New Life International Foundation for Children

What New Life International Foundation for Children does

New Life International Foundation for Children (NLIF) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization incorporated in Washington State (Federal Tax ID 87-0735680) that exists to provide financial and prayer support to New Life Foundation, a Christian ministry operating in Moshi, Tanzania. NLIF USA was formed in 2004 and is directed by a volunteer board of 5–9 individuals with no paid staff, directing the bulk of contributions toward program operations. The supported ministry, founded in 2001 by Rev. Glorious Shoo and Rev. Josephine Shoo, runs four core programs: Fountain of Hope (a Christian boarding school serving ~400 students from nursery through grade 12 with 24/7 holistic care), Fountain of Joy (vocational training and rescue services for at-risk young women), Fountain of Zoe (orphanage for abandoned/orphaned infants aged 0–5), and Fountain of Love (outreach, conferences, evangelism).

NLIF's core activity is donor fundraising — primarily recurring student sponsorships at an average of $100/month per student — distributed through an online portal (charityproud.org), mail-in checks, and recurring giving programs. Donor bases are concentrated in the USA, New Zealand, Norway, and South Korea, with formal representatives in the USA, Norway, New Zealand, UK, and South Korea, and an Ambassador Team network across at least five US cities. The organization also operates short-term mission trips (~2 weeks, teams of 4–18 people) with on-site accommodation priced at $25–$100 per night, and co-hosted the Tim Tebow Foundation's Night to Shine special-needs prom in February 2023.

NLIF is one of four sister organizations worldwide (alongside entities in New Zealand, South Korea, and Norway) that independently raise funds to support the same Tanzanian ministry. Marketing and donor engagement are conducted via a Wix-based website (newlifeif.org), a six-times-per-year printed newsletter, a blog with impact stories, a WhatsApp Channel for New Life Tanzania, and community mobilization through Ambassador Teams and church partners such as Twin Ports Outreach. The organization has no proprietary technology platform, no integrations, and no AI/ML capability — its competitive position rests on long-tenured founder leadership, faith-based donor relationships, and the structural positioning as a US tax-deductible conduit to the Tanzania operations.

Name

New Life International Foundation for Children

Legal name

New Life International Foundation for Children

Website

https://newlifeif.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

New Life International Foundation for Children is a volunteer-run US 501(c)(3) that raises tax-deductible donations and monthly student sponsorships ($100/month average) to fund four programs at New Life Foundation in Moshi, Tanzania — Fountain of Hope boarding school (~400 students), Fountain of Joy, Fountain of Zoe, and Fountain of Love — serving orphaned and poverty-stricken children and at-risk young women.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Charitable Foundation Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC), Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD), Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

Keywords

• Charitable foundation services
• Child welfare programs
• Educational sponsorship
• Mission trip coordination
• Humanitarian aid donations

Headquarters

HQ city

Lynnfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, churches, and organizations supporting the operational costs of the New Life Foundation school including food, medical care, education, staff salaries, and housing for students.
2. Student Sponsorship: Monthly financial commitments from sponsors providing holistic care for individual students at Fountain of Hope boarding school.
3. Staff Support Donations: Financial support specifically designated for NLF teachers and staff salaries.
4. Special Project Donations: One-time or designated gifts for specific initiatives such as construction, facility improvements, medical clinic establishment, or other capital projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

New Life International Foundation for Children is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that channels financial and sponsorship support to New Life Foundation in Moshi, Tanzania. The Tanzanian foundation operates Fountain of Hope boarding school, Fountain of Joy vocational center, Fountain of Zoe orphanage, and Fountain of Love outreach department, providing holistic residential care, education, and vocational training to vulnerable children.

