Faith In Practice
Faith In Practice
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of Faith In Practice is to improve the physical, spiritual, and economic conditions of the poor in Guatemala through short-term surgical, medical, and dental mission trips and health-related educational programs. Our mission is based on an ecumenical understanding that as people of God we are called to demonstrate the love and compassion that is an outward sign of God's presence among us. Faith In Practice's life-changing medical mission is to minister to the poor, while providing a spiritually enriching experience for our volunteers.
About
IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2018 FAITH IN PRACTICE VOLUNTEERS SAW APPROXIMATELY 20,000 PATIENTS IN MEDICAL CLINICS, PERFORMED OVER 2,250 SURGERY PROCEDURES, TREATED APPROXIMATELY 3,289 DENTAL PATIENTS, SCREENED OVER 3,258 PATIENTS FOR CERVICAL CANCER AND TREATED APPROXIMATELY 155 CERVICAL PATIENTS WITH CRYOTHERAPY.FAITH IN PRACTICE WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE AND FIT WHEELCHAIRS FOR 959 PATIENTS. THE TOTAL FAIR MARKET VALUE OF DONATED MEDICAL SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES IS $10,825,210 WHICH INCLUDES $4,546,091 OF IN-KIND MEDICAL SERVICE DONATIONS AND DONATED FACILITIES THAT ARE NOT REPORTED ON FORM 990. FAITH IN PRACTICE VOLUNTEERS ALSO TRAIN GUATEMALAN PROVIDERS TO SCREEN FOR CERVICAL CANCER AND CONDUCT HEALTH AND MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING TRADITIONAL BIRTH ATTENDANT TRAINING ON EMERGENCY BIRTH TECHNIQUES. FAITH IN PRACTICE EXISTS TO ORGANIZE AND MANAGE VOLUNTEERS WHO PROVIDE MEDICAL, SURGICAL, DENTAL AND RELATED HEALTH EDUCATION SERVICES IN GUATEMALA.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “The mission of faith in practice is to improve the physical, spiritual, and economic condition of the poor in guatemala through short-term surgical medical and dental mission trips and health related educational programs. faith in practice volunteers provided medical services to more than 27,000 patients annually through its volunteer teams.”.
Their activities were defined as: “Provide volunteer surgical, medical and dental care for the poor of guatemala.”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as TX.
- The non-profit's address in 2019 as per the filing is 7500 BEECHNUT STREET NO 208, HOUSTON, TX, 77074.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 0 employees as of 2019.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$1,698.
- The organization has 22 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1994.
- The organization pays $1,651,067 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $528,818 in fundraising expenses.
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