International : Humanitarian Relief Supplies

Operation USA

Disaster relief and development since 1979

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (64.87)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 98.7%    
Administrative Expenses 1.0%    
Fundraising Expenses 0.2%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.00    
Efficiency Rating    
      (39.87)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth 22.1%    
Program Expenses Growth 23.6%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.30    
Capacity Rating    
      (25.00)

Income Statement     (FYE 06/2006)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $18,058,724
Other Revenue $197,612
Total Revenue $18,256,336
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $16,862,898
Administrative Expenses $176,972
Fundraising Expenses $39,164
Total Functional Expenses $17,079,034
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $1,177,302
   
Net Assets $6,378,478

Contact Information

Operation USA
3617 Hayden Avenue
Suite A
Culver City, CA 90232
tel: (800) 678-7255
fax: (310) 838-3477

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Leadership      (FYE 06/2006)

Name Title Compensation % of Expenses
Richard M. Walden Executive Director (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) $141,095 0.82%

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Mission

Founded in 1979, Operation USA helps communities alleviate the effects of disasters, disease and endemic poverty throughout the world by providing privately-funded relief, reconstruction and development aid. We provide material and financial assistance to grassroots organizations that promote sustainable development, leadership and capacity building, income generating activities, provide education and health services, and advocate on behalf of vulnerable people. We provide rapid relief, recovery and rebuilding, as well as long-term development services. We have projects in various countries such as Nicaragua, Vietnam, Cuba, India, Iran, Indonesia, Ethiopia, and Sri Lanka.

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