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ROSA VERA FUND INC

DOUGLAS, AZ · EIN 331209818 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE Q33 · International Affairs · Micro (<$100K) · www.rosaverafund.org
revenue
$97K
expenses
$95K
net assets
$177K
employees
mission · from form 990

OUR MISSION IS TO FACILITATE PREVENTIVE, HEALTH, AND SOCIAL INTERVENTIONS FOR CHILDREN AND HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN AND AROUND MONTERO, BOLIVIA THAT WOULD NOT OTHERWISE BE POSSIBLE. WE ARE GUIDED AND MOTIVATED BY THE BELIEF THAT ALL CHILDREN HAVE THE RIGHT TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Rosa Vera Fund provides preventive, health, and social interventions for children with chronic health conditions and their families in Montero, Bolivia. Through a partnership with the local organization Consejo de Salud Rural Andino (CSRA), the fund supports medical care, therapy, and education via La Escuelita, a school and community center. The organization emphasizes community-led development and long-term support for vulnerable children.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

La Escuelita "Mi Hogar"
A school and community center in Montero, Bolivia that provides education, physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy for children with special needs, as well as community workshops on prenatal care, nutrition, and women’s health
Medical Work Trips
Annual trips by U.S.-based medical professionals to Montero to conduct patient evaluations, family visits, and clinical support in partnership with local health providers
Parent Support Groups
Program that engages parents as key partners in treatment, beginning with initial interviews and formalized through participation contracts to ensure continuity of care
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Community Health Worker Training 3 activities
    • Community health workshops in Montero
      Offers community-based educational workshops at La Escuelita on topics including pre-natal care, nutrition, and women's health to support family well-being and preventive care in the local population.
    • Training and capacity building for healthcare workers
      Provides training, enrichment classes, and professional development for local healthcare workers and Community Health Workers at La Escuelita to strengthen local care delivery capacity.
    • Training and capacity building for healthcare workers
      Provides training, enrichment classes, and professional development opportunities for local healthcare workers and Community Health Workers at La Escuelita to strengthen local care delivery capacity.
  • International Medical Missions 2 activities
    • Annual volunteer medical trips to Bolivia
      Organizes annual work trips to Montero, Bolivia, bringing physicians, medical students, and other professionals to deliver care, conduct family visits, and plan ongoing support; includes recent trips in June 2024 and reconnection visits after periods of virtual engagement.
    • Medical and social intervention trips to Montero, Bolivia
      Organizes annual medical work trips to Montero, Bolivia, where physician volunteers and other medical personnel provide care to children, conduct patient examinations, and collaborate with Bolivian medical staff at clinics such as Villa Cochabamba. These trips include family visits to assess ongoing support needs and have resumed in-person after periods of virtual engagement.
  • Professional Education for Special Needs Family Support 2 activities
    • Family engagement in treatment programs
      Formalizes parent involvement as the primary point of contact in children's treatment plans through contractual agreements, ensuring family-centered care delivery at La Escuelita.
    • Parent engagement in treatment programs
      Formally involves parents as primary partners in their children’s treatment plans at La Escuelita, establishing structured relationships through written contracts to ensure continuity and accountability in care delivery.
  • Educational Resource Provision 2 activities
    • Fundraising and financial support operations
      Relies on funding from family foundations and private grants to sustain ongoing programs in Bolivia, including medical trips and the operation of La Escuelita.
    • Fundraising and grant-based financial support
      Relies on family foundations and private grants to sustain ongoing operations and program delivery in Bolivia.
  • Integrated Special Education & Therapy 2 activities
    • Operation of La Escuelita 'Mi Hogar' school and therapy center
      Operates La Escuelita, a wheelchair-accessible school and therapy center in Montero, Bolivia, that provides daily physical therapy, weekly speech and occupational therapy, special education, and nutritious snacks to children with disabilities. The center also serves as a community hub for families, offering a structured environment for learning and development.
    • Operation of La Escuelita ('Mi Hogar') school and therapy center
      Runs La Escuelita, a wheelchair-accessible school and therapy center in Montero that provides daily physical therapy, weekly speech and occupational therapy, special education, and nutritious snacks to children with disabilities, alongside community workshops on prenatal care, nutrition, and women's health.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 2 activities
    • Organizational writing and communications support
      Engages in writing and editing efforts to support organizational documentation, storytelling, and communication needs.
    • Organizational writing and communications support
      Engages in writing and editing efforts to support organizational documentation, reporting, and outreach, contributing to knowledge sharing and program visibility.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Medical and social intervention programs in Montero, Bolivia
      Provides lifesaving and life-altering medical care to children in Montero, Bolivia, through direct clinical services, patient examinations, and coordinated interventions delivered by physician volunteers and multidisciplinary teams.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$97K
Contributions & grants$97K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$630%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$95K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$88K
balance sheet
Total assets$177K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$177K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +5.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 4
  • AMY SIROT — BOARD MEMBER
  • LAURA SWEET — BOARD MEMBER
  • LESLIE ALDERMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • LISA HUNT — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 18

who they work with

  • CSRA Partner — Jacqueline Rosado Perez is the Regional Administrator for CSRA and has worked there since 1992.
  • CSRA Partner — Mitma Claure Alcocer, Coordinator of the RVF, started her work with CSRA in 1990.
  • Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. Partner — Darlene Melk, CMO of Rosa Vera Fund, is also the CMO of Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc.
  • Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. Partner — Jonathan Melk, CEO of Rosa Vera Fund, is also the CEO of Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc.
  • Consejo de Salud Rural Andino (CSRA) Partner — CSRA was forced to close its primary care operations after failing to come to an agreement with local political authorities.
  • Consejo de Salud Rural Andino (CSRA) Partner — Jointly operates La Escuelita, a school and therapy center in Montero, Bolivia.
  • Denville Pediatrics Funder — Receives an annual donation from Dr. Krekamey Craig's pediatric practice.
  • El Consejo De Salud Rural Andino, Montero (CSRAM) Partner — Works with CSRAM, whose director, Dr. Dardo Chávez Soleto, has been the executive director since 1989.
  • Family foundations Partner — Provides ongoing support to run programs through private grants and funding
  • IBM Global Services Partner — Tina Beyers, CFO of RVF, previously worked with IBM Global Services.
  • La Consejo de Salud Rural Andino Partner — Works with La Consejo de Salud Rural Andino to understand community needs.
  • Major League Soccer Partner — Seth Lane, Board Member and Treasurer of RVF, is the head of network infrastructure at Major League Soccer.
  • New York Foundation for the Arts Partner — Tina Beyers, CFO of RVF, previously worked with the New York Foundation for the Arts.
  • Open Horizon Funder — Received a grant from their family foundation.
  • Robin Hood Foundation Partner — Tina Beyers, CFO of RVF, previously worked as controller at the Robin Hood Foundation.
  • Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Inc. Partner — Tina Beyers, CFO of RVF, is also the CFO at Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Inc.
  • Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation Partner — Tina Beyers, CFO of RVF, previously worked as controller at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation.
  • Thomson Reuters Partner — Laura Sweet, Board Member for Design and Website, is a Lead UX Designer at Thomson Reuters.