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International : Development and Relief Services

Central American Medical Outreach

Bringing Hope to the Forgotten

three stars

87.34

322 Westwood Avenue Orrville, OH 44667
tel: (330) 683-5956   Web Site
EIN: 34-1740695

Board Leadership
Ron Taggart
Board President

CEO
Kathryn Tschiegg
Founder, International Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 87.34 three stars
  Financial 82.11 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 03/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Founded in 1993, Central American Medical Outreach (CAMO) is today one of the most recognized non-profit health care organizations in the region. It serves over 160,000 people annually with services ranging from breast exams and prosthetics to neo-natal care, eye surgery, nutritional and educational services, and even operates a women's shelter. CAMO's mission as a humanitarian organization is to improve the quality of life of people in Central America by strengthening health care systems and promoting sustainable community development.

Founded in 1993, Central American Medical Outreach (CAMO) is today one of the most recognized non-profit health care organizations in the region. It serves over 160,000 people annually with services ranging from breast exams and prosthetics to neo-natal care, eye surgery, nutritional and educational services, and even operates a women's shelter. CAMO's mission as a humanitarian organization is to improve the quality of life of people in Central America by strengthening health care systems and promoting sustainable community development.

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Financial

three stars

82.11

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 03/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, 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)		 89.6%
  Administrative Expenses 8.4%
  Fundraising Expenses 1.8%
  Fundraising Efficiency < $0.01
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.36
  Program Expenses Growth 2.1%
  Liabilities to Assets 27.2%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Central American Medical Outreach on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Central American Medical Outreach 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
Central American Medical Outreach (OH) 87.34 three stars
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (NY) 96.37 four stars
International Disaster Emergency Service (IN) 96.37 four stars
Neverthirst (AL) 92.61 four stars
SOZO International (CO) 85.93 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $2,228,122
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $2,228,122
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $2,228,122
   Other Revenue $116,986
TOTAL REVENUE $2,345,108
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $2,343,077
   Administrative Expenses $161,719
   Fundraising Expenses $38,589
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $2,543,385
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-198,277
   
Net Assets $881,343

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
Medical Supplies $1,758,614 75.1%
Medical & Community Development $568,520 24.3%
Construction of Public Hospital in Honduras $11,226 0.5%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2019-04 03/01/2020 87.34 three stars
2018-04 11/01/2019 85.85 three stars
2018-04 07/01/2019 85.57 three stars
2017-04 07/01/2018 86.05 three stars
2016-04 03/01/2018 88.69 three stars
2016-04 10/01/2017 85.03 three stars
2015-04 07/01/2016 85.43 three stars
2014-04 06/01/2016 83.42 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-04 08/01/2015 84.42 three stars
2013-04 06/01/2014 83.72 three stars
2012-04 05/01/2013 82.08 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 34-1740695
Name in IRS Master File CENTRAL AMERICAN MEDICAL OUTREACH INC
NTEE Code Q30
NTEE Classification International Development, Relief Services
NTEE Type International, Foreign Affairs and National Security
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (179) Other health services
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 October, 1993
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End April
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • April, 2017
  • April, 2016
  • April, 2015
  • April, 2014
  • April, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$74,031 2.91% Kathryn Tschiegg Founder, CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Central American Medical Outreach (OH) 87.34 three stars
Pilgrim Africa (WA) 85.05 three stars
Common Hope (MN) 91.55 four stars
Helping Children Worldwide (VA) 91.79 four stars
The End Fund (NY) 94.34 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Central American Medical Outreach
322 Westwood Avenue
Orrville, OH 44667
tel: (330) 683-5956
EIN: 34-1740695

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Board Leadership

Ron Taggart
Board President

CEO

Kathryn Tschiegg
Founder, International Director

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