FONKOZE USA INC

EIN: 522022113 501(c)(3) International Affairs

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$2,429,260
Total Expenses
$2,543,241
Total Assets
$6,022,388
Net Assets
$2,762,230
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
ERLANTZ HYPPOLITE
Phone
2026289033
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

FONKOZE USA INC, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $2.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 29% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

FONKOZE USA IS AN AMERICAN 501(C)3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SECURING FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR ITS HAITIAN PARTNERS. IT EDUCATES THE AMERICAN PUBLIC ABOUT FONKOZE'S WORK IN HAITI, FACILITATES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE TWO HAITIAN ENTITIES, AND RAISES MONEY TO SUPPORT FONKOZE'S PROGRAMS. FONKOZE USA ALSO ACTS AS A CHANNEL FOR SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTORS WHO WANT TO "INVEST" IN FONKOZE'S LOAN FUND BY LENDING THEIR MONEY AT SUBSIDIZED INTEREST RATES. FONKOZE USA GIVES AMERICAN DONORS ACCESS TO TAX ADVANTAGES AVAILABLE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED AND CONDUCTS THE NECESSARY DUE DILIGENCE ON FONKOZE'S OPERATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,090,241

GRANTMAKING: FONKOZE USA RAISES PROGRAM FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE FONKOZE FAMILY OF ORGANIZATIONS IN HAITI. GRANTS, BOTH UNRESTRICTED AND RESTRICTED, SUPPORT A WIDE VARIETY OF FONKOZE'S PROGRAMS INCLUDING...

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GRANTMAKING: FONKOZE USA RAISES PROGRAM FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE FONKOZE FAMILY OF ORGANIZATIONS IN HAITI. GRANTS, BOTH UNRESTRICTED AND RESTRICTED, SUPPORT A WIDE VARIETY OF FONKOZE'S PROGRAMS INCLUDING SOCIAL INCLUSION AND SELF-RESILIENCE, ADULT LITERACY AND EDUCATION, HEALTH INITIATIVES, AS WELL AS MICROCREDIT AND OTHER ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT ACTIVITIES. THROUGH THESE PROGRAMS, HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF ECONOMICALLY VULNERABLE AND DISENFRANCHISED HAITIANS ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE NOT ONLY EQUIPPED WITH THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES NEEDED TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY, BUT THEY ARE SUPPORTED THROUGHOUT THEIR JOURNEY.

Program 2
Expenses: $592,619

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: TO SUPPORT FONKOZE FAMILY PROGRAMS AND CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS, FONKOZE USA SUPPORTS ITS PARTNERS IN HAITI BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. THIS INCLUDES (BUT IS NOT LIMITED...

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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: TO SUPPORT FONKOZE FAMILY PROGRAMS AND CAPACITY BUILDING NEEDS, FONKOZE USA SUPPORTS ITS PARTNERS IN HAITI BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. THIS INCLUDES (BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO) GRANT WRITING AND RESEARCH, COMMUNICATIONS AND BRAND MARKETING, AS WELL AS PARTNERSHIP FACILITATION AND SOCIAL LOAN MANAGEMENT.

Program 3
Expenses: $329,814

EDUCATION: FONKOZE USA EDUCATES THE AMERICAN PUBLIC ABOUT THE FONKOZE FAMILY'S EMPOWERING WORK THROUGHOUT HAITI. COMMUNICATIONS ARE DISSEMINATED THROUGH A NUMBER OF CHANNELS, INCLUDING FACE TO FACE...

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EDUCATION: FONKOZE USA EDUCATES THE AMERICAN PUBLIC ABOUT THE FONKOZE FAMILY'S EMPOWERING WORK THROUGHOUT HAITI. COMMUNICATIONS ARE DISSEMINATED THROUGH A NUMBER OF CHANNELS, INCLUDING FACE TO FACE, DIRECT MAIL, AND DIGITAL, TO ENGAGE AUDIENCES IN A HOLISTIC WAY.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,186,126
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $121,944
Other Revenue $121,190
TOTAL REVENUE $2,429,260

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,137,005
Salaries & Benefits $888,564
Fundraising Expenses $229,115
Program Expenses $2,012,674
Other Expenses $517,672
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,543,241

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $2,429,260 $1,881,008 +0.3%
Expenses $2,543,241 $2,222,766 +0.1%
Net Income $-113,981 $-341,758 -0.7%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
8
Volunteers
10

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
6
$298,759
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LAWRENCE ARBUTHNOTT CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA W CLARK VICE-CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBYN MORDENO TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN CARTWRIGHT SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEAN BELIZAIRE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROXANN THOMAS CHARGOIS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
R CLAUDIA CYRILL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MACKENZIE KELLER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLIFFORD REGINALD NAU BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELANIE STEGER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERLANTZ HYPPOLITE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$172,845 $2,000 $174,845
NAVNEET RANGRA CONTROLLER 40.00
Officer
$114,457 $9,457 $123,914
KEVIN CAVANAUGH DIRECTOR OF RESOURCE DEVEL 40.00
Highest
$117,945 $6,000 $123,945
MARGARET J PERKINS DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
Highest
$117,550 $0 $117,550
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
2025 $2,429,260 $2,543,241 $6,022,388 $-113,981
2024 $1,881,008 $2,222,766 $5,907,120 $-341,758
2023 $2,922,576 $2,372,634 $6,415,335 $549,942
2022 $3,182,924 $2,577,428 $6,318,801 $605,496
2021 $3,229,586 $2,869,110 $5,674,666 $360,476
2020 $2,508,382 $2,358,130 $5,095,638 $150,252
2019 $2,007,382 $2,003,529 $5,030,340 $3,853
2018 $2,667,719 $2,046,601 $5,135,949 $621,118
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