Healey International Relief Foundation
U.S.-registered relief foundation strengthening health, food security, and youth programs in Sierra Leone for over 22 years
Healey International
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Healey International Relief Foundation (HIRF) is a U.S. registered 501(c)(3) organization that has worked in Sierra Leone for over 22 years, with a focus on health systems strengthening, food security, and support for at-risk children and youth.
Mission
To help the underprivileged and economically disadvantaged in Sierra Leone through initiatives in education, healthcare, economic empowerment, and disaster response.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesHealey International Relief Foundation (HIRF) is a US 501(c)(3) public charity founded in 2001 to improve the quality of life of vulnerable people in Sierra Leone affected by civil war.
How it stacks up against peers
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- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Sierra Leone - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Sierra Leone data
- It is one of the better-documented charities in Sierra Leone GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its governance and its contact details. View this cohort
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- a website
- a contact email
- financial records
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHealey International Relief Foundation is an international nonprofit based in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 49/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Healey International Relief Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 49 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in Sierra Leone is 49/100.
Healey International Relief Foundation is located in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.
Healey International Relief Foundation is classified as an International organization, based in Sierra Leone.
Healey International Relief Foundation is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Sierra Leone nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Healey International Relief Foundation (HIRF) is a U.S. registered 501(c)(3) organization that has worked in Sierra Leone for over 22 years, with a focus on health systems strengthening, food security, and support for at-risk children and youth. Healey International Relief Foundation is an international organization based in Sierra Leone. The organization was founded in 2001.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sierra Leone under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Healey International is listed in Sierra Leone. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Healey International is listed in Sierra Leone. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Named leadership · Lead officer named
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2001
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Healey International Relief Foundation
- What is Healey International Relief Foundation?
- Healey International Relief Foundation is a international nonprofit organization based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Healey International Relief Foundation (HIRF) is a U.S. registered 501(c)(3) organization that has worked in Sierra Leone for over 22 years, with a focus on health systems strengthening, food security, and support for at-risk children and youth.
- When was Healey International Relief Foundation founded?
- Healey International Relief Foundation was founded in 2001.
- Who leads Healey International Relief Foundation?
- Ishmeal Alfred Charles.
- Where is Healey International Relief Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone. The charity operates in 2 countries.
- Is Healey International Relief Foundation trustworthy?
- Healey International Relief Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 49 out of 100 (Partial 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 Healey International Relief Foundation's website?
- https://hirf.net
- Are donations to Healey International Relief Foundation tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Sierra Leone under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.