2025-07-01T13:18:14-04:00 2024-09-30 450491842 BLANKENSHIP CPA GROUP PLLC 2672 NORTH MT JULIET RD MT JULIET TN 371228015 990 2024-01-01 311811917 HOPE FOR HAITI'S CHILDREN MINISTRIES INC HOPE 8663149330 PO BOX 62328 CINCINNATI OH 45262 KEN BEVER PRESIDENT 8663149330 2025-06-27 true true JESSICA FREEMAN CPA P01261457 6158891153 2025-07-01 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z KEN BEVER 12020 SOUTHWICK LN CINCINNATI OH 45241 3127088 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 0 94 0 4384718 2233182 0 179241 205178 -52155 -56002 4511804 2382358 2235914 2218373 0 964273 737694 0 249380 764390 585861 3964577 3541928 547227 -1159570 7577025 6416232 71394 85365 7505631 6330867 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 1100998 1077426 CHILD SPONSORSHIP MINISTRY OUR CHILD SPONSORSHIP MINISTRY IS CHANGING LIVES BY GIVING UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN IN HAITI ACCESS TO QUALITY, CHRIST-CENTERED EDUCATION. THROUGH GENEROUS SPONSORS, 2,396 CHILDREN ARE NOW SPONSORED TO ATTEND ONE OF OUR 10 CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS-WHICH ENROLL MORE THAN 4,000 STUDENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL CHURCHES OF CHRIST. SPONSORSHIP PROVIDES MORE THAN JUST TUITION-IT COVERS SCHOOL UNIFORMS, BACKPACKS, SUPPLIES, A SPECIAL END-OF-YEAR GIFT, AND ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE. IN 2024, WE WELCOMED 427 NEW CHILDREN INTO THE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM. THIS YEAR WE ALSO INVESTED IN OUR TEACHERS WITH 82 EDUCATORS AND SCHOOL LEADERS PARTICIPATING IN A TRANSFORMATIVE TEACHER TRAINING WORKSHOP LED BY P4H GLOBAL. - CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O 565931 565931 SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THROUGH OUR SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS WAS MADE TO IMPROVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS ACROSS HAITI. IN 2024, CONSTRUCTION TEAMS COMPLETED NEW CLASSROOMS AND CRITICAL REPAIRS AT SEVERAL OF OUR SCHOOLS. AT DUBUISSON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, TWO SECONDARY CLASSROOMS AND AN OFFICE WERE BUILT. IN MIREBALAIS, CONSTRUCTION BEGAN ON A BEAUTIFUL NEW SCHOOL BUILDING THAT WILL SERVE STUDENTS FROM ELEMENTARY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL WHEN IT OPENS IN FALL 2025. STRUCTURAL REPAIRS WERE MADE TO SCHOOL WALLS AND ROOFS AT ROBERT, BRAJIROIS, AND CITE SOLEIL TO ENSURE A SAFER ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS. ALL 10 SCHOOLS RECEIVED FUNDING FOR NEW BENCHES AND DESKS, AS WELL AS A FRESH COAT OF PAINT TO BRIGHTEN - CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O 305390 187122 HAITI OPERATIONS OUR DEDICATED HAITIAN STAFF FAITHFULLY LEAD THE DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS OF OUR TEN CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS AND OUR ORPHANAGE-BRINGING HOPE AND STABILITY TO HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN. HAITI OPERATIONS SUPPORTS EVERY IN-COUNTRY EXPENSE NEEDED TO KEEP OUR PROGRAMS RUNNING SMOOTHLY, INCLUDING STAFF WAGES, COMMUNICATION, TRANSPORTATION, OFFICE NEEDS, AND COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS. THESE BEHIND-THE-SCENES EFFORTS ARE ESSENTIAL TO DELIVERING LASTING IMPACT ON THE GROUND. 