Governance

A four-role board built for trust.

Independent oversight across executive leadership, finance, governance, and community outreach—so every donated dollar and every Fellow placement is stewarded with care.

Board of Directors

Leaders who answer to the mission.

Our board sets strategy, safeguards compliance, and keeps programs accountable to the young people and families we serve.

Portrait representing Hortence Beya Tshimini

Principal Officer / President

Hortence Beya Tshimini

Lead executive responsible for organizational vision, IRS compliance posture, and the integrity of the Youth Leadership Fellowship. Listed as Principal Officer on Form 990-N.

Portrait representing Denise G. Reynolds

Treasurer / Financial Officer

Denise G. Reynolds, CFA

Financial steward overseeing budgeting, gift processing controls, and transparent reporting so donors can trust how resources reach students and families.

Portrait representing Amara G. Hayes

Secretary & Operations Lead

Amara G. Hayes, Esq.

Guides board records, policy hygiene, and operational cadence—ensuring bylaws, privacy commitments, and program agreements stay current.

Portrait representing David F. Henderson

Program & Outreach Director

David F. Henderson

Connects schools, congregations, and neighborhood partners to Fellowship placements, academy sites, and Home & Heart family workshops.

How we govern

Clear roles. Public accountability.

International Charity House is an independent corporation—not a private foundation. The board reviews program priorities annually, monitors Form 990-N readiness, and upholds our donor privacy lock: we do not sell, rent, trade, or share donor contact information with third parties.

Principal Officer Hortence Beya Tshimini serves as the organization’s primary public contact for IRS and stakeholder correspondence, alongside our official email admin@internationalcharityhouse.org.

Board commitments

  • Fiduciary care for restricted and unrestricted gifts
  • Conflict-of-interest disclosure at each annual meeting
  • Program impact review tied to educational equity goals
  • Public accuracy of EIN, address, and officer listings
  • Alignment with Google Ad Grants nonprofit transparency norms
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Stand with students

Your next move can change a child’s trajectory.

Donate, apply to the Youth Leadership Fellowship, or partner with International Charity House—Connecting Hearts, Building Homes.

501(c)(3) public charity · EIN 32-0364590 Donor privacy locked—we never sell or share your info Official contact: admin@internationalcharityhouse.org
Fairfax, VAIRS-listed mailing address
Form 990-NTransparent small-charity filing
NTEE P30Children’s & youth services