MALAWI CHILDREN'S INITIATIVE

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DAVID P FITZGERALD

Phone

9194527247

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MALAWI CHILDREN'S INITIATIVE, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $182K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 38% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $226K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 24% operating deficit.

Mission

MALAWI CHILDREN'S INITIATIVE (MCI) AIMS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF MALAWIAN CHILDREN BY SUPPORTING LOCALLY-LED INITIATIVES TARGETING HEALTHCARE, NUTRITION, AND EDUCATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $187,000 Revenue: $0

IN 2024 MALAWI CHILDREN'S INITIATIVE CONTINUED TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, AND NUTRITION IN MALAWI. MCI HAS PARTNERED WITH MOYO CHILDREN'S INITIATIVE, A NON-PROFIT CREATED...

IN 2024 MALAWI CHILDREN'S INITIATIVE CONTINUED TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, AND NUTRITION IN MALAWI. MCI HAS PARTNERED WITH MOYO CHILDREN'S INITIATIVE, A NON-PROFIT CREATED AND REGISTERED IN MALAWI. MOYO CHILDREN'S INITIATIVE CONTINUES TO PAY SCHOOL FEES FOR CHILDREN AND MEDICAL/NURSING STUDENTS, SALARY SUPPORT FOR NURSING AND THE ONGOING COST OF THE PEDIATRIC LABORATORY. MOYO ALSO SPONSORS TWO FULL TIME PEDIATRIC RESIDENTS AND CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE NUTRITIONAL REHABILITATION UNIT AT THE HOSPITAL. MCI HAS A WRITTEN AGREEMENT WITH MOYO CHILDREN'S INITIATIVE TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THESE ACTIVITIES.

Program 2

Expenses: $9,400 Revenue: $0

HEALTHCARE: THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED SOCIAL WORK SERVICES AT KAMUZU CENTRAL HOSPITAL IN LILONGWE, MALAWI AND ALSO PAID FOR HUNDREDS OF LOCUM NURSING SHIFTS. IT FUNDED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR...

HEALTHCARE: THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED SOCIAL WORK SERVICES AT KAMUZU CENTRAL HOSPITAL IN LILONGWE, MALAWI AND ALSO PAID FOR HUNDREDS OF LOCUM NURSING SHIFTS. IT FUNDED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR MALAWIAN MEDICAL STUDENTS AND INTERNS, AND IT IMPROVED COMPUTER INFRASTRUCTURE AND INTERNET ACCESS IN THE PEDIATRIC WARD.

Program 3

Expenses: $12,314 Revenue: $0

EDUCATION: MISCELLANEOUS EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES FOR SUPPORTED MALAWIAN STUDENTS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $186,819

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $-4,981

TOTAL REVENUE $181,838

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $199,314

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $208,714

Other Expenses $26,668

TOTAL EXPENSES $225,982

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$181,838	$293,509	-0.4%
Expenses	$225,982	$254,095	-0.1%
Net Income	$-44,144	$39,414	-2.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ELIZABETH FITZGERALD	PRESIDENT	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID P FITZGERALD	VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN FITZGERALD	TREASURER	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ROMULO COLINDRES	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AMY KAIRYS	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LAURA RUEGSEGGER	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	$181,838	$225,982	$22,379	$-44,144
2023	$293,509	$254,095	$68,522	$39,414
2022	$218,106	$243,367	$27,109	$-25,261
2021	$207,276	$184,488	$52,440	$22,788