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Feed the Children Inc

We are committed to ending childhood hunger. In the u.s. And around the world.

International Oklahoma City, OK EIN 736108657 · IRS Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Feed the Children Inc

Established in 1979, Feed the Children exists to defeat childhood hunger. We are one of the largest U.S.-based charities, serving those in need in the U.S. and internationally by providing food, life essentials, educational initiatives, and disaster response.

Founded
Headquarters
Oklahoma City, OK
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q330
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1967

Mission

We are committed to ending childhood hunger. In the u.s. And around the world.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q330
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.
SDG 17 SDG 17 · Partnerships for the Goals Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.10%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($392.7 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Feed the Children Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Oklahoma City, OK, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1964 and has been operating for 62 years. Its EIN is 736108657. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 91/100 for international charities in United States. The organization reports $409M in annual revenue. 115 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Feed the Children Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 91/100.

Feed the Children Inc is located in Oklahoma City, OK, United States. The organization was established in 1964 and has been active for 62 years.

Based on official tax filings, Feed the Children Inc has $409M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for international charities in United States. 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.

Feed the Children Inc is classified as a 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 $409M in annual revenue. The organization has 115 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Feed the Children Inc. 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.

Feed the Children Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Established in 1979, Feed the Children exists to defeat childhood hunger. We are one of the largest U.S.-based charities, serving those in need in the U.S. and internationally by providing food, life essentials, educational initiatives, and disaster response. Feed the Children Inc is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1964.

Among international charities registered in United States: Feed the Children Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $409M is well above the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Feed the Children Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 736108657, 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.

Verified against 6 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 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, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

DE
Debra Shoaf
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amanda R••••••••
Director
AR
Arnold T•••••
PRESIDENT AND CEO
BE
Becky G••••••••
CHIEF DEV & MKTG OFFICER
BE
Becky G•••••••• T••••• 6•••••••
CHIEF DEV & MKTG OFFICER
BI
Bill H•••••
Director
BO
Bob T•••••
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFIC
BR
Bregeita J••••••••
CHIEF INTERNATIONAL OPERAT
BR
Brent H••••••••
Director
BR
Brian H•••••••
VP DIRECT RESPONSE FUNDRAI
CE
Ce C•••••
Director & TREASURER
CH
Christy T••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
CO
Colleen R••••••••
CHIEF GROWTH AND STRATEGY OFFICER
DA
David W••••••
VP OF DEVELOPMENT
DE
Debra S••••
CFO
DR
Dr C••• E••••••
Director
GA
Gary S••••
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
GR
Greg G••••
FTCT- PRESIDENT
GR
Gregg Y•••••••
Director
HA
Harish R•••••
Director
JA
Jackie T•••••••••••••••
SR VP INT'L OPERATIONS AND COMPLIANCE
JO
John C••••••
Director
JO
John C•••••••••
Director
KA
Kathy D•••• T•••••
Director & SECRETARY
KA
Kathy T•••••
Director
MA
Marcella D M•••
SENIOR VP OF HUMAN RESOURCES
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Therapeutic Feed, Children's Medications Distributed to 225 Health Facilities in Taiz - saba.ye
May 2026
saba.ye
Food For Kids Nevada Helps Feed Children Across the State | USDA Child Nutrition Program - KTVN
May 2026
www.2news.com
Feed the Children Strengthens Leadership Team Naming Roger Nayar CFO and David French SVP of Marketing & Communications
May 2026
finance.yahoo.com
TSHEPO MANTJÉ AND TATIANA KAZIM | SA must deliver on promise to feed children - Sowetan
May 2026
www.sowetan.co.za
A ‘MasterChef’ to feed children's and young people's critical awareness - Ajuntament de Barcelona
May 2026
www.barcelona.cat
Millersport food pantry needs donations to feed children this summer - Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
May 2026
www.lancastereaglegazette.com
Huntsville City Schools, Feed the Children offer food, hygiene kits May 14-15 - Yahoo
May 2026
www.yahoo.com
StarKist® Joins Feed the Children to Help Put Child Hunger to Bed™ - Yahoo Finance
Apr 2026
finance.yahoo.com
Popeyes Feed the Children - Yahoo
Apr 2026
www.yahoo.com
Join ABC13's Day of Giving to help feed hungry children in our community - WSET
Apr 2026
wset.com
Form filed
$408.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$502.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$387.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$598.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$466.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$287.7M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$369.9M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$409.8M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$467.9M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$451.4M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Feed the Children Inc This page 77 $408.9 million 0%
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Arlene Campbell Humanitarian Foundation 90 $242,104 96%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 115 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Feed the Children Inc

What is Feed the Children Inc?
Feed the Children Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Oklahoma City, United States. Established in 1979, Feed the Children exists to defeat childhood hunger. We are one of the largest U.S.-based charities, serving those in need in the U.S. and internationally by providing food, life essentials, educational initiatives, and disaster response.
When was Feed the Children Inc founded?
Feed the Children Inc was founded in 1964.
Who leads Feed the Children Inc?
Debra Shoaf serves as CFO.
Where is Feed the Children Inc located?
Headquartered in Oklahoma City, United States.
What is Feed the Children Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Feed the Children Inc trustworthy?
Feed the Children Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Feed the Children Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 736108657.
What is Feed the Children Inc's website?
http://www.feedthechildren.org