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International Willmar, MN EIN: 411896481 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Children of the Promise

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Willmar, MN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q330
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1998

Mission

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Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 78%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.70%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.81
Program$0.81
81% to programs beats the peer average (78%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Children of the Promise has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 91% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Children of the Promise is a registered international nonprofit based in Willmar, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its EIN is 411896481. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $994K in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Children of the Promise's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 411896481. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Children of the Promise has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Children of the Promise is located in Willmar, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.

Based on official tax filings, Children of the Promise has $994K in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 78% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Children of the Promise is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $994K in annual revenue. The organization has 34 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Children of the Promise. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Children of the Promise holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 81% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $994K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Children of the Promise are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Children of the Promise is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 411896481, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
81% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
12

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

SA
Sara V•••••
President

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Has UK Government broken Gaza children promise? - Channel 4 News | Substack
Jun 2026
channel4news.substack.com
Soludo, Wife Praise Anambra Children, Promise Quality Education to Brighten Their Future - THISDAYLIVE
May 2026
www.thisdaylive.com
Cook Children's Promise in Action: Ricky Morris - checkupnewsroom.com
May 2026
www.checkupnewsroom.com
Senate moves Children’s Promise Act forward - Magnolia Tribune
Mar 2026
magnoliatribune.com
New Mexico’s promise of free child care comes with a fiscal escape hatch - Orlando Sentinel
Feb 2026
www.orlandosentinel.com
Digging the CT environment and keeping a promise - Hartford Courant
Nov 2025
www.courant.com
A New 9/11 Generation: These children promise to never forget - Firefighters run for the victims - ctif.org
Sep 2025
ctif.org
A New 9/11 Generation: These Children Promise to Never Forget - The New York Times
Sep 2025
www.nytimes.com
The Cook Children’s Promise Begins Before Birth - checkupnewsroom.com
Apr 2025
www.checkupnewsroom.com
Children's Promise Act dies in MS Senate, thanks in part to Republicans. See why - The Clarion-Ledger
Mar 2025
www.clarionledger.com
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 34 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 34 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1998
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Children of the Promise

What is Children of the Promise?
Children of the Promise is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Willmar, United States. See schedule o
When was Children of the Promise founded?
Children of the Promise was founded in 1998.
Who leads Children of the Promise?
Sara Vanzee serves as President.
Where is Children of the Promise located?
Headquartered in Willmar, MN, United States.
What is Children of the Promise's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is Children of the Promise trustworthy?
Children of the Promise has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Children of the Promise's registration number?
IRS EIN: 411896481.
What is Children of the Promise's website?
http://www.childrenofthepromise.org