DOVA INTERNATIONAL CHARITIES LIMITED
Persecuted Christian Aid & Advocacy Non-Profit Charity
DOVA INTERNATIONAL CHARITIES LIMITED
EIN: 47-3809658
as of September 2023
as of September 18, 2023
Mission
Our purpose is to provide necessary aid and vital assistance to persecuted Christians, especially the Christian children in war torn areas of the Middle East.
Ruling year
2015
Founder & President
Dr Kathleen L. D'Ovidio
Main address
PO Box 407
Riverdale, MD 20738 USA
EIN
47-3809658
Public affairs
Christianity
Basic and emergency aid
Shelter and residential care
Population served
Children and youth
Adults
People of Middle Eastern descent
Christians
Economically disadvantaged people
NTEE code
Emergency Assistance (Food, Clothing, Cash) (P60)
Other Housing, Shelter N.E.C. (L99)
Nonmonetary Support N.E.C. (W19)
IRS subsection
501(c)(3) Public Charity
IRS filing requirement
This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.
Tax forms
Communication
Programs and results
Reports and documents
Download annual reportsWhat we aim to solve
Christians in the Middle East & Africa are experiencing very harsh persecution. Their villages are destroyed, community members & family members kidnapped or killed, and infrastructure ruined. Basic supplies that we take for granted are desperately needed. Christians who are being persecuted need to be heard. We will work to advocate for them. We will work to build relationships with government officials who are willing to assist then. We also collaborate with other organizations committed to human rights & religious freedom. We will use social media to spread the truth about the horrors of the persecution. We are raising money to address the unusually high rate of suicides occurring in the Refugee Camps in Iraq among the minority youth due to depression & PTSD. Many Iraqi children have been deprived of part of their childhood. They suffer because of the war & violence that devastated their communities and resulted in the loss of their family members.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Mission 2015-2016 - Used Clothing Drive for Christian refugees in the Middle East
This was our very first Mission as a charity founded in September of 2015. A used clothing drive was conducted from the end of 2015 through the end of 2016 where 5 boxes of gently used clothing was gathered and was sent to our partners in California. This aid was shipped to Iraq & distributed to the Christians in Northern Iraq refugee camps.
Mission 2017-2018 - Humanitarian aid for Chrisitan refugees in Iraqi refugee camps
7 Boxes of medical supplies, oral care products, personal hygiene products, baby products and feminine care products were gathered and then shipped to our partners in California, from where they were transported to Iraq and are now being distributed to Iraqi Christians in refugee camps.
2019-2022 Mission: I Build Up Hope for the Christian Children of Alqosh, Nineveh Plain, Iraq.
Dova International Charities is partnering with Iraqi Christian Relief Council, to fund a project to build a playground for the Christian children in the village of Alqosh, Nineveh plain Iraq.
Mission 2022: Women's Empowerment Skills Training
Dova International Charities, Ltd. is worked with our partner, Iraqi Christian Relief Council (ICRC) on a project in Alqosh, Iraq to provide Christian teachers and Christian women in Alqosh skills development training in computers and photography.
Project Goal: These technical skills training courses will create prospects for a woman’s intellectual capacity and give her the opportunity to innovate and develop her community (the family, the group to which she belongs, and also in her field of work). In addition it will enhance increase her chances of getting a job. Looking at the long-term, we will contribute to these educational courses to give a greater role to women in society, and to inform them of their rights and duties towards themselves and towards society, its laws and traditions
Emergency in Turkey: Iraqi Christian Refugees in Turkey Earthquake Zone-February 2023
We have a dire humanitarian crisis occurring for Iraqi Christian refugees who are living in eastern Turkey at the epicenter & surrounding zones impacted by the earthquake. It is winter, ice cold rain, snow & bitter cold temperatures are weather conditions they face with no shelter, no blankets or extra clothes, & food is scarce. Many Churches are destroyed so there are few places for relief & shelter. Our partner, Iraqi Christian Relief Council, went to the Turkey earthquake zone to distribute aid. Our donation helped in a small way but we need to send more aid. The situation on the ground is critical. Turkey will be trying to recover from this disaster for years and years.
Where we work
External reviews
Photos
Videos
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of hygiene kits distributed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People of Middle Eastern descent, Christians
Related Program
Mission 2017-2018 - Humanitarian aid for Chrisitan refugees in Iraqi refugee camps
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
3 Boxes of medical supplies and feminine care products were shipped to our partners in California, from where they were shipped to Iraq and are now being distributed to Iraqi Christians.
Pounds of clothing donated
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People of Middle Eastern descent, Christians
Related Program
Mission 2015-2016 - Used Clothing Drive for Christian refugees in the Middle East
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
A used clothing drive was conducted from 2015 - 2016 where 5 boxes of gently used clothing was sent to our partners in CA. This aid was shipped to Iraq & distributed to the Christians in refugee camps
Number of organizational partners
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People of Middle Eastern descent, Christians, Victims and oppressed people
Related Program
2019-2022 Mission: I Build Up Hope for the Christian Children of Alqosh, Nineveh Plain, Iraq.
