As faithful stewards, we manage what
is entrusted to us to make maximum impact in the
lives of the children. This commitment drives us
to maintain a low overhead and dedicate our small
administrative resources to efficiency and accountability
so that we waste nothing.
Efficiency: On
average, 90% of Coptic Orphans expenses go directly to the programs
that benefit our children.
*This
money is set aside to ensure that children will continue to receive
support for a minimum of six months in case of a sudden decline
in the income and revenues of Coptic Orphans.
Part of
the secret to the efficiency of Coptic Orphans that has earned wide recognition among the nonprofit community
is our use of volunteers: hundreds of volunteer Reps work on the
ground in Egypt with our children. Furthermore, volunteers are an
essential part of our day-to-day operations and fundraising efforts
outside Egypt. Our small staff works to get our message out and
ensures that programs continue to achieve their goals in only the
most financially efficient way possible.
The Coptic
Orphans staff is also in constant search of new and creative
ways of keeping administrative costs down. To lend a hand, you
can contribute some of the most urgently
needed items. We depend on you to support our efforts to keep
the children first.
Accountability: Coptic Orphans is committed to accountability
and transparency at every level.
Every year Coptic Orphans
submits its finances to a professional, independent auditor to ensure
financial accountability. A copy of our audited
financial statement is available upon request.
See our latest annual
report for further detail or read a copy of our 2008
IRS Form 990
Coptic
Orphans is also reviewed by the
Charity Navigator, who has given Coptic Orphans a rating of
68.73, among the highest ratings for a four-star charity.
Financial trends,
2006-2008:
