Voom Foundation

Organization Overview

Voom Foundation is located in Duluth, MN. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (E70) the organization is classified as: Public Health, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Voom Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Voom Foundation generated $253.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $178.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 16.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

MISSION - VOOM FOUNDATIONS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE IMPARTIAL SUSTAINABLE HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS DEDICATED TO QUALITY, WITH A PARTICULAR INTEREST IN SUPPORTING THE UNDERPRIVILEGED AND UNDERSERVED. VISION - IN THE EFFORT TO FULFILL THIS MISSION AND CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVE OUR PROGRAMS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OUR VOLUNTEERS ARE COMMITTED TO THE FOLLOWING VALUES AND PRINCIPLES: VOOM FOUNDATION WILL BE A STATE-OF-THE-SCIENCE HEALTHCARE AND HEALTH ACCESS FACILITATOR FOR ITS INTENDED BENEFICIARIES AND A LEARNING SOURCE FOR OTHERS IN THE PROVISION OF HEALTHCARE TO PATIENTS. THE VINCENT OBIOMA OHAJU MEMORIAL (VOOM) FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO RAISE STANDARD OF CARE AND CREATE A SUSTAINABLE MEDICAL INSTITUTION IN NIGERIA. VOOM FOUNDATION WAS BORN FROM THE VISION OF DR. VINCENT OHAJU, MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR TRAUMA SERVICES AT CHI ST. JOSEPH HEALTH IN BRYAN, TEXAS. ORIGINALLY FROM THE TOWN OF IHITTE, IN SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA, DR. OHAJU HAD PERSONALLY WITNESSED THE EFFECTS OF INADEQUATE AVAILABLE MEDIC

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

2021 - IN SEPTEMBER AND DECEMBER THE VOOM FOUNDATION PERFORMED 7 MEDICAL MISSIONS BRINGING THE TOTAL OF MEDICAL MISSIONS TO 30. THE MEDICAL TEAMS HAVE PERFORMED A TOTAL OF 152 OPEN-HEART PROCEDURES SINCE ITS INCEPTION. EACH VOOM MEDICAL MISSION TYPICALLY INCLUDES A GROUP OF UP TO 15 MEDICAL VOLUNTEERS FROM ACROSS THE NATION - AS WELL AS OTHER COUNTRIES, CANADA, UNITED KINGDOM, AND INDIA AND AFRICA. 2020 - VOOM FOUNDATION CEASED MEDICAL MISSIONS FOR THE YEAR DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC. UNABLE TO TRAVEL DUE TO RESTRICTIONS, THE VOOM BOARD OF DIRECTORS DILIGENTLY WORKED ON OUR PARTNERSHIP WITHE SIR EMEKA OKWUOSA FOUNDATION TO BUILD THE DAME IRENE OKWUOSA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, A NEW PRIVATE FACILITY IN ORIAFITE, NIGEIRA. IN AGREEMENT BY BOTH PARTIES, VOOM WILL SERVE AS THE MEDICAL PARTNER FOR THE NEWLY FORMED HOSPITAL. VOOM FOUNDATION SENT FOUR 40FT CONTAINERS OF DONATED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES TO ORIAFITE IN PREPARATION FOR THE PROGRAM LAUNCH SCHEDULED IN LATE 2021. VOOM ALSO SENT SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES TO THE UNIVERSITY OF CALABAR TEACHING HOSPITAL (UCTH) IN CALABAR, NIGERIA. UCTH CARDIAC PROGRAM IS ALSO SET TO LAUNCH SOMETIMES IN 2021 WHEN TRAVEL INTO THE COUNTRY IS PERMITTED.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Michael Essien
Secretary
$0
Vincent Ohaju
Chairman
$0
Greg Goldman
Treasurer
$0
Adanna Akujuo
Board Member
$0
Paul Jahn
Board Member
$0
Raza Kahn
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $31,686
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$215,983
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$247,669
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $5,721
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $253,390

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Voom Foundation has recieved totaling $70,080.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Thoracic Surgery Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: EVERY HEART BEAT MATTERS

$70,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$80
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