Childrens Hunger Fund
About
Children's Hunger Fund is a Christian relief organization founded in 1991 and based in Sylmar, California. It works through local churches rather than handing out aid itself: partner churches receive training, Food Paks and other supplies, then bring the food in person to families in crisis. The organization reports work in 33 countries through its Mercy Network of selected partner churches, and runs training and poverty-awareness programs such as Rethink Mercy and Poverty Encounter. It states that 96% of donations go to its programs.
To bring hope to children who suffer by equipping local churches to carry out gospel-centered mercy ministry.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Childrens Hunger Fund 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 - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 16 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2026 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 12,907 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 25,022 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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Filing history
10 years on file from IRS Form 990: revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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US donations are tax-deductible. Childrens Hunger Fund is a registered 501(c)(3). Donors outside the US should check local rules or whether an equivalency-determination letter exists.
Childrens Hunger Fund is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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#2 of 25,022 international charities in the United States on integrity score
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Frequently asked questions about Childrens Hunger Fund
Childrens Hunger Fund is a registered international nonprofit based in Rancho Cascades, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 954335462. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $215M in annual revenue. 28 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Childrens Hunger Fund's President, David Phillips, received $255,416 in reported compensation in its most recent filing (2026). This figure comes straight from the organization's official filing and covers salary plus other reportable pay. Executive pay generally scales with the size and complexity of a nonprofit, so it is best read alongside the organization's revenue and what it does.
Based on official filings, Childrens Hunger Fund has $215M in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for international charities in United States. Administrative costs account for 2% of expenses. Fundraising costs represent 1%. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Children's Hunger Fund is a Christian relief organization founded in 1991 and based in Sylmar, California. It works through local churches rather than handing out aid itself: partner churches receive training, Food Paks and other supplies, then bring the food in person to families in crisis. The organization reports work in 33 countries through its Mercy Network of selected partner churches, and runs training and poverty-awareness programs such as Rethink Mercy and Poverty Encounter. It states that 96% of donations go to its programs. Childrens Hunger Fund is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.
Childrens Hunger Fund 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 major organization. It has $215M in annual revenue. The organization has 28 disclosed officers and directors.
Childrens Hunger Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 954335462. 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.
Childrens Hunger Fund is located in Rancho Cascades, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.
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Quick facts about Childrens Hunger Fund
- What is Childrens Hunger Fund?
- Childrens Hunger Fund is an international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Rancho Cascades, United States. Children's Hunger Fund is a Christian relief organization founded in 1991 and based in Sylmar, California. It works through local churches rather than handing out aid itself: partner churches receive training, Food Paks and other supplies, then bring the food in person to families in crisis. The organization reports work in 33 countries through its Mercy Network of selected partner churches, and runs training and poverty-awareness programs such as Rethink Mercy and Poverty Encounter. It states that 96% of donations go to its programs.
- When was Childrens Hunger Fund founded?
- Childrens Hunger Fund was founded in 1991.
- Who leads Childrens Hunger Fund?
- David Phillips serves as President.
- Where is Childrens Hunger Fund located?
- Headquartered in Rancho Cascades, CA, United States.
- What is Childrens Hunger Fund's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2026 is $215.1 million. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Childrens Hunger Fund trustworthy?
- Childrens Hunger Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Childrens Hunger Fund's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 954335462.
- What is Childrens Hunger Fund's website?
- http://childrenshungerfund.org
- Are donations to Childrens Hunger Fund tax-deductible?
- Yes. Childrens Hunger Fund is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, so donations from US taxpayers are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.