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Open Hearts for Orphans Inc

Caring for orphaned and abandoned children around the world.

DELRAY BEACH, FL   |  https://openheartsfororphans.org/

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Mission

Open Hearts for Orphans was created to provide resources for orphaned, abandoned, and at-risk children in the U.S. and abroad through medical intervention, meeting basic needs, and providing adoption assistance.

Ruling year info

2017

Principal Officer

Lisa Murphy

Main address

P.O. Box 8074

DELRAY BEACH, FL 33482 USA

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EIN

81-2844794

NTEE code info

Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (P12)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Communication

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Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Orphaned children, in most countries, do not always receive the medical care that they need. And many of them lack the basic necessities they need to survive and thrive, such as nutritious food, clothing, and shelter. In addition, the adoption process is a costly one and families can spend between $25,000 - $40,000 to bring home a child.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Hearts of Hope Medical Intervention

This initiative was created to place pulse oximetry equipment into medical foster homes and orphanages in China. In 2019, the program expanded, as hoped, with equipment being shipped to orphanages in other countries. As of December 2021, OHFO has provided over 100 pulse-ox units to monitor medically fragile children. OHFO also provided medical equipment to help monitor vulnerable children, including a portable ultrasound unit, a state-of-the-art echocardiogram machine, and multiple heart monitors. OHFO has also provided countless medical supplies.

Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people

Through this program, we help break down the financial barriers to adoption through our "Say Yes" financial grants. We also designate funds for our "Downright Lovable" grants specifically for families adopting children with Down syndrome. As of December 2021, OHFO has given over 75 "Say Yes" grants to families in the adoption process. In addition to financial assistance, families are provided with wrap-around services, including written resources and quarterly trauma-informed training sessions.

Population(s) Served
Families

This program is designed to meet the basic needs of orphaned children, including: food, shelter, clothing, and education. OHFO has provided over 100 beds, bedding sets and household items in Uganda. OHFO has provided for the building of nine homes for vulnerable families in Uganda to date. In 2022, OHFO is providing tuition sponsorship for 70 children in Uganda. OHFO manages a small sponsorship program for orphaned and/or abandoned children in partnership with trusted non-profit partners.

Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people

Where we work

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Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Total number of grants awarded

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Children and youth, Families, Parents

Related Program

"Say Yes" Adoption Grants

Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

21 "Say Yes" adoption grants were approved in 2023, and 17 children came home in 2023 with the help of our grant. Program expanded to include more benefits. Advocacy efforts through ARISE program.

Funding dollars donated for medical intervention projects & initiatives

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Children and youth, Economically disadvantaged people

Related Program

Hearts of Hope Medical Intervention

Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Funded surgeries for 7 orphaned children. Shipped necessary medical supplies. Provided medical care, nutrition, emergency care for 25 babies in Uganda. Medical care for 39 girls in Philippines.

Funding dollars donated for meeting the basic needs of orphaned children

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Population(s) Served

Women and girls, Children and youth, Caregivers

Related Program

Orphan Care - Basic Needs

Type of Metric

Input - describing resources we use

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Uganda: 11 new homes, 30+ children in foster care, 100+ children educated through tuition assistance. Warm blankets and bedding to 346 children. Expenses at a home for orphaned children with HIV.

Our Sustainable Development Goals

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

1. We provide medical intervention for orphaned children through the financial funding of necessary surgeries and medical equipment.
2. We provide basic necessities for orphaned children by funding projects that support these important initiatives.
3. We provide "Say Yes" financial grants to offset the costs involved for adoptive families.

As a grant-making organization, our strategy is to partner with reputable, established agencies and non-profit organizations that have demonstrated they are making a notable difference in the world. Our projects are carefully researched, thought out, and implemented in a partnership to ensure that the missions are successfully accomplished. We are also committed to follow through and providing updates on the projects we fund.

As a Board, we share a love for all children, regardless of where they were born, and we are passionate about our mission. Collectively, we have 38 children, grandchildren, and little ones in Heaven and have gone through 18 adoption processes! We are also fortunate to have many wonderful volunteers that help us meet our goals. With five board members having navigated the international adoption process, we truly understand the need of financial support for adoptive families. We also understand the intense need to shine a light on the orphan crisis knowing that there are an (estimated) 140,000,000 orphans in the world. Our collective personal experience and network of families and agencies gives us the passion and the real capabilities to succeed in their projects and missions through Open Hearts for Orphans.

Our 2022 accomplishments:

ELEVEN new {fully-furnished} houses in Uganda for child-headed households and/or vulnerable families
So many vulnerable families now have beds and bedding sets with mosquito nets, water tanks, and safe latrines!
TWENTY-ONE orphaned or abandoned children in Uganda moved out of orphanages and into foster families
SIX HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT vulnerable humans in Uganda received dental care and minor medical treatment, if needed!
Over ONE HUNDRED vulnerable children in Uganda were educated through tuition sponsorship (over triple from last year!)
THREE HUNDRED solar lanterns were distributed, reaching well over 1,000 people with light!
Multiple children received necessary medical interventions - surgical or treatments, which would not have been possible
HUNDREDS of medical supplies shipped
Multiple sustainability projects for single and/or widowed mamas to prevent children from becoming orphans
Support for eleven children through monthly sponsorship
TWENTY-TWO "Say Yes" adoption grants given
FIFTEEN children home with the help of our grant

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • 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

  • 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

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    It is difficult to find the ongoing funding to support feedback collection, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time, It is difficult to identify actionable feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Open Hearts for Orphans Inc

Board of directors
as of 06/18/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Carrie Socha

James Murphy

Cindy Nau

Carrie Socha

Ann Bartlinski

Susie Roegiers

Mary Sammons

Julie Carr

Suzanne Stillwell

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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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 ? No
  • 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? No

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 3/1/2024
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female
Sexual orientation
Decline to state
Disability status
Decline to state

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 03/05/2021

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Data
  • 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.
Policies and processes
  • 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.