Concern Worldwide US
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
Concern Worldwide US meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to help people living in extreme poverty achieve major improvements in their lives that last and spread without ongoing support from Concern."
Year, State Incorporated:
1993, NY
Concern Worldwide U.S. (Concern) is an affiliate of Concern Worldwide and supports its global humanitarian and development work by raising funds, providing technical support, managing programs, and raising awareness in the U.S. Concern reports that it partners with the poorest and most vulnerable people around the world to help them build better lives and futures. The organization works to create sustainable change and solve problems holistically so communities can ultimately thrive without Concern's ongoing support. Concern's programming focuses on emergency response, climate resilience, and health and nutrition. The organization's programs also focus on also supporting livelihoods, education, and water and sanitation, and reports an emphasis on women and children.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, Concern Worldwide US's program expenses were:
Development education: $767,280
Overseas relief: $68,735,394
Total Program Expenses: $69,502,674
Chief Executive
Colleen Kelly, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$314,126
Chair of the Board
Joanna Geraghty
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
President and Chief Operating Officer, JetBlue Airways
Board Size
27
Paid Staff Size
46
*2021 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events
Fundraising costs were 4% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $77,553,796, 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 Concern Worldwide US's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Contributions and non-government grants | $10,930,455 |
| Support from Concern Worldwide IRL | $2,185,767 |
| Government grants | $63,175,275 |
| Special events, net | $1,262,299 |
| Other income | $97,255 |
| Total Income | $77,651,051 |
Programs: 94% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 3%
| Total Income | $77,651,051 |
| Total expenses: | $74,245,782 |
| Program expenses | $69,502,674 |
| Fundraising expenses | $2,739,143 |
| Administrative expenses | $2,003,639 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $3,405,269 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $10,785,526 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $141,911,221 |
| Total Liabilities | $24,848,022 |
| Total Assets | $39,983,140 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance