2024-08-16T15:25:36-04:00 2023-12-31 450491842 BLANKENSHIP CPA GROUP PLLC 700 CHURCH ST STE 100 NASHVILLE TN 37203 990 2023-01-01 311811917 HOPE FOR HAITI'S CHILDREN MINISTRIES INC HOPE 8663149330 PO BOX 62328 CINCINNATI OH 45262 KEN BEVER PRESIDENT 8663149330 2024-08-16 true true JESSICA FREEMAN P01261457 6159929222 2024-08-16 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z KEN BEVER 12020 SOUTHWICK LN CINCINNATI OH 45241 5073212 false X WWW.HOPEFORHAITISCHILDREN.ORG X 2001 OH TO DEMONSTRATE CHRISTIAN COMPASSION TO POVERTY-BOUND HAITIAN CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THESE CHILDREN TO BECOME LEADERS IN THEIR HOMES, CHURCHES AND COMMUNITIES. 8 6 15 122 0 4092416 4384718 0 35080 179241 -38849 -52155 4088647 4511804 2689997 2235914 0 761807 964273 0 346126 566115 764390 4017919 3964577 70728 547227 7088677 7577025 107945 71394 6980732 7505631 X TO DEMONSTRATE CHRISTIAN COMPASSION TO POVERTY-BOUND HAITIAN CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THESE CHILDREN TO BECOME LEADERS IN THEIR HOMES, CHURCHES AND COMMUNITIES. false false 1076388 941104 CHILD SPONSORSHIP MINISTRY HFHC'S CHILD SPONSORSHIP MINISTRY PROVIDES FUNDING FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED HAITIAN CHILDREN TO RECEIVE A QUALITY EDUCATION AT ONE OF 10 CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS ESTABLISHED BY HFHC IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL CHURCHES OF CHRIST. THE SCHOOLS, LOCATED IN THE CENTRAL AND WEST DEPARTMENTS OF HAITI, SERVE MORE THAN 3,000 CHILDREN (2,396 ARE SPONSORED). IN ADDITION TO TUITION, THE CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES EACH SPONSORED CHILD WITH A UNIFORM, A BACKPACK, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND AN END-OF-YEAR GIFT. IN 2023, OVER 75 OF OUR TEACHERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS WERE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN A TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM BY P4H GLOBAL TO INVEST IN OUR TEACHERS AND OUR STUDENTS. - CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O 566182 566182 SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM CONSTRUCTION TEAMS HAVE BEEN HARD AT WORK TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS AT MANY OF OUR SCHOOLS. TWO SCHOOLS HAD NEW KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOMS BUILT - THE DELMAS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL AND THE MIREBALAIS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL. AT THE CAZEAU CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, WE WERE ABLE TO ADD THREE CLASSROOMS (11TH, 12TH, AND 13TH ) SO THAT THE STUDENTS WHO ATTEND THERE CAN CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION FROM KINDERGARTEN UNTIL THEY GRADUATE. 344457 283715 HAITI OPERATIONS HFHC PROVIDES GRANTS TO AND WORKS WITH A SEPARATELY-ESTABLISHED NGO LOCATED IN HAITI TO ENSURE THE MINISTRIES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE FULFILLED. THE NGO OVERSEES OPERATIONS IN TEN SCHOOLS AND ONE ORPHANAGE. HAITI OPERATIONS COVERS ALL IN-COUNTRY EXPENSES RELATED TO SUSTAINING EACH OF OUR PROGRAMS. IT INCLUDES STAFF WAGES, IN-COUNTRY COMMUNICATION FEES, OFFICE EXPENSES, GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS, AND TRANSPORTATION COSTS. 