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Care for Life Inc

Mesa, AZ · EIN 861017788 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE T20 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.careforlife.org
revenue
$492K
expenses
$525K
net assets
$303K
employees
1
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

To alleviate suffering, promote self-reliance and instill hope in Mozambique

profile · synthesized from sources

Care for Life is an operational nonprofit that works to alleviate suffering, promote self-reliance, and instill hope in communities facing extreme poverty. They implement a Family Preservation Program in Mozambique and are expanding to Guatemala, focusing on empowering families through education, skill-building, and community leadership development to achieve self-sufficiency. The organization also offers humanitarian expeditions for global citizens to learn about effective humanitarian work.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Family Preservation Program (FPP)
A community-level, family-based development program with four core components: Family Goal Setting, Community Leadership Development, Community Programs (literacy, family gardens, small business classes), and Individual Family Mentoring and Support. Aims to create self-reliant families and communities over a three-year period.
Humanitarian Education Leadership Program (HELP) Expeditions
Life-changing week-long expeditions to Mozambique for global citizens to observe and support Care for Life's work, learn 8 principles of effective humanitarian work, connect with families, and engage in service projects.
activities · 7 clusters

what they do

  • Overseas Sponsor and Volunteer Mission Trips 2 activities
    • Humanitarian Expeditions
      Organizes "HELP Expeditions" and VIP Expeditions to Mozambique for global citizens to learn about humanitarian work, support communities, and connect with families in the Family Preservation Program, with each session limited to 12 participants.
    • Humanitarian Expeditions
      Organizes "HELP Expeditions" to Mozambique for global citizens, limited to 12 participants per session, to learn about humanitarian work, support communities, and connect with families in the Family Preservation Program through service, cultural immersion, and program observation.
  • Recidivism Reduction Programs 2 activities
    • Program Effectiveness Research
      Conducted a 5-year, third-party study to prove the effectiveness of its programs, demonstrating a commitment to evidence-based interventions.
    • Program Effectiveness Research
      Conducted a 5-year, third-party study to prove the effectiveness of its programs.
  • Mentor Training and Support Programs 2 activities
    • Volunteer Training and Mentorship
      Trains up to 80 local volunteers in new villages to mentor and coach their neighbors, supporting the implementation of community programs.
    • Volunteer Training and Mentorship
      Trains up to 80 local volunteers in new villages to mentor and coach their neighbors, supporting the implementation of their programs.
  • International Medical Missions 1 activity
    • Community Health Services
      Operates a small clinic to assist pregnant mothers in Mozambique and established a learning center to support community health and education.
  • Basic Needs Provision for Youth and Families 1 activity
    • Community Infrastructure and Basic Needs
      Creates healthy living environments for families by providing safe homes, clean water, and ensuring consistent access to nutritious meals.
  • Child Sponsorship for Educational Support 1 activity
    • Educational Support for Children
      Provides quality education for children to help break the cycle of poverty, achieving 88% enrollment of children in school.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Community Education and Skill Building
      Provides various community programs in Mozambique, including literacy classes, small business training to empower families with skills and savings for sustainable income, and support for family gardens. This also includes direct teaching in villages and operating a learning center.
    • Community Education and Skill Building
      Conducts direct teaching in villages across Mozambique and offers community programs such as literacy classes, family gardens, and small business training to empower families with skills for sustainable income.
    • Family Preservation Program
      Operates a Family Preservation Program in Mozambique and Guatemala, where families set 8-10 goals every six months across areas like health, hygiene, education, sanitation, housing, income generation, and nutrition, receiving rewards upon achievement. The program has demonstrated significant reductions in infant and maternal mortality rates and increased school enrollment.
    • Family Preservation Program
      Operates a Family Preservation Program in Mozambique and Guatemala, where families set 8-10 goals every six months across areas like health, hygiene, education, sanitation, housing, income generation, and nutrition, receiving rewards upon achievement. The program has shown families stabilizing and building sustainability by the end of Year 2.
    • Maternal and Infant Health Improvement
      Works to reduce infant and maternal mortality rates in participating communities in Mozambique. This has resulted in a reduction of the infant mortality rate from 286 to 90 deaths per 1,000 live births and the maternal mortality rate from 659 to 90 deaths per 100,000 live births.
financials · form 990 · fy2020

the money

revenue
Total revenue$492K
Contributions & grants$492K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$525K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$181K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$303K
Cash$231K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$303K
Liquid reserves5.3 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Linda Harper President & CEO 30 $9K
board members · 14
  • Ann Hobson — Director
  • Annie Lewis — Director
  • Blair Packard — Director
  • Carrie Thompson — Director
  • Charles Martins — Director
  • Cindy Packard — Director
  • Curtis Christensen — Treasurer
  • Daryl Hobson — Director
  • Dr Paul English — Director
  • Patrick Tedjamulia — Director
  • Paulo Kretly — Director
  • Ryan Nelson — Chairman
  • Samo Goncalvez — Director
  • Stephen Samuelian — Chairman
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • Mountain Dental Arts Partner — Partners to help build lifelong health habits in Mozambique through education and mentorship.
  • Mozambique government Government — Received NGO status from the Mozambique government in 2002.