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Heifer Project International

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 …

International Little Rock, AR EIN: 351019477 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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90
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Heifer Project International

Heifer International is a development organization working to end hunger and poverty around the world

Founded
Headquarters
Little Rock, AR
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 1999

Mission

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 73%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.34%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.73
Program$0.73

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (14 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

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 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 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('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 90/100.

Heifer Project International is located in Little Rock, AR, United States. The organization was established in 1953 and has been active for 73 years.

Based on official tax filings, Heifer Project International has $162M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.

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.

No red flags have been detected for Heifer Project International. 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, Heifer Project International 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 73% 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.

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.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $162M is well above the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Heifer Project International are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 351019477, 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.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
73% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
304

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

MA
Marcia R••••••••
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Heifer International's 2025 Annual Report Highlights Farmer Leadership in Building Sustainable Food Systems - Yahoo Finance

finance.yahoo.com ·

Heifer International's 2025 Annual Report Highlights Farmer Leadership in Building Sustainable Food Systems - PR Newswire

www.prnewswire.com ·

In the Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, Heifer International Urges Global Action for Farmer-Led Resilience - Yahoo Finance

finance.yahoo.com ·

Heifer International Celebrates Achievements in Farmer-Led Impact Investments, Launches New Chapter in Regenerative Agriculture - PR Newswire

www.prnewswire.com ·

The Clinton Foundation Buys Heifer Headquarters in Downtown Little Rock for $27M - Arkansas Business

www.arkansasbusiness.com ·

Heifer International Appoints New Board Chair, Welcomes New Member - PR Newswire

www.prnewswire.com ·

Heifer International Backs G20's Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, Reaffirms Commitment to Rural Agricultural Communities - PR Newswire

www.prnewswire.com ·

Growing Where it is Planted: Heifer International Navigates Changes - Arkansas Money & Politics

armoneyandpolitics.com ·

National Audubon Society and Heifer International Partner to Expand Conservation Ranching Program into Arkansas - PR Newswire

www.prnewswire.com ·

Still passing on the gift: Heifer International at 80 - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

www.arkansasonline.com ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Heifer International's 2025 Annual Report Highlights Farmer Leadership in Building Sustainable Food Systems - Yahoo Fina
Jan 2026
finance.yahoo.com
Heifer International's 2025 Annual Report Highlights Farmer Leadership in Building Sustainable Food Systems - PR Newswir
Jan 2026
www.prnewswire.com
Form filed
$162.0M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
In the Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, Heifer International Urges Global Action for Farmer-Led Resilience - Yahoo Financ
Nov 2025
finance.yahoo.com
Heifer International Celebrates Achievements in Farmer-Led Impact Investments, Launches New Chapter in Regenerative Agri
Aug 2025
www.prnewswire.com
The Clinton Foundation Buys Heifer Headquarters in Downtown Little Rock for $27M - Arkansas Business
Mar 2025
www.arkansasbusiness.com
Heifer International Appoints New Board Chair, Welcomes New Member - PR Newswire
Feb 2025
www.prnewswire.com
Form filed
$149.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Heifer International Backs G20's Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty, Reaffirms Commitment to Rural Agricultural
Nov 2024
www.prnewswire.com
Growing Where it is Planted: Heifer International Navigates Changes - Arkansas Money & Politics
Nov 2024
armoneyandpolitics.com
National Audubon Society and Heifer International Partner to Expand Conservation Ranching Program into Arkansas - PR New
Sep 2024
www.prnewswire.com
Still passing on the gift: Heifer International at 80 - The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Jul 2024
www.arkansasonline.com
Form filed
$149.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$162.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$140.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$124.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$119.8M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$123.6M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$118.2M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$112.5M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 261 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 261 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1953
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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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 approximately $100M-$1B. 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