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Iraqi Christian Relief Council
Number of donations made by board members
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
People of Middle Eastern descent, Christians
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Most of the funding for the charity comes from the Board members personal savings. Their dedication to this cause is so strong that they feel compelled to spend their life savings on their projects.
Number of computer literacy/skills/technology courses conducted
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Ethnic and racial groups, Religious groups, Women and girls, Economically disadvantaged people, Victims and oppressed people
Related Program
Mission 2022: Women's Empowerment Skills Training
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
12 women and one man were provided computer skills training with computer equipment that we funded with our partner including desktop computers, monitors, keyboards, mice and an instructor.
Number of job skills training courses/workshops conducted
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Ethnic and racial groups, Religious groups, Women and girls, Economically disadvantaged people, Victims and oppressed people
Related Program
Mission 2022: Women's Empowerment Skills Training
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
15 women and men were provided photography skills training with photography equipment that we funded with our partner including 3 Nikon cameras and an instructor.
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?
To be able to:
provide Humanitarian Aid to Christians in War torn areas of the Middle East & Africa which includes new clothes, toiletries, baby products, feminine hygiene products & medical supplies.
raise funds to build safe and healthy facilities in refugee camps.
advocate for those who wish to immigrate to the USA and find help for them if they need immigration assistance & financial support.
support newly admitted Christian refugees with various forms of assistance to help them acclimate to the USA.
offer specific job skills training in the trades, technology, and other areas where individuals can obtain gainful employment, assist newly arriving Christians with learning English & teach specific cultural mores, our Constitution, our political system and history.
Assist our partners on the ground to help Christians during emergency situations, disasters and dire needs situations.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We will work with our existing partners and develop new partners in order to gain greater footprint, and more resources so that we can all work together to improve funding possibilities in order to reach our goals.
We will work with members of Congress and Government Agencies who are deeply involved with this issue so as to determine ways to assist Christians who are suffering from persecution.
We will send out fundraising Newsletters and post on social media our Mission & goals & appeal for donations.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We are located in the Washington D.C. metro area so advocating with Congress and Government Agencies is convenient and easy.
We have multiple language capacities so that we can speak to various ethnic groups and get them involved with this issue.
We will continue using various Social Media and Web based fundraising sites, tools and strategies in order to raise funds as well as apply for federal government grants.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
5 Boxes of gently used clothing was were shipped to our partners in California, where they were sent to Iraq to be distributed to Iraqi Christians.
7 Boxes of medical supplies, oral care products, personal hygiene products, baby products and feminine care products were shipped to our partners in California, where they were sent to Iraq to be distributed to Iraqi Christians.
We have raised thousands of dollars to achieve our Mission this year of 2019 is to help these orphans by providing the funding for the construction of a Recreational Facility so that they have safe designated spaces in the Refugee Camps to enjoy their free time, play sports & express themselves by constructing an athletic field.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
-
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
-
Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
-
What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback
Financials
Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown
Financial data
DOVA INTERNATIONAL CHARITIES LIMITED
Revenue & expensesFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
DOVA INTERNATIONAL CHARITIES LIMITED
Balance sheetFiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot survive long, but the types of assets and liabilities must also be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan, and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.
Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
Documents
Founder & President
Dr Kathleen L. D'Ovidio
Currently the Founder and President of a non-profit Charity to assist persecuted Christians. Previously a Staff Fellow/Chemist at FDA/CFSAN with expertise in mycotoxins. Taught at a number of Universities as an Assistant Professor in the areas of Food Science, Nutrition, and Biology. Conducted research studies in the area of mycotoxins in foods and their impact on public health. Studied mycotoxology in Doctoral program at University of Maryland. Studied Nutritional Science in undergraduate program at University of Maryland
DOVA INTERNATIONAL CHARITIES LIMITED
Officers, directors, trustees, and key employeesSOURCE: IRS Form 990
Compensation data
There are no highest paid employees recorded for this organization.
DOVA INTERNATIONAL CHARITIES LIMITED
Board of directorsas of 08/25/2023
Board of directors data
Dr Kathleen D'Ovidio
Dova International Charities
Term: 2015 -
Mr Jaime Vazquez
Jaime J. Vázquez Saldaña
Dova International Charities, Ltd.
Board leadership practices
GuideStar worked with BoardSource, the national leader in nonprofit board leadership and governance, to create this section.
-
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
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
Gender identity
Sexual orientation
Disability
We do not display disability information for organizations with fewer than 15 staff.
Equity strategies
Last updated: 03/13/2020GuideStar partnered with Equity in the Center - an organization that works to shift mindsets, practices, and systems to increase racial equity - to create this section. Learn more
- We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
GuideStar Pro Reports
Report successfully added to your cart!
Want more data?
A GuideStar Pro report containing the following information is available for this organization:
- Financial data for the most recent year (2019)*
- Officer and/or Employee data for 2019, 2018, 2016
- Board of Directors data for 2023
- *with the ability to download the data for 2019, 2018, 2016
Download it now for $125.
Need the ability to download nonprofit data and more advanced search options?Consider a Pro Search subscription.