Central American Medical Outreach Inc
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To improve the lives of people by strengthening health care systems and promoting sustainable community development in impoverished parts of Central America.
First decade (1993-2003) camo's first decade focused on building essential infrastructure and developing a counterpart model in 13 medical programs. U.s. And honduran specialists were paired to provide training and fill critical healthcare gaps in ophthalmology, dentistry, biomedical services, audiometry, and prosthetics. With a growing influx of donated supplies and equipment, storage space became a priority. Initially housed in an abandoned warehouse and barn, camo soon shipped six 53-foot freight containers annually to honduras. At the hospital regional de occidente, conditions were dire-buzzards roamed the courtyard, water was trucked in from a river, and the kitchen was blackened with soot from open fires. Camo addressed urgent needs by building a modern kitchen and laundry facility, dramatically improving conditions for 210 patients daily. By 1998, camo had grown beyond its founder's home and nursing wages. That year, hurricane mitch struck, and at the request of the u.s. Ambassa
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- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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Frequently asked questions about Central American Medical Outreach Inc
Central American Medical Outreach Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Orrville, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1993 and has been operating for 33 years. Its EIN is 341740695. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 26 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Central American Medical Outreach Inc's highest-paid executive, Morgan Durst, received $88,500 in reported compensation in its most recent filing (2025). This figure comes straight from the organization's official filing and covers salary plus other reportable pay. Executive pay generally scales with the size and complexity of a nonprofit, so it is best read alongside the organization's revenue and what it does.
Based on official filings, Central American Medical Outreach Inc has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for international charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
To improve the lives of people by strengthening health care systems and promoting sustainable community development in impoverished parts of Central America. Central American Medical Outreach Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1993.
Central American Medical Outreach Inc is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 26 disclosed officers and directors.
Central American Medical Outreach Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 341740695. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Central American Medical Outreach Inc is located in Orrville, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1993 and has been active for 33 years.
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Quick facts about Central American Medical Outreach Inc
- What is Central American Medical Outreach Inc?
- Central American Medical Outreach Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Orrville, United States. To improve the lives of people by strengthening health care systems and promoting sustainable community development in impoverished parts of Central America.
- When was Central American Medical Outreach Inc founded?
- Central American Medical Outreach Inc was founded in 1993.
- Who leads Central American Medical Outreach Inc?
- Morgan Durst serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Central American Medical Outreach Inc located?
- Headquartered in Orrville, OH, United States.
- What is Central American Medical Outreach Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is $3.8 million. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Central American Medical Outreach Inc trustworthy?
- Central American Medical Outreach Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Central American Medical Outreach Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 341740695.
- What is Central American Medical Outreach Inc's website?
- http://www.camo.org