1305550 444913 HEALTH CARE AS PART OF OUR CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM, OVER 2,400 CHILDREN RECEIVED AN ANNUAL MEDICAL EXAM IN APRIL. THROUGHOUT THE REST OF THE YEAR, WE HAVE NURSES IN EACH OF OUR TEN SCHOOLS WHO CAN ADDRESS THE MEDICAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND TEACH HEALTH EDUCATION IN CLASS. IF NEEDED, A CHILD HAS PAID ACCESS TO A LOCAL MEDICAL CLINIC. IN 2023, THE SCHOOL NURSES WERE ABLE TO TREAT 967 CHILDREN FOR AILMENTS. ORPHAN CARE MINISTRY HFHC'S ORPHAN CARE MINISTRY PROVIDES ONGOING OPERATIONAL FUNDS TO THE CAZEAU ORPHANAGE IN PORT-AU-PRINCE. THE ORPHANAGE PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE CHILDCARE TO 62 ORPHANED CHILDREN AGES 4 TO 18. THIS IS A TRUE HOME FOR THE CHILDREN - NOT ONLY FURNISHING THE NECESSITIES OF FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSING, AND MEDICAL CARE, BUT ALSO PROVIDING A LOVING FAMILY. IN ADDITION, THEY TOOK CLASSES TO LEARN SEWING, BAKING, GARDENING, COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, AND ENGLISH. IN 2023, ALL CHILDREN RECEIVED NEW MATTRESSES AND BEDDING. A NEW CHICKEN COOP WAS BUILT TO ENABLE THIS YEAR, WE HAVE BEEN THRILLED TO SEE CHILDREN WHO GREW UP IN THE CAZEAU ORPHANAGE COMPLETE TRAINING PROGRAMS, THROUGH THE PROMISING ADULT CONTINUED EDUCATION SPONSORSHIP (PACES) PROGRAM, TO HELP WITH FUTURE CAREERS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDED COURSES IN TAILORING, ELECTRIC SYSTEMS, JOURNALISM, NURSING, FORKLIFT DRIVING, AND PASTRY/COOKING. SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM THANKS TO GENEROUS DONORS AND STRONG PARTNERSHIPS ALL 10 SCHOOLS SERVE HOT NUTRITIOUS MEALS FIVE DAYS A WEEK TO 3,719 CHILDREN (695,453 MEALS PROVIDED EACH YEAR). TWO SCHOOLS (HINCHE AND CAZEAU) HAD NEW ROOFTOP KITCHENS BUILT TO SERVE THE CHILDREN. EACH SCHOOL IS EQUIPPED WITH A KITCHEN WHICH HAS A PROPANE STOVE, COOKING POTS, PLATES, CUPS, AND ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER. IT IS OFTEN THE PARENTS OR GRANDPARENTS WHO COOK. THIS PROGRAM MAKES A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT IN THE OVERALL HEALTH AND COGNITIVE ABILITY OF OUR CHILDREN. OUR SCHOOL PRINCIPALS REPORT THAT CHILDREN ARE MORE ENGAGED, ATTEND SCHOOL REGULARLY, AND PERFORM BETTER ACADEMICALLY. AT OUR CHILD CARE CLINIC, WE FOUND THAT THESE CHILDREN HAVE GROWN, GAINED WEIGHT, AND ARE MUCH HEALTHIER THANKS TO SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAMS. JOY BOX/GIFT MINISTRY IN DECEMBER, HOPE FOR HAITI'S CHILDREN DELIVERED 3,877 CHRISTMAS JOY BOXES TO SPONSORED STUDENTS AND OTHER LOCAL CHILDREN IN NEED. THE SHOEBOX-SIZE PACKAGES CONTAINED VARIOUS SMALL ITEMS FOR THE CHILDREN TO ENJOY, AS WELL AS A HUGE BUNDLE OF CHRISTMAS CHEER TO REMIND THEM THEY ARE NOT FORGOTTEN DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. FORTY-THREE U.S. CHURCHES AND GROUPS HELPED WITH THIS PROJECT. IN ADDITION, AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, EACH CHILD IS GIVEN 5 BEFORE THEY LEAVE SCHOOL FOR SUMMER VACATION AS A GIFT FROM THEIR SPONSOR. MISSION TRIPS ALTHOUGH AMERICAN MEDICAL MISSION TEAMS WERE UNABLE TO TRAVEL TO HAITI DUE TO THE PANDEMIC AND POLITICAL UNREST, WE WERE SO THANKFUL THAT OUR SPONSORED CHILDREN STILL RECEIVED AN ANNUAL MEDICAL CHECK-UP. OUR HAITIAN STAFF, NURSES, A PHARMACIST, AND LOCAL DOCTORS TRAVELLED TO THE SCHOOLS TO CONDUCT THIS YEAR'S CLINIC. THEY WORKED TIRELESSLY AND WE ARE SO GRATEFUL TO THEM FOR "GOING THE EXTRA