Russian Children's Welfare Society Inc

What it reported doing in 2024

ORPHANAGESRCWS goal is to enable orphanages to meet basic needs, and to promote comprehensive programs that help orphans grow to be healthy and independent adults. RCWS awarded $7,667 to the Shatura Orphanage for children with special needs in Moscow region. In 2023 the Shatura Orphanage was extended and now incorporates the Special Education School in the city of Roshal to accommodate increased number of children with disabilities. Currently, over 300 children with special needs attend the Shatura and Roshal schools. About 45% of children at Roshal School are diagnosed with cerebral palsy and move with the help of wheelchairs. Since the Roshal School building was vacant for many years, the floors and doors needed repairs. RCWS grant covered removal and installation of 15 doors and door-frames, linoleum flooring, and renovation of the sensor room. The Golovenkovski Orphanage in Tula Region received $8,045 to replace kitchen cabinets and living room furniture. The Orphanage continues to serve blind, deaf-blind and children with special needs. Due to the health conditions of children, furniture often breaks and wears out quickly. Special kitchen furniture will allow children to learn basic self-service skills. New furniture would allow children to rest comfortably and improve their living conditions. Over 120 children will benefit from this project. The Krasnogorodski Orphanage for children with special needs, Pskov region received $7,834 to renovate bathrooms, including replacing plumbing, radiator heaters, installing new shower cabins and purchasing washing machines. These upgrades will improve the living conditions for the children. RCWS allocated $3,223 to the Potma Orphanage in the Republic of Mordovia. The orphanage provides housing, education and medical care to children with special needs. RCWS grant sponsored modular children's beds with drawers for storing personal belongings and toys. It was not possible to add additional cabinets, because the children's bedrooms were so small. Thanks to RCWS support, the children have more comfortable living conditions, with all their toys and personal items at hand.RCWS provided $6,878 to the Opochka Orphanage for children with special needs in Pskov region. Thanks to the RCWS aid, the children's bedrooms and study rooms were renovated and broken furniture was replaced. RCWS awarded $8,427 to the Nikolo-Solbinsky Orphanage (Solba) in Yaroslavl Region to cover food for 250 children, books, textbooks, art supplies and special celebrations. Solba provides girls not only with food, clothes and medical treatment but also with secondary and professional education. Special emphasis is made on children's involvement in arts, music and theater. Currently, 250 girls (from birth to 22 years of age) reside at Solba Orphanage and their number continues to grow. Currently, the Solba includes the Social and Rehabilitation Center, Nursery, Pre-School, School and College. All of the girls sing in a choir, participate in an array of arts and crafts, are taught to sew, embroider, bead, draw, play musical instruments and perform in theater productions. Annually, the Solba is organizing large events, such as holidays and festivals, attracting over 5,000 guests from local villages. RCWS allocated $6,880 to the Pechora Regional Center for Assistance to Children Left without Parental Care in Pskov Region. Thanks to the RCWS support, the Center was able to purchase sport equipment for it newly built gym, expanding sports activities for students. RCWS granted $8,750 to the St. Alexis School & Orphanage to cover the cost of essential food for 265 children. St. Alexis does not have enough money to pay for bread, cereals, vegetable oil and other products. Thanks to the RCWS support, the children received sufficient grains, sugar, and fruits in their diet, ensuring their well-being and nutrition. St. Alexis community consists of the Orphanage, St. Alexis School, the Cadets Corps, Vocational School, and the Schoo

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 26.1%; rating input score 26
• Program expense ratio: 57.5%; rating input score 57
• Fundraising efficiency: $24.1 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 64; 64th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 93.3%; rating input score 93; 17th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: 2 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 25
  • Claims monitoring procedures: Pass
  • Requires narrative reports: Limited
  • Conducts field audits: Limited
  • May suspend future funding: Limited
  • Requires financial reports: Pass
  • Conducts site visits: Limited
  • Requires grant agreements: Limited
  • May require repayment: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 72nd percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 75%; rating input score 75; 13th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 6 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 75
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Missing
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 68.3%; rating input score 96; 96th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 13.57; rating input score 93; 93rd percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.01; rating input score 88; 88th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 22.8%; rating input score 10; 10th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: -7.8% per year; rating input score 0; 3rd percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: -0.7% per year; rating input score 0; 9th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 9.6% per year; rating input score 100; 57th percentile among comparable filings