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AmeriCares Foundation, Inc.
88 Hamilton Ave
Stamford, CT 06902

http://www.americares.org

Mission and Programs

Mission

AmeriCares is a nonprofit international disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization, which provides immediate response to emergency medical needs and supports long-term humanitarian assistance programs for people around the world, irrespective of race, creed or political persuasion.

Programs

AmeriCares delivers aid globally through three core activites: global programs, emergency response and its medical outreach porgram. In the US, AmeriCares provides basic medical services for the uninsured, refurbishes the homes of the financially and physically disadvantaged and gives a summer camp experience to inner-city children with HIV/AIDS.

Program / Activities (NTEE Code)

International Development, Relief Services
Hospitals and Primary Medical Care Facilities
Home Improvement/Repairs

 

Results

Accomplishments for Fiscal Year Ending 12/31/2007

  1. Since its founding in 1982, AmeriCares has delivered $7 billion in aid to people in need around the world.
  2. AmeriCares continues its efforts in the tsunami-affected regions in Sri Lanka and Indonesia. AmeriCares Tsunami Relief Program is addressing some of the most pressing issues of the recovery effort, including health care, education, water supply/sanitation needs and livelihood issues.
  3. AmeriCares has been sending medicines and medical supplies directly into Darfur since 2004.
Objectives for Fiscal Year Beginning 01/01/2008
  1. As AmeriCares seeks to increase the donation of pharmaceuticals to meet health service needs in the developing world, we will be expanding our partnerships with pharmaceutical companies to include major manufacturers outside the United States.
Self Assessment

AmeriCares tracks its effectiveness through (1) weekly Executive Committee meetings and monthly Advisory Board meetings where all AmeriCares activities are evaluated (2) Consistent feedback from health and government officials in the countries in which we support (3) Ongoing evaluation from AmeriCares field staff regarding the accurate and timely distribution of relief materials.

Chief Executive Profile

Curtis R. Welling brings to AmeriCares an extensive career in global finance and a keen interest in nonprofit work. Most recently, Welling was CEO of Princeton eCom Corp., a leading company in electronic billing and payment. Prior to joining Princeton eCom, Mr. Welling spent more than 20 years in the investment banking and securities industry. He was President and CEO of SG Cowen Securities Corporation and Executive Vice President of Societe Generale Americas from 1996 through 1999. Prior to joining SG, he held senior investment banking positions at Bear Stearns and Co. and CS First Boston.

Financial Data
From the organization's FORM 990

Revenue and Expenses: Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008

  Revenue     Expenses
Contributions $1,011,003,360
Government Grants $0
Program Services $286,924
Investments $2,646,134
Special Events $0
Sales $50,262
Other $0
Program Services $1,045,685,655
Administration $4,753,699
Other $10,014,288
Total Expenditures $1,060,453,642
Total Revenue $1,013,986,680 NET GAIN/LOSS $(46,466,962)
 

Balance Sheet: Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008

Notes
The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot long survive, but the types of assets and liabilities also must be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

  Assets Jul 1, 2007 Jun 30, 2008 Change 
Cash & Equivalent $3,847,597 $3,727,892 $(119,705)
Accounts Receivable $217,514 $105,070 $(112,444)
Pledges & Grants Receivable $1,371,104 $1,834,341 $463,237
Receivables/Other $1 $0 $(1)
Inventories for Sale or Use $181,402,525 $145,117,936 $(36,284,589)
Investments/Securities $49,680,037 $32,464,331 $(17,215,706)
Investments/Other $0 $0 $0
Fixed Assets $1,482,882 $2,366,175 $883,293
Other $1,964,436 $4,209,136 $2,244,700
Total Assets $239,966,096 $189,824,881 $(50,141,215)
       
  Liabilities Jul 1, 2007 Jun 30, 2008 Change 
Accounts Payable $3,173,437 $3,026,831 $(146,606)
Grants Payable $0 $0 $0
Deferred Revenue $0 $0 $0
Loans and Notes $0 $0 $0
Tax-Exempt Bond Liabilities $0 $0 $0
Other $16,581,980 $15,803,337 $(778,643)
Total Liabilities $19,755,417 $18,830,168 $(925,249)
 
FUND BALANCE $220,210,679 $170,994,713 $(49,215,966)

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This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.

EIN:

06-1008595

Executive:

Mr. Curtis Welling, President and CEO

Contact:

Mrs. Candace Hanau, SVP, Marketing and Communications

Phone:

(203) 658-9500

Fax:

(203) 327-5200

E-mail:

chanau@americares.org

Fiscal Year:

2008

Assets:

$189,824,881

Income:

$1,013,986,680

Year Founded:

1982

No. of Board Members:

14

No. of Full Time Employees:

101-500

No. of Part-Time Employees:

11-20

Volunteers:

> 1000

Audited Statements Available to Public:

Yes

Funding:

This organization is seeking funds from contributions and grants. These funds will be used for unrestricted operating expenses, special projects and building improvements.

Locations Served:

National
Europe, Middle East, South America, North America, Central America, Caribbean, Africa, Asia, Pacific Rim

Board of Directors

Joseph Rucci, Jr. Esq., Managing Partner, Rucci, Burnham, Carta & Edleberg
Joseph W. Merrill, Managing Member, Nor'East Capital, LLC
Leila Macauley, Co-Founder/Vice Chair AmeriCares
Curtis Welling, President & CEO, AmeriCares
Beverly Schuch, Former Anchor, CNN
James C. Wheat III, Managing Partner, Colonnade Capital, LLC
Carol B. Bauer, Former Chairman, Board of Trustess, Norwalk Hospital
Fred Weisman, President (Ret.) Aviation Management Services
Stephen Winter, M.D., Chief, Pulmonary and Critical Care, Norwalk Hospital
John L. Kelly, Private Investor
Charles R. Chandler, Vice Chairman, Greif Bros. Corporation
Robert Macauley, Chairman
 

 

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