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FRIENDS OF HAITI PROVIDENCE UNIVERSITY
ROCHESTER, NY · EIN 472184718 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE Q12 · International Affairs · Small ($100K-$1M) · hpufriends.org
revenue
$218K
expenses
$218K
net assets
$166
employees
0
volunteers
7
program ratio
99%
mission · from form 990

TO SUPPORT HAITI PROVIDENCE UNIVERSITY'S STUDENTS AND CAMPUS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Friends of Haiti Providence University is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2015 to support Haiti Providence University (HPU), a Christian liberal arts institution in rural Haiti near Port au Prince. The organization raises funds and provides technical, academic, and administrative support to expand HPU’s campus infrastructure, academic programs, and student scholarships. HPU serves over 100 full-time students in degree programs including Education, Nursing, Business Administration, and Theology, with plans to grow enrollment and add new programs in Agriculture and Civil Engineering.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $15K
    STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS / TUITION SUPPORT.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Academic Programs & Curriculum Development
Expands degree offerings in Education, Health Services, Theology, and Business Administration; developing new programs in Agriculture and Civil Engineering with support from U.S. educators and partner institutions.
Agriculture and Sustainability
Manages crop cultivation, tree nurseries, and sustainable irrigation using treated wastewater; promotes food security and self-sufficiency for the university and surrounding community.
Building Construction
Supports the planning, design, and construction of campus infrastructure including dormitories, classrooms, administrative offices, and a multi-phase 1000-seat dining hall with integrated public food market.
Integrated Learning
Connects campus construction and sustainability projects with academic coursework, offering hands-on experience in engineering, biology, chemistry, and agriculture for HPU students.
Student Scholarships
Provides financial assistance for tuition, room, and board to students at Haiti Providence University, enabling access to higher education for Haitian students facing economic hardship.
Technical Planning Assistance
Provides engineering expertise in earthquake-resistant construction, land planning, water supply, and wastewater treatment systems from volunteer professionals based in Rochester, NY.
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Campus Construction and Renovation Projects 1 activity
    • Construct and develop campus infrastructure
      Plans, designs, and constructs campus facilities at Haiti Providence University, including dormitories, classrooms, administrative offices, and a planned 1000-seat dining hall. Projects follow international building codes, including earthquake-resistant standards, and include land development for construction and sustainability purposes.
  • Higher Education Degree Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver academic programs in key disciplines
      Offers academic programs in Education/Teaching, Health Services, Theology, and Business Administration at Haiti Providence University, providing students with structured degree pathways and hands-on learning opportunities in fields critical to national development.
  • School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
    • Facilitate U.S.-based fundraising and grant acquisition
      Facilitates tax-exempt donations from U.S. donors and solicits grants from U.S. organizations to fund tuition reimbursement, construction, utilities, land development, academic programs, and operational costs at Haiti Providence University.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Operate through volunteer leadership and sister-school partnerships
      Relies entirely on volunteer staff for organizational leadership and operations, and maintains a sister-school partnership with Roberts Wesleyan College and Northeastern Seminary to enable faculty teaching abroad, student travel, and resource sharing.
  • Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
    • Provide student scholarships and tuition support
      Offers scholarship programs that cover tuition, room and board, and other educational expenses for students at Haiti Providence University. Financial assistance is funded through tax-exempt donations and grants from U.S. sources.
  • Agricultural Grantmaking and Funding Programs 1 activity
    • Provide technical and academic support to university operations
      Provides technical assistance in building design, land planning, water and wastewater systems, and academic development, including curriculum design and short-term faculty placements. Also facilitates hands-on student learning through engineering and agricultural projects.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Develop sustainable campus systems
      Implements environmentally sustainable systems at Haiti Providence University, including a constructed wetland filter to treat wastewater from dormitories and allocating several acres of land for crop cultivation and a tree nursery to support food security and ecological sustainability.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$218K
Contributions & grants$218K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$218K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$214K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$166
Cash$166
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$166
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +22.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 8
  • BERNADIN VALCIN — VICE PRESIDENT
  • DOUG LANGFORD — DIRECTOR
  • EMILY KATHERINE VALCIN — SECRETARY / TREASURER
  • MARK BROWN — DIRECTOR
  • NORM LEENHOUTS — DIRECTOR - PASSED AWAY DURING YEAR
  • RONALD TILL — DIRECTOR
  • THOMAS KILBURN — VICE PRESIDENT
  • THOMAS PAVONE — PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • Dr. Ron Lavigne Partner — Leads technical advisory for wastewater recycle system as professor at University of Massachusetts.
  • Eden Reforestation Projects Partner
  • Edgewood Free Methodist Church Partner
  • Free Methodist Bible Institute - Port au Prince Partner
  • Friends of Haiti Organization (FOHO) Partner
  • Haiti Providence University Partner — Collaborates on agricultural development and wastewater treatment initiatives to support university sustainability.
  • Haiti Providence University Partner — Primary beneficiary of donations and projects supported by Friends of Haiti Providence University.
  • Haiti Providence University Partner — Primary beneficiary organization receiving student and campus support.
  • Haiti Providence University Partner — Primary implementing partner for educational, agricultural, and infrastructure development projects.
  • Haiti Providence University Partner — Primary partner institution in Haiti; receives financial and technical support from Friends of Haiti Providence University for operations, infrastructure, and academic programs.
  • Institute for Social Entrepreneurship Partner
  • International Child Care Ministries Partner
  • Northeastern Seminary Partner — Sister school partnership to support faculty exchange, student travel, and resource sharing
  • Roberts Wesleyan College Partner — Sister school partnership to support faculty exchange, student travel, and resource sharing
  • The Institute for Social Entrepreneurship, Inc. (ISE) Partner — Collaborates with ISE to develop a formal integration plan for curriculum development, education for local business people, and creation of a business incubator.
  • University of Massachusetts Partner — Collaborates on wastewater recycle system with student involvement and technical guidance.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Binational Partnership Model for Educational Development
    methodology: binational_partnership_facilitation
    By facilitating partnerships between Haitian institutions and U.S.-based individuals or organizations, we strengthen educational capacity and resource sharing across borders because sustained binational collaboration leverages complementary strengths and increases systemic resilience.
  • Christian Social Entrepreneurship Education Model
    methodology: faith-based social entrepreneurship education
    By providing a faith-based, residential liberal arts education that emphasizes Christian values and social entrepreneurship, we develop leaders equipped to rebuild Haiti’s society and economy because moral formation combined with practical innovation produces committed, service-oriented graduates.
  • Donor-Directed Funding with Full Transparency
    methodology: donor-directed funding
    By channeling 100% of donations directly to designated purposes at Haiti Providence University, we ensure donor trust and maximize fund utilization because transparent, intent-preserving financial flows strengthen long-term donor engagement and institutional accountability.
  • Integrated Learning Through Infrastructure
    methodology: integrated-learning-through-infrastructure
    By embedding campus construction and sustainability projects into the academic curriculum, students gain practical, hands-on experience in engineering and environmental management because experiential learning deepens technical mastery and civic responsibility.