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International Center of Fatherhood

Peoria, AZ · EIN 452545295 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE P40 · Human Services · Small ($100K-$1M) · icfatherhood.org
revenue
$276K
expenses
$204K
net assets
$90K
employees
0
volunteers
35
program ratio
99%
mission · from form 990

ICF's mission is to achieve change at the national level in understanding the role of men as fathers in the family, society and the church through forming state family policy and public opinion for family values; and to promote the biblical model of a good father, to encourage men to follow it and to develop leadership in the home, the church and in society.

profile · synthesized from sources

International Center of Fatherhood (operating as Fathers.com and DadsFirst) is a Christian organization that provides resources and training to equip men for intentional fatherhood and spiritual leadership. It offers online courses, articles, audio content, and workshops, and also conducts research on fatherhood. The organization has an international presence, particularly in Ukraine.

named programs · 8 · from sources

what they call their work

A Theology of Fathering
A study on the biblical foundations of fatherhood.
Be The Best Dad
Guided trainings to equip men for consistent, purpose-driven, legacy-minded fatherhood.
Customized Workshops, Seminars and Programs
Tailored programs for church groups, business communities, wilderness adventure trips, and international fathering initiatives.
Fathers Who Lead Well (The Father Flourishing Study)
A national fatherhood study to discover what helps fathers thrive, elevate voices of fathers, and shape future programs.
Flagship Course
Free fatherhood training for first-time dads and grandfathers.
International Center for Fatherhood of Ukraine (ICF)
Equips men to be fathers and husbands from a biblical perspective through seminars and small groups in Ukraine.
The Love & Respect Membership
Provides unlimited access to marriage and family courses, articles, podcasts, Q&A with Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, and live webinars.
Train the Trainer Program
Equips leaders to teach, model, and multiply transformative fatherhood principles in their communities.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Fatherhood Research and Advocacy in Ukraine 12 activities
    • Advocacy for National Father's Day in Ukraine
      Advocated for the establishment of a national Father's Day in Ukraine, introducing a bill to the Ukrainian government in 2006 which was subsequently passed into law in 2019.
    • Advocate for fatherhood recognition in public policy
      Successfully introduced and supported a bill in the Ukrainian government to establish a national Father's Day, which was passed into law in 2019.
    • Advocating for a national Father's Day in Ukraine
      The organization introduced a bill to the Ukrainian government in 2006 to establish a national Father's Day, which was passed into law in 2019.
    • Advocating for a national Father's Day in Ukraine
      The organization introduced a bill to the Ukrainian government in 2006 to establish a national Father's Day, which was passed into law in 2019.
    • Conduct faith-based fatherhood research
      Conducts the ongoing Father Flourishing Study, a national research initiative focused on faith-driven insights into fatherhood, and previously conducted foundational research in Kyiv, Ukraine in 1998 on post-Communist family dynamics.
    • Conducting research on fatherhood
      The organization conducted extensive research in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 1998 to understand fathers and families in a post-Communist society and conducts the ongoing Father Flourishing Study, a national fatherhood study focused on faith-driven research to understand what helps fathers thrive.
    • Conducting research on fatherhood
      The organization conducted extensive research in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 1998 to understand fathers and families in a post-Communist society and conducts the ongoing Father Flourishing Study, a national fatherhood study focused on faith-driven research to understand what helps fathers thrive.
    • Expand fatherhood programs internationally
      Operates the International Center for Fatherhood of Ukraine (ICF), exports fathering programs to Ukraine, and has conducted seminars in over 40 Ukrainian cities and villages.
    • Exporting fathering programs to Ukraine
      The organization operates a division called the International Center for Fatherhood of Ukraine (ICF) that exports fathering programs to Ukraine, including holding seminars and presentations in more than 40 cities and villages.
    • Exporting fathering programs to Ukraine
      The organization operates a division called the International Center for Fatherhood of Ukraine (ICF) that exports fathering programs to Ukraine, including holding seminars and presentations in more than 40 cities and villages.
    • International Fathering Programs in Ukraine
      Operates a division, the International Center for Fatherhood of Ukraine (ICF), which exports fathering programs to Ukraine, conducts seminars and presentations in over 40 Ukrainian cities and villages, and has established four self-standing ministry centers led by Regional Coordinators.
    • Research on Fatherhood and Family Dynamics
      Conducts research, including a 1998 study in Kyiv, Ukraine, on fathers and families in post-Communist society, and the ongoing "Father Flourishing Study" which is a national, faith-driven study to understand thriving fathers and inform future programs. The organization also published "A Theology of Fathering" on the biblical foundations of fatherhood.
  • Christian Digital Media Production 8 activities
    • Online Resource Library for Fathers
      Provides an extensive online library of resources for fathers, including over 500 articles, weekly reflections, over 50 radio segments with practical insights, and over 50 responses to common fatherhood questions. This also includes access to nearly 1,000 articles by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs on Marriage, Parenting, and Christian Life.
    • Produce and distribute a national podcast
      Produces The Love and Respect Podcast featuring Emerson and Jonathan Eggerichs, with over 3.1 million downloads, offering weekly discussions on relationships, fatherhood, and life from a faith-based perspective.
    • Produce digital content for fathers
