Promise for Haiti

What Promise for Haiti does

Promise for Haiti, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1981 by Haitian-born surgeon Dr. Guy Théodore and registered as a tax-exempt charitable entity in 1982 (Tax-ID: 71-0552025). Headquartered in Belmont, North Carolina, the organization functions as the US-based fundraising and volunteer-coordination partner for the locally governed Comité Bienfaisance de Pignon (CBP) in Haiti, where its programs are executed. Its mission is to deliver healthcare and education to underserved populations in Haiti's north and central plateau region, serving an estimated 145,000 to 165,000 people annually.

The organization's core offering is Hospital Bienfaisance, a 65-bed facility in Pignon with two air-conditioned operating rooms equipped for telemedicine-enabled teaching, full laboratory services, x-ray, endoscopy, pharmacy, and on-site dental, eye, and cholera clinics. The hospital is supported by six satellite clinics, a network of over 2,000 maintained wells, nine Christian primary schools (Pre-K through Middle School) enrolling 1,500–2,000 students under the Haitian Education & Literacy Program (HELP), and a 190-acre farmstead supporting agronomy training, animal husbandry, and mango drying. A separate music education program was added under director Mr. Iliano Joisil.

Revenue is generated through a diversified nonprofit model: recurring individual donations processed via the Kindful donation platform, Health Partner sponsorships ($600/year small family, $1,200/year large family) channeled through Health Development Accounts, student sponsorships ($360/year), mission trip fees ($95/night per volunteer plus MFI flights at $660 round-trip), planned giving vehicles administered by the Gaston Community Foundation, program-restricted gifts, and institutional grants from partners including USAID, Rotary International, Samaritan's Purse, and HERO. The organization holds a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency and was the subject of an ABC News Person of the Week feature on its founder.

Name

Promise for Haiti

Legal name

Promise for Haiti, Inc.

Website

https://promiseforhaiti.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Promise for Haiti is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1981 that partners with the locally governed Comité Bienfaisance de Pignon to operate Hospital Bienfaisance, nine primary schools, satellite clinics, and water/agriculture programs serving approximately 145,000–165,000 people in Haiti's north and central plateau.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Humanitarian Aid and Nonprofit Healthcare/Education Services

NAICS

Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Social Assistance (624), Educational Support Services (611710), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical Missions & Global Health NGOs (BPAGACAI), Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF), NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC), Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL)

Keywords

• Humanitarian healthcare services
• Primary education programs
• Agricultural training programs
• Clean water initiatives
• Mission trip coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Belmont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time or recurring donations from individuals supporting the organization's healthcare, education, and community development programs in Haiti.
2. Student Sponsorship (HELP Program): Annual sponsorship of $360 per student providing tuition, Christian curriculum, school supplies, teacher salaries, daily lunch, and annual dental checkup.
3. Health Partner Sponsorship: Monthly donations providing healthcare access for Haitian families through Health Development Accounts (HDAs). $600/year for small families (1-5 members), $1,200/year for large families (6-10 members).
4. Mission Trip Per Diem Fees: Volunteers pay $95 per person per night for dorm space, three meals daily, and Haitian Liaison support. Additional fees for transportation (MFI flights at $660 round-trip).
5. Planned Giving / Endowment Gifts: Bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, retirement accountbeneficiaries, life insurance policies, and real estate gifts directed to the Promise for Haiti Endowment Fund at Gaston Community Foundation.
6. In-Kind Gifts: Donations of supplies, equipment, instruments, and other in-kind contributions to support hospital, schools, and community programs.
7. Program-Specific Donations: Donations for specific purposes including general operating funds, family healthcare, green energy/solar projects, and school meal programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Promise for Haiti operates Hospital Bienfaisance, a 65-bed hospital with two operating rooms, telemedicine, full lab, endoscopy, x-ray, and pharmacy, along with nine Christian primary schools serving 1,500-2,000 students, a 190-acre agricultural farmstead, and over 2,000 community water wells. Programs are delivered in Haiti's Central Plateau and funded through individual donations, family/student sponsorships, planned giving, and volunteer mission trips coordinated from a U.S. base in Belmont, North Carolina.

