We believe that each one of us should use whatever gift he has received to serve others (1 Peter 4:10) and that our acts of compassion will touch the hearts of those we serve. Furthermore, we believe that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. (1 Corinthians 4:2)
ISOH/IMPACT is governed by a Board of Directors, the majority of whom are not staff members or their relatives. Our Board meets to establish policies, approve budgets, and review operational results and ministry accomplishments.
ISOH/IMPACT believes in financial accountability. We have the responsibility to be faithful stewards with the resources that God has placed in our hands. ISOH/IMPACT strives to operate with integrity and openness in our financial practices.
Our financial statements are prepared with generally accepted accounting principles and are reviewed by an audit committee. We also obtain an independent annual audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by the certified public accountant firm of Spillman, Hills & Heidebrink, Ltd. Copies of our current audited financial statements are available upon request or can be downloaded from our website.
We believe that it is God’s place to prompt a response to our fund raising appeals; therefore we do not participate in high pressure or manipulative fund raising tactics. We strive to conduct our activities with the highest standards of integrity and try to avoid conflicts of interest.
We strive to operate this ministry without indebtedness that dishonors and hinders the work of God.
We strive to ensure that donations are used for the purpose for which they were raised. Our Board has directed that all contributions designated for specific projects shall be applied to those projects, and we may assess up to ten percent to be used for administering the gift. Occasionally, we receive more contributions for a given project than can be wisely applied to that project. When that happens, we use these funds to meet a similar pressing need. Our policy is to meet the needs God lays before us, so that Christ is lifted up and the Gospel advanced.
ISOH/IMPACT will make every effort to disburse project funds and/or commodities as you have designated. In the event that unforseen circumstances dictate a change in a project's budget or viability, ISOH/IMPACT reserves the right to redesignate funds at its discretion. Contributions are sought with the understanding that ISOH/IMPACT has your permission to use funds where they best accomplish ISOH/IMPACT's work.
Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. ISOH/IMPACT receipts all donations showing the fair market value of any goods or services provided by the donor. Out of respect for individuals' privacy, we do not sell or rent our mailing list to other groups wishing to use the names and addresses of our supporters. We maintain tight security on our list of friends and supporters.
ISOH/IMPACT seeks to surpass industry standards with our financial trasparency, striving to be someone you can trust with your parternship.