Relief, Inc.

Remember Every Liberian Influences Enduring Freedom

aka R.I. | Modesto, CA | www.reliefinc.org

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Relief, Inc.

EIN: 03-0527665

Contributions tax deductible
as of September 2024

IRS BMF 509(a)(2)
as of September 09, 2024

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Mission

Relief, Inc. was forged from the heart of one woman, Phebe Dennis-Fortt. Phebe, and her husband Ron, created a 501(c)(3)non-profit, NGO humanitarian organization in 2003. Phebe was born in Liberia, West Africa. She is the descendant of American slaves, and the niece of former Liberian President, Tolbert. Out of her desire to liberate the Liberian people from poverty, a cause was born. Relief, Inc.'s mission is to not only liberate impoverished Liberians, but individuals around the world who are in bondage and feel as though all hope is lost. To learn more about the story please visit the website at http://www.reliefinc.org .

Notes from the nonprofit

"To whom much is given, much is required." Luke 12:48

Ruling year info

2004

Founder

Mrs. Phebe Dennis-Fortt

Main address

4120 Dale Rd., Ste J-8 #163

Modesto, CA 95356 USA

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Formerly known as

Relief Inc. (Remember Every Liberian Influences Enduring Freedom)

EIN

03-0527665

Subject area info

Disaster relief

Population served info

Adults

Unemployed people

Women and girls

Children and youth

NTEE code info

International Relief (Q33)

IRS subsection

501(c)(3) Public Charity

IRS filing requirement

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

Tax forms

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Communication

Programs and results

Reports and documents

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

We are working on acquiring land in Liberia to build a weaving and sewing school, giving the women that participate in our Women of Worth (WOW) program the opportunities to become entrepreneurial. These individuals can overcome poverty and gain financial independence.

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?

SHIP-Sending Hope In Packages

Relief, Inc. Shipment a of 2000 square foot container of Food, Cloth, Medical Supplies, School Supplies, Toys etc. and personally distribute them to thousands of needed Men, Women and Children of war-torn Liberia.

Population(s) Served

Adults

Unemployed people

WOW-Women of Worth

Teaching Women in Liberia Self Sufficiency: This project provides scholarships to help women to further their education or learn a trade to be in their own businesses or become employed. These women must then complete community service hours with Relief, Inc. to graduate. As Relief, Inc. is predominantly a volunteer organization, our clients in Liberia will be introduced to giving back to their communities, starting with the distribution of Relief, Inc.'s donated items the people of war-torn Liberia that need it the most. "Women of Worth" is a road to self sufficiency.

Population(s) Served

Women and girls

Relief, Inc. Book Trust

In partnership with Relief, Inc., Liberia Book Trust delivers books to Liberian schools, where textbooks shortages in primary and secondary schools are a chronic challenge.

Population(s) Served

Children and youth

KIS- Kids In School

Provides education tuition, books, and uniforms to children in grades K-12.

Population(s) Served

Children and youth

Orphans "Craeting Life Through Art"

Relief, Inc., is a nonprofit, non governmental organization that's providing orphans a unique opportunity to invest into their own futures! Every orphan participating in this project receives a royalty at age i1 to used for education and entrepreneurial opportunities, and their orphanages also receive a royalty to improve the orphans lives.

Population(s) Served

Children and youth

Where we work

Awards

Women of Distinction Award ~Human Rights & Status of Women~ 2006

Soroptimist International Modesto North

The Certificate of Honor was awarded to Phebe Dennis-Fortt for special reconition for excellence in Christian Service. 2010

Christian Love Baptist Church United Sisterhood

Relief Inc. Founder Phebe Dennis-Fortt for her "outstanding and Dedicated Service in advancing the Educational Goals of the Humanity for Africa Foundation (HFAF). 2011

As part of a benefit for the Humanity for Africa Foundation, Phebe Dennis-Fortt, Founder/CEO of Relief Inc. had the honor of receiving an award from the the Newark, NJ Municipal Council commending

Top-Rated Award for six consecutive years 2016

GreatNonprofits

Everyday Hero Recognition Award 2023

California's 8th Congressional District

James M. Anderson Freedom Fighters Award 2024

Christian Love Modesto

Affiliations & memberships

Chamber of Commerce 2005

Soroptimist International 2008

Photos

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Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Charting impact

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

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

We at Relief, Inc. understand that we are all living in a global society. We value the importance of individuals coming together and rely on the support of others to champion our mission: to improve the lives of women, children, and orphans. We are seeking funding to build a school for weaving and sewing in Liberia. The impact this school would have on the lives of impoverished women could be immeasurable. As members of this global society, please consider giving through charitable donations or volunteering.

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

Fundraising
Sponsorship
Donation
Grants

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

We have contacts across the United states that have varing interest in supporting our mission. We are starting to provide video and other influential material to raise the interest level. What we need is a social media marketing and marketing person to help us grow our national and international support.

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

The WOW-Women of Worth program sponsored and graduated three women in basic computer class during the 2006-2007 school year. During the 2008-2009 school year, sponsored three women in Home Education (Tailoring). During the 2018-2019 school year, we successfully piolet a fabric weaving program, the program trained and graduated ten women.
The next step is to build a school, hire instructors to train the women.

Financials

Relief, Inc.

Fiscal year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

NET GAIN/LOSS: in

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Financial data

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

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Relief, Inc.

