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American Foundation For Children With AIDS

Helping children affected and/or infected by HIV/AIDS in Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe and Democratic Republic of Congo

three stars

89.39

1520 Greening Lane Harrisburg, PA 17110
tel: (888) 683-8323   Web Site
EIN: 30-0247823

Board Leadership
Stephanie Watkins
President

CEO
Tanya Weaver
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 89.39 three stars
  Financial 85.00 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 09/03/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Core Values we deliver:

Efficient and sustainable programs that promote self-reliance, with measurable results
Comprehensive services for children and their families/caregivers
Support in regions that are underserved and marginalized

Mission:
The American Foundation for Children with AIDS (AFCA) is a non-profit organization providing critical support to infected and affected HIV+ children and their caregivers. Since 2005, in collaboration with our in-country partners, we have served tens of thousands of families in underserved and marginalized communities in Africa. Our areas of impact include: medical support, livelihoods, nutrition, educational support and emergency relief.

Currently, AFCA is transforming lives in Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.


Hope is a spark that changes lives. AFCA provides hope to thousands of children in Africa.

Core Values we deliver:

Efficient and sustainable programs that promote self-reliance, with measurable results
Comprehensive services for children and their families/caregivers
Support in regions that are underserved and marginalized

Mission:
The American Foundation for Children with AIDS (AFCA) is a non-profit organization providing critical support to infected and affected HIV+ children and their caregivers. Since 2005, in collaboration with our in-country partners, we have served tens of thousands of families in underserved and marginalized communities in Africa. Our areas of impact include: medical support, livelihoods, nutrition, educational support and emergency relief.

Currently, AFCA is transforming lives in Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.


Hope is a spark that changes lives. AFCA provides hope to thousands of children in Africa.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2019
Number of individuals to whom medicines were distributed
7,203
Number of facilities improved
8
Value of Medical Supplies and Equipment Donated
1,148,370
Number of clients served
3,657
Number of hygiene kits distributed
2,000
Number of clients whose nutrition has improved
5,947
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This impact information is current as of August 2020, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

Learn more about how we calculate the overall score and rating.

Financial

three stars

85.00

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 09/03/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 92.0%
  Administrative Expenses 2.9%
  Fundraising Expenses 4.9%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.04
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.26
  Program Expenses Growth -13.8%
  Liabilities to Assets 1.2%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by American Foundation For Children With AIDS on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by American Foundation For Children With AIDS on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
American Foundation For Children With AIDS (PA) 89.39 three stars
Americares (CT) 95.31 four stars
Operation USA (CA) 89.03 three stars
Vitamin Angels (CA) 98.23 four stars
Globus Relief (UT) 98.23 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,257,939
   Federated Campaigns $17,087
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $307
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $1,275,333
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $1,275,333
   Other Revenue $969
TOTAL REVENUE $1,276,302
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $1,101,216
   Administrative Expenses $44,559
   Fundraising Expenses $82,614
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $1,228,389
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $47,913
   
Net Assets $467,689

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Help HIV/AIDS Children in Africa $1,101,216 100.0%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 09/03/2019 89.39 three stars
2017-12 11/01/2018 87.96 three stars
2016-12 12/01/2017 92.53 four stars
2015-12 12/01/2016 93.21 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 93.59 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 10/01/2015 96.63 four stars
2013-12 11/01/2014 85.12 three stars
2012-12 09/01/2013 85.18 three stars
2011-12 10/01/2012 86.04 three stars
2010-12 11/01/2011 86.28 three stars
2010-12 09/20/2011 85.42 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 10/01/2010 88.80 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 30-0247823
Name in IRS Master File AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN WITH AIDS INC
NTEE Code H12
NTEE Classification Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution
NTEE Type Medical Research
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date July, 2004
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2018
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$70,000 5.69% Tanya Weaver Executive Director

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
American Foundation For Children With AIDS (PA) 89.39 three stars
MedShare (GA) 90.71 four stars
Globus Relief (UT) 98.23 four stars
Giving Children Hope (CA) 87.97 three stars
Medical Teams International (OR) 87.62 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

American Foundation For Children With AIDS
1520 Greening Lane
Harrisburg, PA 17110
tel: (888) 683-8323
fax: (717) 489-0214
EIN: 30-0247823

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Board Leadership

Stephanie Watkins
President

CEO

Tanya Weaver
Executive Director

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