named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Art & Soul Gala
Annual fundraising event that supports the operation of a medical clinic in Fiervil, Haiti for a full year
Fiervil Clinic
Medical clinic serving thousands of families from 45 remote mountainous communities in northwest Haiti
Global Citizenship Education
Experiential education program engaging students in global citizenship through partnership with Vassar College
Trade School Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships for trade school education in Haiti, supporting sustainable development
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Educational Field Trips and Experiential Outings 1 activity
- Engaging students and community members in experiential global citizenship educationConducts educational trips to Haiti for students, faculty, staff, and community residents, fostering experiential learning in global citizenship. Has organized 18 trips involving 170 participants.
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Direct Clinical Care Delivery 1 activity
- Funding and operating a medical clinic in Fiervil, HaitiRaises annual funds to support staffing, supplies, and operations of a medical clinic in Fiervil, Haiti, which provides care to thousands of patients annually from 45–47 remote mountainous communities. The clinic serves over 3,000 patients each year.
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School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Funding sustainable development initiatives in Chermaitre, HaitiFunds education, healthcare, clean water access, reforestation, and women's entrepreneurial activities in Chermaitre, a rural mountain village in northwest Haiti. Projects include constructing a primary school, establishing running water, planting trees, launching scholarship programs, and forming the Femmes de Chermaitre women’s group.
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School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
- Operating a primary school and supporting secondary and adult education in ChermaitreOperates a primary school serving over 350 students daily in rural Haiti, provides secondary school scholarships for graduates, and runs an adult literacy program launched in 2021 that serves over 50 adults with no prior formal education. Funds breakfast and lunch for students every school day.
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Maternal Health Fistula Prevention and Treatment 1 activity
- Providing capacity-building and medical oversight in HaitiProvides oversight and medical expertise to the Fiervil clinic through a Medical Advisory Board and trains local Haitian midwives in emergency obstetric care, specifically in treating obstetric hemorrhages.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Raising funds through art sales and galas for Haitian development programsOrganizes annual art sales, auctions, and galas involving student and community volunteers to raise funds and awareness. Proceeds support education, healthcare, water, reforestation, and women’s initiatives in Haiti. Raised $3 million total, with $1.75 million from art sales and $1.25 million from donations and grants.
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Artist Marketplace Operations 1 activity
- Supporting Haitian artists and artisans through art sales and auctionsSupports the welfare of hundreds of Haitian artists and artisans by organizing art sales and auctions, including an annual event featuring over 300 artworks. Has sold 6,800 pieces of artwork to date, directly benefiting 200 artists.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$208K
Contributions & grants$199K96%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K1%
Other revenue$7K
expenses
Total expenses$207K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$75K
Grants paid out$92K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$307K
Cash$243K
Investments$0
Liabilities$8K
Net assets$299K
Liquid reserves14.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +7.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LILA MEADE | PRES./EXEC. | 40 | $75K |
board members · 12
- ANDREW MEADE — CHAIRPERSON
- CANDICE LOWE SWIFT — BOARD MEMBER
- CARYN HALLE — TREASURER
- CHRIS BJORK — BOARD MEMBER
- DAN KATZ MD — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID SCHWARTZ — VICE PRESIDE
- JACKIE EITING — BOARD MEMBER
- JERRY WONDA — BOARD MEMBER
- SABRINA MARZOUKA — BOARD MEMBER
- SAHARA PRADHAN — BOARD MEMBER
- SARAH OLIVER — BOARD MEMBER
- SONIA GOLLERKERI — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 33
Who they work with
- Benoit Profelus Partner — Local partner in Gros Morne for gallery and studio construction project
- Daniel Z. Aronzon, MD Partner — Founding Chair of The Haiti Project’s Medical Advisory Board, overseeing the medical clinic in Fiervil.
- Dartmouth College Partner — Art sale partner hosting events to support Haiti Project initiatives
- Diane Cicatello, MD Partner — Honored for serving in the clinic in Haiti and supporting the organization's health mission.
- Dr. Bertrand Norvilus Partner — Recognized for dedication to the Fiervil Clinic and the 47 villages it serves in northwest Haiti.
