The mission of IFH is to facilitate the accessibility of practical inventions and other products which could benefit large numbers of individuals and communities.
This site will officially close as of March 31, 2018 and future work will focus on the development of www.WorldNeedsMap.org
The IFH Mission
To facilitate the accessibility of practical inventions and other products which could benefit large numbers of individuals and communities.
Our First Step
To populate IFH’s easily searchable database with practical and market-ready inventions and other practical products.
Frequently Asked QuestionsIs IFH a non-profit or for-profit organization?
IFH is currently not a for-profit organization or a 501(c)3 non-profit entity. We use revenue, donations and contributions to support our mission and to grow the organization, not to profit or to pay dividends or distributions
Where does the revenue, and contributions and donations received go?
Revenue, and contributions and donations received, are used to pay for operational costs such as web hosting, office services, supplies, etc. Any excess after paying expenses is considered 'surplus' which is reallocated to support our mission. For more details please click HEREWho are your main constituents?IFH has multiple constituents:
1. Those individuals and organizations who may want to learn of, learn about, and purchase inventions and other products which may benefit them or the communities they serve
2. Social Entrepreneurs, NGOs, and other nonprofit Intermediaries, who may then purchase inventions and other products for the benefit of individuals and communities they serve
Who are the end users and how do they benefit?
Individuals and communities who receive inventions or other products purchased by indivudlas, social entrepreneurs, NGOS and other nonprofit intermediaries.
Can I purchase in bulk?
Yes! Please email us HERE to discuss bulk purchases.
To what locations do you ship products?
Currently, to any location which is serviced locally by Amazon
Why do I have to go through IFH instead of just buying directly from the manufacturer?
Anyone can buy directly from the manufacturer. IFH’s mission is to curate and consolidate inventions and other products in one location as a reference in an easily searchable database. However, by working with IFH, you are increasing the credibility of IFH to be able to negotiate on behalf of other customers.
Who benefits the most from the transaction?
Individuals and communities who are served by receipt of the inventions and other products.
Where is my money going?
Since most current links to products are affiliated with Amazon, your purchases will currently be through Amazon. A small portion of each purchase will be remitted to IFH.org via Amazon to help subsidize IFH’s operational costs.
Who is responsible for the final delivery of inventions and other products to the beneficiaries (individuals and communities)?
Individuals, social entrepreneurs, NGOS and other nonprofit intermediaries that purchase the goods are responsible for the delivery of the goods.
Do you track end-user receipt of the inventions or other products?
We will rely on the expertise and network of the social entrepreneurs, NGOS and other nonprofit intermediaries to deliver and distribute the inventions or other products