Save the Children Federation Inc
Save the children believes every child deserves a future. Since our founding over 100 years ago, we've changed the lives of over 1 billion children. In the united …
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At Save the Children, we live by five Core Values: Accountability, Integrity, Ambition, Collaboration, and Creativity. These Core Values drive our long-term strategies and short-term goals, and they underpin our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and achieve immediate and lasting impact in their lives. Save the Children is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace as well as in the communities where we work.
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Save the children believes every child deserves a future. Since our founding over 100 years ago, we've changed the lives of over 1 billion children. In the united states and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach. We do whatever it takes for children every day and in times of crisis transforming their lives and the future we share. Our full report on 2024 highlights can be found in our annual report, available on our website.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySave the Children Federation Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Fairfield, CT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1932 and has been operating for 94 years. Its EIN is 060726487. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 (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 $920M in annual revenue. 294 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Save the Children Federation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('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.
Save the Children Federation Inc is located in Fairfield, CT, United States. The organization was established in 1932 and has been active for 94 years.
Based on official tax filings, Save the Children Federation Inc has $920M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% 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.
Save the Children Federation 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 $920M in annual revenue. The organization has 294 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Save the Children Federation 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.
Save the Children Federation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 1% 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.
At Save the Children, we live by five Core Values: Accountability, Integrity, Ambition, Collaboration, and Creativity. These Core Values drive our long-term strategies and short-term goals, and they underpin our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and achieve immediate and lasting impact in their lives. Save the Children is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace as well as in the communities where we work. Save the Children Federation Inc is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1932.
Among international charities registered in United States: Save the Children Federation Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $920M is well above the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Save the Children Federation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 060726487, 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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10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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SAVE THE CHILDREN FEDERATION 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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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 294 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Save the Children Federation Inc
- What is Save the Children Federation Inc?
- Save the Children Federation Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Fairfield, United States. At Save the Children, we live by five Core Values: Accountability, Integrity, Ambition, Collaboration, and Creativity. These Core Values drive our long-term strategies and short-term goals, and they underpin our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and achieve immediate and lasting impact in their lives. Save the Children is committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace as well as in the communities where we work.
- When was Save the Children Federation Inc founded?
- Save the Children Federation Inc was founded in 1932.
- Who leads Save the Children Federation Inc?
- Greg Ferrante serves as Chief Financial Officer.
- Where is Save the Children Federation Inc located?
- Headquartered in Fairfield, United States. The charity operates in 128 countries.
- What is Save the Children Federation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 1% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Save the Children Federation Inc trustworthy?
- Save the Children Federation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 Save the Children Federation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 060726487.
- What is Save the Children Federation Inc's website?
- http://www.savethechildren.org