Bread for the World Institute meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
The Institute carries out research and education on hunger. The organization publishes an annual report and briefings on the state of world hunger (The Hunger Report). As part of the Institute's commitment to anti-hunger education, the report aims to strengthen the anti-hunger movement by analyzing the causes of and solutions to hunger domestically and abroad. The organization is also involved in outreach and advocacy efforts. The Institute reports that it partners with and provides staff support to Christian churches, and has created an e-mail list to provide pastors with resources on the work it does and the hunger ministry.
For the year ended December 31, 2016, Bread for the World Institute's program expenses were:
Public education |
$3,659,191 |
Public policy |
$1,880,447 |
Outreach and advocacy |
$1,809,587 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$7,349,225 |
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Chief Executive
David M. Beckmann, President
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Compensation*
$239,856
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Chair of the Board
Sandra Joireman
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Professor, University of Richmond
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Board Size
44
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Paid Staff Size
71
*2016 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Telephone appeals
Fundraising costs were 8% of related contributions.((Related contributions, which totaled $4,850,995, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
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.
The following information is based on Bread for the World Institute's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016.
Source of Funds |
Contributions and membership |
$3,326,018 |
Foundation grants |
$1,175,000 |
Endowments and bequests |
$349,977 |
Investment income |
$277,554 |
Conferences and events |
$46,911 |
Other income |
$7,327 |
Total Income |
$5,182,787 |
- Programs: 90%
- Administrative: 6%
- Fundraising: 4%
Total Income |
$5,182,787 |
Program expenses |
$7,349,225 |
Fundraising expenses |
$399,811 |
Administrative expenses |
$460,218 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$8,209,254 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$-3,026,467 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$16,584,815 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$13,558,348 |
Total Liabilities |
$908,364 |
Total Assets |
$14,466,712 |