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DEL CORAZON DE JESUCRISTO

Cave Creek, AZ · EIN 990353091 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE X20 · Religion-Related · Micro (<$100K) · www.delcorazon.org
revenue
$50K
expenses
$73K
net assets
$733K
employees
1
volunteers
25
program ratio
100%
filing since
2020
mission · from form 990

Del Corazon provides medical care, education, sports and recreational activities to the rural community of El Catey, Domincan Republic and the surrounding areas using our medical, dental, educational and sports facilities.

profile · synthesized from sources

Del Corazón de Jesucristo is a faith-based medical ministry operating in El Catey, Dominican Republic, founded by Dr. Steve Dorsey after a 1986 mission trip. The organization provides primary medical care, sickle cell treatment, and community health services while integrating evangelism through medicine, sports, and education. It also offers short- and long-term mission opportunities for medical professionals, students, and volunteers.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Christian Education Program
Supplements local education with Bible-based lessons in reading, writing, and math; includes leadership development and plans for a computer lab and library
Little League & Sports Ministry
Runs the only baseball field in El Catey and the first little league program; plans to expand to basketball and volleyball courts to create a safe recreational space
Medical Missions & Clinic Services
Offers primary care, urgent care, and specialized medical services through a clinic; hosts visiting healthcare providers and medical students for rotations and outreach
Sickle Cell Treatment Program
Provides medication to increase fetal hemoglobin in sickle cell patients, reducing crisis frequency and need for blood transfusions; costs $23/month per patient
Women’s Wellness Program
Led by Dr. Leslie Valenzuela; combines exercise and devotional time to support women’s physical and spiritual health
activities · 15

what they do

direct service · 15
  • Community Development and Youth Programs in El Catey Baseball Field Development & Youth Exchange
    Built the only baseball field and started the first little league program in El Catey, Dominican Republic, to provide recreational opportunities for youth.
  • Community sports infrastructure and youth development Baseball Field Development & Youth Exchange
    Built the only baseball field in El Catey, Dominican Republic, and launched the first little league program to support youth engagement and community development.
  • Conduct mobile medical, dental, and vision outreach Mobile and Fixed Community Medical Clinics
    Conducts mobile medical, dental, and vision outreach services in various communities.
  • Delivery of primary and specialized healthcare services Mobile and Fixed Community Medical Clinics
    Provides primary and specialized healthcare services, including low-cost medicines, to residents of El Catey and surrounding communities in the Dominican Republic.
  • Develop youth sports programs Baseball Field Development & Youth Exchange
    Built the only baseball field in El Catey, Dominican Republic, and started the first little league program in the same community.
  • Facilitate participation in mission activities Volunteer Mobilization & Management
    Makes application forms available for individuals and teams to participate in mission activities.
  • Healthcare Services in the Dominican Republic Mobile and Fixed Community Medical Clinics
    Provides primary and specialized healthcare services, including medication for sickle cell patients, and low-cost medicines to residents of El Catey and surrounding communities in the Dominican Republic. This includes mobile medical, dental, and vision outreach services.
  • Mobile medical, dental, and vision outreach Mobile and Fixed Community Medical Clinics
    Conducts mobile outreach services providing medical, dental, and vision care to various communities in the Dominican Republic.
  • Operates a women's program that includes exercise and devotional time.
  • Provide primary and specialized healthcare services Mobile and Fixed Community Medical Clinics
    Provides primary and specialized healthcare services and low-cost medicines to residents of El Catey and surrounding communities in the Dominican Republic. This includes medication for sickle cell patients to improve their health outcomes.
  • Provision of medication for sickle cell disease management Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapy Access
    Provides medication to sickle cell patients to increase fetal hemoglobin, improve oxygen transport, reduce the frequency and severity of crises, and decrease the need for blood transfusions.
  • Organizes short-term mission trips focused on personal spiritual transformation and makes application forms available for individuals and teams to participate in mission activities.
  • Short-term mission trips with spiritual focus
    Organizes short-term mission trips designed to facilitate personal spiritual transformation while engaging in service activities.
  • Operates a women's program that includes exercise and devotional time.
  • Women's wellness and spiritual program Women's Faith-Based Bible Study & Prayer Groups
    Operates a women's program in El Catey that combines physical exercise with devotional time to support holistic well-being.
strategies · 21

how they think

Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any approach shared with other orgs to see the full field.