MILE" TO ENSURE THAT THE CHILDREN RECEIVED AN EXAM AND THAT OUR SPONSORS RECEIVED AN UPDATE ON THEIR SPONSORED CHILD THIS YEAR. OUR STAFF RESUMED LIMITED TRAVEL IN 2023 AND WE CONTINUE TO HOPE THAT WE CAN INVITE MISSION TEAMS TO RETURN WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. CRISIS RELIEF KNOWING THAT OUR CHILDREN WOULD BE HUNGRY DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WHEN THEY DIDN'T RECEIVE A SCHOOL LUNCH, WE BEGAN A PROGRAM EACH FRIDAY WHERE KIDS COULD COME TO SCHOOL TO GATHER FOR A BIBLE LESSON, GAMES, AND A HOT LUNCH. EACH CHILD WAS SENT HOME WITH A BAG FULL OF RICE AND BEANS. THEY WERE THRILLED PROGRAM SERVICE US OPS THIS COVERS EXPENSES IN THE U.S. FOR ADMINISTRATION AND EXECUTION OF ALL PROGRAMS IN HAITI. SYSTEMS ARE STRUCTURED TO KEEP COMMUNICATION BETWEEN OUR U.S. AND HAITI STAFF CONSTANT AND STABLE. ASSORTED ITEMS ARE ACCUMULATED AND/OR PURCHASED, ORGANIZED, AND SHIPPED TO HAITI FROM OUR U.S. OFFICES AS WELL. THESE INCLUDE SCHOOL SUPPLIES, HYGIENE ITEMS, TEACHING MATERIALS FOR THE YOUTH CAMP, MEDICAL NECESSITIES FOR OUR ANNUAL CHILD CARE CLINIC, AND PRINTED PAPERS FOR THE STUDENTS TO USE WHEN THEY WRITE LETTERS TO THEIR SPONSORS. LEADERSHIP CAMP CAMP HOPE 2023 WAS HELD IN THREE SESSIONS WITH OVER 200 STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THREE-AND-A-HALF DAY CAMPS. WHILE CAMPERS ENJOYED FAMILIAR ROUTINES (LIKE COMPETITIVE GAMES/ACTIVITIES, DELICIOUS MEALS, AND ENGAGING LESSONS), THEY ALSO EMBRACED A NEEDED REPRIEVE FROM THE POLITICAL UNREST AND GANG ACTIVITY. ALL GLORY TO GOD THAT 16 YOUNG PEOPLE GAVE THEIR LIVES TO THE LORD IN BAPTISM DURING CAMP AND CONFESSED JESUS AS THE FOUNDATION OF THEIR FAITH. IN THIS 20TH YEAR OF HFHC SUMMER CAMPS, CAMP HOPE PROVIDED A WARM AND INVITING CHRIST-CENTERED ATMOSPHERE WHERE STUDENTS FROM ALL TEN SCHOOL COMMUNITIES FELT WELCOMED, VALUED, AND DEEPLY LOVED. IN ADDITION, FOLLOW-UP EVENTS WERE HELD ONE SATURDAY IN THE STUDENTS' LOCAL COMMUNITY. SPECIAL TRAINING SESSIONS WERE HELD FOR THOSE WHO WERE RECOGNIZED AS TEEN LEADERS WHILE AT CAMP. STUDENTS RECEIVE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH AND ENGAGE IN WORSHIP, LARGE-GROUP TEACHING, SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS, AND GAMES/ACTIVITIES. "THE CHILDREN WERE SO EXCITED TO BE BACK TOGETHER AND REALLY HAD FUN WORSHIPPING AND PLAYING" 1305550 444913 3292577 true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false true false false false true true false false true false false false false true false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false true 0 0 15 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 8 6 false false true false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false AR CA FL GA HI IL MA MD MI MN MS NC NH NM NY OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WI WV X X X SID GRAY 8663149330 12020 SOUTHWICK LN CINCINNATI OH 45241 KEN BEVER PRESIDENT 40.00 X X 161677 0 11358 TONYA HUNT VICE PRESIDE 40.00 X 121827 0 10343 SID GRAY DIRECTOR OF 40.00 X 77391 0 3109 CEDRIC BOYD BOARD CHAIRM 2.00 X X 0 0 0 DOUG FREEDE BOARD VICE C 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JENYA COMFORT BOARD SECR. 2.00 X X 0 0 0 KENT BLAKE BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID BROWNING BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 JULIE GEORGES BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 