Childfund International USA is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Richmond, Virginia, registered in 1951, with $210,435,038 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 75% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$210.4M
▲ 0.1% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$201.9M
Net assets
$196.4M
Employees
241
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Childfund International USA: 75% to programs · $15 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Childfund International USA: 12 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Childfund International USA: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Childfund International USA: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Childfund's mission is to help deprived, excluded and vulnerable children have the capacity to become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting and positive change to their communities, and to promote societies whose individuals and institutions participate in valuing, protecting and advancing the worth and the rights of children.
Education: the quality of children's learning and education depends on their home, school, community and even nationwide education systems. childfund works across all those levels, with special emphasis on early childhood development, protection and basic education access. we partner with local organizations and ministries of education in all our program countries to strengthen national and regional education systems and engage families in establishing community leadership for learning.
Micro-enterprise development: programs focusing on essential technical and soft skills, youth employability, entrepreneurship and digital literacy are vital for equipping young people with the competencies required to thrive in evolving economies. by conducting job market surveys, partnering with employers, and providing vocational and entrepreneurial training, we create safe, sustainable employment opportunities.
Early childhood development: childfund's approach focuses on helping local organizations and governments support families to create the conditions that their youngest children need for healthy development during their earliest years. to ensure sustainable program implementation, we provide opportunities for local partner organizations to build their knowledge through workshops and learning exchanges on positive parenting practices. parenting mentors and facilitators engage in training and supervision to effectively support caregivers to improve their knowledge, attitudes and practices around parenting and early childhood development. interactive group sessions and personalized home visits ensure that the support is tailored to the participants' needs, especially those in vulnerable situations or remote, hard-to-reach communities.
Revenue declined from $235.9M (FY2013) to $210.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
4.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$209.9M
Total liabilities
$13.5M
Net assets
$196.4M
Salaries & benefits
$36.4M
18% of expenses
Board members
17
17 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $210,435,038▲0.1% | $201,904,934▲7.1% | $196,393,433▲5.8% | $209,929,974▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $210,218,646▲8.3% | $188,445,176▼0.9% | $185,681,950▲17.1% | $199,301,519▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $194,133,779▼2.7% | $190,211,998▼2.0% | $158,624,772▲15.7% | $173,081,737▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $199,562,143▼1.8% | $194,181,188▲1.8% | $137,123,463▼6.8% | $155,339,003▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $203,277,969▲2.9% | $190,747,008▲4.2% | $147,082,048▲26.2% | $164,998,809▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $197,595,976▲0.8% | $183,026,081▼4.7% | $116,512,311▲17.1% | $144,391,272▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $196,018,983▼3.3% | $192,070,927▼5.8% | $99,494,129▲1.0% | $127,737,717▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $202,637,391▼1.0% | $203,837,342▲2.8% | $98,534,640▲3.3% | $127,110,485▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $204,709,820▼1.4% | $198,375,886▼4.5% | $95,407,237▲16.0% | $130,029,726▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $207,631,954▼10.6% | $207,663,749▼10.5% | $82,270,400▼5.0% | $124,918,487▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $232,122,535▼1.6% | $232,027,895▲1.1% | $86,580,052▼4.4% | $116,185,286▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $235,857,277 | $229,406,389▼4.1% | $90,540,544▲10.5% | $117,101,446▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $239,297,115▲5.7% | $81,968,611▲5.4% | $106,151,696▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $226,456,082▲4.8% | $77,798,935▼3.8% | $105,002,905▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $216,184,138▲1.7% | $80,864,529▲32.5% | $101,401,580▲22.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $212,581,677 | $61,022,981 | $83,079,438 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Isameldein Mohamed Ghanim — $416,355 (0.21% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isameldein Mohamed Ghanim | Ceo | 40 | $416,355 |
| James M Tuite | Coo | 40 | $304,203 |
| Adam T Hicks | Vp, Cdmo | 40 | $255,842 |
| Scott Sherman | Vp, Global Hr | 40 | $235,201 |
| Erin Kennedy | Vp, External Affairs and Partneships | 40 | $229,552 |
| Cheryl Dahl | Director Sr. Communications | 40 | $202,576 |
| Sassan C Parandeh | Treasurer | 40 | $201,196 |
| Aaron Williams Thru 7124-123124 | Board Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Abbie Raikes | Director | 2 | — |
| Anne Holton | Director | 2 | — |
| Bridget Winston | Director | 2 | — |
| Carol Kissal As of 112025 | Director | 2 | — |
| Cassie Landers Thru 7124-123124 | Board Secretary | 2 | — |
| Daphne Maxwell-reid | Director | 2 | — |
| Helen Thompson | Board Vice Chair (thru 1/1/25-6/30/25), Director | 2 | — |
| Jonathan Roberts As of 112025 | Director | 2 | — |
| Kelly Hardebeck | Director | 2 | — |
| Martin Mccann | Director | 2 | — |
| Melanie Janin | Director (07/01/24 - Through 02/2025) | 2 | — |
| Miguel Zepeda | Director | 2 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Britevox Inc | Prof. Fundraising | $5,458,759 |
| Ld Road Inc | Prof. Fundraising | $5,267,391 |
| Isandbox Inc | Advertising | $1,631,206 |
| Further LLC | Prof. Fundraising | $1,398,675 |
| Caldwell Talent Inc | Prof. Fundraising | $923,380 |
219 grants to Childfund International USA totaling $34.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $786,147 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $786,147 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $211,448 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Humanitarian aid and development | 2024 | $161,347 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2024 | $30,184 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $28,792 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $27,500 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $20,504 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | Health and wellness | 2024 | $10,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $9,731 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $7,898 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $6,127 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2023 | $974,221 |
1 grant totaling $50K in FY2023. All grants made by Childfund International USA →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Shoestring Inc | — | $50,000 |
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Data for Childfund International USA (EIN 54-0536100) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.