  • Clinical Training Rotations as Part of Medical Mission Model medical_student_rotation_program unique to this org
    The organization incorporates medical student rotations into its healthcare delivery system, combining service with education to expand capacity and train future providers.
  • Comprehensive Community Development with Faith-Based Institutions community development unique to this org
    Plans long-term community development by establishing a medical center, Christian school, and recreation center to provide holistic, faith-centered services in a safe environment.
  • Evangelism Through Integrated Service and Sports evangelism through service unique to this org
    Uses medical care and sports activities as strategic entry points for evangelism, building relationships and sharing faith through practical service and community engagement.
  • Evangelism Through Service evangelism through service unique to this org
    The organization focuses on evangelism by integrating medical and sports activities with its ministry, providing hope through salvation in Christ to change lives for an eternity, and emphasizing personal spiritual growth as the foundation of mission work.
  • Evangelism Through Service evangelism through service unique to this org
    The organization focuses on evangelism by providing services in areas such as medicine and sports, using these activities as a means to share their faith and provide hope through salvation.
  • Faith-Based Education and Leadership Development faith-based education unique to this org
    The organization supplements existing educational systems by reinforcing core academic skills using biblical lessons and stories, and trains the younger generation to be Christian leaders, focusing on their spiritual development and encouraging peer-to-peer teaching.
  • Faith-Based Volunteer Engagement faith-based_volunteer_engagement unique to this org
    The organization relies on faith-based guidance in accepting volunteers, believing that participation is directed by divine providence, and encourages individuals to get involved by emphasizing that a willing heart is more important than specific skills or language proficiency.
  • Faith-Based Volunteer Engagement Guided by Divine Providence faith-based_volunteer_engagement unique to this org
    The organization relies on faith-based principles to guide volunteer recruitment and participation, operating under the belief that involvement is directed by divine will rather than secular qualifications or skills.
  • Faith-Integrated Academic Instruction faith-based education unique to this org
    Reinforces core academic skills (reading, writing, math) through Bible-based lessons, using faith as a foundational element in educational development.
  • Faith-based Educational Supplementation faith-based education unique to this org
    The organization supplements existing educational systems by reinforcing core academic skills (reading, writing, math) using lessons and stories from the Bible as instructional material, thereby integrating faith into learning.
  • Faith-based Volunteer Engagement faith-based_volunteer_engagement unique to this org
    The organization relies on faith-based guidance in accepting volunteers, believing that participation is directed by divine providence, which informs their volunteer recruitment and deployment strategy.
  • Holistic Community Development community development unique to this org
    The organization plans to develop a comprehensive community hub that includes a medical center, a Christian school, and a recreation center, aiming to provide a safe environment and address various community needs simultaneously.
  • Integrated Community Development community development unique to this org
    The organization plans to develop a comprehensive community center offering medical services (primary, urgent, emergency care), a Christian school, and a recreation center to provide a safe environment for sports and activities, aiming to meet both physical and spiritual needs.
  • Integrated On-Site Healthcare Delivery Through Strategic Partnership on-site_healthcare_facility unique to this org
    By constructing and operating an on-site healthcare facility in partnership with FAME, the organization ensures accessible medical services as part of its holistic mission model.
  • Integrated On-site Healthcare Delivery on-site_healthcare_facility unique to this org
    The organization constructs and operates a healthcare facility through partnerships to deliver medical services on-site, integrating medical student training rotations into this model to support both service delivery and education.
  • On-Site Healthcare Delivery and Training on-site_healthcare_facility unique to this org
    The organization constructs and operates a healthcare facility through partnerships to deliver medical services on-site and offers clinical training rotations for medical students as part of its healthcare delivery model, including providing short-term missions experiences for healthcare providers.
  • Peer Leadership Development Through Spiritual Mentorship leadership development unique to this org
    Identifies and empowers emerging leaders to teach and mentor their peers, emphasizing spiritual growth and relational discipleship as key mechanisms for community transformation.
  • Relationship-First Ministry Model relationship-first ministry unique to this org
    Prioritizes deepening personal spiritual growth and individual relationships with Jesus as the foundational goal of all mission activities, shaping how service and outreach are conducted.
  • Short-Term Missions for Skill-Based and General Volunteers volunteer engagement unique to this org
    Engages individuals and teams in short-term mission trips, including medical professionals and students, to meet physical needs while fostering cross-cultural service and spiritual growth.
  • Short-term Missions for Physical Needs volunteer engagement unique to this org
    The organization engages volunteers, including medical students and healthcare providers, in short-term missions to meet the physical needs of the community, leveraging their skills for direct service.
  • Spiritual Leadership Development for Youth leadership development unique to this org
    The organization trains the younger generation to be Christian leaders, focusing on their spiritual development to foster leadership within the community and the wider region.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$50K
Contributions & grants$49K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1380%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$73K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$29K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$734K
Cash$184K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1K
Net assets$733K
Liquid reserves30.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -32.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Steve Dorsey President/Director 40 $28K
board members · 4
  • Anne Ross — Secretary
  • Christopher Lieu — Director
  • James Keany — Director
  • Scott Whipple — Director
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • FAME Partner — Partner organization that collaborated on the construction of a healthcare facility on Del Corazón de Jesucristo's campus.
  • MLB Funder — Provided a grant that enabled the construction of a baseball field and the start of a little league program.
  • MLB Players Association Funder — Provided a grant that enabled the construction of a baseball field and the start of a little league program.
  • The Baseball Tomorrow Fund Funder — Provided a grant that enabled the construction of a baseball field and the start of a little league program.