Central American Medical Outreach Inc.
Central American Medical Outreach Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
CAMO'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PEOPLE IN CENTRAL AMERICA BY STRENGTHENING HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS AND PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT.
About
IN THE AREA OF HEALTH: CAMO HAS PROVIDED MANY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION WITHIN THE THIRD LARGEST PUBLIC HOSPITAL IN HONDURAS, MODERN KITCHEN, LAUNDRY, PEDIATRIC UNIT, EMERGENCY ROOM, DIAGNOSTIC DEPARTMENT, NICU AND REPAIR OF MANY OTHER AREAS OF THE PUBLIC HOSPITAL. THE NICU AT THE REGIONAL HOSPITAL WAS EXPANDED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SERVICE TO OVER 2,000 NEWBORNS PER YEAR. THIS NEW AREA HAS HELPED TO FIGHT INFECTIONS BY CREATING LESS TRAFFIC, A PRIVATE AREA FOR NURSING, SINKS AND STAFF CHANGING ROOMS. THEY HAVE ALSO BUILT THE SECOND LARGEST PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER IN HONDURAS LOCATED IN SANTA ROSA DE COPN WHICH PRESENTLY SEES MORE THAN 800 PATIENTS PER DAY. THIS PROJECT WAS COMPLETED OCTOBER 31, 2014. THE COMPLETED COST WAS 680,235. IN THE AREA OF EDUCATION: CAMO COMPLETED AN ACADEMY OF HIGHER LEARNING WHICH PROVIDES COMPUTER TRAINING, AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATION COURSES, LEADERSHIP, SOFT SKILLS, TRAINING OF NURSING PROTOCOLS/PROCEDURES AND OTHER TRAINING WITH INAUGURATION OF THE FACILITY IN 2017. THE RENOVATION AND ADDITION TO THE TRADE SCHOOL WERE INITIATED IN FEBRUARY OF 2017 AND CONTINUES TO BE IN CONSTRUCTION. PHASE ONE HAS BEEN COMPLETED. IN ALL STRUCTURES CAMO HAS INSTALLED THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM WITH BACK UP GENERATORS AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS WHICH THEY CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN IN EACH FACILITY IN THE COMMUNITY: CAMO BUILT AND CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER. THE WOMEN'S SHELTER IS CAPABLE OF HOUSING 44 PEOPLE (BY USA STANDARDS), AND OVER 100 INDIVIDUALS (BY DEVELOPING COUNTRY STANDARDS) AT ONE TIME. IT IS CURRENTLY THE LARGEST IN CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA. CAMO COMPLETED AND CONTINUES TO GOVERN THE COMMUNITY GYM SINCE 2004 WHICH PRESENTLY HAS BETWEEN 500 TO 600 PEOPLE DAILY USING THIS FACILITY AND PRESENTLY CREATES ENOUGH REVENUE STREAMS TO BE SELF SUSTAINING. CAMO CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE PUBLIC DAYCARE CENTER WITH FOOD, MEDICINE AND EMPLOYS THE FULL TIME TEACHER AT THE FACILITY.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “Camo's mission is to improve the quality of life of people in central america by strengthening health care systems and promoting sustainable community development.”.
When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “Camo's mission is to improve the quality of life of people in central america by strengthening health care systems and promoting sustainable community development.”.
- As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is OH.
- The non-profit's address for 2019 is listed as 14821 BURKHART RD, ORRVILLE, OH, 44667 in the filing.
- As per the non-profit's form, they have 7 employees as of 2019.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$198,277.
- The CEO compensation package within the organization is determined through a review and endorsement by a neutral party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has a foreign financial account.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1993.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $215,151 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $38,589 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.