Product overview

New Life International Foundation for Children (NLIF) USA operates as a charitable 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to raising financial and prayer support for New Life Foundation in Moshi, Tanzania. The foundation's work is organized around four core programs: Fountain of Hope (a Christian boarding school serving approximately 400 students from nursery through 12th grade), Fountain of Joy (a vocational rescue center for at-risk young women), Fountain of Zoe (an orphanage for infants to age 5), and Fountain of Love (an outreach department for conferences and evangelism). NLIF supports these programs through student sponsorship, mission trips, ambassador teams, and general donations. The organization is operated by a volunteer board without paid staff and is one of four international organizations supporting the Tanzania-based ministry, alongside groups in New Zealand, Norway, and South Korea.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fountain of Hope Boarding School Residential boarding school in Moshi, Tanzania providing holistic 24/7 care, K-12 education, and a stable home environment to vulnerable children sponsored through the foundation.
• Fountain of Joy Vocational Center Vocational training center in Moshi, Tanzania teaching older students practical trade and life skills to prepare them for self-sufficient adult lives after leaving the residential program.
• Fountain of Zoe Orphanage Orphanage program providing residential care, nurturing, and family-style support to orphaned children in the Moshi, Tanzania region.
• Fountain of Love Outreach Department Outreach department extending care, ministry, and humanitarian support from the foundation's resident children to surrounding communities in the Moshi, Tanzania region.
• Student Sponsorship Program Recurring donation program that lets individual donors, families, and groups directly sponsor a child's housing, education, clothing, and care at the Tanzania facilities.
• Mission Trips Short-term mission trip experiences where supporters travel to the Tanzania facilities to serve alongside staff, with pay-as-you-go accommodation pricing.
• Ambassador Teams Volunteer-led ambassador teams that represent New Life International Foundation for Children in U.S. communities, raising awareness and funds for the Tanzania programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Started with 14 children, now serves approximately 400 students
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tim Tebow FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 February 2023New Life Foundation Tanzania partnered with Tim Tebow Foundation to host Night to Shine, an unforgettable prom-night experience centered on God's love for people with special needs ages 14 and older. This was the first event of its kind for many special needs groups in the region.
• New Life Foundation Organizations (NZ, South Korea, Norway)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNLIF is one of four similar organizations worldwide (located in USA, New Zealand, South Korea, and Norway) which provide financial support to New Life Foundation Tanzania. Each organization raises funds independently to support the same ministry.
• Ambassador Teams (Asheville, Boston, Cincinnati, Duluth, Wisconsin)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAmbassador Teams were created to have local groups of New Life advocates who mobilize resources, raise awareness, coordinate ministry trips to Tanzania, and build networks to support the work of New Life Foundation.
• Twin Ports OutreachminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTwin Ports Outreach in Superior, Wisconsin is an organization that leads mission teams to New Life Foundation, supporting the organization's outreach and fundraising efforts.
• International Representatives (USA, Norway, New Zealand, UK, South Korea)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerNLIF has representatives in USA, Norway, New Zealand, UK, and South Korea to assist with planning mission trips and mobilizing support for New Life Foundation Tanzania.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Africa New Life Ministries: Faith-based nonprofit founded in Portland, OR supporting orphan care and education in Rwanda through sponsorship — highly comparable in size, Christian positioning, and Africa-based school sponsorship model.
• Food for the Hungry: Christian relief and development organization funding child sponsorship, education, and holistic care for vulnerable children worldwide — comparable faith-based sponsorship model.
• Holt International: Nonprofit focused on international child welfare, including sponsorship, orphan care, and family services — directly comparable in vulnerable child care and international footprint.
• Childcare Worldwide: Faith-based nonprofit funding child sponsorship for education, nutrition, and holistic care in developing countries — comparable sponsorship-driven funding model for vulnerable children.
• Amazima Ministries: Faith-based nonprofit sponsoring education and holistic care for vulnerable children in Uganda; similar model of supporting a single-country Christian school through US-based sponsorship.
• Lifesong for Orphans: Faith-based nonprofit that funds orphan care, education, and adoption support globally — comparable in Christian ethos, child sponsorship, and similar organizational scale.
• ChildFund International: International child-welfare organization using sponsorship to fund education, health, and child protection in developing countries; comparable target population and donor relationship.
• World Vision: Large faith-inspired humanitarian organization funding child sponsorship, education, and community development in developing countries — directly comparable service model and donor base.
• Children International: Nonprofit focused on child sponsorship programs that fund education, healthcare, and youth development for impoverished children internationally — overlap in target beneficiary and sponsorship model.
• Compassion International: Global Christian child sponsorship organization funding education, health, and holistic care for impoverished children — operates the same recurring monthly sponsorship model NLIF uses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NewLifeInternationalfoundationforchildren

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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