HVO FACT SHEET
Overview
Health Volunteers Overseas (HVO) is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the availability and quality of health care in developing countries through the training and education of local health care providers. HVO was incorporated in Washington, DC in 1986.
Governance
HVO is governed by a Board of Directors who is responsible for overseeing the organizationís growth and financial health, as well as setting the strategic direction and vision for the organization and operational policies. All members of the Board serve without compensation. Day-to-day management of the organization is delegated to the Executive Director who reports to the Board of Directors.
Staff
10
Program
More than 80 clinical education programs in 25 developing countries.
Locations
Asia, Africa, Caribbean, Eastern Europe and Latin America.
Funding
100% from private sources, including individuals, foundations, associations and corporations (2008 data).
Licenses & Affiliations
HVO is registered with the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. HVO's Federal Tax ID number is 52-1485477. Dues and donations are tax deductible.
HVO is a registered Private Voluntary Organization with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
HVO is a member of Global Impact (www.charity.org), a federation of America's leading international humanitarian agencies promoting self-sufficiency through programs in disaster relief, education, health and economic development. This partnership with Global Impact gives HVO access to a national audience of potential donors who participate in national, state and local workplace giving campaigns.
HVO was selected for inclusion in the 2004 Catalogue for Philanthropy: Greater Washington. The Catalogue of Philanthropy, which is published annually, introduces vetted small, local charities to potential donors in the greater Washington area. To learn more, visit their web site.
HVO is registered with GuideStar, a leading source of information about US nonprofits. To learn more, click here.