Gift of Life International
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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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Gift of Life International meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to provide lifesaving cardiac treatment to children in need from developing countries regardless of gender, creed, or national origin, and to develop sustainable pediatric cardiac programs by implementing screening, surgical and training visits which are supported by autonomous Gift of Life programs, Rotary global grants and generous donors from around the world."
Year, State Incorporated:
2002, NY
Gift of Life International (GOLI) is a worldwide community assistance program that helps needy children requiring heart surgery so that they may live full lives. The organization reaches children in the United States and globally. Missions to other countries have been established in order to help foreign facilities acquire the knowledge to perform their own surgeries. In addition to medical services, GOLI provides the following assistance to patients and families: round-trip airfare for the child and one parent or guardian; clothes and incidentals for the child and parent or guardian during their stay; payment of stipends to the hospitals providing the surgery, ranging from $4,500 to $10,000 per child; educational courses; and nutritious food assistance for the child and family.
For the year ended June 30, 2023, Gift of Life International's program expenses were:
Program services: $12,369,242
Total Program Expenses: $12,369,242
Chief Executive
Robert Raylman, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$150,000
Chair of the Board
Robert Donno
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Co-Owner, Lemcor Transport
Board Size
13
Paid Staff Size
1
*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
Fundraising costs were 2% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $12,545,171, 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 Gift of Life International's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $1,563,144 |
| In-kind contributions | $10,757,302 |
| Special events, net | $224,725 |
| Investment income | $38,440 |
| Other income | $2,219 |
| Total Income | $12,585,830 |
Programs: 97% Fundraising: 2% Administrative: 1%
| Total Income | $12,585,830 |
| Total expenses: | $12,689,689 |
| Program expenses | $12,369,242 |
| Fundraising expenses | $211,069 |
| Administrative expenses | $109,378 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-103,859 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $1,413,609 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $1,309,750 |
| Total Liabilities | $25,059 |
| Total Assets | $1,334,809 |
Note: According to GOLI's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $10,757,302 in the form of donated professional services for surgeries ($10,210,387) and medical and surgical supplies ($546,915).
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance