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GROW HAITI'S CHILDREN
TEMPE, AZ · EIN 473429119 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE Q99 · International Affairs · Small ($100K-$1M) · growhaitischildren.org
revenue
$120K
expenses
$128K
net assets
$212K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

GROW HAITI'S CHILDREN WILL MAKE GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING FOR THE EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL, EDUCATIONAL AND MEDICAL NEEDS OF ORPHANED AND DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN WITH A FOCUS ON JEREMIE, HAITI AND THE OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HOPE ORPHANAGE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Grow Haiti's Children supports the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Orphanage in Jeremie, Haiti, providing for the welfare, development, and education of orphaned and disadvantaged children. The organization focuses on ensuring children have access to food, shelter, clothing, medical care, and education from K-12 through university, as well as life skills training.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Capital Building Fund
Funds specific projects such as maintenance and repair of the orphanage.
Educate
Provides K-12 education, trade skills, and university opportunities, including books, uniforms, tuition, backpacks, and school supplies.
Elevate
Addresses the welfare, development, and education of children through a multi-faceted approach.
Employ
Runs organizations that employ young people to help them achieve their dreams.
Empower
Provides a safe, stable, and nurturing environment with access to food, shelter, clothing, medical care, life skills training, and emotional support.
Greener Future Initiative
Installation of solar panels at the orphanage to provide power, reduce carbon footprint, and educate children on renewable energy and sustainability.
Student Gifts
Monetary donations for holidays, special occasions, uniforms, shoes, and school backpack gifts for students.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Regular Governance and Member Meetings 2 activities
    • Conduct organizational and child progress reviews
      Holds business review meetings with Father Garry to assess budgets, operational challenges, and opportunities, while reviewing the progress of each child at the orphanage.
    • Organizational Capacity Building
      Conducts business review meetings with Father Garry to discuss budgets, operational challenges, opportunities, and the progress of each child at the orphanage.
  • Child Sponsorship for Educational Support 2 activities
    • Education and Vocational Training
      Provides K-12 education, trade skills training, and university access for graduates of the orphanage, including books, uniforms, tuition, backpacks, and school supplies. This also includes employing young people through organizational programs to support their personal and family aspirations.
    • Provide education and academic support for orphaned children
      Offers K–12 education, books, uniforms, tuition, backpacks, and school supplies for children at the orphanage. Supports university access for graduates and provides trade skills training to prepare youth for employment.
  • Off-Grid Solar Energy Access 2 activities
    • Implement renewable energy and sustainability education
      Installed solar panels at the orphanage to provide reliable power, reduce carbon footprint, and educate children on renewable energy and sustainable practices.
    • Orphanage Infrastructure Development
      Installed solar panels at the orphanage to provide power, reduce the carbon footprint, and educate children on renewable energy and sustainability.
  • Sewing and Embroidery Skills Training 1 activity
    • Facilitate income-generating activities for children and youth
      Employs young people through organizational programs and supports children in creating and selling handmade items, including sewing new products for sale. These efforts aim to support personal and family aspirations.
  • Residential Care for Orphaned and Destitute Children 1 activity
    • Orphanage Support and Operations
      Supports the day-to-day operations of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Orphanage in Jeremie, Haiti, providing housing, food, clean clothes, medical care, and a safe, nurturing environment for over 80 children aged 3-19. This includes initial needs assessments, monthly food assistance, and expanded support for education and living expenses following the 2010 earthquake.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Assess needs at Haitian orphanage facilities
      Conducts assessments of children’s needs and facility conditions at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Orphanage to inform program support and improvements.
    • Handmade Item Sales for Fundraising
      Sells handmade items created by children at the orphanage, including sewn items and stitched cards, at open-air venues such as Mesa Swap Meet and the American Legion Hall in Chandler, to generate income.
    • Operate and support Our Lady of Perpetual Help Orphanage
      Provides year-round housing, food, clean clothes, medical care, emotional support, and life skills training for over 80 children aged 3–19 at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Orphanage in Jeremie, Haiti. The orphanage also functions as a family reunification center and has been supported since 2006, with expanded assistance beginning in 2009 and 2010.
    • Sell Haitian-made crafts in Arizona markets
      Sells handmade items created by girls at the orphanage and stitched cards from the Sophia Sewers ministry at open-air venues such as the Mesa Swap Meet and American Legion Hall in Chandler, Arizona.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$120K
Contributions & grants$119K99%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$6531%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$128K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$103K
balance sheet
Total assets$212K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$212K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -39.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 4
  • JUDY SAWITZKE — BOARD MEMBER
  • LOIS MARKIS — BOARD MEMBER
  • MARICAR CRUZ — BOARD MEMBER
  • MICHELLE SIECZKOWSKI — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 16

who they work with

  • American Express Partner — Offers matching donations for employees who give to Grow Haiti’s Children.
  • Arizona Council of Knights of Columbus Partner — Supported by the Arizona Council of Knights of Columbus through an annual raffle.
  • Fry’s Partner — Participates in Fry's Community Awards Program.
  • Haitian children Partner — Recognized as family and partners in the organization's solidarity-based empowerment model.
  • Honeywell Partner — Accepts sponsorships, contribution matching, and pledge drives from this philanthropic corporation.
  • Intel Partner — Intel employees can have their donations matched through the Intel Benevity Program.
  • Mesa Market Place Swap Meet Partner — Hosts the organization's sales table for fundraising and outreach.
  • Our Lady of Perpetual Help Orphanage Partner — Assesses needs and plans improvements for the orphanage's children and facilities.
  • Our Lady of Perpetual Help Orphanage Partner — Partners with the orphanage to provide a safe and loving home for children in Jeremie, Haiti.
  • Our Lady of Perpetual Help Orphanage Partner — Supports the day-to-day operations of the orphanage.
  • Our Lady of Perpetual Help Orphanage Partner — The orphanage in Jeremie, Haiti that Grow Haiti's Children supports.
  • Schneider Electric Partner — Offers matching donations for employees who give to Grow Haiti’s Children.
  • Sophia Sewers ministry Partner — Sells stitched cards from Sophia Sewers ministry.
  • St. Andrew Partner — Cooperates with the fundraising efforts of various ministries at St. Andrew.
  • St. Andrew the Apostle Church Partner — Parish that initially supported Our Lady of Perpetual Help Orphanage and from which Grow Haiti's Children was formed.
  • The Boy Scouts of America Partner — Accepts sponsorships, contribution matching, and pledge drives from this organization.