Key facts

Angel House Fact Sheet

Organization

Angel House, a program of Rescue International

Nonprofit status

U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 20-0808497. Donations are tax deductible.

Mission

To rescue, rehabilitate and restore the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children by giving them a safe home, a loving family and an education.

Founded

2010, by Lindsay Russo. The first Angel House opened in December 2010 for 50 children.

Years active

16 years, serving children since 2010

Headquarters

San Clemente, California

Programs

Family-style children's homes with trained house parents; daily meals, beds, clothing and schooling through age 18; fresh water wells; New Home Sponsor and peer-to-peer fundraising programs; U.S. foster care partnerships.

Where we work

India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Sri Lanka, plus partnerships supporting children in foster care in the United States.

Impact to date

Over 400 homes built and nearly 12,000 children rescued. Our goal is to reach, rescue and rehabilitate 100,000 children.

Governance

The annual operating budget is approved by a board of directors made up of business owners and professionals. Every project is approved and overseen by the full board.

Financial accountability

Contributions are compiled by the independent accounting firm Meehan, CPA, PC, which prepares and files the annual IRS Form 990.

Media

Featured on NBC's Minute to Win It (2011) and ABC's Shark Tank.

Social

Instagram @theangelhouse, Facebook /angelhouserescue, YouTube @angelhouseorphans