How Funds are Spent
In consultation with our Guatemalan Coordinators, we invest in projects that fit our mission and purpose, which is “helping people reach their God-given potential”, focusing on the rural Mayan Pokomchí of Guatemala. This includes but is not limited to: health services, construction of rain water collection tanks and latrines, community education, and gospel outreach.
Our international administrative costs are only 5% of total budget; therefore 95% of funds go directly to Guatemala. (2015 Breakdown of Expenditures)
We do not typically provide “gifts” to donors; however, we always mail thank you cards to acknowledge donations and gifts. We endeavor to be good stewards of the funds God has entrusted to us through you. We seek God’s guidance in order to use these funds wisely at all times.
Donations directed to specific projects are used for that project until the need is met, at which time surplus funds are kept in the general fund to be used where needed most.
Health Posts
- Nurses’ Salaries
- Medications
- ASOSAP operational costs – staff time and vehicle running costs
- Health Post building maintenance
Construction Projects
- All team in-country expenses – transportation, accommodation, meals
- Cost of construction project – latrines, rainwater collection tanks, etc.
- ASOSAP operational costs – staff time and vehicle running costs
Education
- Scholarships for up to 2 young people for higher education
- Certificate Course – “Serving with Love”
- Pastors’ Training Seminars
- Pastors’ and Wives Couples Retreats
Guatemala Operations
- Staff salaries
- Staff health insurance
- Vehicles – maintenance, diesel, insurance
- Office – equipment maintenance, supplies, utilities
International Operations
- International Coordinators Stipend
- Office – equipment maintenance, supplies, utilities
Shekinah Education and Conference Center
- Utilities and maintenance
- Custodian salary