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The Haitian Development Network Foundation (HDN Foundation) is a nonprofit focused on helping Haitian families build food security, income opportunities, and long-term self-reliance through sustainable, community-led solutions.
Our mission is to improve the standard of living in Haiti through the production of knowledge and wealth, with a focus on helping people gain practical tools to become self-reliant.
Our work centers on initiatives such as:
We support sustainable development projects in Haiti, including food security and economic development initiatives.
Examples of projects highlighted on our site include:
We track progress using key performance indicators such as the number of individuals served, community impact, and the sustainability/growth of initiatives.
Yes. HDN Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity, and donations are tax-deductible in accordance with IRS regulations. The EIN listed on our site is 93-2350714.
Common giving options include:
One-time gifts support core work such as:
Yes. Our site notes options beyond online giving, including mailing a check, DAFs, and other channels.
Mailing address listed on our Contact page: 1145 South 800 East, Orem, Utah 84097.
Monthly giving provides consistent support that helps sustain year-round programs (agriculture training, seed distribution, poultry programs, community savings groups, and more).
The Emergency Relief Fund is designed to help HDN respond quickly during crises (e.g., hurricanes, earthquakes, flooding, disease outbreaks, violence, sudden food shortages), while staying connected to long-term development.
If no emergency is active, donations remain designated for emergency use so we can respond quickly when needed.
Yes. Sponsoring a program means designating your gift to a core initiative (such as Seeds for Farmers, Poultry for Families, Community Savings & Loans, Sustainable Energy & Biogas, or Community Development & Education). Sponsors receive updates and impact highlights.
Possibly. Many employers match charitable gifts (sometimes even at 2:1). Our site explains how to check with HR and what your company may request (like a donation receipt and HDN Foundation’s EIN/address).
Yes. Planned giving options include bequests (wills/trusts), retirement accounts, life insurance, donor-advised funds, and other planned gifts.
Yes. Memorial and honor gifts can support programs such as seeds, poultry, savings & loans, biogas/renewable energy, and education/community development. The page also describes acknowledgment options (email message and possible printed card) and keeping gift amounts private unless requested.
Yes. In-kind giving (goods/materials/professional services) is presented as a way to reduce project costs and improve program efficiency, and the site encourages donors to coordinate so gifts are effective.
The site’s Refund Policy states that all donations are final and non-refundable.
Volunteer opportunities include local/remote support, skills-based volunteering, ambassador/advocacy volunteering, and event volunteering.
In-country opportunities—if available—are described as limited and dependent on current needs, safety/travel considerations, demonstrated skills, and alignment with local leadership/partner capacity.
Yes. The site encourages fundraising through personal fundraisers, community fundraisers, workplace giving/team challenges, and program- or project-focused campaigns.
Yes. The site notes partnership opportunities with businesses, churches, schools, community groups, and mission-aligned organizations, including corporate partnerships and other collaborations.
Our Financials page links to FY24 Form 990 and FY23 Form 990.
The Privacy Policy states that payment data needed to process payments is handled and stored by Fundraise Up.
Yes. Our Cookie Policy explains that we use cookies (including essential cookies) and that you can manage preferences via a Cookie Consent Manager; it also describes categories like essential, performance/functionality, analytics, and advertising cookies.
Our site includes published Privacy, Terms, Refunds, and Cookies pages linked in the footer.
Hunger is not inevitable—it’s solvable. Your donation today directly supports sustainable initiatives that help Haitian families build stronger, food-secure futures.
“Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.”
Proverbs 29:18