BRUCE ZUPA BOARD MEMBER 2.00 X 0 0 0 360895 24810 2 false true false 308998 4075720 271286 4384718 68781 68781 599845 489385 110460 110460 110460 19868 308998 72023 -52155 -52155 4511804 127086 5000 5000 2230914 2230914 385703 224869 65983 94851 484082 283900 84342 115840 6640 3537 831 2272 19761 10526 2473 6762 68087 38810 12688 16589 46 46 18459 18459 63742 1942 1800 60000 1951 373 1578 165679 88940 48574 28165 44531 14370 28565 1596 63016 39448 11116 12452 31081 15300 13475 2306 5590 2619 2971 FOOD, WATER & HEALTH CARE 156416 156416 SUPPLIES & MATERIALS 148273 148273 BAD DEBT 27646 27646 NGO MANAGEMENT FEES 26824 26824 11136 889 6532 3715 3964577 3292577 325874 346126 1496693 542448 483380 4504632 4498120 14889 49997 1072463 1625261 377819 7088677 7577025 107945 71394 107945 71394 X 1569433 2026010 5411299 5479621 6980732 7505631 7088677 7577025 547227 -22328 X false true X true false X 3108666 4233334 4439719 4074163 4384718 20240600 3108666 4233334 4439719 4074163 4384718 20240600 1092503 19148097 6102 9978 14286 35080 68781 134227 20374827 0.93980 0.99620 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 153734 200000 24085 377819 76995 100000 -23261 153734 75000 1995 76995 1.00000 true false 4575657 -22328 14158 72023 63853 4511804 4511804 4050758 14158 72023 86181 3964577 3964577 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4 THE PURPOSE OF THE FUND IS TO ACCUMULATE A POOL OF ASSETS SUFFICIENT TO BUILD CAPITAL FOR FUTURE USE, WITH THE CORRESPONDING OBLIGATION TO SUPPORT CURRENT AND FUTURE HFHC PROGRAM NEEDS. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSE NETTED AGAINST REVENUE PER 990 72,023 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSE NETTED AGAINST REVENUE PER 990 72,023 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XIII INCOME TAXES THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C) (3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN MADE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS FASB ASC GUIDANCE CLARIFYING THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN ENTITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THIS GUIDANCE PRESCRIBES A MINIMUM PROBABILITY THRESHOLD THAT A TAX POSITION MUST MEET BEFORE A FINANCIAL STATEMENT BENEFIT IS RECOGNIZED. THE MINIMUM THRESHOLD IS DEFINED AS A TAX POSITION THAT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATIONS BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITY, INCLUDING RESOLUTION OF ANY RELATED APPEALS OR LITIGATION PROCESSES, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. THE TAX BENEFIT TO BE RECOGNIZED IS MEASURED AS THE LARGEST AMOUNT OF BENEFIT THAT IS GREATER THAN 50% LIKELY OF BEING REALIZED UPON ULTIMATE SETTLEMENT. THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO TAX PENALTIES OR INTEREST REPORTED IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. true CENTRAL AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN PROGRAM SERVICES HAITI OUTREACH 431101 CENTRAL AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN GRANTMAKING 2230914 2662015 2662015 CENTRAL AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN GENERAL SUPPORT 2230914 WIRE 1 false false false false false false SCHEDULE F, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 A SIGNED RECEIPT IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EXPENDITURES AND PHOTOS OF COMPLETED