| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Total |
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| Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2021 | (b) 2022 | (c) 2023 | (d) 2024 | (e) 2025 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 346,882 | 60,060 | 198,026 | 109,117 | 190,222 | 904,307 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 346,882 | 60,060 | 198,026 | 109,117 | 190,222 | 904,307 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | 632,031 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 272,276 | |||||
| Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2021 | (b) 2022 | (c) 2023 | (d) 2024 | (e) 2025 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 346,882 | 60,060 | 198,026 | 109,117 | 190,222 | 904,307 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | 21,899 | 47,010 | 101,959 | 15,113 | 207,859 | 393,840 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 1,298,147 | |||||
| Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2021 | (b) 2022 | (c) 2023 | (d) 2024 | (e) 2025 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
| Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2021 | (b) 2022 | (c) 2023 | (d) 2024 | (e) 2025 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6 | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975 | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 5. | 6 | |
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7
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
7 | |
| 8 Distributable amount for 2025 from Section C, line 6 | 8 | |
| 9 Line 7 amount divided by Line 8 amount | 9 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2025 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2025 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2025 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2025 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2025: | ||||
| a From 2020....... | ||||
| b From 2021....... | ||||
| c From 2022....... | ||||
| d From 2023....... | ||||
| e From 2024....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2025 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2020 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2025 from Section D, line 6: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2025 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2025, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2025. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2026. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2024..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2025..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| \===== DETAILS ON "CONTINUOUS AND BONA FIDE" FUNDRAISING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ATTRACT NEW AND ADDITIONAL PUBLIC AND GOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT ===== - ADF Haiti demonstrates a robust, active, and continually evolving fundraising strategy in the following ways: - Notably, the organization further reinforced its active online presence through its social media pages and website, which continues to feature a dedicated and streamlined donation page. These platforms remain critical tools for attracting and efficiently processing donations from a widening range of supporters, making it even easier for new and existing donors to contribute to ADF Haiti's mission. - Additionally, ADF Haiti actively pursued and developed its ongoing fundraising campaigns using Donorbox. The organization refined its combination of ongoing and targeted one-off campaigns to ensure sustained and impactful engagement with donors and potential supporters. The continued effective use of Donorbox, a popular online fundraising platform, facilitates the donation process and broadens the reach to more donors, contributing to the continuous and evolving nature of its fundraising efforts. - After utilizing Instrumentl to identify potential foundation donors, ADF Haiti has renewed its commitment to broadening its funding sources with a new approach to grants that emphasizes relationship-building and direct introductions from networked partners. This dynamic, forward-thinking dedication to growth is demonstrated by the continual proactive search of new grant possibilities. - In terms of grant proposals, ADF Haiti's submission of an increased number of grant proposals annually further underscores the organization's dedication to securing diverse and sustainable funding sources. The increasing number and quality of proposals submitted each year reflect the organization's commitment to sustaining and expanding its financial resources through various channels. - Overall, ADF Haiti's multifaceted and continuously improving approach to fundraising-including optimized online donations, year-round strategic campaigns, diligent grant seeking, and a consistent and growing effort in grant proposal submissions-continues to strongly satisfy the criteria for an active, continuous, and bona fide fundraising program. These efforts demonstrate ADF Haiti's ongoing and maintained commitment to attracting new and additional public and governmental support, reinforcing its status as a publicly supported charity. ---------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ===== DOES THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD REPRESENT THE BROAD PUBLIC INTERESTS ===== - The composition of ADF Haiti's board continues to be representative of broad public interests, demonstrated in the following ways: - Haitian Roots and Ancestry: All ADF Haiti board members have Haitian roots or ancestry, bringing a deep understanding and connection to Haiti's cultural, social, and economic context. This connection remains crucial in ensuring that the board's decisions and strategies reflect and respond to the needs of the Fonddes-Blancs community. - Local and Lived Experience in Fond-des-Blancs: Most board members live or have lived in Fond-des-Blancs. This local presence and experience provides invaluable insights into the community's needs, aspirations, and challenges. Furthermore, the board includes members with local roots and international experiences. This blend ensures a deep understanding of the local community's needs while bringing global perspectives and standards to the organization's operations. - Diverse Professional Backgrounds and Community Involvement: The board members bring various