Foundation

Overview
The Kagando Mission Hospital Foundation, Inc. (US) is a nonprofit, volunteer organization established to help support the Kagando Hospital and Rural Development Center (KARUDEC) in the Kasese district in southwestern Uganda.

How the Foundation Works
The officers, directors and friends of the Foundation are all volunteers. Administrative costs such as office supplies, informational literature, website, email, post office box, postage, banking, monetary transfers, travel and other miscellaneous expenses are paid for by the directors.

How the Foundation Monitors the Way Your Money is Spent
The Foundation believes it is obligated to make certain that your contributions are used wisely to provide the assistance for which they are intended. The board has on-site knowledge of the challenges facing Kagando Hospital and its community outreach programs. They are in constant contact with the institution regarding projects in operation and those proposed for the future. They are also able to provide input at various stages of project development and to request changes when they consider them necessary to conform to criteria.

Fund Allocation
Funds are allocated solely in response to proposals submitted by Kagando Hospital Rural Development Center (KARUDEC). These requests are evaluatied as to worthiness, feasibility, and cost effectiveness. Each proposal must be specific in enumerating objectives, budget, personnel, cash flow, cost monitoring and periodic audits and assessments. The proposals must include mechanisms for implementing changes in procedures based on ongoing evaluations. KARUDEC has a good track record in managing project development and implementation and is consistent in attempting to improve its management practices. Vice-President Reverend Benson Baguma represents the foundation in Kasese District and has intimate oversight of the hospital center. On site visits by Foundation members are conducted approximately every 12-18 months. In specific instances, the Foundation donates equipment, medical instruments and teaching materials not readily available in Uganda.

Although KARUDEC functions under the auspices of the Anglican Church of Uganda, the two organizations operate with fiscal autonomy. There are no financial connections or transactions between them.

Printable Foundation Brochure

Kagando Mission Hospital Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit corporation registered with the Secretary of State of Vermont. It has been determined to be exempt from federal income tax under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as an organization described in section 501(c)(3).

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