1028752 387894 HEALTH CARE A CORE COMPONENT OF OUR CHILD SPONSORSHIP MINISTRY IS A COMMITMENT TO ENSURE EACH CHILD'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. IN APRIL, EVERY SPONSORED CHILD RECEIVED A FULL MEDICAL CHECK-UP. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, OUR DEDICATED NURSES-STATIONED AT EACH OF OUR TEN SCHOOLS-CARE FOR STUDENTS' DAILY HEALTH NEEDS AND PROVIDE LIFE-SAVING HEALTH EDUCATION IN THE CLASSROOM. WHEN FURTHER CARE IS NEEDED, CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO LOCAL MEDICAL CLINICS. IN 2024 ALONE, OUR SCHOOL NURSES TREATED 1,581 CHILDREN, AND MANY RECEIVED ESSENTIAL DENTAL AND VISION CARE-ENSURING THEY CAN THRIVE IN BOTH BODY AND SPIRIT. ORPHAN CARE MINISTRY OUR ORPHAN CARE MINISTRY BRINGS HOPE AND STABILITY TO 62 CHILDREN AT THE CAZEAU ORPHANAGE IN PORT-AU-PRINCE. MORE THAN JUST A SHELTER, THIS IS A TRUE HOME-PROVIDING NOURISHING MEALS, SAFE HOUSING, CLOTHING, MEDICAL CARE, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, A LOVING FAMILY ENVIRONMENT. THE CHILDREN ALSO RECEIVE HANDS-ON TRAINING IN SEWING, BAKING, GARDENING, COMPUTER SKILLS, AND ENGLISH-EQUIPPING THEM WITH VALUABLE TOOLS FOR THE FUTURE. IN 2024, WE CELEBRATED A NEW CHAPTER AS 16 YOUNG ADULTS WHO GREW UP IN THE ORPHANAGE GRADUATED FROM THE PROMISING ADULT CONTINUED EDUCATION SPONSORSHIP (PACES) PROGRAM. THESE STUDENTS PURSUED VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN FIELDS SUCH AS TAILORING, IT, AUTO MECHANICS, NURSING, FORKLIFT DRIVING, AND CULINARY ARTS-STEPPING INTO ADULTHOOD WITH CONFIDENCE, DIGNITY, AND PURPOSE. FOOD & WATER THANKS TO GENEROUS DONORS AND STRONG PARTNERSHIPS, ALL 10 OF OUR SCHOOLS SERVE HOT, NUTRITIOUS MEALS FIVE DAYS A WEEK-PROVIDING OVER 695,000 MEALS EACH YEAR TO 3,719 CHILDREN. THESE DAILY LUNCHES ARE TRANSFORMING LIVES- BOOSTING STUDENTS' HEALTH, FOCUS, AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. EACH SCHOOL IS EQUIPPED WITH A KITCHEN, CLEAN WATER ACCESS, AND ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES. IN 2024, ALL SCHOOLS RECEIVED NEW COOKING POTS AND PANS, AND THE HINCHE SCHOOL RECEIVED A NEW PROPANE STOVE. TO SUPPORT STUDENT HEALTH FURTHER, WE IMPROVED CLEAN WATER ACCESS BY INSTALLING A NEW CISTERN AT THE ROBERT SCHOOL AND A WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM AT THE CAZEAU SCHOOL. DAILY NOURISHMENT AND CLEAN WATER ARE GIVING OUR CHILDREN THE STRENGTH TO LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE. JOY BOX/GIFT MINISTRY WITH THE HELP OF 39 U.S. CHURCHES AND GROUPS, SHOEBOX-SIZED GIFTS-FILLED WITH SMALL TREASURES AND HEARTFELT ENCOURAGEMENT-BROUGHT SMILES AND HOPE TO CHILDREN ACROSS HAITI. AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, EACH SPONSORED CHILD ALSO RECEIVES A 5 GIFT FROM THEIR SPONSOR-A SIMPLE YET MEANINGFUL WAY TO SEND LOVE AND BRIGHTEN THEIR SUMMER. CRISIS RELIEF IN TIMES OF CRISIS, HOPE FOR HAITI'S CHILDREN REMAINS COMMITTED TO STANDING WITH THE MOST VULNERABLE. IN FEBRUARY, AS GANG VIOLENCE FORCED HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO FLEE THEIR HOMES, WE RESPONDED SWIFTLY- DISTRIBUTING EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOOD AND HYGIENE KITS TO MORE THAN 400 FAMILIES. