A frequent question we receive is blunt, and it’s one that deserves a direct answer: “Does my donation even get to Haiti?” The answer is unequivocally Yes. Your money gets directly to our projects in Haiti, funding essential Haiti crisis support and Haiti long-term development. We are a trusted non-profit that utilizes secure channels and maintains the highest external ratings for financial accountability.

It’s a question rooted in a legitimate fear that your generosity will simply disappear into the chaos. In the past few years, non-profit transparency has taken a deserved hit, and the volatility in Haiti means the worry is often direct: “Won’t the government or the gangs steal the money?” We understand this worry and counter it with operational proof and radical transparency.

Radical Financial Accountability

We can overcome extreme logistical and political friction because our operational model is built on financial accountability and resilience. We don’t just rely on good intentions; we rely on metrics, security protocols, and external validation to meet the massive Haiti long-term need.

• External Monitoring (Highest Ratings):
  • Guidestar Platinum (2018–2025): Highest level of recognition for transparency and accountability.
  • Charity Navigator 4-Star (2017–2024): Highest rating for financial health and governance.
• Operational Health (Low Overhead):
  • Low A/O Cost: In 2024, Many Hands operated at an extremely low 11.4% administrative and overhead cost.
  • 100% Model: Our operational expenses are covered by our own businesses and a private group of donors, so that 100% of what you give goes toward the programs you care about.

This structure ensures that we are a trusted non-profit committed to accountability. Because we run mission-aligned businesses to cover our core operational needs, resources donated specifically for projects can be used 100% for that project.

The Financial Integrity Pipeline: From Pella to Pignon

Our financial integrity is managed through a transparent process, the Financial Integrity Pipeline, designed to maximize security, bypass volatility, and ensure accountability from Pella to Pignon.

• A. The System Built for Crisis:
  • We rely on secure, non-governmental channels for money transfer that operate outside of the volatile areas of Port-au-Prince. This strategic step protects the physical movement of currency from gang interference.
  • We are committed to operating legally and justly: Our Haitian staff pays all necessary taxes to the government, ensuring full compliance and eliminating any reason for officials to challenge our operations.
• B. Accountability in Action:
  • The funding cycle begins only after a budget-approved request is made by our Haitian leadership.
  • Once funds arrive safely, our trusted Haitian staff physically retrieve the money. This local empowerment is built on the integrity and transparency of our Haitian Operations team.
  • Receipt Mandate: Every expense, no matter how small, requires a receipt. Our staff creates formal receipts with vendors at the time of purchase to ensure auditability.
• C. Sustainability & Audit:
  • Field Verification: Our Operations Officer in Haiti reviews and logs every receipt, tying it back to the approved budget sheet each month.
  • Headquarters Audit: This data is then transmitted to our Financial Manager in Pella, Iowa, who performs a final, detailed audit. This rigorous process is necessary for Haiti long-term development.

The Real Story: Why Integrity Matters

When we talk about financial integrity, we are talking about the mother of four, Adeline, who was enrolled in our First 1,000 Days program. Because our funds are secure and always available, our nurse, Monette, was able to coordinate emergency transportation and medical care when Adeline was facing a high-risk twin delivery at home as her only option. Adeline and her babies were brought into this world in a loving and safe environment and were welcomed home with health and dignity. Secure resources, accounted for every step of the way, ensured this outcome was possible for this mother of four.

Your Confidence: The Fuel for Lasting Transformation

This commitment to financial accountability means you can be confident that the money designated for a specific project—a home build, a feeding program, or a school—is used entirely for that purpose. Your generosity is not wasted on inflated overhead or corrupted by volatility. The integrity of our pipeline is the shield that protects your intent.

Does your money make it to Haiti? Yes, absolutely. Your resources make it to the hands of our local Haitian staff and directly into the communities we serve, fueling lasting Haiti long-term development.

Your trust is the fuel. Your partnership makes every operation possible. Your help is needed now more than ever to meet the compounding Haiti crisis support and deliver Love in Action.

Give to Sustain the Mission: Provide immediate funds for food, medicine, and education. Donate.

Become a Monthly Love in Action Partner: Commit to the long-term work required to give a hand-up to a pregnant mother to support her for the next three years of her journey by joining our monthly giving program. Go to Donate and select Monthly Giving for Love in Action Partner.

We ask you to stand with us to deliver Love in Action every single day, without fear, doubt, or delay.

Be blessed,

Tim Brand
Founder & CEO, Many Hands

About Many Hands:

Many Hands is an Iowa-based nonprofit dedicated to transforming together, to be in action, in a broken world. We desire to walk alongside the community and empower individuals and families by focusing on education, agriculture, leadership, safe structures, youth programs, and early childhood development. Together, we can rebuild lives and restore hope, one person, one family, one community, at a time.