Children International
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Children International meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Child Sponsorship
According to Children International, a sponsor's gift of $39 monthly will give a sponsored child access to medical care, educational support, and life skills and job training before graduation. Sponsors will receive letters from and photos of their sponsored child, and can arrange a visit to the child.
Stated Purpose:
"to connect people around the world in the fight to end poverty."
Year, State Incorporated:
1951, MO
Children International focuses on breaking the cycle of generational poverty for children the organization serves. Children International connects individual supporters with children and also builds, maintains, and staffs community centers and delivers programs in four areas: health, education, empowerment, and employment. The organization contextualizes programs, aiming to overcome challenges for each location and deliver impact for children and youth.
For the year ended September 30, 2022, Children International's program expenses were:
Worldwide program services: $84,972,103
Total Program Expenses: $84,972,103
Chief Executive
Susana Eshleman, Chief Executive Officer and President
Compensation*
$537,836
Chair of the Board
Bradley C. Cloverdyke
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired
Board Size
10
Paid Staff Size
150
*2020 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Television, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Telemarketing, Foundation grants
Fundraising costs were 12% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $108,774,037, 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 Children International's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Sponsorships and contributions | $88,117,611 |
| Product donations | $18,809,214 |
| Legacies and bequests | $1,847,212 |
| Investments and other income, net | $541,658 |
| Investment return, net | $-8,886,927 |
| Total Income | $100,428,768 |
Programs: 81% Fundraising: 12% Administrative: 7%
| Total Income | $100,428,768 |
| Total expenses: | $105,502,063 |
| Program expenses | $84,972,103 |
| Fundraising expenses | $12,812,894 |
| Administrative expenses | $7,717,066 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-5,073,295 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $103,557,677 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $27,911 |
| Ending Net Assets | $98,512,293 |
| Total Liabilities | $3,607,002 |
| Total Assets | $102,119,295 |
Note 1: According to Children International's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2022, the organization received in-kind donations totaling $18,809,214 in the form of textbooks, shoes, hygiene kits, and clothing.
Note 2: In the financial section above, 'other changes in net assets' refers to a change in actuarial liability for gift annuities.
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance