Financial Accountability

At Danita’s Children, we value financial accountability, transparency and integrity in our practice of managing the donor’s gifts to the highest good.

Statement of Faith

We believe that God is the eternal Father and Creator of all things...

Read complete statement of faith below.

Why We Should Care

At Danita’s Children, we follow the biblical directive to rescue, love and care for vulnerable children.

Transparency & Accountability

Donor Privacy Policy
  • Financial Accountability

    To receive a copy of our most recent IRS Form 990 or audited financials, or for questions and information regarding our financial and accountability policies and practices, please contact us.


    Our goal is to manage the donor’s gifts to the highest good, with transparency and accountability.


    At Danita’s Children, we value financial accountability, transparency, and integrity in our practice of managing the donor’s gifts to the highest good.


    Eighty-two (82 %) cents of every dollar given goes directly to program expenses to rescue and care for the children.


    Hope for Haiti Children’s Center, Inc. (dba Danita’s Children), is governed by a Board of Directors, is managed by the CEO and Vice President/Secretary, and U.S. Director, and is audited annually by an independent auditing and accounting firm.


    For more details or information about our accountability and transparency practices, please contact us at usoffice@danitaschildren.org or (615) 721-8433.

  • Statement of Faith

    1. We believe that God is the eternal Father and Creator of all things.

    – Genesis 1:1


    2. We believe that God created man in His image, but that Adam and Eve rebelled against God introducing sin into this world. Ever since then, all men have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.

    – Genesis 1:27, Romans 5:12, Romans 3:23


    3. We believe that Jesus Christ died for the sins of the entire world and freely offers salvation to all who call on and put faith in Him. He is the only way to heaven and the only name that can be called upon to gain eternal life.

    – John 3:16, Acts 4:12


    4. We believe that anyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved, and that people need to hear of Jesus in order to be able to call on Him.

    – Romans 10:13,14,15


    5. We believe that God’s desire is for Jesus Christ to be both Savior and Lord of our lives. As a result, we need to die to ourselves, forsake all, and follow Him. We should be who He wants us to be, do what He wants us to do, and go where He wants us to go.

    – Romans 10:9, Luke 14:27, Isaiah 6:8


    6. We believe that Jesus Christ sent the Holy Spirit to empower us to do the things that He did. Just as the Father sent His Son into the world, now He sends us to be His ambassadors to a lost and hurting world. The Holy Spirit gives us gifts and helps us to bear Christ’s nature in order to carry out God’s will.

    – Acts 1:8, John 20:21, 1 Corinthians 12:11,12


    7. We believe that the Bible is the inspired, infallible Word of God and the standard by which we should live

    – 1 Timothy 3:16


    8. We believe that love sums up the law. Our life’s goal is to love God with all that we are and to love our neighbors as ourselves.

    – Matthew 22:37‐39, John 13:35


    9. We believe that every believer in the world makes up a part of the body of Christ and that God’s will is for His church to be unified.

    – John 17:23


    10. We believe that the Gospel is Good News of the love of God and the saving, transforming power of Jesus Christ. It is the responsibility of every member of the Church to carry the light of that Good News into the entire world as a testimony to all nations.

    – Matthew 24:14 & 28:18‐20

  • Why should you and I care about children?

    At Danita’s Children, we follow the biblical directive to rescue, love, and care for vulnerable children. We believe that when we do, we are following Christ’s commandment and are acting as His hands and feet. We believe it is not just the responsibility of those who are called to full-time ministry to be concerned for orphans, but that it is the responsibility of all believers and Christ-followers.


    We hope that you will choose to find a way to bring hope, care, and love to vulnerable children, whether it’s in your community or across the globe; whether it’s with Danita’s Children or another reputable orphan care organization. Your involvement, at whatever level, will make a difference.

  • What Does the Bible Say about Abandoned Children and Orphans?

    Adapted from Tom Davis, author Fields of the Fatherless.