professional experiences and actively participate in community development. Michelet Mascary, for example, has a strong community development and education background, having worked in Haiti and the United States. The experience and passion for community development he brings to ADF's board further bolsters ADF Haiti's alignment with public interest initiatives. - Overall, the composition of ADF Haiti's board, with its mix of professional expertise, cultural ties, and commitment to community welfare, aligns well with the requirement that the board represents broad public interests. This diverse representation is essential for guiding ADF Haiti in a manner responsive to and reflective of its community. ------------------------------ -------------------------------------- ===== DOES SUPPORT COME FROM GOVERNMENTAL AND OTHER SOURCES REPRESENTATIVE OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC ===== - Broad Individual Donor Base: ADF Haiti's ability to attract and retain support from a wide range of individual donors remains a key indicator of public support. A growing number of individual donors contributing over the years demonstrates a strengthening and expanding support base from the general public. The diversity and number of individual donors reflect that ADF Haiti's mission resonates with an increasingly broad audience. - Recurring Donations: The fact that we continue to have an increasing number of donors give on a recurring basis is significant. Recurring donations indicate a sustained, deep devotion from these individuals, suggesting they have deep trust in and alignment with ADF Haiti's mission and activities. This ongoing and expanding support is crucial for demonstrating continuous public engagement and backing. - Support from Other Charitable Organizations: Cultivating and receiving support from other charitable organizations further diversifies ADF Haiti's funding sources and enhances its collaborative impact. These contributions from like-minded organizations underscore ADF Haiti's alignment with broader public interests and its recognized role within the wider philanthropic community. - Overall, the variety of ADF Haiti's funding sources - individual donors, recurring supporters, and other charitable organizations - demonstrates a broad and stable base of support. This diverse funding profile showcases that ADF Haiti's support comes from a diverse base representative of and increasingly engaged with the general public. -------------------------------------------------------------------- ===== ARE FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ===== - ADF Haiti's approach to program delivery and facility usage continues to demonstrate a strong dedication to serving and being accessible to the general public: - Support for Local Grassroots Organizations: ADF Haiti's core strategy of supporting local grassroots organizations remains a direct and effective way of making its programs available to the general public. By continuing to aid and empower organizations embedded within and representative of the wider community, ADF Haiti ensures that its support reaches a broad spectrum of the population. This approach consistently amplifies the impact of ADF Haiti's work and ensures that the benefits are widely dispersed and deeply felt across the community. Several of ADF Haiti's programs with local grassroots organizations also continue to yield direct public benefits. For example, our recent work with a local eye care clinic to procure a new location and acquire detailed drone GIS mapping data for construction planning and other similar community development initiatives serves as an excellent example of how ADF Haiti's programs directly benefit the public. - Facility Usage by the General Public: Although ADF Haiti's physical facilities primarily consist of an office, the organization continued to maximize its utility for public benefit this past year. Offering essential services such as printing, which remains hard to find locally, and providing access to office equipment and the internet are ways ADF effectively utilizes its space to contribute to the community. By making these resources consistently available to local organizations and individuals, ADF Haiti's office functions as a valuable and accessible community asset. - In summary, ADF Haiti effectively demonstrates that its programs and facilities are made available to the general public through its collaborative work with grassroots organizations, its direct community-focused programs, and by making its office facilities readily available for public use, thereby fostering community empowerment and development. |
| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 | Revenue from the program services accomplishment. |
| Software ID: | 25022730 |
| Software Version: | v1.00 |
| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 | Josiah Thomas has a family relationship with Jean L. Thomas. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | The Form 990 is prepared by internal accounting professionals. Each member of the organization's governing body receives a copy of the prepared Form 990 for review before the return is filed with the IRS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c | The conflict of interest policy applies to all Board Members and Employees. A Board signed copy of the policy is on file. The Board of Directors discusses the conflict of interest policy on an as-needed basis if or when there are concerns from any Board Member. After deliberation, any Board Member can decide to put forward a motion, which must be seconded, to take a vote on the matter, or the Board can deem a vote unnecessary. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | ADF Haiti, Inc. makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g | The total of $59,987 on line 11g includes the following: (1) Architectural Consultant: $11,700, representing payment for professional services related to the ongoing design and planning of the Fond-des-Blancs Civic Center, a key community infrastructure project aligned with the organization's program objectives; and (2) Data Collection Specialists: $48,287, representing fees paid to field enumerators and supervisors engaged to conduct household-level data collection activities during the fiscal year in support of research services. |
| Software ID: | 25022730 |
| Software Version: | v1.00 |