Arms of Love International

What Arms of Love International does

Arms of Love International is a US-headquartered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 77-0527246) operating Christ-centered children's welfare programs in Nicaragua and the Philippines. Founded in 2000 by Robert Benson, the organization runs an integrated three-program model: the Community Development Program (a prevention-focused initiative providing nutritional support, tutoring, and caregiver engagement to at-risk families), the Residential Protection Program (emergency shelter for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or abandonment, with sibling preservation emphasized), and the Independent Living Program (transitional support, scholarships, mentorship, and life-skills training for youth aging out of care). In 2025 the organization served 145 children across all programs, provided 76,706 meals, delivered 2,138 enrichment lessons, and funded 26 university scholarships.

The operating model is donation-funded with no products sold; revenue is generated entirely through charitable contributions from individual donors, churches, and partner networks. Suggested donation tiers range from $15 to $125, with subscription-style monthly giving, one-time gifts, Donor-Advised Fund contributions, and planned/legacy giving instruments all offered. Donation processing runs through Network for Good (credit/debit card) and IATS Payments (ACH/eCheck), with armsoflove.org functioning as the primary digital front door. The technology stack is minimal — a WordPress website, email newsletter, and organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram) — with no proprietary systems, applications, or APIs.

The go-to-market approach is community-led and event-driven: donor acquisition relies on church partnerships, mission team trips to program sites, testimony-based storytelling (e.g., the documented transformation of program graduate Loragin into an ER nurse), and word-of-mouth referrals. The US office in Costa Mesa, CA handles administration and donor relations; in-country operations are delivered by local staff. The organization previously operated in Mexico, Senegal, and Brazil (2002-2003) but has consolidated to its two current countries of service.

Name

Arms of Love International

Legal name

Arms of Love International Inc.

Website

https://armsoflove.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Arms of Love International is a US-based Christ-centered nonprofit operating children's residential, community development, and independent living programs in Nicaragua and the Philippines, serving 145 children in 2025 through donor-funded holistic care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child welfare nonprofit services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Protection & Child Rights (BPAGABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Child Rights & Protection (BPADAGAG)

Keywords

• Child welfare services
• Orphan care programs
• Faith-based humanitarian aid
• Residential child care
• International nonprofit services

Headquarters

HQ city

Costa Mesa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters. The organization offers monthly giving programs for steady, ongoing support for meals, education, and holistic care.
2. Planned Giving and Legacy Gifts: Donors can include Arms of Love in their will or estate plans to support future generations of children.
3. Corporate Matching and DAF: Corporate matching gift programs and Donor-Advised Fund contributions provide additional donation amplification opportunities for supporters.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Arms of Love International is a Christ-centered nonprofit that operates three integrated children's programs serving vulnerable children and families in Nicaragua and the Philippines: the Community Development Program delivers prevention-focused family support; the Residential Protection Program provides Christ-centered homes for children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or abandonment; and the Independent Living Program supports youth aging out of care through scholarships, life skills training, mentorship, and spiritual guidance.

Product overview

Arms of Love International is a Christ-centered nonprofit organization offering a unified three-program approach to child welfare: the Community Development Program (prevention), the Residential Protection Program (emergency shelter), and the Independent Living Program (transitional support). These programs work together to protect vulnerable children, support families, and build futures of hope across Nicaragua and the Philippines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Development Program A prevention-focused program that meets vulnerable children and their caregivers in their own communities in Nicaragua and the Philippines through nutritional support, tutoring, health education, and Christ-centered activities; engages parents through meetings, committees, and job opportunities to prevent family breakdown.
• Residential Protection Program A Christ-centered residential program welcoming children who have experienced abuse, neglect, or abandonment in Nicaragua and the Philippines; provides comprehensive care including education, healthcare, emotional healing, and spiritual formation while keeping siblings together.
• Independent Living Program A transitional support program for youth aging out of residential care that provides scholarships, life skills training, mentorship, and spiritual guidance to pursue university or trade school and transition into self-sufficient adulthood.

Quantifiable outcome

• 145 children served across all programs in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sure MarketingminorOthersProvided logo and website design services for the organization. Creative/design vendor relationship supporting brand identity and digital presence.
• Network for GoodcoreOthersProvides fundraising software and donation processing platform. Handles credit/debit card transactions, donation tracking, and donor management for the organization's online giving page.
• IATS PaymentsminorOthersPayment processing service enabling ACH/eCheck bank account donations as an alternative to credit/debit card contributions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• International Justice Mission: Faith-based organization focused on protecting the poor from violence, including child trafficking and exploitation internationally. Partial overlap in child rights and protection work, though IJM focuses on legal/judicial intervention rather than residential care.

Regional players

• Mercy Ships: Faith-based humanitarian organization serving vulnerable populations, though focused on medical/surgical care rather than residential child welfare. Comparable audience and donor base (evangelical Christian) but different service model.

Direct peers

• ChildFund International: International child development and sponsorship NGO operating in 20+ countries including the Philippines. Direct peer in community-based child welfare, sponsorship-driven funding, and youth transition programs.
• Love Without Boundaries: Faith-based nonprofit providing direct care, education, and medical services to orphaned and vulnerable children, with significant operations in China and other Asian countries. Direct peer in Christ-centered residential child care.
• ACMC (All Christian Charitable Ministries): Faith-based nonprofit operating residential children's homes, often in Latin America. Direct peer in Christ-centered residential care for vulnerable children internationally.
• Holt International Children's Services: Faith-rooted nonprofit providing international adoption, family preservation, and child welfare services in 15+ countries. Direct peer in residential child care, family strengthening, and advocacy for vulnerable children.
• Buckner International: Faith-based nonprofit providing foster care, family services, and international humanitarian programs including children in Latin America. Comparable in faith-based child welfare and international/domestic programs.
• SOS Children's Villages International: Operates residential family-based care for orphaned and abandoned children in 130+ countries. Direct peer in residential child protection, sibling preservation, and youth transitioning to independence.

Broad incumbents

• Compassion International: Largest evangelical child sponsorship NGO, operating in 25+ countries. Direct peer in faith-based child sponsorship and holistic child development, though at vastly larger scale.
• World Vision International: One of the largest Christian humanitarian organizations, operating child sponsorship, community development, and emergency relief in 100+ countries. Broad incumbent in the same international child welfare space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/armsoflove
• Instagraminstagram.com/arms0flove/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arms-of-love-international

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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