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Salvadoran American Humanitarian Foundation

Working towards a future where all citizens of El Salvador can meet their basic human needs

four stars

91.16

2050 Coral Way Suite 600
Miami, FL 33145
tel: (305) 860-0300   Web Site
EIN: 59-2339140

Board Leadership
José Eduardo Siman
President

CEO
Carlos R. Reyes
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 91.16 four stars
  Financial 87.50 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 11/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

In 1983, the Salvadoran American Humanitarian Foundation (SAHF) was formed in the United States as a vehicle to obtain donations of pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and equipment and arrange shipments to El Salvador. SAHF supports programs in Human Development, Health, Education, Nutrition, Housing and Disaster Relief Aid implemented by its in-country sister Foundation, FUSAL, which together with other organizations work to improve the quality of life of the Salvadoran people, especially the most vulnerable, by making use of their potential and strengthening their communities. SAHF/FUSAL mobilize the goodwill, social responsibility and generosity of their benefactors to manage and invest donations in an ethical, professional, effective and efficient manner.

In 1983, the Salvadoran American Humanitarian Foundation (SAHF) was formed in the United States as a vehicle to obtain donations of pharmaceuticals, medical supplies and equipment and arrange shipments to El Salvador. SAHF supports programs in Human Development, Health, Education, Nutrition, Housing and Disaster Relief Aid implemented by its in-country sister Foundation, FUSAL, which together with other organizations work to improve the quality of life of the Salvadoran people, especially the most vulnerable, by making use of their potential and strengthening their communities. SAHF/FUSAL mobilize the goodwill, social responsibility and generosity of their benefactors to manage and invest donations in an ethical, professional, effective and efficient manner.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2017
Number of physician visits that include nutrition and diet counseling
51
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Financial

three stars

87.50

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 11/01/2019 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)		 99.5%
  Administrative Expenses 0.2%
  Fundraising Expenses 0.2%
  Fundraising Efficiency < $0.01
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.02
  Program Expenses Growth 20.7%
  Liabilities to Assets 84.7%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Salvadoran American Humanitarian Foundation on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Salvadoran American Humanitarian Foundation 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
Salvadoran American Humanitarian Foundation (FL) 91.16 four stars
Americares (CT) 97.87 four stars
Charity Vision (UT) 96.66 four stars
MedShare (GA) 90.71 four stars
International Relief Teams (CA) 97.83 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $34,522,139
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $37,034
Total Contributions $34,559,173
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $34,559,173
   Other Revenue $244,311
TOTAL REVENUE $34,803,484
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $34,768,468
   Administrative Expenses $71,594
   Fundraising Expenses $64,526
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $34,904,588
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-101,104
   
Net Assets $1,112,600

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.

Due to an error on this organization's Form 990, we are unable to display program information.

Ratings History
Salvadoran American Humanitarian Foundation has received 4 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 11/01/2019 91.16 four stars
2017-12 11/01/2018 94.69 four stars
2016-12 12/22/2017 96.46 four stars
2015-12 11/01/2016 94.69 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 87.62 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 02/01/2016 82.01 three stars
2013-12 07/01/2015 80.28 three stars
2012-12 04/01/2014 81.47 three stars
2011-12 12/20/2012 94.67 four stars
2010-12 07/01/2012 94.67 four stars
2010-12 06/01/2012 92.73 four 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 59-2339140
Name in IRS Master File SALVADORAN AMERICAN HUMANITARIAN FOUNDATION INC
NTEE Code Q33
NTEE Classification International Relief
NTEE Type International, Foreign Affairs and National Security
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (125) Giving information or opinion (see also Advocacy)
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 May, 1984
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, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$98,583 0.28% Carlos Reyes Executive Director

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Salvadoran American Humanitarian Foundation (FL) 91.16 four stars
MedShare (GA) 90.71 four stars
Giving Children Hope (CA) 88.20 three stars
Vitamin Angels (CA) 98.23 four stars
The AIMS Project (CA) 87.27 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Salvadoran American Humanitarian Foundation
2050 Coral Way
Suite 600
Miami, FL 33145
tel: (305) 860-0300
fax: (305) 860-1415
EIN: 59-2339140

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Board Leadership

José Eduardo Siman
President

CEO

Carlos R. Reyes
Executive Director

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