PROJECTS ARE PROVIDED WHERE APPLICABLE. HFHC STAFF PERSONALLY VISIT AND INTERVIEW PERSONNEL AT THE LOCATIONS WHERE THE RESTRICTED FUNDS ARE SENT TO ENSURE THAT THE FUNDS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED AND SPENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESTRICTED PURPOSE. US STAFF HAVE ONLINE VIEW-ONLY ACCESS TO MONITOR ALL TRANSACTIONS IN NGO BANK ACCOUNT. THE US AND HAITI STAFF ARE IN CONTACT EVERY DAY AND WORK AS A TEAM. STAFF MEETINGS ARE HELD VIA ZOOM OR WHATSAPP EVERY COUPLE OF WEEKS. US MANAGEMENT STAFF MAKE SEVERAL TRIPS TO HAITI EACH YEAR TO SEE THE WORK BEING DONE AND TO VISIT THE SCHOOLS, ORPHANAGES, AND NGO OFFICES. SCHEDULE F, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 3 CENTRAL AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN 431,101 0 CENTRAL AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN 2,230,914 0 DALLAS BREAKFAS 158010 158010 1761 5888 7008 NASHVILLE BREAK 57787 57787 3250 3150 2940 2492 4 113069 93201 19868 4550 3750 16425 12066 8743 328866 308998 19868 4550 3750 21436 21104 2940 18243 72023 -52155 X X X false false false false false false false false false KEN BEVER PRESIDENT 155180 6497 4789 6569 173035 CHARLAYNE BOYD SPOUSE OF CHAIR 44018 COMPENSATION false X 14255 FMV X 15 106622 FMV X 82072 53484 FMV X JOY GIFT BOXES 3877 96925 FMV false false false FORM 990, PART III LINE 4A - FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT CHILD SPONSORSHIP MINISTRY (CONTINUED) EVERY DECEMBER, EACH CHILD RECEIVES A JOY BOX WHICH CONTAINS A VARIETY OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS. ALL SPONSORED STUDENTS ALSO RECEIVE ANNUAL MEDICAL EXAMS AND PAID ACCESS TO A MEDICAL CLINIC THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. DURING 2023, 256 CHILDREN WERE ADDED TO THE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM THANKS TO OUR CHILD EDUCATION SPONSORS AND 15 STUDENTS WERE ABLE TO PURSUE ADVANCED VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D HEALTH CARE AS PART OF OUR CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM, OVER 2,400 CHILDREN RECEIVED AN ANNUAL MEDICAL EXAM IN APRIL. THROUGHOUT THE REST OF THE YEAR, WE HAVE NURSES IN EACH OF OUR TEN SCHOOLS WHO CAN ADDRESS THE MEDICAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND TEACH HEALTH EDUCATION IN CLASS. IF NEEDED, A CHILD HAS PAID ACCESS TO A LOCAL MEDICAL CLINIC. IN 2023, THE SCHOOL NURSES WERE ABLE TO TREAT 967 CHILDREN FOR AILMENTS. ORPHAN CARE MINISTRY HFHC'S ORPHAN CARE MINISTRY PROVIDES ONGOING OPERATIONAL FUNDS TO THE CAZEAU ORPHANAGE IN PORT-AU-PRINCE. THE ORPHANAGE PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE CHILDCARE TO 62 ORPHANED CHILDREN AGES 4 TO 18. THIS IS A TRUE HOME FOR THE CHILDREN - NOT ONLY FURNISHING THE NECESSITIES OF FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSING, AND MEDICAL CARE, BUT ALSO PROVIDING A LOVING FAMILY. IN ADDITION, THEY TOOK CLASSES TO LEARN SEWING, BAKING, GARDENING, COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, AND ENGLISH. IN 2023, ALL CHILDREN RECEIVED NEW MATTRESSES AND BEDDING. A NEW CHICKEN COOP WAS BUILT TO ENABLE THIS YEAR, WE HAVE BEEN THRILLED TO SEE CHILDREN WHO GREW UP IN THE CAZEAU ORPHANAGE COMPLETE TRAINING PROGRAMS, THROUGH THE PROMISING ADULT CONTINUED EDUCATION SPONSORSHIP (PACES) PROGRAM, TO HELP WITH FUTURE CAREERS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDED