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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Mission
We are committed to ending childhood hunger. In the u.s. And around the world.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Feed the Children Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- 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
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + 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. 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 $409M in annual revenue. 115 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Feed the Children Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 736108657. 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.
Feed the Children Inc 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 91% 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.
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 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% 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 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 $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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Feed the Children Inc 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 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
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 an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1964.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. 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.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Maryland Launches 2026 SUN Bucks Program to Help Feed Children During Summer - The MoCo Show -
Summer EBT program offers one-time benefit to feed children - OCNJ Daily
$50,000 Matching Gift Challenge Launched to Help Feed Children and Families This Summer - SRQ Magazine
Montana Food Bank Network expands summer food box program to help feed children - NBC Montana
Murder mystery at Carson City prison raising money to feed children - Nevada Appeal
A summer EBT program will be available this summer to help eligible families feed children - Delaware Public Media
Ohio Sun Bucks targets food benefits to help feed children over the summer - Cleveland.com
Delaware SUN Bucks available to help families feed children over the summer - WBOC TV
Michigan continues Summer EBT program to feed children during break - WILX
Delaware SUN Bucks Available in June to Help Families Feed Children this Summer - State of Delaware News (.gov)
Activity timeline
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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 - 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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 115 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1964
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, OK, United States.
- What is Feed the Children Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Feed the Children Inc trustworthy?
- Feed the Children Inc 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 Feed the Children Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 736108657.
- What is Feed the Children Inc's website?
- http://www.feedthechildren.org