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Nonprofit · EIN 81-0671495

DISTRESSED CHILDREN & INFANTS INTERNATIONAL INC

Tax-exempt · CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

Financials

$257K$308K2023$266K$279K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DISTRESSED CHILDREN & INFANTS INTERNATIONAL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$266,060$278,916-$12,856$32,213$4,209$28,004
December 31, 2023990$256,582$308,182-$51,600$22,011$6,639$15,372
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$266,060
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$181,000
Other salaries and wages
$18,416
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$23,961
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,036
Occupancy
$9,000
Travel
$6,651
Program services (functional)
$240,836
Management and general (functional)
$21,208
Fundraising (functional)
$16,872

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$22,011
Total assets, end of year
$32,213
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,209
Net assets, end of year
$28,004
Net assets without donor restrictions
$28,004
Gross receipts
$266,060
Employees
1
Volunteers
100
Year formed
2005
State of legal domicile
CT

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR ZIAUDDIN AHMEDVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DR BRIAN DEBROFFPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DR EHSAN HOQUEEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
80$0
DR NINA HOQUEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
30$0
PHIL NOELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DR LORI SUDDERTHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR EHSAN HOQUEEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
80$8,000
DR ZIAUDDIN AHMEDVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DR BRIAN DEBROFFPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DR NINA HOQUEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
30$0
PHIL NOELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DR LORI SUDDERTHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
50 CHURCH ST FL 5TH, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138-3726
In care of
% BRIAN DEBROFF
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DR EHSAN HOQUE, 45 WILLIAM STREET UNIT 2, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139
Signed the 990
DR EHSAN HOQUE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(203) 376-6351
Return prepared by
PURTILL & COMPANY

Mission

DISTRESSED CHILDREN & INFANTS INTERNATIONAL (DCI) PROTECTS CHILD RIGHTS AND HELPS FAMILIES IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES OUT OF POVERTY THROUGH EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE, AND INCOME GENERATING OPPORTUNITIES. DCI ALSO CONNECTS AMERICAN YOUTH TO LESS FORTUNATE CHILDREN IN OTHER COUNTRIES AND INSPIRES THEM TO TAKE LEADERSHIP IN HUMANITARIAN CAUSES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • SUN CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM: PROVIDES UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME INDEPENDENT AND PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS BY REDUCING SCHOOL DROPOUT RATES, PROVIDING QUALITY EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE, AND PROTECTING CHILD RIGHTS. THE PROGRAM OPERATES IN BANGLADESH.
    Expenses $100,947 · grants $86,500
  • ORPHAN SUPPORT PROGRAM: PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR SHELTER,FOOD, BASIC NECESSITIES EDUCATION, SKILL DEVELOPMENT,AND CULTURAL AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES TO GOVERNMENT-RUN AND NON-GOVERMMENT ORPHANAGES OF BANGLADESH AND NEPAL.
    Expenses $92,239 · grants $78,250
  • THE BLINDNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM: DEDICATED TO MAKING VISION CARE ACCESSIBLE TO UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES LIVING IN URBAN SLUMS AND REMOTE, UNDERSERVED RURAL AREAS. THROUGH THIS INITIATIVE, DCI PROVIDES FREE EYE SCREENINGS TO DETECT EARLY SIGNS OF VISUAL IMPAIRMENT. IT OFFERS TREATMENT SERVICES FOR REFRACTIVE ERRORS AND CATARACTS, WHICH ARE AMONG THE LEADING CAUSES OF PREVENTABLE BLINDNESS. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROMOTES COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND EDUCATION ON EYE HEALTH AND ENSURES ACCESS TO RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED. THE PROGRAM OPERATES IN BANGLADESH AND INDIA.
    Expenses $27,834 · grants $16,250
  • DCI'S CHILD RIGHTS AWARENESS CAMPAIGN RAISES AWARENESS AND PROMOTES THE PROTECTION OF CHILD RIGHTS THROUGH CULTURAL EVENTS AND BIENNIAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN THE UNITED STATES. DCI'S YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM PREPARES AMERICAN YOUTH TO BE FUTURE HUMANITARIAN LEADERS. YOUTH ASSIST DCI IN ALL ITS ACTIVITIES AND ENCOURAGED TO ESTABLISH LOCAL DCI CHAPTERS AT THEIR SCHOOLS AND VOLUNTEER ABROAD AT DCI-SUPPORTED PROJECTS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES(DESCRIBED ON SCHEDULE O)
    Expenses $19,816

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-0671495
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2007
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$32,213
Income (IRS master file)
$266,060

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$266,060$278,916$32,213XML
990December 2023$256,582$308,182$22,011XML
990December 2022$366,667$313,823$74,107IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 81-0671495).

Questions about DISTRESSED CHILDREN & INFANTS INTERNATIONAL INC

What is the EIN of DISTRESSED CHILDREN & INFANTS INTERNATIONAL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DISTRESSED CHILDREN & INFANTS INTERNATIONAL INC is 81-0671495.
Is DISTRESSED CHILDREN & INFANTS INTERNATIONAL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to DISTRESSED CHILDREN & INFANTS INTERNATIONAL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DISTRESSED CHILDREN & INFANTS INTERNATIONAL INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of DISTRESSED CHILDREN & INFANTS INTERNATIONAL INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DISTRESSED CHILDREN & INFANTS INTERNATIONAL INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of DISTRESSED CHILDREN & INFANTS INTERNATIONAL INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DR EHSAN HOQUE.
Who are the officers and directors of DISTRESSED CHILDREN & INFANTS INTERNATIONAL INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DISTRESSED CHILDREN & INFANTS INTERNATIONAL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $266,060, expenses of $278,916 and total assets of $32,213 at year end.

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