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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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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Save the Children Federation Inc

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Fairfield, CT
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q330
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major
Operating in
127 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1964

Mission

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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.
Operating countries (127)
Afghanistan Albania Angola Argentina Armenia Australia Azerbaijan Bangladesh Belgium Benin Bhutan Bolivia Bosnia and Herzegovina Brazil Burkina Faso Cambodia Canada Central African Republic Chad Chile China Colombia Costa Rica Ivory Coast Cuba Denmark DR Congo Dominican Republic Timor-Leste Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Estonia Ethiopia Fiji Finland Georgia Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Guinea-Bissau Guinea Haiti Honduras Hong Kong Iceland India Indonesia Iraq Italy Japan Jordan Kazakhstan Kenya Kyrgyzstan Laos Latvia Lebanon Liberia Libya Lithuania Madagascar Malawi Mali Mauritania Mexico Moldova Mongolia Montenegro Morocco Mozambique Myanmar Namibia Nepal Netherlands New Zealand Nicaragua Niger Nigeria Norway Pakistan Palestine Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Romania Russia Rwanda Senegal Sierra Leone Singapore Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa South Korea Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Eswatini Sweden Switzerland Syria Tajikistan Tanzania Thailand Gambia Togo Tunisia Türkiye Uganda Ukraine United Kingdom United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu Venezuela Vietnam Western Sahara Yemen Serbia Zambia Zimbabwe South Sudan

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 83%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.06%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.83
Program$0.83
83% to programs beats the peer average (75%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Save the Children Federation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1932, it is among the oldest international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • 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 77 places it in the top 10% 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 donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • 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

Save 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. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 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's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 060726487. 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.

Save the Children Federation 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. The charity allocates 83% 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.

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 83% 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.

Save the Children Federation 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 $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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Save the Children Federation 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 83% 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.

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 an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1932.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 83% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. 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.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
83% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1,164

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

GR
Greg F•••••••
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

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

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$920.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$919.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1062.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$908.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$808.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$781.9M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$829.9M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Dr. John R. Voris Is Dead at 87; Led Save Children Federation; Agency Born in Depression for Appalachian Poor Now Spans
Mar 2018
www.nytimes.com
Form filed
$759.5M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$652.0M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$641.0M revenue
FY2015
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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 294 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 294 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 · 1932
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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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, CT, United States. The charity operates in 127 countries.
What is Save the Children Federation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 83% of expenses go to program services.
Is Save the Children Federation Inc trustworthy?
Save the Children Federation 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 Save the Children Federation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 060726487.
What is Save the Children Federation Inc's website?
http://www.savethechildren.org