COURSES IN TAILORING, ELECTRIC SYSTEMS, JOURNALISM, NURSING, FORKLIFT DRIVING, AND PASTRY/COOKING. SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM THANKS TO GENEROUS DONORS AND STRONG PARTNERSHIPS ALL 10 SCHOOLS SERVE HOT NUTRITIOUS MEALS FIVE DAYS A WEEK TO 3,719 CHILDREN (695,453 MEALS PROVIDED EACH YEAR). TWO SCHOOLS (HINCHE AND CAZEAU) HAD NEW ROOFTOP KITCHENS BUILT TO SERVE THE CHILDREN. EACH SCHOOL IS EQUIPPED WITH A KITCHEN WHICH HAS A PROPANE STOVE, COOKING POTS, PLATES, CUPS, AND ACCESS TO CLEAN WATER. IT IS OFTEN THE PARENTS OR GRANDPARENTS WHO COOK. THIS PROGRAM MAKES A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT IN THE OVERALL HEALTH AND COGNITIVE ABILITY OF OUR CHILDREN. OUR SCHOOL PRINCIPALS REPORT THAT CHILDREN ARE MORE ENGAGED, ATTEND SCHOOL REGULARLY, AND PERFORM BETTER ACADEMICALLY. AT OUR CHILD CARE CLINIC, WE FOUND THAT THESE CHILDREN HAVE GROWN, GAINED WEIGHT, AND ARE MUCH HEALTHIER THANKS TO SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAMS. JOY BOX/GIFT MINISTRY IN DECEMBER, HOPE FOR HAITI'S CHILDREN DELIVERED 3,877 CHRISTMAS JOY BOXES TO SPONSORED STUDENTS AND OTHER LOCAL CHILDREN IN NEED. THE SHOEBOX-SIZE PACKAGES CONTAINED VARIOUS SMALL ITEMS FOR THE CHILDREN TO ENJOY, AS WELL AS A HUGE BUNDLE OF CHRISTMAS CHEER TO REMIND THEM THEY ARE NOT FORGOTTEN DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. FORTY-THREE U.S. CHURCHES AND GROUPS HELPED WITH THIS PROJECT. IN ADDITION, AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, EACH CHILD IS GIVEN 5 BEFORE THEY LEAVE SCHOOL FOR SUMMER VACATION AS A GIFT FROM THEIR SPONSOR. MISSION TRIPS ALTHOUGH AMERICAN MEDICAL MISSION TEAMS WERE UNABLE TO TRAVEL TO HAITI DUE TO THE PANDEMIC AND POLITICAL UNREST, WE WERE SO THANKFUL THAT OUR SPONSORED CHILDREN STILL RECEIVED AN ANNUAL MEDICAL CHECK-UP. OUR HAITIAN STAFF, NURSES, A PHARMACIST, AND LOCAL DOCTORS TRAVELLED TO THE SCHOOLS TO CONDUCT THIS YEAR'S CLINIC. THEY WORKED TIRELESSLY AND WE ARE SO GRATEFUL TO THEM FOR "GOING THE EXTRA MILE" TO ENSURE THAT THE CHILDREN RECEIVED AN EXAM AND THAT OUR SPONSORS RECEIVED AN UPDATE ON THEIR SPONSORED CHILD THIS YEAR. OUR STAFF RESUMED LIMITED TRAVEL IN 2023 AND WE CONTINUE TO HOPE THAT WE CAN INVITE MISSION TEAMS TO RETURN WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. CRISIS RELIEF KNOWING THAT OUR CHILDREN WOULD BE HUNGRY DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WHEN THEY DIDN'T RECEIVE A SCHOOL LUNCH, WE BEGAN A PROGRAM EACH FRIDAY WHERE KIDS COULD COME TO SCHOOL TO GATHER FOR A BIBLE LESSON, GAMES, AND A HOT LUNCH. EACH CHILD WAS SENT HOME WITH A BAG FULL OF RICE AND BEANS. THEY WERE THRILLED PROGRAM SERVICE US OPS THIS COVERS EXPENSES IN THE U.S. FOR ADMINISTRATION AND EXECUTION OF ALL PROGRAMS IN HAITI. SYSTEMS ARE STRUCTURED TO KEEP COMMUNICATION BETWEEN OUR U.S. AND HAITI STAFF CONSTANT AND STABLE. ASSORTED ITEMS ARE ACCUMULATED AND/OR PURCHASED, ORGANIZED, AND SHIPPED TO HAITI FROM OUR U.S. OFFICES AS WELL. THESE INCLUDE SCHOOL SUPPLIES, HYGIENE ITEMS, TEACHING MATERIALS FOR THE YOUTH CAMP, MEDICAL NECESSITIES FOR OUR ANNUAL CHILD CARE CLINIC, AND PRINTED PAPERS FOR THE STUDENTS TO USE WHEN THEY WRITE LETTERS TO THEIR SPONSORS. LEADERSHIP CAMP CAMP HOPE 2023 WAS HELD IN THREE SESSIONS WITH OVER 200 STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN THREE-AND-A-HALF DAY CAMPS. WHILE CAMPERS