Share Our Strength
SHARE OUR STRENGTH WAS FOUNDED WITH THE BELIEF THAT EVERYONE HAS A STRENGTH TO SHARE IN THE GLOBAL FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER AND POVERTY, AND THAT IN THESE SHARED …
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We’re helping kids, families and communities through our No Kid Hungry campaign – and working on the root causes of hunger to create more financial security for families.
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Mission
Share our strength was founded with the belief that everyone has a strength to share in the global fight against hunger and poverty, and that in these shared strengths lie sustainable solutions. Today we focus these strengths on ending childhood hunger through our campaigns, like no kid hungry, which will end childhood hunger in the united states, and cooking matters, which inspires families to make healthy, affordable food choices.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyShare Our Strength is a registered social services nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its EIN is 521367538. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for social services charities in United States. The organization reports $145M in annual revenue. 151 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Share Our Strength has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Share Our Strength is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years. Its registered address is 1401 Massachusetts Ave NW Suite 400, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Share Our Strength has $145M in annual revenue. It allocates 2% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Share Our Strength is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $145M in annual revenue. The organization has 151 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Share Our Strength. 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.
Share Our Strength has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 2% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 81%. Visit the Share Our Strength profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
We’re helping kids, families and communities through our No Kid Hungry campaign – and working on the root causes of hunger to create more financial security for families. Share Our Strength is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1984.
Among social services charities registered in United States: Share Our Strength's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 2% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $145M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Share Our Strength are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Share Our Strength is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521367538, 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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5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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SHARE OUR STRENGTH 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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Quick facts about Share Our Strength
- What is Share Our Strength?
- Share Our Strength is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. We’re helping kids, families and communities through our No Kid Hungry campaign – and working on the root causes of hunger to create more financial security for families.
- When was Share Our Strength founded?
- Share Our Strength was founded in 1984.
- Who leads Share Our Strength?
- Anne Filipic serves as CEO.
- Where is Share Our Strength located?
- Headquartered in Washington, United States.
- What is Share Our Strength's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 2% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Share Our Strength trustworthy?
- Share Our Strength has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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 Share Our Strength's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 521367538.
- What is Share Our Strength's website?
- https://www.shareourstrength.org