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.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 5 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Share Our Strength has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 8,121 social services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1984, it predates 79% of the social services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- 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 + 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. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $79M in annual revenue. 151 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Share Our Strength's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 521367538. 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.
Share Our Strength has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('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 $79M in annual revenue. It allocates 58% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 74% 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 major organization. It has $79M 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Share Our Strength 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 58% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.
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: It allocates 58% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $79M 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 151 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 151 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1984
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, DC, United States.
- What is Share Our Strength's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 58% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Share Our Strength trustworthy?
- Share Our Strength has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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