Cambodian Childrens Fund

“Board members Andy and Muffy DiSabatino are husband and wife.”

“The CCF by-laws were changed on 12 September 2016 to reduce the minimum number of board members from 8 to 3; this was approved by the board.”

“The tax return is prepared by an outside accounting firm. After completion of said returns, the organization is sent a draft of the tax returns to be reviewed and examined. The organization makes copies of the returns and distributes to those individuals charged with governance. Those individuals at that time can review and if applicable discuss any line items in the return with the accountant who has prepared the return. If all items are found to be acceptable, an authorization is signed and provided to authorize the outside accounting firm to process, sign and provide copies of the returns to be filed (paper or electronically) with the designated governmental agencies. The tax returns are then signed by the organization, stamped and mailed with certified return receipt or the signed form 8879 is provided to the outside accounting firm allowing electronic filing.”

“Individuals are expected to self-disclose information. All board members receive the conflict of interest policy and sign board member agreements.”

“The Executive Director's (ED) salary is voted on by the Board.A committee of three volunteer board members reviews data from Guidestar and the Chronicle of Philanthropy and approves compensation annually.The ED is then responsible for determining fair salary for the top, key staff positions.”

“A committee of three volunteer board members reviews data from Guidestar and the Chronicle of Philanthropy and approves compensation annually.”

“Federal Tax Returns are available at guidestar.org.”

“Governing documents are available for public inspection at the principal place of business.The conflict of interest policy and the organization's financial statements are available directly on the organization's website.”

“CCF has been licensed to run CCF Neeson Cripps Academy (NCA) for primary school to high school education, which means certificate issued by CCF for general education is recognized by the Cambodia's ministry of education, youth, and sports.”

“CCF Daycare Drop-In project was closed at the end of December 2017 due to mainly the improvement of the families who can take good care of their children. Some children whose families are still unable to provide such care have been assessed and enrolled into CCF nursery and kindergarten projects, which provide them beyond just care but education. The two residential facilities (CCF6 and Transitional Home) were closed and the students of these two facilities were transferred to other CCF residential facilities and some were reintegrated back to their families. There was one project named Daycare Drop-In phased out.”

“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Community OutreachThe CCF Community Centre was set up in order to provide reliable care services and support within and for the Steung Meanchey community (SMC). Impoverished people living in the SMC are provided access to our community services ranging from food, shelter, fresh water, loans, healthcare, childcare, counseling and advocacy, social bonding events, and other necessary provisions. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Child Protection Unit (CPU)Crimes against children including homicide, sexual assault, child trafficking and all forms of serious abuse require a specialized and coordinated response from investigative and support agencies. The CPU is a CCF affiliated program and set up to provide the highest level of service to child victims of abuse or assault regardless of gender, cultural background or impairment. Working in partnership with the Cambodian National Police and supporting organizations the CPU provides investigative resources and support, aftercare, judiciary support, and major crime coordination, to detect offences and prosecute those that commit these horrific crimes against children. The CPUs priority is the protection and care of the most vulnerable of victims; Children. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Career and Life SkillsAgeappropriate students and disadvantaged community members are offered a range of vocational pursuits, including baking, and restaurant services, IT services including graphic and web design, administration and social work. In tandem with skills training, CCF also offers general educational courses in English and Khmer. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: LeadershipAn understanding of governance, human rights, gender issues, empathy, community building, communication and the key qualities of leadership are essential factors for generational change. CCF prepares students for their future as leaders in Cambodian society and equips them with the tools, training and knowledge to make a meaningful, positive impact on their community. CCF offers a range of activities within the Leadership Program to help build its young leaders, including trips to rural communities, annual intensive 3 day Youth Leadership Camps, and community support activities such as caring for senior citizens, volunteer as classroom assistants or visiting families to advocate hygienic practices within the home.”