Heifer Project International
About
Heifer International is a development organization working to end hunger and poverty around the world
Since 1944, heifer project international has helped more than 52 million families in more than 125 countries move toward greater self-reliance through the gifts of livestock, plants and training in environmentally-sound agriculture.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Heifer Project International has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- Established in 1953, it is among the oldest international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% 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
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Filing history
10 years on file from IRS Form 990: revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.
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HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL 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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Leadership & board
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25 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar international charities in United States.
Cause areas in United States
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search · 261 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Heifer Project International
Heifer Project International is a registered international nonprofit based in Little Rock, AR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1953 and has been operating for 73 years. Its EIN is 351019477. 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 $162M in annual revenue. 261 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Heifer Project International's highest-paid executive, Marcia Rasmussen, received $550,548 in reported compensation in its most recent filing (2025). 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, Heifer Project International has $162M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 80% 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.
Heifer International is a development organization working to end hunger and poverty around the world Heifer Project International is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1953.
Heifer Project International 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 $162M in annual revenue. The organization has 261 disclosed officers and directors.
Heifer Project International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 351019477. 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.
Heifer Project International is located in Little Rock, AR, United States. The organization was established in 1953 and has been active for 73 years.
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Quick facts about Heifer Project International
- What is Heifer Project International?
- Heifer Project International is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Little Rock, United States. Heifer International is a development organization working to end hunger and poverty around the world
- When was Heifer Project International founded?
- Heifer Project International was founded in 1953.
- Who leads Heifer Project International?
- Marcia Rasmussen serves as CFO.
- Where is Heifer Project International located?
- Headquartered in Little Rock, AR, United States.
- What is Heifer Project International's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is $162 million. 73% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Heifer Project International trustworthy?
- Heifer Project International 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 Heifer Project International's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 351019477.
- What is Heifer Project International's website?
- http://www.heifer.org