HOSEAN INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES INC

What HOSEAN INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES INC does

Hosean International Ministries Inc (DBA "HIM Haiti") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1984 by Haitian national Caleb Lucien to deliver faith-based education, life skills training, and economic growth programs in Haiti. The organization maintains US-side administrative operations in Little Rock, Arkansas (PO Box 17668) and an operational base in Pignon, Haiti, with an additional general office in Lapila. It employs approximately 150 Haitian staff — including over 100 teachers and administrators — and serves 1,100+ students at College de la Grace, 385 students at Lapila Christian School, 11 children at the Layton Stamper Children's Home, 300-400 children through Camp de la Grace retreats, and 300+ households via an electrical co-op.

HIM Haiti's offerings are organized under three pillars. The Education pillar includes College de la Grace (the first secondary school in Pignon, opened 1993, grades K-13, with a 100% national exam pass rate and twice the national average on achievement tests) and Lapila Christian School (grades K-6). The Life Skills Training pillar comprises Camp de la Grace (retreat center operating since 1992, hosting children's, youth, women's, and men's camps) and the Layton Stamper Children's Home (foster home for orphaned, abandoned, or displaced children ages 6-15). The Economic Growth pillar includes a concrete batch plant (operational since April 2015), a gas station on National Highway #3, sewing classes with 10+ machines, integrated chicken farming and tilapia fisheries, an electrical co-op in partnership with NRECA International (since 2005, supplying 3 hours of nightly power to 300+ homes), and a disaster relief warehouse currently under construction on the main highway between Port au Prince and Cap Haitien. There is no proprietary technology platform; operations rely on manual coordination, a Pushpay-powered online donation storefront, and direct human relationships via letters, email, and on-the-ground contact.

The organization's revenue model is entirely philanthropic and rests on three streams: (1) general donations and charitable contributions, with over 95% directed to Haiti programs; (2) the School Sponsorship Program, structured as a three-tier recurring monthly subscription ($35 for one child, $75 for one child plus seven additional meals, $150 for a teacher's salary and meals for 20 students), currently serving approximately 400 sponsored students; and (3) Short-Term Mission Trip fees averaging ~$2,000 per participant, plus per-person charges for room and board ($25/day), in-country travel ($175), project funds ($200), and a $20 application fee. The organization is recognized as a 501(c)(3) by the US government and as a non-government organization (NGO) by Haitian authorities; it has no parent company, no venture or private equity backing, and is independent and founder-led.

Name

HOSEAN INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES INC

Legal name

Hosean International Ministries Inc

Website

https://hosean.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hosean International Ministries (HIM Haiti) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1984 delivering faith-based education, life skills training, and economic development in Haiti, serving 1,100+ students, 11 fostered children, and 300+ households via schools, a children's home, retreat camps, and self-sustaining ventures.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Other Grantmaking and Giving Services (813219)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Missions & Evangelism Organizations (Domestic & International) (BPAGAJAE), Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs (EDAIAGAI), Disaster Relief & Humanitarian Aid Volunteering (EDAIAGAF), Public Charities & Grantmaking Intermediaries (BPAGAKAE)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Christian education programs
• Child sponsorship programs
• Disaster relief operations
• Life skills training

Headquarters

HQ city

Little Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: HIM Haiti relies on generous donations from supporters. Over 95% of all donations are spent directly in Haiti helping people in need, with a small amount going to administrative costs. Donations support education, life skills training, and economic growth programs.
2. School Sponsorship Program: Monthly recurring sponsorship donations from individuals sponsoring students at College de la Grace. Three levels available: $35/month, $75/month, and $150/month. These funds provide school uniforms, meals, supplies, teacher salaries, and educational support.
3. Mission Trip Fees: Short-term mission trip participants raise approximately $2,000 each to cover costs including airfare, hotel stays in Port au Prince, food and lodging at Camp de la Grace, and project funds. Additional per-person costs include room and board ($25/day), travel in Haiti ($175), project fund ($200), and application fee ($20).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hosean International Ministries is a faith-based nonprofit organization that delivers education, life skills training, and economic growth programs to impoverished communities in Haiti. It operates schools, a children's home, retreat camps, economic ventures, and a disaster relief warehouse, funded primarily through donations and recurring child sponsorships.

Product overview

Hosean International Ministries (HIM Haiti) is a nonprofit organization operating as a ministry by Haitians for Haitians, founded in 1984. The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected programs centered around three pillars: Education (College de la Grace and Lapila Christian School), Life Skills Training (Camp de la Grace and Layton Stamper Children's Home), and Economic Growth (Batch Plant, Gas Station, Sewing Classes, and Chicken Farming/Fisheries). The School Sponsorship Program connects donors with students, while Short Term Mission Trips enable volunteers to participate. The organization maintains a staff of approximately 150 Haitians and serves over 1,100 students annually at its schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College de la Grace Christ-centered school established as the first secondary school in Pignon, Haiti. Educates over 1,100 students annually from grades K-13, staffed entirely by Haitian teachers with 100% passing grades on national exams.
• Lapila Christian School Elementary school in the neighboring town of Lapila serving 385 students in grades K-6th, providing primary education and meeting spiritual needs.
• School Sponsorship Program Program that connects sponsors with Haitian students to provide school uniforms, nutritious meals, school supplies, and educational opportunities. Offers three monthly sponsorship levels at $35, $75, and $150 per month.
• Camp de la Grace Life-giving retreat center that hosts Children's Camp (300-400 kids), Youth Camp (ages 15-25), Women's Camp, and Men's Camp providing sports, arts, Bible teaching, health education, and leadership development.
• Layton Stamper Children's Home Foster home providing shelter, clothing, food, education, and love for orphaned and vulnerable children. Currently houses 11 children ages 6-15 with a house mother.
• Economic Growth Initiatives Programs including a Batch Plant for concrete block production, a Gas Station retail center, Sewing Classes with over 10 sewing machines, and Chicken Farming and Fisheries integrated farm providing protein and job training.
• Disaster Relief Warehouse Strategic disaster relief facility in Pignon to store supplies such as first aid, food, clothing, and building materials for natural disaster response.
• Electrical Co-op Electricity project bringing power to Pignon via partnership with NRECA International, providing 3 hours of power each night to over 300 homes.
• Short Term Mission Trips One-week mission trips for teams of 10-20 people to participate in Vacation Bible School, camps, conferences, and construction projects, including room and board at Camp de la Grace and project coordination.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of students pass the national exam at College de la Grace
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Lwanj (Praise) GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Lwanj (Praise) group traveled from Port au Prince to perform at the 30th anniversary celebration of College de la Grace.
• Teams from Pekin, IllinoisminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2015Volunteer teams from Pekin, IL helped get the batch plant up and running in April 2015. American volunteers assist with construction projects and camp operations each year.
• FISH MinistriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012FISH Ministries partnered with HIM Haiti to help get the chicken farm started. The first chicken coops were built with FISH Ministries providing the first 200 chicks. Students learn to plant corn for chicken feed, raise chickens for 6 weeks, and the waste is used to fertilize fish ponds for the tilapia fisheries project.
• NRECA InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005NRECA International partnered with HIM Haiti to bring electricity to Pignon. A large diesel generator was donated to provide electricity to the community. Today over 300 homes receive 3 hours of power each night through the electrical co-op, with each member paying their own costs.
• International Church Partners (America, Brazil, Canada)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1984HIM Haiti has worked with international partnerships from America, Brazil, and Canada since 1984. These church networks send mission teams, provide donations, and support the ministry's operations.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hosean-international-ministries-inc

Compliance2 records

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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