irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $282KProvides funding for educational supplies and the maintenance of educational facilities in support of missionary efforts in aiding needy students and villagers in various areas of Africa. Thousands of individuals were aided by such missionary efforts. Grants were made to the Catholic Diocese of Goaso for continued construction of Seminary and High School 70,000, Catholic Diocese of Obuasi for construction of 5 block elementary school in Kototro 14500, Catholic Diocese of Jasikan for water supply for Blessed Heart of Mary Catholic Community and schools for 4,145, Africa Center for Education and Community Development School for school construction project 187,150, St Josephs School in Ghana for educational supplies 6,350,and Scholarship Program for 103.
- #2 $60KGrants made to domestic tax exempt organizations to assist such organizations in providing educational training, shelter, medical assistance to unwed mothers and other needy individuals in the NYC area. Hundreds of individuals were benefited during the year due to such assistance.Grants were made to the Missionaries of Charity 302, Servants of the Lord 5,697, Bridge to Life 4000, Fr Frank Mann 1,500, Birth Right of Rockland County 750, Life Center of NY 1,500, and Pro Bikers for Life 1,500. In addition, IHM provided scholarship to needy students for 15,009, missionary support programs for 26,337 and sponsored an educational boat fishing trip with families who are underpriviledged with over 45 moms and children for 3,349
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Clean Water Projects
Drills boreholes and installs water pumps in villages across Ghana, Uganda, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Sudan to provide sustainable access to clean drinking water
Education Support
Funds school construction, supplies, scholarships, and tutoring programs for students in Africa and supports educational initiatives for disadvantaged youth in New York City
Emergency Food Relief
Distributes food supplies to communities affected by floods, droughts, and food crises, including emergency aid in Blekusu and Agago District
Father Dogli Memorial Trade School
Supports vocational training in farming, construction, office skills, and computer sciences for youth in New Ayoma, Ghana
Medical and Health Support
Provides medical assistance to unwed mothers and supports the construction of the Accra Pediatric Cancer Hospital in Ghana
Orphanage Development
Constructing the Pauline and George Firenze Holy Family Home to provide shelter and care for orphaned children in Ghana
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Domestic support for vulnerable populations in NYCFunds and supports domestic nonprofit organizations in the New York City area to provide educational, shelter, and medical services to unwed mothers and other vulnerable individuals, including through scholarships and recreational outings.
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Community-Based Educational Programming 1 activity
- Expanding access to education through tutoring and infrastructureRuns tutoring programs for junior high school students to support academic advancement and has converted donated vehicles into school buses to improve student transportation in Ghana.
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School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Operating and supporting educational facilities in GhanaOperates a school in Ghana serving over 350 students, supports the Father Dogli Memorial Trade School with vocational education programs, and has built or repaired multiple schools since 2008. Also provides supplies, school buses, and operational support such as water pumps and staff housing for schools in rural districts.
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Clean Water Infrastructure and Access 1 activity
- Providing clean water access in AfricaInstalls wells, water purification systems, and irrigation solutions to provide clean drinking water to communities in need across Ghana, Cameroon, Nigeria, Uganda, Tanzania, and Sudan. Since 2008, provided clean water access to over 250,000 people across more than 100 villages.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Providing emergency humanitarian relief in UgandaProvides emergency food supplies, clean water, nutritional support, and medical treatment to families in the Agago District, Uganda, including post-flood relief efforts in Blekusu that served approximately 600 displaced adults and children.
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Religious Education Support 1 activity
- Supporting education in Africa through grantsFunds the construction and maintenance of educational facilities and provides scholarships in Africa through grants to local dioceses and schools.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operating an orphan care home in GhanaOperates the Pauline and George Firenze Holy Family Home, which currently houses ten children.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$710K
Contributions & grants$700K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$10K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$693K
Program expenses92%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$638K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$308K
Cash$302K
Investments$6K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$308K
Liquid reserves5.3 mo
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +60.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Barbara Wuest — VP/Director
- Carol Buscemi — VP/Director
- Donald Magnotta — President/Director
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Adekyee Grammar School Partner — Partner school in Jasikan district, Ghana, receiving supplies, transportation, and water infrastructure support.
- Africa Center for Education and Community Development School Partner — Receives funding for school construction projects in Africa.
- Birth Right of Rockland County Partner — Receives grant to assist unwed mothers in the NYC area.
- Bridge to Life Partner — Receives grants to support services for unwed mothers and other vulnerable populations in the NYC area.
- Catholic Archdiocese of Accra Partner — Collaborating with IHM on the development of a pediatric cancer hospital in Accra, Ghana.
- Catholic Diocese of Goaso Partner — Receives grants for construction of seminary and high school facilities in Ghana.
- Catholic Diocese of Jasikan Partner — Receives grant for water supply infrastructure serving Catholic community and schools in Ghana.
- Catholic Diocese of Obuasi Partner — Receives funding for elementary school construction and repairs in Ghana.
- Father Dogli Memorial Trade School Partner — Partner organization in New Ayoma where IHM supports vocational education and infrastructure projects.
- Fr Frank Mann Partner — Receives funding to support services for unwed mothers and other needy individuals in the NYC area.
- Fr. Patrick Asamoah Partner — Local partner who assisted IHM in coordinating emergency food distribution in Blekusu after flooding.
- Fr. Richard Baffi Partner — Collaborates with IHM in directing educational projects, including the James E Kearney School.
- Investors Partner — Interested investors are being engaged to partner on the building architecture and construction of the Accra Pediatric Cancer Hospital.
- Lewis Ranieri Funder — Donor from Long Island, NY who supplied construction materials for staff housing at FDMTS in partnership with IHM.
- Life Center of NY Partner — Receives funding to provide support services to vulnerable individuals in New York.
- Missionaries of Charity Partner — Receives grant to support services for unwed mothers and needy individuals in the NYC area.
- Missionary Sisters of Mary Mother of the Church Partner — Collaborates with INTERNATIONAL HELP OF MISSIONARIES INC to deliver humanitarian aid in Northern Uganda.
- PayPal Funder — Platform used to process donations; listed as a donation channel.
- Pro Bikers for Life Partner — Receives grants to support outreach and assistance programs for disadvantaged families in the NYC area.
- Rev. John Bonaventur KWOFIE Partner — Partnered with IHM to help build a pediatric cancer hospital in Accra, Ghana.
- Servants of the Lord Partner — Receives funding to provide educational, shelter, and medical assistance in the NYC area.
- St Josephs School in Ghana Partner — Receives grants for educational supplies and school construction in Ghana.
- St. Margaret Church Partner — Partnered with the organization to launch the H2O Project through its Religious Education Program and school community.
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.
- 100% Donation Modelmethodology: 100-percent-donation-modelBy operating with fully volunteer staffing and zero administrative overhead, 100% of donations are directed to programs, because eliminating operational costs maximizes donor impact and trust, ensuring all contributions serve intended beneficiaries.
- Community-Led Developmentmethodology: community-led developmentBy responding to community-identified needs and supporting local leadership in implementing water and food projects, the organization ensures sustainable outcomes, because solutions driven by local knowledge and ownership are more effective and enduring.
- Education for Empowermentmethodology: education-for-empowermentBy providing education and mentoring to economically disadvantaged children and young adults, the organization enables them to become self-sustaining, faith-driven leaders, because educational investment fosters long-term personal agency and community transformation.
- Faith-Based Integrated Missionary Supportmethodology: integrated_missionary_supportBy integrating education, health services, and religious outreach through missionary activities, the organization addresses holistic community needs, because combining spiritual and material support strengthens engagement and long-term development in underserved areas.