Global Alliance for Rheumatic and Congenital Hearts
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Global Alliance for Rheumatic and Congenital Hearts
EIN: 82-4892355
as of November 2023
as of November 13, 2023
Mission
The mission of the Global Alliance for Rheumatic and Congenital Hearts (Global ARCH) is to improve worldwide life-long outcomes in childhood-onset heart disease through empowering patient and family organizations. Membership is free and open to any group that serves congenital and/or rheumatic heart patients and their families. Our alliance brings together organizations from around the world to learn, collaborate, and speak out together about the unmet needs of those living with childhood-onset heart conditions.
Ruling year
2022
Executive Director
Kate Doherty-Schmeck
Main address
6757 Greene Street
Philadelphia, PA 19119 USA
EIN
82-4892355
Heart and circulatory system diseases
Self-advocacy
Population served
Children and youth
Adults
NTEE code
Heart and Circulatory System (G43)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.
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Global Alliance for Rheumatic and Congenital Hearts
We connect and strengthen global congenital heart disease and rheumatic heart disease organizations through peer mentorship, leadership development, educational resources, and regional and global conferences.
We speak out for the rights of congenital heart disease and rheumatic heart disease patients through our Rights Campaign and by promoting and supporting patient and family-led advocacy
We educate patients, professionals, and humanitarian organizations on the global needs of congenital heart disease and rheumatic heart disease patients and the issues that matter most to our communities.
We collaborate with professional and humanitarian organizations to advocate for better services for every person affected by childhood-onset heart disease.
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Number of groups brought together in a coalition/alliance/partnership
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Direction of Success
Increasing
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What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The collective vision for Global ARCH is to improve and prolong the life of every heart child and adult – no matter where they were born. We seek to create a stronger voice on behalf of congenital heart disease and rheumatic heart disease patients and families.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We connect and strengthen global congenital heart disease and rheumatic heart disease organizations through peer mentorship, leadership development, educational resources, and regional and global conferences.
We speak out for the rights of congenital heart disease and rheumatic heart disease patients through our Rights Campaign and by promoting and supporting patient and family-led advocacy
We educate patients, professionals, and humanitarian organizations on the global needs of congenital heart disease and rheumatic heart disease patients and the issues that matter most to our communities.
We collaborate with professional and humanitarian organizations to advocate for better services for every person affected by childhood-onset heart disease.
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What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
Financials
Financial data
Global Alliance for Rheumatic and Congenital Hearts
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: 2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
| Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Grants, Gifts | $36,689 |
| Program Services | $0 |
| Membership Dues | $0 |
| Special Events | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $36,689 |
| Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Program Services | $5,254 |
| Administration | $286 |
| Fundraising | $0 |
| Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
| Other Expenses | $0 |
| Total Expenses | $5,450 |
Global Alliance for Rheumatic and Congenital Hearts
Balance sheetFiscal Year: 2022
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
| Assets | |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | $59,942 |
| Liabilities | |
|---|---|
| Total Liabilities | $0 |
| Fund balance (EOY) | |
|---|---|
| Net Assets | $31,149 |
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Executive Director
Kate Doherty-Schmeck
Kate Doherty-Schmeck is Global ARCH’s first full-time Executive Director. Her experience includes working in various areas of healthcare, beginning with her journey in public health, patient safety and quality, international health, and most recently US value-based care. The proudest and most impactful area of Kate’s career was managing the International Quality Improvement Collaborative for Congenital Heart Disease (IQIC) and multiple global projects at Boston Children’s Hospital. This role provided her the opportunity to collaborate and travel internationally to healthcare centers specializing in care for CHD and RHD. Throughout her travels and career, Kate has consistently been reminded how passion, dedication, and collaboration impact this work. She truly believes there is no limit to what can be accomplished and that the most powerful voices are the patients and their families.
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Global Alliance for Rheumatic and Congenital Hearts
Board of directorsas of 11/15/2023
Board of directors data
Amy Verstappen
Disty Pearson
David La Fontaine
Shelagh Ross
Flavia Kamalembo Batureine
Belen Blanton Altuve
Anu Gomanju
Grace Jerald
Tendai Mayo
Lavinia Ndemutila Ndinangoye
Ruth Ngwaro
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