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDED 50 DISPLACED FAMILIES WITH 500 EACH TO HELP SECURE TEMPORARY HOUSING AND RESTORE STABILITY. ANOTHER URGENT NEED ARISES EACH SUMMER WHEN SCHOOL ENDS AND CHILDREN NO LONGER RECEIVE THE DAILY LUNCH THEY COUNT ON. TO BRIDGE THIS GAP, WE'VE OFFERED A SUMMER VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) AND FEEDING PROGRAM FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS. EVERY FRIDAY, CHILDREN GATHER FOR BIBLE LESSONS, A NUTRITIOUS HOT MEAL, AND A TAKE-HOME BAG OF RICE AND BEANS-BRINGING BOTH SPIRITUAL ENCOURAGEMENT AND VITAL FOOD SUPPORT TO THEIR FAMILIES. LEADERSHIP CAMP AND SPIRITUAL TRAINING IN 2024, CAMP HOPE WELCOMED OVER 200 STUDENTS TO THREE SESSIONS OF OUR CHRIST-CENTERED LEADERSHIP AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT CAMP. OVER THREE AND A HALF DAYS, STUDENTS ENJOYED GAMES, SHARED MEALS, AND ENGAGED IN POWERFUL BIBLE LESSONS-ALL WHILE FINDING REFUGE FROM THE UNREST AND VIOLENCE SURROUNDING THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN A TRULY JOYFUL MOMENT, 39 YOUNG PEOPLE WERE BAPTIZED AND BOLDLY DECLARED JESUS AS THE FOUNDATION OF THEIR FAITH. NOW IN ITS 21ST YEAR, CAMP HOPE CONTINUES TO BE A PLACE WHERE STUDENTS FROM ALL TEN SCHOOL COMMUNITIES FEEL SAFE, LOVED, AND SPIRITUALLY RENEWED. THIS YEAR ALSO MARKED A MEANINGFUL EXPANSION OF OUR SPIRITUAL OUTREACH. WE HIRED SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS TO TEACH BIBLE CLASSES IN EACH OF OUR 10 SCHOOLS-ENSURING THAT FAITH FORMATION IS WOVEN INTO DAILY LIFE AND LEARNING FOR EVERY CHILD WE SERVE. PROGRAM SERVICE US OPS THIS SUPPORTS U.S.-BASED ADMINISTRATION AND COORDINATION OF ALL PROGRAMS IN HAITI. OUR TEAM ENSURES STRONG, CONSISTENT COMMUNICATION BETWEEN U.S. AND HAITIAN STAFF WHILE ORGANIZING AND SHIPPING ESSENTIAL ITEMS-SUCH AS SCHOOL SUPPLIES, HYGIENE KITS, TEACHING MATERIALS, MEDICAL ITEMS, AND SPONSOR LETTER FORMS-TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND STAFF THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. MISSION TRIPS WHILE AMERICAN MEDICAL TEAMS WERE UNABLE TO TRAVEL TO HAITI DUE TO ONGOING UNREST, OUR DEDICATED HAITIAN STAFF STEPPED UP IN AN INCREDIBLE WAY. NURSES, A PHARMACIST, LOCAL DOCTORS, AND OUR STAFF VISITED EACH SCHOOL TO ENSURE THAT EVERY SPONSORED CHILD RECEIVED THEIR ANNUAL MEDICAL CHECK-UP. THEIR COMMITMENT ENSURED VITAL CARE FOR THE CHILDREN AND MEANINGFUL UPDATES FOR THEIR SPONSORS. WE REMAIN HOPEFUL THAT MISSION TEAMS CAN RETURN ONCE IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. 1028752 387894 3001071 true true false false false false false false false true false false false true false false true false false false true true false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false true 0 0 0 false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 8 6 false false false 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 X KEN BEVER PRESIDENT 40.00 X X 0 0 0 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 TONYA HUNT VICE PRESIDE 40.00 X 0 0 0 SID GRAY DIRECTOR OF 40.00 X 0 0 0 false false false 206132 2027050 179471 2233182 79250 79250 798252 672324 125928 125928 125928 16404 206132 72406 -56002 -56002 2382358 149176 1000 1000 2217373 