Revenue & expenses

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

Fiscal year ending: Download Data

Revenue
Contributions	$127,395
Program Services	$0
Investments	$0
Special Events	$10,224
Sales	$0
Other	$3,081
Total Revenue	$140,700

Expenses
Grants	$131,013
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$0
Professional Fees	$2,087
Occupancy	$0
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$0
Other Expenses	$5,095
Total Expenses	$138,195
Net Gain/Loss	$2,505

Revenue
Contributions	$91,492
Program Services	$0
Investments	$0
Special Events	$16,976
Sales	$0
Other	$6,990
Total Revenue	$115,458

Expenses
Grants	$95,511
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$0
Professional Fees	$1,795
Occupancy	$0
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$0
Other Expenses	$7,141
Total Expenses	$104,447
Net Gain/Loss	$11,011

Revenue
Contributions	$98,994
Program Services	$0
Investments	$0
Special Events	$14,522
Sales	$0
Other	$7,550
Total Revenue	$121,066

Expenses
Grants	$102,964
Salaries & Employee Benefits	$0
Professional Fees	$1,075
Occupancy	$0
Printing, Publications, Postage, etc.	$0
Other Expenses	$6,812
Total Expenses	$110,851
Net Gain/Loss	$10,215

Relief, Inc.

Balance sheet

Fiscal Year: Jan 01 - Dec 31

SOURCE: IRS Form 990 info

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.

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Assets	Jan 01, 2019	Dec 31, 2019	Change
Contributions	$127,395
Cash & Equivalents	$6,988	$13,910	$6,922
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$6,988	$13,910	$6,922

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2019	Dec 31, 2019	Change
Total Liabilities	$79,443	$83,860	$4,417

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2019	Dec 31, 2019	Change
Net Assets	($72,455)	($69,950)	$2,505

Assets	Jan 01, 2020	Dec 31, 2020	Change
Contributions	$91,492
Cash & Equivalents	$13,910	$24,253	$10,343
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$13,910	$24,253	$10,343

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2020	Dec 31, 2020	Change
Total Liabilities	$83,860	$83,192	($668)

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2020	Dec 31, 2020	Change
Net Assets	($69,950)	($58,939)	$11,011

Assets	Jan 01, 2021	Dec 31, 2021	Change
Contributions	$98,994
Cash & Equivalents	$24,253	$36,626	$12,373
Fixed Assets (LBE - Depreciation)	$0	$0	$0
Other	$0	$0	$0
Total Assets	$24,253	$36,626	$12,373

Liabilities	Jan 01, 2021	Dec 31, 2021	Change
Total Liabilities	$83,192	$85,350	$2,158

Fund balance	Jan 01, 2021	Dec 31, 2021	Change
Net Assets	($58,939)	($48,724)	$10,215

Operations

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

Documents

Letter of Determination

Form 1023/1024 is not available for this organization

Founder

Mrs. Phebe Dennis-Fortt

Phebe Dennis-Fortt was born and raised in Liberia, West Africa. She is the descendant of American slaves and the niece of one time President Tolbert. Her family was from Careysburg City, Liberia. When her uncle was assassinated, Phebe left the country in 1981 and came to the US. She married Ron A.J. Fortt, and they had twin boys. Because of the civil war, her family was displaced. Her father was killed in the war, died soon after. One of Phebe's sisters was shot and went into a coma. Another sister has been missing since 2002. Before long Phebe began to realize that the 14 1/2 year war in her homeland was devastating her family and friends. In 2003 she founded Relief,Inc., a 501(C)(3) humanitarian non-profit. Phebe spends most of her life investigating how to make Relief, Inc. an organization that can have a profound positive impact for the thousands of Liberians that suffered during the past wars.

Relief, Inc.

Officers, directors, trustees, and key employees

SOURCE: IRS Form 990

Compensation

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Relief, Inc.

Board of directors
as of 01/20/2024

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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Board chair

Mrs. Phebe Dennis-Fortt

Relief, Inc. US & Relief (Liberia), Inc.

Term: 2003 -

Ronald A. J. Fortt

Christian Love Baptist Church

MC Hammer

No Affiliation

Jerry Cooper

No Affiliation

Frank Musah Dean

No Affiliation

Phebe Dennis-Fortt

Christian Love Baptist Church

Josephine Salee

FEEDING OUR FUTURE

Board leadership practices

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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
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

Relief, Inc.

Remember Every Liberian Influences Enduring Freedom

Mission

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Programs and results

Reports and documents

What we aim to solve

Our programs

SHIP-Sending Hope In Packages

WOW-Women of Worth

Relief, Inc. Book Trust

KIS- Kids In School

Orphans "Craeting Life Through Art"

Where we work

Awards

Affiliations & memberships

Goals & Strategy

Charting impact

What is the organization aiming to accomplish?

What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?

What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?

What have they accomplished so far and what's next?

Financials

Revenue vs. expenses: breakdown

Financial data

Digitizing IRS form 990 data

Relief, Inc.

Relief, Inc.

Operations

Documents

Founder

Mrs. Phebe Dennis-Fortt

Relief, Inc.

Compensation data

Relief, Inc.

Board of directors data

Mrs. Phebe Dennis-Fortt

Board leadership practices

Board orientation and education

Ethics and transparency

Board composition

Board performance