Product overview

Promise for Haiti is a nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) founded in 1981 that operates a portfolio of interconnected humanitarian programs centered around healthcare and education in Haiti's Central Plateau region. The core offering is Hospital Bienfaisance, a 65-bed hospital with multiple specialty clinics (dental, eye, cholera), supported by two satellite clinics serving approximately 145,000 people. The education portfolio includes the Haitian Education & Literacy Program (HELP) operating nine Christian primary schools serving 1,500-2,000 students, with individual student sponsorship opportunities. Additional programs include agronomy/agriculture (Farm De Pignon - 190 acres), safe water initiatives (2,000+ wells), a music program, and medical mission coordination. The Health Partners Program enables donors to sponsor families' healthcare through Health Development Accounts. Planned giving and mission trip programs support operational funding and volunteer engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hospital Bienfaisance
• Dental Clinic
• Eye Clinic
• Cholera Clinic
• Satellite Clinics
• Haitian Education & Literacy Program (HELP)
• Student Sponsorship Program
• Health Partners Program
• Farm De Pignon (Agronomy Program)
• Safe Water & Hygiene Program
• Music Program
• Medical Mission Program
• Planned Giving Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 165,000 people served in Central Haiti with healthcare and education programs
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Haiti Eye Mission (Dr. Lance Bergstrom)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Lance Bergstrom, an eye surgeon from Fargo, ND, has been coming to Pignon annually since 2012. The team provides eye screenings, eyeglass and sunglass dispensing, cataract surgery, glaucoma and medical treatment of eye diseases to over 1,200 residents annually.
• HERO (Fargo, ND)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHERO partners with Promise for Haiti and Fargo Medical Mission to collect and gather healthcare equipment to be donated to Hospital Bienfaisance. Their program helps the hospital maintain steady supplies and obtain items not available in Haiti.
• Missionary Aviation Flights (MAF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA family of organizations serving 37 countries with a fleet of 135 airplanes serving some 1,500 non-profit, churches, and humanitarian organizations. MAF collaborates to meet spiritual and physical needs in remote locations.
• Missionary Flights International (MFI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides flights from Fort Pierce, Florida to Pignon with stopover in Cap-Haitien at $660 round-trip. Essential transportation for missionaries and volunteers serving in Pignon.
• Rotary InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRotary Clubs have built and support St. Collette's Christian School in Santiak, funded the Prosthetics Lab and Clinic, provided grants for septic system upgrades at the hospital, and funded numerous other projects in and around the hospital.
• Mission of HopeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA non-profit organization of volunteers who package meals for delivery to starving people around the world. Individuals, businesses, schools, churches and civic organizations participate.
• WorldWide LabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA non-profit organization assisting clinical labs in mission hospitals and clinics in developing countries with equipment, supplies, training and software.
• Wilcox TravelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorks alongside PFH to provide travel agent services to all travelers to Haiti. They provide discounted airfare and ease of planning for individuals or groups coming to Pignon.
• The Bridge (formerly Meredith Drive Reformed Church)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThis congregation from Des Moines, IA has served in many ways around Pignon over decades, including building and naming one of the nine Christian primary schools.
• CRUDEM (Hôpital Sacré Coeur)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA private hospital in Milot, Haiti that has provided service for almost 30 years. HBP and HSC have partnered many times to help patients in need.
• MedlineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommitted to supporting global health and making a positive, lasting impact in communities. Believes healthcare is a basic human right.
• Sunbelt RentalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssisting the Hospital Bienfaisance and Education programs with key support.
• Waller Family Eye CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Tara Bailey, an optometrist from Waller, TX, screens students' eyes and dispenses prescription eyeglasses at the nine primary schools around Pignon.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Konbit Sante: Portland-based nonprofit supporting Haiti's public healthcare system, particularly at Justinien University Hospital in Cap-Haïtien. Comparable in scale and geography to Promise for Haiti.
• Mission of Hope Haiti: Faith-based nonprofit delivering food, education, and community development in Haiti. Direct competitor for Haiti-focused faith-aligned donor dollars and already listed as a Promise for Haiti partner.
• Hôpital Albert Schweitzer Haiti: Runs a 200-bed hospital and integrated community health programs in Haiti's Artibonite Valley. Direct peer in the Haiti rural hospital + community health niche, serving a similar catchment population model.
• St. Boniface Haiti Foundation: Operates Hôpital St. Boniface in Fond-des-Blancs, Haiti, with a comparable faith-based, volunteer-supplemented rural hospital model serving an underserved catchment.
• CRUDEM (Hôpital Sacré Coeur): Operates Hôpital Sacré Coeur in Milot, Haiti — a private hospital serving northern Haiti for nearly 30 years. Direct operational peer of Promise for Haiti, with both organizations already partnering to refer patients in need.

Broad incumbents

• CURE International: Faith-based nonprofit operating specialty surgical hospitals and programs for children in developing countries. Adjacent in faith-based medical specialization model and donor demographics.
• Mercy Ships: Operates hospital ships delivering surgical and training services in developing nations including Haiti. Comparable faith-based medical delivery model, though on a much larger scale and via a ship-based platform.
• Partners in Health (PIH): Larger global health NGO with deep Haiti roots (Zanmi Lasante). Operates a comparable integrated healthcare-plus-social-services model and competes for similar institutional and faith-adjacent donor funding.
• Samaritan's Purse: Large faith-based humanitarian organization already partnered with Promise for Haiti (solar installation). Competes for the same evangelical donor base and runs parallel disaster relief and WASH programs in Haiti.

Regional players

• Haiti Health Alliance: Coordinates visiting medical teams and supports clinical capacity in rural Haiti. Overlaps with Promise for Haiti's volunteer medical mission flywheel and catchment model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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