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Cameroon Health and Education Fund Inc

EIN 20-3407099 · Fargo, ND

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE CAMEROON HEALTH & EDUCATION FUND IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND EDUCATION OF UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN CAMEROON, WEST AFRICA. CAMEROONS LONG-STANDING VIOLENCE HAS LEFT 4.7 MILLION CAMEROONIANS IN NEED OF HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE. THE CAMEROON HEALTH & EDUCATION FUND (CHEF) IS AN ALL VOLUNTEER, NONPROFIT, APOLITICAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.

Income
$142,474
Spending
$140,390
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
16

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (2)
  1. $126,926 spent. IN 2024 CHEF SUPPORTED A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE CAMEROON BAPTIST CONVENTION HEALTH SERVICES (CBCHS) WHICH PROVIDE MEDICAL AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE AS WELL AS PROVIDING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES TO IMPROVE MEDICAL FACILITIES. CBCHS PROVIDES "FEE FOR SERVICE" CARE TO ALL PATIENTS WHO NEED IT, BUT OFTEN PATIENTS ARE NOT ABLE TO PAY THESE LOW FEES BECAUSE OF POVERTY. THERE IS NO GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR THE COST OF HEALTH CARE AND NO INSURANCE COVERAGE. CHEF FUNDS SUBSIDIZE THE COST OF CARE THAT SAVES MANY LIVES AND PREVENTS OR CORRECTS SERIOUS DISABLING CONDITIONS. PROGRAMS: WOMEN'S HEALTH PROGRAM TO SUPPORT CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING & TREATMENT. ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT IN OBSTETRICS (ALSO) TRAINING TO REDUCE MATERNAL MORTALITY. SUPPORT THE INTERNAL MEDICINE AND SURGERY RESIDENCY TRAINING OF AFRICAN PHYSICIANS AT MBINGO BAPTIST HOSPITAL. CBCHS SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING: 1. DR BROWN BENEVOLENT FUND AT CBCHS/MBINGO BAPTIST HOSPITAL (MBH), THE DR ALEXANDER BABA GUAN-NULLA BENOVOLENT FUND AT BANSO BAPTIST HOSPITAL (BBH), AND THE MESKINE BAPTIST HOSPITAL INDIGENT PATIENT FUND: THESE FUNDS PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD URGENTLY NEEDED MEDICAL OR SURGICAL CARE AT MBH, BBH, AND MESKINE BH. 2. INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS PROJECT: THE LONG-STANDING VIOLENCE IN CAMEROON HAS HAD A DISASTROUS EFFECT ON THE CAMEROON BAPTIST CONVENTION HEALTH SERVICES FACILITIES AND STAFF. THE MONEY RAISED FOR THIS PROJECT HELPS PAY FOR MEDICAL CARE, FOOD CLOTHING AND SHELTER FOR NEEDY CBCHS STAFF MEMBERS. 3. LIFE ABUNDANT PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PROGRAM: (LAP) TRAINING FOR COMMUNITY MOTHER CHILD HEALTH AIDS TO PROVIDE ANTENATAL CARE AND LOW RISK DELIVERIES IN REMOTE VILLAGES. 4. CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXPANDED OPERATING ROOM AT BANSO BAPTIST HOSPITAL WILL RESULT IN BETTER SURGICAL CARE FOR PATIENTS NEEDING SURGERY. 5. RADIOTHERAPY UNIT AT MBINGO BAPTIST HOSPITAL: THE NUMBERS OF CANCER CASES IS INCREASING AND RADIOTHERAPY (RT) IS OFTEN NOT AVAILABLE IN CAMEROON AND IF IT IS THE COST IS UNAFFORDABLE. CHEF HAS RECEIVED DONATIONS TO SET UP A (RT) IS OFTEN NOT AVAILABLE IN CAMEROON AND IF IT IS, THE COST IS UNAFFORDABLE. CHEF HAS RECEIVED DONATIONS TO SETUP A (RT) UNIT THAT WILL MAKE CURATIVE OR PALLIATIVE RT AVAILABLE TO MORE CANCER PATIENTS. 6. PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION AT MBINGO 7. TREATMENT OF MALNUTRITION AT MBH. 8. PAYMENT FOR ESSENTIAL DRUGS. 9. CONSTRUCTION OF A TRAUMA CENTER AT BAPTIST HOSPITAL MUTEWAGENE. IN 2024 CHEF SUPPORTED A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE CAMEROON BAPTIST CONVENTION HEALTH SERVICES (CBCHS) WHICH PROVIDE MEDICAL AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE AS WELL AS PROVIDING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES TO IMPROVE MEDICAL FACILITIES. CBCHS PROVIDES "FEE FOR SERVICE" CARE TO ALL PATIENTS WHO NEED IT, BUT OFTEN PATIENTS ARE NOT ABLE TO PAY THESE LOW FEES BECAUSE OF POVERTY. THERE IS NO GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR THE COST OF HEALTH CARE AND NO INSURANCE COVERAGE. CHEF FUNDS SUBSIDIZE THE COST OF CARE THAT SAVES MANY LIVES AND PREVENTS OR CORRECTS SERIOUS DISABLING CONDITIONS. PROGRAMS: WOMEN'S HEALTH PROGRAM TO SUPPORT CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING & TREATMENT. ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT IN OBSTETRICS (ALSO) TRAINING TO REDUCE MATERNAL MORTALITY. SUPPORT THE INTERNAL MEDICINE AND SURGERY RESIDENCY TRAINING OF AFRICAN PHYSICIANS AT MBINGO BAPTIST HOSPITAL. CBCHS SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING: 1. DR BROWN BENEVOLENT FUND AT CBCHS/MBINGO BAPTIST HOSPITAL (MBH), THE DR ALEXANDER BABA GUAN-NULLA BENOVOLENT FUND AT BANSO BAPTIST HOSPITAL (BBH), AND THE MESKINE BAPTIST HOSPITAL INDIGENT PATIENT FUND: THESE FUNDS PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD URGENTLY NEEDED MEDICAL OR SURGICAL CARE AT MBH, BBH, AND MESKINE BH. 2. INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS PROJECT: THE LONG-STANDING VIOLENCE IN CAMEROON HAS HAD A DISASTROUS EFFECT ON THE CAMEROON BAPTIST CONVENTION HEALTH SERVICES FACILITIES AND STAFF. THE MONEY RAISED FOR THIS PROJECT HELPS PAY FOR MEDICAL CARE, FOOD CLOTHING AND SHELTER FOR NEEDY CBCHS STAFF MEMBERS. 3. LIFE ABUNDANT PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PROGRAM: (LAP) TRAINING FOR COMMUNITY MOTHER CHILD HEALTH AIDS TO PROVIDE ANTENATAL CARE AND LOW RISK DELIVERIES IN REMOTE VILLAGES. 4. CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXPANDED OPERATING ROOM AT BANSO BAPTIST HOSPITAL WILL RESULT IN BETTER SURGICAL CARE FOR PATIENTS NEEDING SURGERY. 5. RADIOTHERAPY UNIT AT MBINGO BAPTIST HOSPITAL: THE NUMBERS OF CANCER CASES IS INCREASING AND RADIOTHERAPY (RT) IS OFTEN NOT AVAILABLE IN CAMEROON AND IF IT IS THE COST IS UNAFFORDABLE. CHEF HAS RECEIVED DONATIONS TO SET UP A (RT) IS OFTEN NOT AVAILABLE IN CAMEROON AND IF IT IS, THE COST IS UNAFFORDABLE. CHEF HAS RECEIVED DONATIONS TO SETUP A (RT) UNIT THAT WILL MAKE CURATIVE OR PALLIATIVE RT AVAILABLE TO MORE CANCER PATIENTS. 6. PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION AT MBINGO 7. TREATMENT OF MALNUTRITION AT MBH. 8. PAYMENT FOR ESSENTIAL DRUGS. 9. CONSTRUCTION OF A TRAUMA CENTER AT BAPTIST HOSPITAL MUTEWAGENE.
  2. $8,950 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS APPROVED BY THE CHEF BOARD ENABLED 5 CAMEROONIANS TO RECEIVE MEDICAL TRAINING TO IMPROVE SERVICES PROVIDED BY CBCHS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 November 2007.

    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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