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Haitian Health Foundation Inc

EIN 06-1135999 · Norwich, CT

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE HAITIAN HEALTH FOUNDATION (HHF) IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF WOMEN, CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES IN HAITI THROUGH HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.

Income
$12.2 million
Spending
$12.5 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
71.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 39%
Employees
8
Volunteers
75

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (international, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 71.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (international, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $9.6 million spent. HEALTHCARE: HAITIAN HEALTH FOUNDATION'S HEALTHCARE STRATEGIES ENSURE ACCESS TO EITHER FREE OR AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE THAT ADDRESSES PRIMARY, DENTAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF VULNERABLE AND UNDERSERVED CHILDREN, WOMEN AND FAMILIES OF THE GREATER JEREMIE REGION. THERE ARE FIVE FOCUSED AREAS (1) PRIMARY CARE, (2) ILLNESS PREVENTION, (3) HEALTH PROMOTION, (4) COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING AND (5) SERVICE INTEGRATION.
  2. $44,779 spent. DISASTER RELIEF: DURING ALL TYPES OF DISASTERS, NATURAL OR MAN-MADE, HHF PLAYS A CRITICAL ROLE IN PROVIDING OUR AFFECTED COMMUNITIES WITH ESSENTIAL MEDICAL, HYGIENE, AND NUTRITIONAL CARE. SUCH DISASTERS CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS DISRUPTIONS TO THE FUNCTIONING OF OUR COMMUNITIES AS WELL AS A RAPID INCREASE IN DEMAND FOR HHF SERVICES. WE HAVE BUILT SYSTEMS TO ALLOW FOR A QUICK RESPONSE AND THE CONTINUITY OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES THROUGH A WELL-COORDINATED IMPLEMENTATION OF HHF OPERATIONS AT EVERY LEVEL TO QUICKLY ADAPT TO INCREASED DEMANDS.
  3. $1.2 million spent. DEVELOPMENT: HAITIAN HEALTH FOUNDATION'S DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM STRIVES TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH WOMEN, FAMILIES AND OTHERS WHO TRADITIONALLY HAVE NO VOICE TO HELP BUILD VIBRANT COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE GREATER JEREMIE AREA. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF CLEANER AND SAFER CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSING, DISTRIBUTION OF GOATS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FOOD SECURITY AND MICRO ENTERPRISING, SUBSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE STRATEGIES AND MICRO LENDING.
  4. $678,719 spent. EDUCATION: HAITIAN HEALTH FOUNDATION'S EDUCATION PROGRAM STRIVES TO MAKE EDUCATION A TOP PRIORITY AND SEEKS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO EDUCATION FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS IN THE GREATER JEREMIE REGION. THE PROGRAM WORKS BY DIRECTLY PAYING A CHILD'S ACCREDITED PRIMARY SCHOOL, SECONDARY SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OR TRADE SCHOOL TUITION AND FEES, AS WELL AS UNIFORMS AND SUPPLIES, SUCH AS BOOKS.
  5. EDUCATION: HAITIAN HEALTH FOUNDATION'S EDUCATION PROGRAM STRIVES TO MAKE EDUCATION A TOP PRIORITY AND SEEKS TO EXPAND ACCESS TO EDUCATION FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS IN THE GREATER JEREMIE REGION. THE PROGRAM WORKS BY DIRECTLY PAYING A CHILD'S ACCREDITED PRIMARY SCHOOL, SECONDARY SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY OR TRADE SCHOOL TUITION AND FEES, AS WELL AS UNIFORMS AND SUPPLIES, SUCH AS BOOKS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1985.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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