Feed the Children Inc
About
Established in 1979, Feed the Children exists to defeat childhood hunger. We are one of the largest U.S.-based charities, serving those in need in the U.S. and internationally by providing food, life essentials, educational initiatives, and disaster response.
We are committed to ending childhood hunger. In the u.s. And around the world.
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Integrity assessment
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Financials
IRS Form 990Leadership at a glance
Official filings
GiveRadar Intelligence
GiveRadar Analysis
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Feed the Children Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 12,907 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 25,022 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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Filing history
10 years on file from IRS Form 990: revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.
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FEED THE CHILDREN INC 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
Leadership & board
Official filingsBoard members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.
25 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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Timeline
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In the news
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#1,204 of 25,022 international charities in the United States on integrity score
80/100 puts it in the top 6% of the cohort, tied with 1,365 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
Bars show the share of the cohort this charity outranks. Ranks describe how much is publicly disclosed, not how good the charity is.
How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar international charities in United States.
Cause areas in United States
Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.
Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search · 115 disclosed in the public registry.
What we know and don't know
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Methodology
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Frequently asked questions about Feed the Children Inc
Feed the Children Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Oklahoma City, OK, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1964 and has been operating for 62 years. Its EIN is 736108657. 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 $409M in annual revenue. 115 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Feed the Children Inc's highest-paid executive, Debra Shoaf, received $418,204 in reported compensation in its most recent filing (2024). This figure comes straight from the organization's official filing and covers salary plus other reportable pay. Executive pay generally scales with the size and complexity of a nonprofit, so it is best read alongside the organization's revenue and what it does.
Based on official filings, Feed the Children Inc has $409M in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% 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.
Established in 1979, Feed the Children exists to defeat childhood hunger. We are one of the largest U.S.-based charities, serving those in need in the U.S. and internationally by providing food, life essentials, educational initiatives, and disaster response. Feed the Children Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1964.
Feed the Children Inc is classified as an 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 $409M in annual revenue. The organization has 115 disclosed officers and directors.
Feed the Children Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 736108657. 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.
Feed the Children Inc is located in Oklahoma City, OK, United States. The organization was established in 1964 and has been active for 62 years.
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Quick facts about Feed the Children Inc
- What is Feed the Children Inc?
- Feed the Children Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Oklahoma City, United States. Established in 1979, Feed the Children exists to defeat childhood hunger. We are one of the largest U.S.-based charities, serving those in need in the U.S. and internationally by providing food, life essentials, educational initiatives, and disaster response.
- When was Feed the Children Inc founded?
- Feed the Children Inc was founded in 1964.
- Who leads Feed the Children Inc?
- Debra Shoaf serves as CFO.
- Where is Feed the Children Inc located?
- Headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK, United States.
- What is Feed the Children Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is $408.9 million. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Feed the Children Inc trustworthy?
- Feed the Children Inc 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 Feed the Children Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 736108657.
- What is Feed the Children Inc's website?
- http://www.feedthechildren.org