Heifer Project 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
Heifer Project International meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to end hunger and poverty in partnership with the communities we serve."
Year, State Incorporated:
1953, AR
Also Known As:
Heifer International
Heifer Project International (HPI) operates in 21 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Americas and provides farmers with technical assistance and opportunities to strengthen skills, including finance and business management. Farmers receive inputs including livestock and seeds, support to improve the quality and quantity of the goods they produce, and connections to local and international markets to increase sales and incomes. HPI works across a range of value chains, including food crops, livestock, spices, and textiles.
For the year ended June 30, 2022, Heifer Project International's program expenses were:
Program services: $129,450,632
Total Program Expenses: $129,450,632
Chief Executive
Surita Sandosham, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$481,499
Chair of the Board
Randi Hedin
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Chief Operating Officer, GMP Proprietary Trading LLC
Board Size
16
Paid Staff Size
947
*2023 compensation, as reported by the charity, 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, Special events, Telemarketing, Foundation grants, Print advertisements, Corporate solicitation
HPI incurred joint costs of $10,646,365 for informational materials and activities that included fundraising materials. Of those costs, $5,876,895 was allocated to fundraising expenses and $4,769,470 was allocated to program expenses.
Fundraising costs were 22% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $166,988,753, 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 Heifer Project International's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2022.
Source of Funds
Contributions | $137,674,289 |
Federal government grants | $1,610,157 |
Other grants | $21,017,944 |
Educational programs | $190,217 |
Promotional events and material sales, net | $27,657 |
In-kind contributions | $6,686,363 |
Other income | $2,334,581 |
Change in interest in net assets of Heifer International Foundation | $-10,281,969 |
Total Income | $159,259,239 |
Programs: 74% Fundraising: 21% Administrative: 4%
Total Income | $159,259,239 |
Total expenses: | $174,284,937 |
Program expenses | $129,450,632 |
Fundraising expenses | $37,224,053 |
Administrative expenses | $7,610,252 |
Other expenses | $0 |
Income in Excess of Expenses | $-15,025,698 |
Beginning Net Assets | $287,215,366 |
Other Changes In Net Assets | $-693,043 |
Ending Net Assets | $271,496,625 |
Total Liabilities | $28,729,408 |
Total Assets | $300,226,033 |
Note 1: According to HPI's audited financial statements - consolidated- for the year ended June 30, 2022, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $6,686,363 in the form of public service announcements ($6,642,079), supplies ($37,639), and agricultural items ($6,645).
Note 2: In the financial section above, "other changes in net assets" refers to a foreign currency translation adjustment.
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