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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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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · 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
128 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
🌍 International · NTEE Q330
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.
SDG 17 SDG 17 · Partnerships for the Goals Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.
Operating countries (128)
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 Turkey Uganda Ukraine United Kingdom United States Uruguay Uzbekistan Vanuatu Venezuela Vietnam Western Sahara Yemen Serbia Zambia Zimbabwe South Sudan XK

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.06%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.01 ($746.0 million)

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. 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.

Verified against 7 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
1% 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

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Leadership

GR
Greg Ferrante
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AB
Abhijit B•••••••
TRUSTEE
AB
Abhishek A••••••
TRUSTEE
AB
Abhishek A••••••
TRUSTEE
AL
Aleksander D••••••
CHIEF OPERATING OFC (AS OF 9/5/23)
AN
Andrea W•••••••••
CORPORATE SECRETARY (UNTIL 12/30/23)
AN
Andrew S•••••
CHIEF OF PARTY
AN
Anjulee A•••••••••••••
HEAD COMMUNICATIONS
AN
Anne G••••
TRUSTEE (AS OF 2/22/23)
AN
Anne S M••••••
TRUSTEE
BR
Brad I••••
TRUSTEE CHAIR
BR
Brian W••••
GENERAL COUNSEL
BR
Bridget S••••
INTERIM CIO (AS OF 6/26/23)
CA
Catherine O••••••••••
TRUSTEE (UNTIL 2/24/22)
CH
Christina G••••••
VP POLICY, ADVOCACY & CMPGNS
CH
Christy G••••••
VP POLICY & HUM RESPONSE AS OF 4/21
CO
Corinne B•••••
TRUSTEE
CO
Corrine B•••••
TRUSTEE AS OF 2/24/21
CY
Cynthia P Y••••••
HEAD CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS
DA
Daniel P A•••••
CHIEF OF PARTY
DA
Danita O••••••
TRUSTEE
DA
Daryl W•••••••
HEAD HR PARTNER (UNTIL 11/4/22)
DA
Dave S•••••
TRUSTEE
DA
David B••••
VP, INT'L PROGRAMS
DA
David M•••••••••
TRUSTEE (UNTIL 2/24/22)
DA
Dawn S••••••
TRUSTEE UNTIL 2/24/21
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Latest news

From global news sources

1 article found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

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
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$829.9M revenue
FY2018
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
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$652.0M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$641.0M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

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Save the Children Federation Inc This page 71 $920.5 million 1%
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First Ladies Initiative 90 $536,180 95%
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Arlene Campbell Humanitarian Foundation 90 $242,104 96%

Sources and verification

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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
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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