INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENS FUND INC
Together we can make a world of difference
Mission
The International Children’s Fund’s mission is to minister to the physical as well as the spiritual needs of desperately poor children and their families, worldwide – just as Jesus ministered to the multitudes.
Notes from the nonprofit
International Children's Fund's mission is to minister to the physical as well as the spiritual needs of desperately poor children and their families, worldwide - just as Jesus ministered to the multitudes. We were diligent in our commitment to you to use your contributions wisely and to be good stewards of all our resources. As such, during 2020, more than 99.3% of our total expenses were for program services and less than 1% went to management and administration. We also received the coveted top-rated status from GreatNonProfits in 2020. Being on the Top-Rated list gives donors and volunteers more confidence that ICF is a credible organization. The reviews by volunteers, clients, and other donors show the on-the-ground results of ICF. GreatNonprofits is the leading site for donors and volunteers to find reviews and ratings of nonprofits. Reviews on the site influence 30 million donation decisions a year.
Ruling year
1978
President/CEO
DR. David Bruenning
Main address
POB 583
Neenah, WI 54957-0583 USA
EIN
39-1303430
NTEE code
Human Service Organizations (P20)
IRS filing requirement
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Hunger is a huge problem. We continue to ship food as well as purchase food in-country to be distributed
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Clean Water Initiative
Did you know that every 20 seconds a child dies as a result of poor sanitation? Thankfully, we have been able to provide water wells in many areas throughout Africa. One of the latest ones we drilled was in rural Sajanama District, Liberia. Dr. Bruenning was able to go and see the completed project and was so impressed and excited to share the good news. The people in this rural area had to travel a distance to get water from a small creek that they used to bathe in, clean their clothes in, provide water to their livestock in and also bring back to their home to drink and cook with. It was normal for them to suffer from worms. They would contract them by drinking the contaminated water. The worms grow in the body for about a year and then emerge slowly, for weeks, through painful skin blisters that incapacitate, sometimes cripple and even kill their victims. The people infected with worms then spread the disease when they immerse their blisters in water and allow the worm to contaminate it with new larvae, continuing its life cycle. The villagers also dealt with dehydration and other diseases from the contaminated water. Praise God that we were able to provide clean drinking water to many locations throughout Africa and only because of donor support could this be accomplished! When the villagers come to their new well, they have been told that it was provided by people that believe in Jesus Christ and it is because of that tangible gift, we are able to spread the love and message of the Bible to countless people. Together, we are not only making a difference in the lives of many but we are also helping to win souls for Jesus Christ!
Mosquito Net Distribution
Simply put, malaria kills. Nets can save lives.
Here are some harsh realities about malaria:
Fact: Malaria is preventable, but causes nearly 500 million illnesses each year and kills more than 1 million of those who become infected.
Fact: Ninety percent of deaths caused by malaria occur in Africa, where the disease is a leading killer of children. Every 30 seconds a child in Africa dies from malaria.
Fact: Malaria is the #1 killer of refugees in Africa. Two-thirds of the 33 million refugees worldwide live in malaria endemic countries.
So, as engaged global citizens, what can we do to help?
In the poorest parts of the world, window screens are lacking, anti-malarial drugs are expensive, and so far an effective malaria vaccine does not exist. Insecticide-treated bed nets in these areas are arguably the most cost-effective way to prevent malaria transmission.
Bed nets use a simple but effective prevention approach: eliminate contact with mosquitoes, eliminate malaria. The entire process of purchasing and distributing insecticide-treated bed nets to the most vulnerable people is accomplished for just $7 per bed net.
Education
Our programs create local skills or capabilities towards self-sufficiency.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Evaluation documents
Download evaluation reportsNumber of health/hygiene product and/or tools of care (mosquito nets, soap, etc.) administered
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Families, Indigenous peoples, Economically disadvantaged people
Related Program
Mosquito Net Distribution
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Insecticide-treated mosquito nets are distributed in Uganda, Ghana and Liberia, West Africa, along with thousands of doses of deworming medication.
Number of lessons taught
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth, Adults
Related Program
Education
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
English, Math, Science, History, Computers, Trade school, and the Bible are now taught at 10 ICF supported missions in West Africa.
Number of health education trainings conducted
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Families, Indigenous peoples, People of African descent
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
In 2023, over 1000 health training sessions take place monthly New Community Clinic that we support on an annual basis.
Number of people receiving safe drinking water from community systems
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Families, Indigenous peoples
Related Program
Clean Water Initiative
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
In 2023-24 23 water wells were drilled in Ghana, Pakistan, Togo, Liberia, and Uganda. Past years include Kenya. Each well serves approximately 1500-5000 people
Number of groups/individuals benefiting from tools/resources/education materials provided
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth, Indigenous peoples
Related Program
Education
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
We work with 16 indigenous partners to provide food, educational materials, medical supplies, and Christmas gifts to six orphanages, one-day care, 2 libraries, and 5 vocational training projects.
Number of containers of aid shipped
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Shipments include medical supplies, wheelchairs, crutches, glasses, Manna-pac rice, Clothing, Educational books and supplies, Office supplies. We accept donations and ship to our partners.
Our Sustainable Development Goals
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Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
International Children's Fund's goal is to mirror what we are already doing except to multiply our efforts. We are going to continue to teach and train our partners so that they in turn will be able to teach and train others to be successful. We will also continue to support people in need by providing clean water, food, medical supplies, high quality and in date pharmaceuticals, building projects, and assist with educational needs to give hope to the people we serve and future generations to come.
Our 2021/2022 Additional project is to build a Girls College in Monrovia, Liberia, West Africa. The college will be a 3-year project and when it is complete will accommodate up to 3,000 young women in various programs. Our goal is to help educate women and increase gender equality.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
International Children's Fund has a grassroots program that channels our Christian concern of American's into a street-level impact in African and Haitian villages where logistics often frustrate traditional relief efforts. We work through a network of trustworthy partners who personally shepherd gifts of food, clothing, medicine, equipment, and funds to the places that children and individuals need most. We will continue to plan this work and work this plan.
Our education program is growing. The Victory Womans College has currently been upgraded to university status. The building is near 70% complete. Our goal is to have the University open mid 2025.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We are blessed to have a large support base throughout the United States and wonderful partners that work with us to continue to do the work we have been called to do. We have built strong relationships in the various areas that we work in logistics and partnerships in third world countries.
We have already raised $655,000 pending an increase in inflation our goal is to raise the remaining 250,000 in the next 9 months.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Our work will never be finished. If there is one thing we have learned as we have traveled the world over fulfilling God's command to feed the poor, clothe the naked, heal the sick, and train others to do the same, it is this: Each and every one of us can be empowered and motivated to give because of the ultimate gift Christ gave - salvation and eternal life. Christ gave His all so that we can do likewise. That is what has always motivated us at International Children's Fund to do what we do.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals, To seek overall improvement
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We strive to get as much information as we can
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
Staffing on the distribution side is difficult.
Financials
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Operations
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INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENS FUND INC
Board of directorsas of 09/05/2024
Mr. Scott Schinschke
International Children's Fund
Term: 2019 - 2022
Larry Oettel
International Children's Fund
Jean Hoppe
International Children's Fund
Scott Schinschke
International Children's Fund
David Bruenning
International Children's Fund
Carol Grady
International Children's Fund
Clyde Swoger
International Children's Fund
Mike LeClaire
International Children's Fund
Roger Smith
International Children's Fund
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Equity strategies
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- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
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