HUNGRY,UNABLE TO FOCUS. CURRICULUM FOLLOWS HAITI'S MINISTRY OF EDUCATION + INCLUDES U.S. BASED STRATEGIES FOR ANALYTICAL REASONING AND PROBLEM- SOLVING. STUDENTS LEARN FOUR LANGUAGES. THE SPORTS PROGRAM ALLOWS STUDENTS TO COMPETE IN SPORTS SUCH AS SOCCER AND VOLLEYBALL. SINCE 2014, 61 OF 62 STUDENTS HAVE GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL AND RECEIVED SUPPORT + GUIDANCE THROUGH THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WITH 10 ATTENDING COLLEGE/VOCATIONAL SCHOOL IN HAITI AND 12 ATTENDING COLLEGE IN THE U.S.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Danita Estrella-Watts President An | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $91,496 |
Tamarah Duperval-Brownlee Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Fisher Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alastair Geddes Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Matthew Hasselbeck Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karris Hudson Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $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 | $2,200,136 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $170,698 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,200,136 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $74,595 |
| Investment income | $1,642 |
| 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 | $2,278,351 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $87,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $17,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $20,876 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $91,496 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,859 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $658,329 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,197 |
| Other employee benefits | $12,088 |
| Payroll taxes | $117,984 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,142 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $43,923 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $81,918 |
| Advertising and promotion | $51,417 |
| Office expenses | $94,719 |
| Information technology | $19,231 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $87,197 |
| Travel | $64,628 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,926 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $243,751 |
| Insurance | $5,172 |
| All other expenses | $41,787 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,409,712 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $951,663 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $317,064 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,000 |
| 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 | $1,083 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,454,295 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,695 |
| Total assets | $4,730,800 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $114,768 |
| 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 | $21,035 |
| Total liabilities | $135,803 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,975,230 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $619,767 |
| 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 | $4,730,800 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Hope For Haiti Childrens Center Incorporated has awarded $147,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
DANITA'S CHILDREN FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY PURPOSE: General support | $94,000 |
WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP PURPOSE: General support | $53,000 |