WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT

While the Heineman Foundation of Charlotte is also supporting local humanitarian and research projects, its main activity, in concert with Carolinas HealthCare System, is to administer an International Medical Outreach Program providing much needed equipment and educational opportunities to underdeveloped countries. Its activity differs from other charitable organizations in many ways.

Contrary to other local and national philanthropic organizations, where administrative and fund-raising activities may consume 50-80% of collected funds, one hundred percent of any donation received is spent on the designated project. The donor also has the opportunity to designate which humanitarian projects the money is spent.

Using refurbished equipment deaccessioned and donated by Carolinas HealthCare System and other institutions, access to additional sources of used and donated materials, as well as the educational potentials of Carolinas Medical Center, we are able to provide free educational opportunities and medical equipment valued by the average of 10-100 dollars on every dollar, if it would be purchased new.

Your tax-deductible gift might save the life of a stranger, a friend or a family member.