Childrens Hunger Fund
97% goes to programs $1 to raise $100
Childrens Hunger Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Rnch Cascades, California, registered in 1996, with $134,154,447 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 97% of spending to programs.
13931 Balboa Blvd, Rnch Cascades, CA, 91342 EIN 95-4335462 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2023)
$134.2M
▼ 23.9% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2023)
$132.7M
Net assets
$32.5M
Employees
109
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating97% to programs · $1 to raise $100
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 Childrens Hunger Fund: 97% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · +1% margin
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 Childrens Hunger Fund: 3 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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 Childrens Hunger Fund: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Childrens Hunger Fund: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Delivering hope to suffering children by equipping churches for gospel-centered mercy ministry.
Contact & location
- Address
- 13931 Balboa Blvd, Rnch Cascades, CA, 91342
- City
- Rnch Cascades
- State
- California
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $66.2M (FY2013) to $134.2M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $6.9MNet assets $32.5M
Operating margin
1.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$39.4M
Total liabilities
$6.9M
Net assets
$32.5M
Salaries & benefits
$9.0M
7% of expenses
Board members
11
10 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $134,154,447▼23.9% | $132,665,528▼23.7% | $32,537,760▲5.3% | $39,426,463▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $176,314,987▲41.9% | $173,846,634▲46.0% | $30,902,488▲8.8% | $36,810,834▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $124,296,235▲0.5% | $119,111,144▼3.8% | $28,404,427▲22.2% | $33,515,301▲17.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $123,714,088▲88.6% | $123,820,141▲106% | $23,253,608▼0.5% | $28,471,554▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $65,590,693▼21.4% | $60,032,124▼22.2% | $23,359,661▲6.8% | $28,723,157▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $83,483,976▲73.5% | $77,135,389▲73.9% | $21,865,134▲41.0% | $28,105,539▲29.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $48,127,630▲24.4% | $44,346,284▲25.9% | $15,512,608▲32.2% | $21,666,545▲22.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $38,688,191▲16.9% | $35,220,056▲18.6% | $11,733,370▲42.0% | $17,637,132▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $33,101,547▼50.0% | $29,687,731▼55.2% | $8,265,762▲70.3% | $15,435,611▲21.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $66,187,945 | $66,310,336▼49.2% | $4,854,502▼2.5% | $12,671,721▲140% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $130,534,566▲247% | $4,978,031▼28.4% | $5,279,358▼29.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $37,668,400▼43.3% | $6,950,081▲20.5% | $7,532,920▲26.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $66,409,963 | $5,768,180 | $5,972,899 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: David Phillips — $234,234 (0.18% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Phillips | President | 40 | $234,234 |
| Michael Richards | Senior Vice President | 40 | $166,750 |
| Jason Hartung | Vice President of Finance (cfo) | 40 | $157,889 |
| Buddy Brewer | Exec Director, Operations | 40 | $129,618 |
| Roger Bayramian | Controller | 40 | $125,904 |
| Timothy Hackett | Regional Director, West | 40 | $113,773 |
| Ron Neal | Senior Director, Human Resources | 40 | $107,559 |
| Dana Scannell | Chairman | 2 | — |
| Dick Griffith | Director | 1 | — |
| Glenn Carpenter | Director | 1 | — |
| Jim Wicker | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Leonce Crump | Director | 1 | — |
| Lori Young | Director | 1 | — |
| Mark Tatlock | Director/chaplain | 2 | — |
| Mike Trujillo | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Scott Olson | Director | 1 | — |
| Steve Mccormick | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
Grants received · $166.1M total
202 grants to Childrens Hunger Fund totaling $166.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivering Good Inc | Poverty assistance | 2024 | $2,473,891 |
| Lesea Global Feed the Hungry Inc | Relief | 2024 | $1,762,894 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Food supply | 2024 | $499,700 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Food, nutrition | 2024 | $277,000 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $227,600 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $75,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $73,525 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $30,540 |
| Union Rescue Mission | General operating support | 2024 | $14,670 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $13,348 |
| Giveclear Foundation | Program support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| World Vision | Development | 2023 | $4,529,224 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $1,851,554 |
| Delivering Good Inc | Poverty assistance | 2023 | $575,856 |
Grants made · $112.4M in FY2023
284 grants totaling $112.4M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Childrens Hunger Fund →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Partners In Hope | Relief | $18,201,333 |
| Christian Appalachian Project Inc | Relief | $18,187,339 |
| Templo Calvario | Relief | $16,603,498 |
| Iglesia Casa De Restauracion El Aposento Alto | Relief | $13,139,983 |
| One More Child Foundation Inc | Relief | $8,927,733 |
| Helping Hands Society of Los Angeles | Relief | $6,344,032 |
| Illinois Partners In Hope Nfp | Relief | $6,216,351 |
| Templo Cristiano Agape Inc | Relief | $4,167,716 |
| Baptist General Convention of Texas | Relief | $2,841,089 |
| The Kaleo Foundation | Relief | $2,776,913 |
| Church of Glad Tidings | Relief | $2,733,312 |
| Brownsville Community Center Inc | Relief | $1,473,386 |
| Laredo Stepping Stone | Relief | $1,032,496 |
| Corona De Vida | Relief | $948,046 |
| Ministerios La Vid Verdadera | Relief | $876,494 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Childrens Hunger Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Childrens Hunger Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-4335462, based in Rnch Cascades, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Childrens Hunger Fund's EIN?
- Childrens Hunger Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-4335462.
- How much revenue does Childrens Hunger Fund report?
- Childrens Hunger Fund reported $134,154,447 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Childrens Hunger Fund's spending goes to programs?
- Childrens Hunger Fund spends about 97% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Childrens Hunger Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades Childrens Hunger Fund A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Childrens Hunger Fund's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Childrens Hunger Fund's latest Form 990 is $234,234, paid to David Phillips (President).
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Data for Childrens Hunger Fund (EIN 95-4335462) 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.