- Dr. Elvis Francois Partner — Performing artist and guest vocalist with La Bonne Vie at the Art & Soul Gala.
- Edwidge Danticat Partner — Honoree at the Art & Soul Gala, recognized for her literary contributions and representation of Haitian culture.
- Foundations Funder — Grant funder supporting the organization's work
- HVRHS Partner — Collaborates with high school students from HVRHS on a student-led cultural event.
- Kimberly Heller, MD Partner — Honored for serving in the clinic in Haiti and supporting the organization's health mission.
- La Bonne Vie Partner — Music group performing at the Art & Soul Gala to support fundraising for the medical clinic in Haiti.
- Nuvance Health Partner — Copper-level sponsor of the Art & Soul 2024 Gala.
- Patti Kenner Partner — Partner in the gallery and studio construction project in Gros Morne
- PeaceQuilts Partner — Partners with PeaceQuilts to support Haitian women's sewing cooperatives and promote handmade Haitian crafts.
- Premier Medical Group Partner — Diamond-level sponsor of the Art & Soul 2024 Gala.
- Premier Medical Group Partner — Honored for support of the Fiervil Clinic and the 47 villages it serves in northwest Haiti.
- Premier Medical Group Partner — Platinum sponsor of the Art & Soul Gala, supporting fundraising for the Fiervil medical clinic.
- Père André Wildaine Partner — On-the-ground partner in Haiti who implements and reports on education projects in Chermaitre.
- Père André Wildaine Partner — On-the-ground partner in Haiti who implements and reports on local projects.
- Rotary Clubs Funder — Grant funder supporting the organization's work
- RunVassar Partner — Co-sponsoring a day of events to raise money for tree planting in Chermaitre, Haiti.
- Second Congregational Church Partner — Hosts the Haitian Art & Handcrafts Sale in Greenwich.
- Vassar College Partner — Collaborative partner in student engagement and project implementation
- Vassar College Partner — Hosted the in-person Art & Soul event at the Vassar College Alumnae House in 2023.
- Vassar College Partner — Hosts the Art & Soul Gala at the Alumnae House and engages students through the Vassar Haiti Project.
- Vassar College Partner — Hosts the annual Art & Soul Gala and collaborates on the organization's health mission.
- Vassar College Partner — Hosts the annual Families Weekend Art Sale and Auction event on its campus.
- Vassar College Partner — Hosts the annual Families Weekend Art Sale and Auction; student involvement in organizing the event.
- Vassar College Partner — Hosts the annual art sale and auction during Families' Weekend to support education initiatives in Chermaitre, Haiti.
- Vassar Haiti Project Partner — Co-sponsoring a day of events to raise money for tree planting in Chermaitre, Haiti.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Art-for-Development Modelmethodology: art-for-developmentBy selling Haitian art, the organization generates sustainable funding for community development initiatives while economically empowering local artists and shifting public narratives about Haiti, because linking cultural expression to economic opportunity creates a self-reinforcing cycle of dignity, visibility, and reinvestment.
- Community-Led Integrated Developmentmethodology: integrated-community-developmentBy supporting locally driven initiatives in reforestation, microfinance, healthcare, and education, the organization advances sustainable development in rural Haiti, because community ownership ensures relevance, accountability, and long-term impact across multiple sectors.
- Culture-First Narrative Changemethodology: cultural narrative changeBy centering Haitian cultural assets and community resilience in public exhibitions and programming, the organization shifts negative perceptions of Haiti, because positive cultural representation builds public empathy and support for equitable development partnerships.
- Event-Based Healthcare Sustainabilitymethodology: event-based fundraising for healthcare sustainabilityBy financing a rural medical clinic through an annual fundraising gala, the organization ensures year-round access to healthcare in remote communities, because dedicated event-driven revenue provides predictable, full-cycle operational funding where traditional funding streams are unstable.
- Experiential Education in Global Citizenshipmethodology: experiential_educationBy engaging students in hands-on project ownership and collaboration with Haitian partners, the organization fosters global citizenship and leadership, because experiential learning deepens empathy, responsibility, and sustained engagement more effectively than passive education models.