2217373 321605 186114 58441 77050 353091 205271 65678 82142 6450 4118 1209 1123 7446 3633 684 3129 49102 28875 8836 11391 25330 25330 90245 42214 116 47915 3318 409 93 2816 99497 38096 49456 11945 40157 11813 28321 23 47029 24562 13212 9255 18233 11546 6438 249 2744 1603 1141 SUPPLIES & MATERIALS 185781 173923 11858 NGO MANAGEMENT FEES 36158 36158 BAD DEBT 11972 11972 CLINIC EXPENSES 11703 11703 13694 2660 8692 2342 3541928 3001071 291477 249380 542448 232195 483380 52198 4498120 4034302 49997 49276 1625261 1621802 377819 426459 7577025 6416232 71394 85365 71394 85365 X 2026010 1645612 5479621 4685255 7505631 6330867 7577025 6416232 -1159570 -15194 X false true X true false X 4233334 4439719 4074163 4384718 2233182 19365116 4233334 4439719 4074163 4384718 2233182 19365116 1394161 17970955 9978 14286 35080 68781 79250 207375 19572491 0.91820 0.93980 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 377819 48640 426459 153734 200000 24085 377819 76995 100000 -23261 153734 75000 1995 76995 1.00000 true false ENDOWMENT HELD BY THRIVENT 426459 426459 2452168 -15194 12598 72406 69810 2382358 2382358 3626932 12598 72406 85004 3541928 3541928 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 72,406 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSE NETTED AGAINST REVENUE PER 990 72,406 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 EXAMINATION 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 300155 CENTRAL AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN GRANTMAKING 2217373 2517528 2517528 CENTRAL AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN GENERAL SUPPORT 2217373 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 300,155 0 CENTRAL AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN 2,217,373 0 NASHVILLE BREAK 72562 72562 4469 3150 4743 BUCKLE CLASSIC 47410 41170 6240 4000 2714 500 2340 11647 5 102564 92400 10164 1959 162 17905 11628 7189 222536 206132 16404 5959 2876 22874 17118 23579 72406 -56002 CHARLAYNE BOYD SPOUSE OF CHAIR 33233 COMPENSATION false X 98934 FMV X 1 15298 FMV X 87711 9864 FMV X JOY GIFT BOXES 2215 55375 FMV false false false FORM 990, PART III LINE 4A - FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT CHILD SPONSORSHIP MINISTRY (CONTINUED) ALSO EACH SCHOOL WAS GIVEN A NEW STORAGE CABINET AND WAS FILLED WITH TEXTBOOKS AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR. EVERY CHILD IN OUR PROGRAM IS SURROUNDED WITH LOVE, SUPPORT, AND OPPORTUNITY-EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION TO RISE WITH DIGNITY, PURPOSE, AND HOPE. LINE 4B - SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT SCHOOL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (CONTINUED) CLASSROOMS AND BOOST MORALE. AT PAGESTE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, THREE NEW CLASSROOMS WERE ADDED-ALLOWING EACH GRADE TO HAVE ITS OWN SPACE-AND SOLAR PANELS WERE REPAIRED TO RESTORE RELIABLE POWER. THESE IMPROVEMENTS ARE BUILDING STRONGER, SAFER, AND MORE INSPIRING PLACES FOR CHILDREN TO LEARN AND GROW. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D HEALTH CARE A CORE COMPONENT OF OUR CHILD SPONSORSHIP MINISTRY IS A COMMITMENT TO ENSURE EACH CHILD'S HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. IN APRIL, EVERY SPONSORED CHILD RECEIVED A FULL MEDICAL CHECK-UP. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, OUR DEDICATED NURSES-STATIONED AT EACH OF OUR TEN SCHOOLS-CARE FOR STUDENTS' DAILY HEALTH NEEDS AND PROVIDE LIFE-SAVING HEALTH EDUCATION IN THE CLASSROOM. WHEN FURTHER CARE IS NEEDED, CHILDREN HAVE ACCESS TO LOCAL MEDICAL CLINICS. IN 2024 ALONE, OUR SCHOOL NURSES TREATED 1,581 CHILDREN, AND MANY RECEIVED ESSENTIAL DENTAL AND VISION CARE-ENSURING THEY CAN THRIVE IN BOTH BODY AND SPIRIT. ORPHAN CARE MINISTRY OUR ORPHAN CARE MINISTRY BRINGS HOPE AND STABILITY TO 62 CHILDREN AT THE CAZEAU ORPHANAGE IN PORT-AU-PRINCE. MORE THAN JUST A SHELTER, THIS IS A TRUE HOME-PROVIDING NOURISHING MEALS, SAFE HOUSING, CLOTHING, MEDICAL CARE, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, A LOVING FAMILY ENVIRONMENT. THE CHILDREN ALSO RECEIVE HANDS-ON TRAINING IN SEWING, BAKING, GARDENING, COMPUTER SKILLS, AND ENGLISH-EQUIPPING THEM WITH VALUABLE TOOLS FOR THE FUTURE. IN 2024, WE CELEBRATED A NEW CHAPTER AS 16 YOUNG ADULTS WHO GREW UP IN THE ORPHANAGE GRADUATED FROM THE PROMISING ADULT CONTINUED EDUCATION SPONSORSHIP (PACES) PROGRAM. THESE STUDENTS PURSUED VOCATIONAL TRAINING IN FIELDS SUCH AS TAILORING, IT, AUTO MECHANICS, NURSING, FORKLIFT DRIVING, AND CULINARY ARTS-STEPPING INTO ADULTHOOD WITH CONFIDENCE, DIGNITY, AND PURPOSE. FOOD & WATER THANKS TO GENEROUS DONORS AND STRONG PARTNERSHIPS, ALL 10 OF OUR SCHOOLS SERVE HOT, NUTRITIOUS MEALS FIVE DAYS A WEEK-PROVIDING OVER 695,000 MEALS EACH YEAR TO 3,719 CHILDREN. THESE DAILY LUNCHES ARE TRANSFORMING LIVES- BOOSTING STUDENTS' HEALTH, FOCUS, AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. EACH SCHOOL IS EQUIPPED WITH A KITCHEN, CLEAN WATER ACCESS, AND ESSENTIAL SUPPLIES. IN 2024, ALL SCHOOLS RECEIVED NEW COOKING POTS AND PANS, AND THE HINCHE SCHOOL RECEIVED A NEW PROPANE STOVE. TO SUPPORT STUDENT HEALTH FURTHER, WE IMPROVED CLEAN WATER ACCESS BY INSTALLING A NEW CISTERN AT THE ROBERT SCHOOL AND A WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM AT THE CAZEAU SCHOOL. DAILY NOURISHMENT AND CLEAN WATER ARE GIVING OUR CHILDREN THE STRENGTH TO LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE. JOY BOX/GIFT MINISTRY WITH THE HELP OF 39 U.S. CHURCHES AND GROUPS, SHOEBOX-SIZED GIFTS-FILLED WITH SMALL TREASURES AND HEARTFELT ENCOURAGEMENT-BROUGHT SMILES AND HOPE TO CHILDREN ACROSS HAITI. AT THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, EACH SPONSORED CHILD ALSO RECEIVES A 5 GIFT FROM THEIR SPONSOR-A SIMPLE YET MEANINGFUL WAY TO SEND LOVE AND BRIGHTEN THEIR SUMMER. CRISIS RELIEF IN TIMES OF CRISIS, HOPE FOR HAITI'S CHILDREN REMAINS COMMITTED TO STANDING WITH THE MOST VULNERABLE. IN FEBRUARY, AS GANG VIOLENCE FORCED HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO FLEE THEIR HOMES, WE RESPONDED SWIFTLY- DISTRIBUTING EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOOD AND HYGIENE KITS TO MORE THAN 400 FAMILIES. