International Orphan Care (IOC) is a non-profit, non-sectarian, non-political,
humanitarian organization incorporated in the State of California and qualified
as a charitable organization under Section 501(c)3 of the US Internal Revenue
Code. The federal tax identification number for IOC is 33-0547951.
All contributions to IOC are tax deductible as allowable under federal law.
There are many needs and many ways to donate. Please visit the "Donate"
page for more information.
IOC is organized in three major functional areas:
The Executive Branch consists of the Board of Directors,
the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors and the Board of Advisors.
The duties of the Board of Directors are to establish goals and policies,
approve plans and budgets, review and direct the activities of the administrative
staff to assure compliance with budgets, goals, policies and plans, and assist
in fund raising activities.
The Executive Committee consists of the President/Chairman of the Board, the
Director of Operations for Afghanistan, the Secretary and the Treasurer/Chief
Financial Officer. The duties of the Executive Commmittee are to supervise,
direct and control the daily operations of the organization, and to report
to the Board of Directors.
The duties of the Board of Advisors is to provide their expertise and knowledge
to the organization as needed and to assist in raising funds and resources
to enable IOC to achieve its mission.
All members of the Board of Directors, including the members of the Executive
Committee, and the members of the Board of Advisors are unpaid, volunteers.
The Administrative Branch provides direct operational support
to IOC. The functions of the Administrative Branch include day-to-day operations
of the organization, membership/fundraising activities, governmental liaison,
general administration and accounting, and coordination of meetings, seminars
and events. The Administrative Branch coordinates the USA-based headquarters
with operations in Afghanistan.
The Implementation Branch is responsible for operations in
Afghanistan, including educational programs, vocational training, healthcare
and nutrition services, and resource management. Administrative personnel
in Afghanistan are responsible for the recruitment and supervision of staff,
documentation of expenses and revenues, and periodic progress and status reports
on services, programs and projects. The Implementation Branch staff includes
educators, physicians, nurses and administrative personnel.
Please review the other pages on this website to learn more about IOC. Need
more information? Please use the "Contact Us"
feature on this website or write to us at:
International Orphan Care
23332 Mill Creek Drive, Suite 210
Laguna Hills, CA, USA 92653
or phone us at 949-305-1787.
Kita, age 5