Feed the Children Inc
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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.
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We are committed to ending childhood hunger. In the u.s. And around the world.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFeed 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.
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Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
FEED THE CHILDREN INC 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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Officers & trustees (25)
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NeutralTherapeutic Feed, Children's Medications Distributed to 225 Health Facilities in Taiz - saba.ye
Food For Kids Nevada Helps Feed Children Across the State | USDA Child Nutrition Program - KTVN
Feed the Children Strengthens Leadership Team Naming Roger Nayar CFO and David French SVP of Marketing & Communications to Accelerate Growth and Impact - Yahoo Finance
TSHEPO MANTJÉ AND TATIANA KAZIM | SA must deliver on promise to feed children - Sowetan
A ‘MasterChef’ to feed children's and young people's critical awareness - Ajuntament de Barcelona
Millersport food pantry needs donations to feed children this summer - Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
Huntsville City Schools, Feed the Children offer food, hygiene kits May 14-15 - Yahoo
StarKist® Joins Feed the Children to Help Put Child Hunger to Bed™ - Yahoo Finance
Popeyes Feed the Children - Yahoo
Join ABC13's Day of Giving to help feed hungry children in our community - WSET
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 115 disclosed in the public registry.
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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