ENJOYED FAMILIAR ROUTINES (LIKE COMPETITIVE GAMES/ACTIVITIES, DELICIOUS MEALS, AND ENGAGING LESSONS), THEY ALSO EMBRACED A NEEDED REPRIEVE FROM THE POLITICAL UNREST AND GANG ACTIVITY. ALL GLORY TO GOD THAT 16 YOUNG PEOPLE GAVE THEIR LIVES TO THE LORD IN BAPTISM DURING CAMP AND CONFESSED JESUS AS THE FOUNDATION OF THEIR FAITH. IN THIS 20TH YEAR OF HFHC SUMMER CAMPS, CAMP HOPE PROVIDED A WARM AND INVITING CHRIST-CENTERED ATMOSPHERE WHERE STUDENTS FROM ALL TEN SCHOOL COMMUNITIES FELT WELCOMED, VALUED, AND DEEPLY LOVED. IN ADDITION, FOLLOW-UP EVENTS WERE HELD ONE SATURDAY IN THE STUDENTS' LOCAL COMMUNITY. SPECIAL TRAINING SESSIONS WERE HELD FOR THOSE WHO WERE RECOGNIZED AS TEEN LEADERS WHILE AT CAMP. STUDENTS RECEIVE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH AND ENGAGE IN WORSHIP, LARGE-GROUP TEACHING, SMALL GROUP DISCUSSIONS, AND GAMES/ACTIVITIES. "THE CHILDREN WERE SO EXCITED TO BE BACK TOGETHER AND REALLY HAD FUN WORSHIPPING AND PLAYING" FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4 HFHC'S BYLAWS WERE AMENDED TO ALLOW A THREE-YEAR TERM FOR THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B IT IS THE POLICY OF HOPE FOR HAITI'S CHILDREN MINISTRIES THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL REVIEW THE COMPLETED IRS FORM 990 PRIOR TO THE FORM BEING FILED WITH THE IRS. A BOARD RESOLUTION IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR THE FORM 990 TO BE FILED. THE MEANS OF DELIVERY SHALL BE VIA EMAIL TO EACH DIRECTOR'S HFHC EMAIL ADDRESS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C EACH YEAR THE BOARD AND OFFICERS OF HFHC REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND SIGN AN ANNUAL STATEMENT THAT THEY AGREE AND WILL COMPLY WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT OF HOPE FOR HAITI'S CHILDREN MINISTRIES, INC. (HFHC) IS DETERMINED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE PRESIDENT IS THE PRINCIPAL REPRESENTATIVE AND THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EFFICIENT OPERATION OF THE ORGANIZATION. THEREFORE, IT IS THE DESIRE OF THE ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE A FAIR YET REASONABLE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT. THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE, A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, REVIEWS THE PRESIDENT'S TOTAL COMPENSATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATIONS/GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY THE IRS AND INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS DATA REGARDING SALARIES OF OTHER PRESIDENTS/CEOS AT ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE, INCLUDING BOTH NON-PROFIT AND FOR-PROFIT COMPANIES. THE COMMITTEE ALSO CONDUCTS A PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE HR SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE BOARD INCLUDING THE HR EXPERT MEMBER OF THE BOARD DOES A COMPARISON REVIEW OF COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. INDUSTRY DATA, INCLUDING GEOGRAPHIC CONSIDERATIONS, IS AVAILABLE TO THEM AND IT IS USED FOR NEW POSITIONS TO ESTABLISH INITIAL COMPENSATION. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 17 NEW MEXICO, NEW YORK, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, UTAH, VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, WEST VIRGINIA FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE WEBSITE.