    1. God calls Himself the Father of the fatherless. Psalm 68:5, “A father of the fatherless and a judge for the widows, is God in His holy habitation.”
    2. God considers caring for orphans to be pure spiritual service. (and) a religion that does not care for orphans is no religion at all. James 1:27, “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress.”
    3. God’s people are commanded to care for orphans. To see an orphan afflicted, and to turn a deaf ear, is sin, even rebellion. Exodus 22:22, “You shall not afflict any widow or orphan.” Isaiah 1:17, “Learn to do good; seek justice, reprove the ruthless, defend the orphan, plead for the widow.” Isaiah 1:23, “Your rulers are rebellious, and companions of thieves; everyone loves bribes, and follows after rewards. They do not defend the fatherless.” 
    4. We can be the hands and love of Christ Himself by providing practical care. Deuteronomy 10:18, “He executes justice for the orphan and the widow, and shows His love for the alien by giving him food and clothing.” Psalm 10:14, “But You, O God, do see trouble and grief; you consider it to take it in hand. The victim commits himself to You; You are the helper of the fatherless.” Matthew 18:5, “Whoever receives a child in My name, receives Me.” Matthew 25: 45, “Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of the least of these, you did it unto Me.”
    5. Orphans are to be taken care of with the same honor and provision as a Pastor or Priest. Deuteronomy 14:28-30, “The Levite (priest), because he has not portion or inheritance among you, and the alien, the orphan and the widow who are in your town, shall come and eat and be satisfied, in order that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hand which you do.”
    6. A portion of all that we possess is sacred and belongs to the orphan. Deuteronomy 26:12-14, “You shall say before the Lord your God, ‘I have removed the sacred portion from my house, and also have given it to the Levite and the alien, the orphan and the widow, according to all Your commandments which You have commanded me; I have not transgressed or forgotten any of Your commandments.”

FAQs

  • How much of a donation actually goes to the work in Haiti?

    Of every dollar you donate, 87.4 cents goes directly to programs in the field, with 12.6 cents going towards administrative costs. At Danita’s Children, we value financial accountability and integrity in our accounting practices. For more information about our accountability practices, or to request a copy of our most recent IRS Form 990 or audit information, visit our accountability page or contact us.

  • Can I donate my professional services to Danita’s Children?

    Yes! We have many professionals, architects, doctors, photographers, etc. who donate their professional services through our Gifts In Kind donation program. Your donation of services is booked as a contribution. For more on this, please Contact Us.



  • Can I donate goods or specific items to Danita’s Children?

    We are able to accept certain gifts and items through our stateside offices and our Gifts In Kind donation program. However, some restrictions prevent us from accepting specific items or goods. For information about what we can accept, or what we need, please Contact Us.

  • How do corporate matching gifts work?

    Thousands of companies will match donations to approved not-for-profits and schools, dollar-for-dollar as a benefit to their employees and their communities. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, please ask at your place of business.


    You should also visit your human resources office or website to inquire about matching gift guidelines. 


    Usually, you just fill out your company’s brief matching gift form and send it in with your gift. We’ll take care of the rest. Danita’s Children gets more support, and your company gets a receipt and recognition. You will be acknowledged and notified of your gift.

  • Is Danita’s Children a registered charity? If so, what is its Federal Tax Identification Number?

    Danita’s Children is a registered 501(c)(3) organization in the United States. To find out more, Contact Us.

  • What are the benefits for me personally?

    While your gift is tax-deductible, there’s no greater benefit than the knowledge that your gift made a difference in the life of an orphaned or impoverished child, allowing your donation to shape future leaders who will in turn touch the lives of others. And gifts of all levels are combined to make important improvements in the lives of children in which our donors can take pride.



  • To whom do I make my check payable?

    Your check should be made out to Danita’s Children. If you would like to send your donation in a check, please send it to:


    Danita’s Children

    P.O. Box 280750

    Nashville, TN 37228 

  • Can I make a donation from outside of the United States?

    If you live outside of the United States and would like to make a tax-deductible donation to Danita’s Children, please call our stateside offices at 615-721-8433 for more information.

  • I wish to give to a specific missionary who is on staff with Danita’s Children. How do I go about giving to that particular person?

    Our missionaries are sent to fulfill the Great Commission at Danita’s Children through the Danita’s Children Foreign Mission Society. You can invest in a missionary by joining their support team one of two ways, through your financial support or by praying for them on a regular basis. If you are interested in donating, please visit www.foreignmissionsociety.org/



  • How can I change my address or other personal information?

    Please send us your current information through contact us. We will then update your record and account to reflect the new information.



  • Will I receive a receipt for my donation?

    Yes. You will receive a monthly receipt for your donation, as well as an annual giving receipt for your donations. For assistance with making your donation or for more information about Danita’s Children and/or making a contribution, please contact us.



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