Fistula Foundation
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Complaints
Fistula Foundation meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to end the suffering caused by the childbirth injury obstetric fistula by getting as many women treated as possible."
Year, State Incorporated:
2000, CA
Fistula Foundation funds obstetric fistula treatment for various hospitals and organizations in Africa, Asia, and the United States. In addition to covering direct surgery costs, the organization also supports training for fistula surgeons, equipping facilities, grassroots community outreach, and holistic post-surgery integration.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, Fistula Foundation's program expenses were:
Program services: $13,815,700
Total Program Expenses: $13,815,700
Chief Executive
Kate Grant, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$353,817
Chair of the Board
Cleo Kiros
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Wajirat Foundation
Board Size
6
Paid Staff Size
18
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio
Fundraising costs were 8% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $15,415,539 are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Fistula Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $15,415,539 |
| Investment loss, net | $-3,489,304 |
| Total Income | $11,926,235 |
Programs: 85% Fundraising: 7% Administrative: 8%
| Total Income | $11,926,235 |
| Total expenses: | $16,333,055 |
| Program expenses | $13,815,700 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,198,831 |
| Administrative expenses | $1,318,524 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-4,406,820 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $21,820,739 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $17,413,919 |
| Total Liabilities | $8,596,412 |
| Total Assets | $26,010,331 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance