Assist International Inc

“There is an audit committee whose members are either a board member or emeritus board member. They approve the audit and 990 before it's finalized.”

“Austin carmichael, treasurer and jon carmichael, director all have family relations. Ralph sudfeld, president and michelle sudfeld, vice president all have family relations.”

“The audit committee reviews the 990 prior to filing on behalf of the board of directors.”

“The conflict of interest policy applies to all employees and board members. If an interested person is involved in a situation where there might be a question of a conflict of interest, that must be disclosed and reported to the leadership (the individual's direct report and the vp managing their department within the organization) for review by a committee from the executive leadership team. Conflicts of interest will be reviewed and managed by a committee from the executive leadership team and may be brought before the board of directors as needed. It could involve recusal from certain decisions, divestment of conflicting interests, or other measures to mitigate the conflict. If a conflict of interest is identified and cannot be effectively managed, appropriate actions will be enforced, which may include removing the individual from certain roles or responsibilities. The evaluation committee that determined there is a conflict of interest will assign an individual from the committee to monitor the effectiveness of the actions taken to resolve the conflict and make adjustments as necessary. Failing to disclose conflicts of interest or violating the policy will result in consequence which could range from disciplinary actions and termination to legal consequences.”

“Compensation process for top official the annual process for determining compensation of the officers/key employees includes review and approval by the executive leadership team, use of comparability data and contemporaneous documentation of the deliberation and decision. The board of directors review the president/ceo's salary and set it. They also perform an annual performance review of the president/ceo and determine if a bonus is earned. A tool to compare market data is used. It is documented and performed annually. The president/ceo and the executive leadership team review the other officers salaries and compare it to market. Salary adjustments or bonuses will be considered by the ceo and/or executive leadership team or subcommittee with input from the individual's direct report. A tool to compare market data is used. It is documented and performed annually. The process described here was last completed in 2024.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements may be requested by our office.”

“While we were not able to finish closing our ai medical oxygen production subsidiary in ethiopia in 2024, we took big steps towards that. We donated all oxygen plants and supplies to the amhara national regional state oxygen production and distribution centre in ethiopia. This was part of the design of the program which was grant funded.”

“Orphan village support & child welfare: in 2024, assist international deepened its commitment to vulnerable children through strategic partnerships in romania, thailand, uganda, and ukraine. These efforts provided holistic carefood, clothing, medicine, education, and emotional support to orphaned, refugee and at-risk children, as well as their caregivers and communities. Uganda: assist international supported three key initiatives: sewing hope children's village (atiak): in 2024, eleven children/grandchildren of joseph konyere welcomed into the village. Born to women abducted and impregnated by kony, these children had faced rejection elsewhere due to their lineage. They arrived in atiak with torn clothing and no shoes or broken shoes, seeking refuge and dignity. Not only were they embraced fully, they were given new shoes, clothing, socks, and underwear ensuring they were received with compassion and care. This act of restoration reflects the heart of our mission alongside sewing hope: offering a safe, loving home to children who have endured trauma and exclusion. Today, these children have access to education, medical care, nutritious meals, and a nurturing environment where they are beginning to heal and experience renewed hope. In addition, we were able to expand the poultry operations with a second building for the village, doubling its capacity for food production and income generation. School of peace (adjumani and south sudan): assist international supported feeding programs for south sudanese refugee children and enhanced agricultural capacity with the purchase of a tractor for a farm in adjumani. This investment increased crop production to sustain the feeding program and also helped provide food for rescued children living in the nearby sewing hope children's village. New dawn (entebbe): sustained feeding and vocational training programs for families with children living with hiv/aids recognizing that consistent nutrition is essential for the effectiveness of life-saving medications. These efforts ensure that children receive both the medical care and nourishment needed to support their treatment and overall well-being. Additionally, we delivered eyewear to two groups in uganda serving those unable to afford glasses, enhancing access to vision care. Romania: caminul felix orphan villages (oradea): welcomed 13 new children into family-style homes, offering education, nutrition, and emotional stability. Jhor and onesimus house (timisoara): continued feeding programs for low-income families and the elderly. A new generation of house parents was trained and supported to foster healing and growth. Thailand: felix thailand orphan village (surat thani): sustained operations to provide family-style care, education, and basic needs for orphaned children. Ukraine: worked alongside trusted partners at ywam (ternopil) to provide essential clothing, food and hygiene supplies to orphaned children residing in war-affected, state-run institutions and the light of reformation charity to distribute essential supplies to internally displaced children. Conducted an online trauma training for frontline workers by dr. Linda heiden titled supporting frontline workers in ukraine: addressing burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma. Across all regions, assist international worked with trusted local partners and in-country house parents to ensure culturally sensitive, sustainable care. Through the children's programs and partnerships, over 5,000 children were impacted daily with access to education, safety, food, and loving support.”

“Electrification: assist international's energy assist program brought reliable electricity to last-mile communities. In india, three solar mini-grids were constructed in remote villages, providing 24/7 power to over 1,150 people within the first 3 months of operation most of whom live below $4/day. In tanzania, assist partnered with health electrification & telecommunications alliance (heta) to electrify 24 health facilities and conducted strategic planning with local developers for a larger-scale program coming soon. In the drc, assist identified scalable opportunities with mini-grid developers and engaged with government stakeholders to align with national electrification priorities. These efforts lay the foundation for long-term energy access and economic growth in last-mile communities.”

“Global health: assist international's global health programs strengthened health systems for better patient care in 2024. Through the o2now initiative, 179 oxygen plant technicians were trained across nigeria, uganda, cambodia, and ethiopia, improving their ability to operate and maintain oxygen plants and ensure a continuous flow of life-saving oxygen for patients benefiting over 110 oxygen plants. The impact africa and most programs concluded after 3.5 years in 2024. 887 clinicians were trained through most in tanzania, reducing maternal mortality rates by 37% at intervention sites. Impact also upskilled 39 anesthesia educators and installed simulation centers at three universities, leading to a 21% increase in surgical volume at small hospitals where a graduate was placed and improved adherence to safe surgical practices.”

“Change in cumulative translation adjustments -61,250.”

“The process for oversight and selection of an independent accountant has changed to a different accounting firm from the prior year.”

“This amended return is filed to correct the originally filed form 5471.”