How Giving Helps at Casa Bernabé
To provide comprehensive care and ministry impact, Casa Bernabé organizes its work across five key funds, each representing a core area of the mission. Within each fund, expenses are either funded by general fund (including sponsorship) donations or designated gifts for that particular aspect of the ministry. Additionally, a sixth fund is made up of entirely of designated funds for specific projects.
*Numbers reflect all Casa Bernabé actual 2024 spending outside other than special projects funded by designated gifts
Below is a breakdown of Casa Bernabé’s primary funds and financial statement line items to help you understand how your support directly impacts the mission of Casa Bernabé.
Family Units Fund
Supports the day-to-day operations of FOCE and Casa Bernabé. This includes administration and all Casa Bernabé programming, including the family units, school, clinic, Families United, transitional program and vocational training.
Education Fund
Provides a high-quality, Christ-centered education from preschool through high school. Covers teacher salaries, classroom resources, technology, and student materials.
Holistic Health Fund
Ensures access to medical, dental, and psychological care for children and staff. This includes medical personnel, supplies, and health outreach for the broader community.
Technical & Multidisciplinary Fund
Supports the social work, legal, and psychological professionals who advocate for children’s rights, manage reunification efforts, and ensure compliance with Guatemalan child welfare laws.
General Operations Fund
Covers campus-wide operations such as security, maintenance, utilities, transportation, food service, and agriculture—ensuring the infrastructure to support every area of ministry.
Special Projects Fund
Funds special projects, covered by designated gifts and project funds brought by teams. Includes major construction projects, like the clinic roof, school road, playground, etc.
Budget by Fund for 2025
Understanding the Budget
To help you better interpret the information summarized above, we’ve provided a detailed description of each expense line item within the budget above.
What It Represents
Line Item
Meals and groceries for children and staff, including bulk food purchases and fresh produce.
Food
Salaries, bonuses, and legal benefits for Guatemalan staff, including security, caregivers, maintenance, and admin.
Personnel Costs
Diapers, formula, hygiene products, and essential care supplies for infants and toddlers.
Babies & Children’s Needs
Doctor visits, medication, and health-related transportation for children and staff.
Medical Care
Monthly utility bills across all homes, school, clinic, and common areas.
Electricity
Required government fees, permits, and institutional taxes in Guatemala.
Taxes
Cleaning supplies, facility repairs, janitorial services, and maintenance materials.
Operations & Maintenance
Fuel, repairs, licensing, and maintenance for transportation across campus and community visits
Vehicles
Travel related to court appearances, government appointments, or child welfare proceedings.
Travel Expenses
School supplies, uniforms, technology, and materials for students from preschool through high school.
Education
Supports food sustainability efforts through on-campus agriculture.
Garden & Greenhouse
Legal documentation, attorney fees, and registration costs.
Legal Expenses
Administrative supplies and basic technology for operations.
Office Expenses
Celebrations, holidays, and cultural/spiritual milestones for children and staff.
Special Events
Strengthening local families through outreach, parenting programs, and training.
Community Support
New construction, facility upgrades, or special ministry initiatives.
Projects
Reserved for unexpected or emergency costs.
Contingencies
Accounting, Human Resources and other administrative staff expenses allocated to each department.
Allocated Overhead