About Eden's Child

Eden’s Child Foundation supports families and communities in Rwanda by covering the sponsored child’s school fees, providing scholastic materials such as uniform, books, pens, pencils and shoes, distributing essential / hygiene materials, providing medical insurance and co-pay for medical fees for the child and his/her family, and sponsoring youth-focused initiatives (art and craft, computer training).  In partnership with Eden Temple International, we also ensure regular distributions of food items, particularly rice and beans, to all families in the Eden’s Child program.

Eden’s Child is a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization as described in Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Service code. Our tax identification number is 86-1829202. Adequate records are maintained and made available upon request.

History

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Board of Directors

Mel Haug, Retired Pastor and Educator – Resides in Big Fork, MT
John Mulisa, Senior Pastor, Eden Temple International – Resides in Butare, Rwanda
Matt Seadore, Executive Pastor, The Living Room Church – Resides in Kennewick, WA
Terry Smith, Retired Chief Fire Officer – Resides in Big Fork, MT
Keith Witwer, Retired Engineer and Project Manager – Resides in Kennewick, WA
Mark Yaden, Retired Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal – Resides in Spokane, WA

 

Officers of the Board

President – Mark Yaden

Vice President – Mel Haug

Treasurer – Terry Smith

Secretary – Keith Witwer

Statement of Faith

As a Christian non-profit organization, we believe God has revealed the truth about Himself in the scriptures, which are our authoritative guide in faith and action.

Furthermore, we affirm the Apostles Creed as a creedal statement that clearly expresses Christian orthodoxy and our deepest theological convictions.

Apostles Creed:

We believe in God,

the Father almighty,

Creator of heaven and earth,

and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

born of the Virgin Mary,

suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died and was buried;

he descended into hell;

on the third day he rose again from the dead;

he ascended into heaven,

and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty;

from there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit,

the one universal church made up of all Jesus followers everywhere*

the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body,

and life everlasting.

Amen.

*Original version uses the language one holy catholic church with catholic meaning universal.

Financial Accountability

Eden’s Child Foundation considers it a blessing to help connect donors with needy children and families in Rwanda.

We also consider it our solemn responsibility to be faithful stewards of the resources entrusted to us, and to maintain integrity and transparency in our financial practices. We are committed to maintaining sound Biblical standards while making every effort to minimize administrative costs to maximize benefits to the children.

Because the Lord supplies us with resources for ministry through individual contributions, we recognize our accountability both to Him and to our donors. Therefore, the Board of Directors are committed to adhering to the following practices:

  • Subscribing to a written Statement of Faith clearly affirming our commitment to the evangelical Christian doctrine. Advancing the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ is the singular objective of our financial conduct.

  • Maintaining governance by a responsible and involved Board of Directors, the majority of who are independent according to legal and accountability standards.

  • Conducting Board Meetings as necessary to establish policies, approve budgets, and review operational results and ministry accomplishments.

  • Using donor contributions faithfully and wisely, in accordance with our mission of meeting critical needs in ways that earn a hearing for the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

  • Making our financial statements available on the Eden’s Child website and to all who request them.

  • Making the annual IRS Form 990 available on the Eden’s Child website and to all who request the information.

  • Seeking to conduct Eden’s Child activities with the highest standards of integrity and avoid conflicts of interest.

  • Avoiding high-pressure, manipulative, or deceptive fund-raising tactics and respect the privacy of our supporters by never selling, leasing, or renting our mailing lists.

  • Avoiding indebtedness that dishonors the cause of Christ and hinders the work of the Gospel by timely paying vendors and fulfilling financial commitments.

  • Respecting the privacy of our donors; we do not sell or rent our mailing list to other groups wishing to use the names and addresses of our supporters. We maintain tight security on our list of friends and supporters.

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