ChildFund International

Conclusion

ChildFund International meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Child Sponsorship

A sponsor's monthly $39 gift is combined with those of other sponsors whose children are enrolled in the same community so that all children benefit. ChildFund International deposits the combined funds in their local partner organization's bank accounts. The local organizations are responsible for delivering the programs and services that children need at different stages in their lives, and the pooled funds allow the organization to serve children, families, and their communities. Sponsor donations provide a child with services that vary from community to community because the organization works directly with local organizations and parent committees to identify and offer the services that address the most pressing needs of the community. Typically, interventions include family-oriented projects that promote access to health care, day care, safe water, nutrition or education and training programs. ChildFund International's local partners conduct area assessments to determine the number of vulnerable families in their communities. They evaluate potential children based on: economic need (defined in monetary terms, amount of possessions or access to essential services); age (children must be no older than 13 at the time of enrollment); proximity to the program sites (to ensure full participation in ChildFund International's activities): family integration into the local community (to ensure commitment and retention); and the level of impact of HIV and AIDS within families. Sponsors will be informed of ChildFund International's work in their sponsored child's community through annual progress reports and communicating with their sponsored child through letters and pictures, and they even may arrange a visit to meet their child.

Purpose

Stated Purpose:
"to help children who experience deprivation, exclusion and vulnerability to build the capacity to improve their lives and become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting and positive change in their communities; to promote societies whose individuals and institutions participate in valuing, protecting and advancing the worth and rights of children; and to enrich supporters' lives by involving them in our cause."

Year, State Incorporated:
1938, VA

Programs

ChildFund International's educational programs work with educators, community groups, parents, and children towards the goal of having all children enter schools ready to learn and complete basic education. Activities include improving early childhood and school facilities, enhancing teaching methodologies, creating safer school environments, and improving policies to enhance student access and safety. The organization's health and sanitation programs address safe motherhood and newborn care, integrated early childhood development, and management of childhood illnesses, nutrition, water and sanitation, sexual and reproductive health and education. ChildFund International's micro-enterprise development program's approach is to support youth livelihood development with a focus on skills training, preparation for employment, guidance on business development, leadership development, and civic engagement.

For the year ended June 30, 2023, ChildFund International's program expenses were:

Micro-enterprise: $31,169,853

Health and sanitation: $29,105,480

Early childhood development: $22,074,637

Basic education: $60,345,898

Nutrition: $11,362,045

Emergencies: $28,653,896

Total Program Expenses: $182,711,809

Governance & Staff

Chief Executive
Isameldein Ghanim, President and Chief Executive Officer

Compensation*
$354,801

Chair of the Board
Tamar Manuelyan Atinc

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Non-Resident Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institute

Board Size
18

Paid Staff Size
1028

*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Note: The organziation reports that Mr. Ghanim's salary was only for the period from March - December of 2022.

Fundraising

Method(s) Used:
Appeals by mail, Individual face-to-face appeals, Foundation grants, Appeals by mail, Appeals on the Internet

Fundraising costs were 13% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $231,450,507, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

Tax Status

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

Financial

The following information is based on ChildFund International's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.

Source of Funds

Programs: 79% Fundraising: 13% Administrative: 8%

Note 1: In the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" represents change in value of trusts and change in accrued pension benefit liability other than net periodic costs.

Note 2: According to ChildFund International's audited fianncial statements - consolidated - for the year ended June 30, 2023, the organization received $52,170,819 in contributed goods and services including public service annnouncements ($40,792,817), pharmaceuticals ($7,985,976), books ($2,682,727), other gifts in-kind ($410,967), and medical supplies ($298,332).