CAMEROON HEALTH AND EDUCATION FUND

EIN: 203407099 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

FARGO, ND

Total Revenue
$240,844
Total Expenses
$241,424
Total Assets
$17,400
Net Assets
$17,400
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
SD
Principal Officer
ALISON LAFRENCE MD
Phone
2089890340
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

CAMEROON HEALTH AND EDUCATION FUND, founded in 2005, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $241K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE CAMEROON HEALTH & EDUCATION FUND IS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND EDUCATION OF UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN CAMEROON, WEST AFRICA. CAMEROONS LONG-STANDING VIOLENCE HAS LEFT 4.7 MILLION CAMEROONIANS IN NEED OF HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE. THE CAMEROON HEALTH & EDUCATION FUND (CHEF) IS AN ALL VOLUNTEER, NONPROFIT, APOLITICAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $208,346

IN 2023 CHEF SUPPORTED A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE CAMEROON BAPTIST CONVENTION HEALTH SERVICES (CBCHS) WHICH PROVIDE MEDICAL AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE AS WELL AS PROVIDING MEDICAL...

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IN 2023 CHEF SUPPORTED A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE CAMEROON BAPTIST CONVENTION HEALTH SERVICES (CBCHS) WHICH PROVIDE MEDICAL AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE AS WELL AS PROVIDING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES TO IMPROVE MEDICAL FACILITIES. CBCHS PROVIDES "FEE FOR SERVICE" CARE TO ALL PATIENTS WHO NEED IT, BUT OFTEN PATIENTS ARE NOT ABLE TO PAY THESE LOW FEES BECAUSE OF POVERTY. THERE IS NO GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR THE COST OF HEALTH CARE AND NO INSURANCE COVERAGE. CHEF FUNDS SUBSIDIZE THE COST OF CARE THAT SAVES MANY LIVES AND PREVENTS OR CORRECTS SERIOUS DISABLING CONDITIONS. PROGRAMS: WOMEN'S HEALTH PROGRAM TO SUPPORT CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING & TREATMENT. ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT IN OBSTETRICS (ALSO) TRAINING TO REDUCE MATERNAL MORTALITY. SUPPORT THE INTERNAL MEDICINE AND SURGERY RESIDENCY TRAINING OF AFRICAN PHYSICIANS AT MBINGO BAPTIST HOSPITAL. CBCHS SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING: 1. DR BROWN BENEVOLENT FUND AT CBCHS/MBINGO BAPTIST HOSPITAL (MBH), THE DR ALEXANDER BABA GUAN-NULLA BENOVOLENT FUND AT BANSO BAPTIST HOSPITAL (BBH), AND THE MESKINE BAPTIST HOSPITAL INDIGENT PATIENT FUND: THESE FUNDS PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD URGENTLY NEEDED MEDICAL OR SURGICAL CARE AT MBH, BBH, AND MESKINE BH. 2. INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS PROJECT: THE LONG-STANDING VIOLENCE IN CAMEROON HAS HAD A DISASTROUS EFFECT ON THE CAMEROON BAPTIST CONVENTION HEALTH SERVICES FACILITIES AND STAFF. THE MONEY RAISED FOR THIS PROJECT HELPS PAY FOR MEDICAL CARE, FOOD CLOTHING AND SHELTER FOR NEEDY CBCHS STAFF MEMBERS. 3. LIFE ABUNDANT PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PROGRAM: (LAP) TRAINING FOR COMMUNITY MOTHER CHILD HEALTH AIDS TO PROVIDE ANTENATAL CARE AND LOW RISK DELIVERIES IN REMOTE VILLAGES. 4. CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXPANDED OPERATING ROOM AT BANSO BAPTIST HOSPITAL WILL RESULT IN BETTER SURGICAL CARE FOR PATIENTS NEEDING SURGERY. 5. RADIOTHERAPY UNIT AT MBINGO BAPTIST HOSPITAL: THE NUMBERS OF CANCER CASES IS INCREASING AND RADIOTHERAPY (RT) IS OFTEN NOT AVAILABLE IN CAMEROON AND IF IT IS THE COST IS UNAFFORDABLE. CHEF HAS RECEIVED DONATIONS TO SET UP A (RT) IS OFTEN NOT AVAILABLE IN CAMEROON AND IF IT IS, THE COST IS UNAFFORDABLE. CHEF HAS RECEIVED DONATIONS TO SETUP A (RT) UNIT THAT WILL MAKE CURATIVE OR PALLIATIVE RT AVAILABLE TO MORE CANCER PATIENTS. 6. PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION AT MBINGO 7. TREATMENT OF MALNUTRITION AT MBH. 8. PAYMENT FOR ESSENTIAL DRUGS. 9. CONSTRUCTION OF A TRAUMA CENTER AT BAPTIST HOSPITAL MUTEWAGENE.

Program 2
Expenses: $26,099

SCHOLARSHIPS APPROVED BY THE CHEF BOARD ENABLED 7 CAMEROONIANS TO RECEIVE MEDICAL TRAINING TO IMPROVE SERVICES PROVIDED BY CBCHS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $240,844
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $240,844

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $234,312
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $234,445
Other Expenses $7,112
TOTAL EXPENSES $241,424

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $240,844 $222,871 +0.1%
Expenses $241,424 $230,561 +0.0%
Net Income $-580 $-7,690 -0.9%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
16

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALISON LAFRENCE MD PRESIDENT 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY PALMER PHD VICE PRESIDE 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIKA CAMPBELL SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE HAHN TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS WELTY MD MPH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOYLE ESTES DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN HUFFORD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDITH WELTY MD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIOR MILLER MSC DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NORMAN JAMES MD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THERESA JAMES DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN TITA MD MPH PHD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK BARRIER MD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNA MARIE SIL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENIS WARRI MBA MPH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM MD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $240,844 $241,424 $17,400 $-580
2022 $222,871 $230,561 $34,730 $-7,690
2021 $261,490 $245,013 $56,213 $16,477
2020 $246,035 $264,556 $22,436 $-18,521
2019 $243,571 $266,894 $68,599 $-23,323
2018 $219,559 $194,173 $115,789 $25,386
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