Promise for Haiti Inc
Promise for Haiti Inc is a public charity based in Belmont, North Carolina. Founded in 1981, it works with Haitian leaders to support healthcare, education, and clean water in Pignon and the surrounding region of Central Haiti.
Promise for Haiti Inc at a glance
In short: Promise for Haiti Inc reported $489K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $489,064 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +1381.0% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $467,449
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $828,019
- -7.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $6,027
- -23.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $805,195
- -19.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Promise for Haiti Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 664, Belmont, NC 28012
Phone: (704) 525-7300
Website: https://promiseforhaiti.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Promise for Haiti Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Belmont, North Carolina, and describes its programs as serving Pignon and the northern Central Plateau of Haiti. Its website says its programs serve 165,000 people in Central Haiti; the 2025 filing describes hospital and clinical services reaching over 145,000 people in Pignon.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2024) to $1.2M (2022). In 2025 it reported $489K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary Club of Gastonia Gastonia, NC | Hospital Equipment | $33,023 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $467,449 | $828,019 | $805,195 | $489,064 | Total only | $6,027 |
| 2024 | $448,726 | $892,768 | $1,002,199 | $33,023 | 1 | $7,872 |
| 2023 | $566,825 | $974,662 | $1,010,750 | $790,071 | Total only | $2,469 |
| 2022 | $586,317 | $1,167,596 | $1,354,680 | $1,161,933 | Total only | $-3,452 |
| 2021 | $761,863 | $1,089,146 | $974,643 | $759,343 | Total only | $2,036 |
| 2020 | $667,403 | $940,465 | $952,271 | $618,885 | Total only | $743 |
| 2019 | $676,331 | $1,176,381 | $1,009,942 | $630,010 | Total only | $1,241 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to provide healthcare, education, and clean water to the people of Pignon, Haiti. Its programs include support for Hospital Bienfaisance and clinical services, scholarships and educational assistance, and agricultural programs. Its website also describes work involving safe water and hygiene, volunteer medical teams, and training for Haitian healthcare staff.
Grantmaking
The 2024 filing reports one grant totaling $33,023. The 2023 and 2025 filings report no grants. No grantee name or grant purpose is provided in the available information, so a typical grant size and notable grantees cannot be identified.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bill DeJong as executive director, Doug Grunder as president, R. Keith Gunter as treasurer, Che Hooks as secretary, and Joel Harris, Sue Ishee, Marie-Adele Romelus, Omer Shedd, and Dr. Guy Theodore as directors or officers. The organization’s website identifies Guy Théodore as founder and field director, and lists Bill DeJong as executive director.
Promise for Haiti Inc is led by Doug Grunder, President since 2025 (on filings since 2019); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Doug Grunder
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2019
14 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Guy Theodore
Field Director
Field Director Emeritus → Field Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Harris
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Ishee
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marie-Adele Romelus
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Omer Shedd
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
R. Keith Gunter
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Che Hooks
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Dejong
Executive Di
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Ron Nomeland (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: John Constantin (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Will Smith (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Rod Smallwood (2019) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Promise for Haiti Inc
How much does Promise for Haiti Inc give each year?
Promise for Haiti Inc reported $489K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it gave $33K across 1 grant.
How large is Promise for Haiti Inc?
Promise for Haiti Inc reported $467K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $828K.
What does Promise for Haiti Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to provide healthcare, education, and clean water to the people of Pignon, Haiti. Its programs include support for Hospital Bienfaisance and clinical services, scholarships and educational assistance, and agricultural programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Promise for Haiti Inc?
Promise for Haiti Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check promiseforhaiti.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Promise for Haiti Inc make grants?
The organization is based in Belmont, North Carolina, and describes its programs as serving Pignon and the northern Central Plateau of Haiti. Its website says its programs serve 165,000 people in Central Haiti; the 2025 filing describes hospital and clinical services reaching over 145,000 people in Pignon.
What is Promise for Haiti Inc's EIN?
Promise for Haiti Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0552025. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 4, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 24, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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