      Provides ongoing digital resources including over 500 articles, nearly 1,000 additional articles by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs, and over 50 radio segments offering practical and spiritual guidance on fatherhood, marriage, and Christian life.
    • Producing audio content on fatherhood and relationships
      The organization offers over 50 radio segments with practical insights on fatherhood and produces The Love and Respect Podcast, which has over 3.1 million downloads, discussing relationships and life weekly.
    • Producing audio content on fatherhood and relationships
      The organization offers over 50 radio segments with practical insights on fatherhood and produces The Love and Respect Podcast, which has over 3.1 million downloads, discussing relationships and life weekly.
    • Providing educational resources for fathers
      The organization publishes over 500 articles, including weekly reflections, and provides over 50 responses to common questions, offering guidance on fatherhood, family raising, loving, and leading faithfully. They also offer access to nearly 1,000 articles on marriage, parenting, and Christian life.
    • Providing educational resources for fathers
      The organization publishes over 500 articles, including weekly reflections, and provides over 50 responses to common questions, offering guidance for fathers on raising families, loving well, and leading faithfully. They also offer access to nearly 1,000 articles on marriage, parenting, and Christian life.
    • The Love and Respect Podcast
      Produces "The Love and Respect Podcast," featuring Emerson Eggerichs, Ph.D. and Jonathan Eggerichs, Psy.D., which discusses relationships and life weekly and has over 3.1 million downloads.
  • Marriage Enrichment Programs 4 activities
    • Deliver fatherhood and marriage education programs
      Offers members unlimited access to over 13 marriage and family courses, including The Love & Respect Conference and 10 Week Study, with participation from over 160,000 couples, and provides over 50 Q&A responses on family leadership and relationships.
    • Marriage and Family Online Courses
      Offers members unlimited access to over 13 online courses focused on marriage and family, including "The Love & Respect Conference" and "10 Week Study," which have been taken by over 160,000 couples.
    • Offering marriage and family courses
      The organization provides members with unlimited access to over 13 marriage and family courses, including The Love & Respect Conference and 10 Week Study, which have been taken by over 160,000 couples.
    • Offering marriage and family courses
      The organization provides members with unlimited access to over 13 marriage and family courses, including The Love & Respect Conference and 10 Week Study, which have been taken by over 160,000 couples.
  • Organized Outdoor Adventure Camps & Trips 4 activities
    • Father/Child Wilderness Trips
      Organizes and sponsors multi-day canoeing and fishing trips for fathers and their sons or daughters in locations such as Canada and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA).
    • Host experiential father-child retreats
      Sponsors multi-day canoeing and fishing trips to Canada and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) for fathers and their sons or daughters, fostering relationship-building in outdoor settings.
    • Organizing father/child wilderness trips
      The organization sponsors 8-day father/son canoeing and fishing trips to Canada and 6-day father/daughter canoe trips to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA).
    • Organizing father/child wilderness trips
      The organization sponsors 8-day father/son canoeing and fishing trips to Canada and 6-day father/daughter canoe trips to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA).
  • Church and Ministry Network Development 3 activities
    • Establish regional ministry centers
      Founded four self-standing ministry centers in strategic locations, each led by a Regional Coordinator to expand local capacity and outreach.
    • Establishing ministry centers
      The organization established four self-standing ministry centers in cities, led by Regional Coordinators.
    • Establishing ministry centers
      The organization established four self-standing ministry centers in cities, each led by Regional Coordinators.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Curriculum Development for Fatherhood and Husbandry
      Develops curriculum for teaching men to be fathers and husbands from a biblical perspective, based on research and input from leaders.
    • Develop curricula and training for fatherhood ministry
      Created a curriculum and teaching plan for training men in biblical fatherhood and marriage, informed by research and leadership input, to equip local ministries.
    • Developing and publishing fatherhood curriculum and theology
      The organization developed a plan and curriculum for teaching men to be fathers and husbands from a biblical perspective and published "A Theology of Fathering," a study on the biblical foundations of fatherhood.
    • Developing and teaching fatherhood curriculum
      The organization developed a plan and curriculum for teaching men to be fathers and husbands from a biblical perspective, based on research and input from leaders.
    • Publish theological and biblical studies on fatherhood
      Published "A Theology of Fathering," a study exploring the biblical foundations of fatherhood, contributing to faith-based understanding of family leadership.
    • Publishing theological studies on fatherhood
      The organization published "A Theology of Fathering," a study on the biblical foundations of fatherhood.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$276K
Contributions & grants$276K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$420%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$204K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$-633
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$90K
Cash$71K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$90K
Liquid reserves4.2 mo
2 years on record · 2021–2022 · YoY revenue +140.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 3
  • Judy Camping — Treasurer
  • Olexandr Marchenko — President
  • Walt Camping — Director
relationships · 1

who they work with

  • International Center for Fatherhood of Ukraine Partner — A division of DadsFirst that operates in Ukraine, exporting fathering programs.