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDED 50 DISPLACED FAMILIES WITH 500 EACH TO HELP SECURE TEMPORARY HOUSING AND RESTORE STABILITY. ANOTHER URGENT NEED ARISES EACH SUMMER WHEN SCHOOL ENDS AND CHILDREN NO LONGER RECEIVE THE DAILY LUNCH THEY COUNT ON. TO BRIDGE THIS GAP, WE'VE OFFERED A SUMMER VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) AND FEEDING PROGRAM FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS. EVERY FRIDAY, CHILDREN GATHER FOR BIBLE LESSONS, A NUTRITIOUS HOT MEAL, AND A TAKE-HOME BAG OF RICE AND BEANS-BRINGING BOTH SPIRITUAL ENCOURAGEMENT AND VITAL FOOD SUPPORT TO THEIR FAMILIES. LEADERSHIP CAMP AND SPIRITUAL TRAINING IN 2024, CAMP HOPE WELCOMED OVER 200 STUDENTS TO THREE SESSIONS OF OUR CHRIST-CENTERED LEADERSHIP AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT CAMP. OVER THREE AND A HALF DAYS, STUDENTS ENJOYED GAMES, SHARED MEALS, AND ENGAGED IN POWERFUL BIBLE LESSONS-ALL WHILE FINDING REFUGE FROM THE UNREST AND VIOLENCE SURROUNDING THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN A TRULY JOYFUL MOMENT, 39 YOUNG PEOPLE WERE BAPTIZED AND BOLDLY DECLARED JESUS AS THE FOUNDATION OF THEIR FAITH. NOW IN ITS 21ST YEAR, CAMP HOPE CONTINUES TO BE A PLACE WHERE STUDENTS FROM ALL TEN SCHOOL COMMUNITIES FEEL SAFE, LOVED, AND SPIRITUALLY RENEWED. THIS YEAR ALSO MARKED A MEANINGFUL EXPANSION OF OUR SPIRITUAL OUTREACH. WE HIRED SPIRITUAL DIRECTORS TO TEACH BIBLE CLASSES IN EACH OF OUR 10 SCHOOLS-ENSURING THAT FAITH FORMATION IS WOVEN INTO DAILY LIFE AND LEARNING FOR EVERY CHILD WE SERVE. PROGRAM SERVICE US OPS THIS SUPPORTS U.S.-BASED ADMINISTRATION AND COORDINATION OF ALL PROGRAMS IN HAITI. OUR TEAM ENSURES STRONG, CONSISTENT COMMUNICATION BETWEEN U.S. AND HAITIAN STAFF WHILE ORGANIZING AND SHIPPING ESSENTIAL ITEMS-SUCH AS SCHOOL SUPPLIES, HYGIENE KITS, TEACHING MATERIALS, MEDICAL ITEMS, AND SPONSOR LETTER FORMS-TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND STAFF THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. MISSION TRIPS WHILE AMERICAN MEDICAL TEAMS WERE UNABLE TO TRAVEL TO HAITI DUE TO ONGOING UNREST, OUR DEDICATED HAITIAN STAFF STEPPED UP IN AN INCREDIBLE WAY. NURSES, A PHARMACIST, LOCAL DOCTORS, AND OUR STAFF VISITED EACH SCHOOL TO ENSURE THAT EVERY SPONSORED CHILD RECEIVED THEIR ANNUAL MEDICAL CHECK-UP. THEIR COMMITMENT ENSURED VITAL CARE FOR THE CHILDREN AND MEANINGFUL UPDATES FOR THEIR SPONSORS. WE REMAIN HOPEFUL THAT MISSION TEAMS CAN RETURN ONCE IT IS SAFE TO DO SO. 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 AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (CEO) OF HOPE FOR HAITI'S CHILDREN MINISTRIES,INC. (HFHC) IS DETERMINED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF HFHC 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 AND CEO. THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE, A SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, REVIEWS THE TOTAL COMPENSATION OF THE CEO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH REGULATIONS/ GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY THE IRS AND INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS DATA REGARDING SALARIES OF OTHER CEOS AT ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE, INCLUDING BOTH NON-PROFIT AND FOR-PROFIT COMPANIES. THE COMMITTEE ALSO ESTABLISHES GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE CEO, AND EVALUATES THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CEO BASED ON THE PRIOR YEAR'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. 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.