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The Kellermann Foundation

Richardson, TX

Missions: International Missions: Short-Term Bible Study and Engagement Medical, Dental and Health Services Community Development Evangelism Child Sponsorship Prayer Relief and Development

About The Kellermann Foundation

The Kellermann Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable foundation whose mission is to provide resources for health, education, spiritual outreach, and economic empowerment for the benefit of the Batwa pygmies and adjacent communities in southwest Uganda, East Africa. The indigenous Batwa pygmies were hunter-gatherers in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for millennia. In 1991, the forest was designated as a World Heritage Site to protect about 350 endangered mountain gorillas who shared the forest. The Batwa were evicted from the park, and without compensation, land, skills to survive outside of the park, or formal education, they became destitute and in abject poverty. To fulfill our mission, the Kellermann Foundation advances three main programs in Uganda:1. The Batwa Development Program (BDP) providing community development in the form of education (primary through adult), spiritual outreach, income generation, land acquisition, home building, agriculture and nutritional training, and healthcare; 2. Bwindi Community Hospital (BCH) providing comprehensive healthcare to the entire region; and3. Uganda Nursing School Bwindi (UNSB) providing top-level nursing and midwifery education.

What “Most Trusted” Means

Most Trusted is our highest designation, reflecting the full convergence of Christian stewardship, public transparency, and independently confirmed operational excellence. This ministry has been verified against all fifteen criteria of The Most Trusted Standard — every standard in our framework, across all four pillars of faith foundation, financial integrity, governance, and transparency.

Beyond meeting our baseline standards and demonstrating comprehensive public accountability, this ministry has been independently evaluated against rigorous nonprofit performance benchmarks and confirmed to operate at the highest standard in its sector.

What We've Verified

This ministry has been verified against 15 of 15 criteria in The Most Trusted Standard.

Faith Foundation

  • Christian Statement of Faith Affirms a clear, public statement of faith aligned with historic orthodox Christian doctrine. Verified
  • Biblical Mission and Stewardship Operates with a mission explicitly grounded in Christian principles and biblical stewardship of resources entrusted to it. Verified
  • Christian Accountability Maintains accountability to recognized standards of Christian financial integrity and ministry stewardship. Verified

Financial Integrity

  • Independent Financial Review Undergoes annual independent financial audit, review, or compilation appropriate to organizational size and complexity. Verified
  • Reasonable Compensation Practices Discloses executive compensation and demonstrates compensation practices appropriate to the organization's size, scope, and sector. Verified
  • Donor Intent Honored Honors donor intent on designated and restricted gifts, ensuring contributions are used as donors directed. Verified

Governance and Leadership

  • Independent Governing Board Operates under an independent governing board with a majority of members who are not staff, related to staff, or otherwise compromised in independence. Verified
  • Documented Conflict-of-Interest Policies Maintains and follows documented conflict-of-interest policies to protect the organization and those it serves. Verified
  • No Outstanding Concerns Shows no unresolved regulatory, legal, or accountability concerns that would compromise donor trust. Verified

Transparency and Effectiveness

  • Truthful Communications Communicates truthfully and accurately in fundraising appeals, public communications, and donor reporting. Verified
  • Active Program Activity Consistent with Mission Demonstrates active program activity consistent with the organization's stated mission and purpose. Verified
  • Comprehensive Public Financial Disclosure Makes complete financial records and Form 990 (or applicable equivalent) accessible to the public through recognized third-party platforms. Verified
  • Public Governance and Program Reporting Publicly discloses board composition, key leadership, and detailed program information so donors can see how the organization is run and what it does. Verified
  • Full Suite of Governance Policies Maintains and discloses a complete framework of governance policies, including whistleblower and document-retention policies in addition to conflict-of-interest protections. Verified
  • Independent Performance Evaluation Has undergone independent evaluation of financial efficiency, program spending, and operational performance against rigorous sector benchmarks, with results confirming performance at the highest standard. Verified

The Kellermann Foundation meets all 15 of our standards — our highest designation.