Heifer Project International
73% goes to programs $23 to raise $100 Strong reserves
Heifer Project International is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Little Rock, Arkansas, registered in 1999, with $162,027,025 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 73% of spending to programs.
1 World Ave, Little Rock, AR, 72202 EIN 35-1019477 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2024)
$162.0M
▲ 8.2% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$178.9M
Net assets
$259.6M
Employees
304
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
BProgram efficiency40% of the rating73% to programs · $23 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 Heifer Project International: 73% to programs · $23 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · -10% 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 Heifer Project International: 17 mo reserves · -10% margin earns a C+ 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 Heifer Project International: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Heifer Project International: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Since 1944, heifer project international has helped more than 52 million families in more than 125 countries move toward greater self-reliance through the gifts of livestock, plants and training in environmentally-sound agriculture.
What they do
International development: education and awareness: heifer project international works to educate people of all ages in the united states and globally about the root causes of hunger and poverty, and how they can be part of the solution. its programs inspire people to take action and raise awareness of the importance of healthy, nutritious, sustainably produced local food.
International development: agro-ecology: heifer project international (heifer) provides gifts of seeds, grains and trees and teaches farmers and families geographically appropriate and resource-sound agricultural practices that enhance and increase crop productivity and are good for the environment. heifer works with local organizations to increase farmer's access to markets to improve economic benefit and increase personal gain from what they grow. this allows farmers to enhance food security and sovereignty, increase local food options and availability and provide safe and affordable locally grown foods. heifer's work is guided in its approach by its 12 cornerstones, including passing on the gift, accountability, sharing and caring, gender and family focus, genuine need and justice and full participation. (see schedule o)all contribute to heifer's values-based and holistic approach to giving people a hand up, not a hand out to a better, richer life.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1 World Ave, Little Rock, AR, 72202
- City
- Little Rock
- State
- Arkansas
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $130.5M (FY2013) to $162.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $53.7MNet assets $259.6M
Operating margin
-10.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$313.3M
Total liabilities
$53.7M
Net assets
$259.6M
Salaries & benefits
$30.2M
17% of expenses
Board members
18
18 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $162,027,025▲8.2% | $178,902,483▲12.2% | $259,572,403▼3.2% | $313,297,854▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $149,689,145 | $159,486,986▼2.4% | $268,249,675▲1.8% | $302,101,190▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $149,625,298▼7.8% | $163,487,437▼2.5% | $263,507,239▼2.9% | $287,748,580▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $162,258,622▲15.1% | $167,596,695▲31.1% | $271,496,625▼5.5% | $300,226,033▼8.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $140,937,987▲13.1% | $127,811,257▲3.0% | $287,215,366▲34.8% | $328,892,856▲33.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $124,636,518▲4.0% | $124,092,367▼2.5% | $213,023,992▲2.1% | $246,424,113▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $119,802,498▼3.1% | $127,233,910▲7.0% | $208,602,105▲3.0% | $238,035,579▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $123,648,189▲4.6% | $118,860,529▲3.4% | $202,624,058▲5.2% | $230,898,057▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $118,160,236▲5.0% | $114,977,524▼6.5% | $192,616,810▲19.6% | $214,680,886▲18.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $112,522,166▼8.9% | $122,940,579▼0.3% | $161,007,905▼5.3% | $181,744,170▼5.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $123,464,985▼5.4% | $123,248,972▲6.1% | $170,039,152▼0.2% | $191,765,029▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $130,545,559 | $116,193,819▼5.8% | $170,365,672▲18.2% | $193,464,135▲15.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $123,380,535▲6.7% | $144,093,045▼5.8% | $167,422,547▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $115,655,808▼1.7% | $152,978,825▼2.3% | $174,943,967▼2.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $117,606,508▲3.5% | $156,643,408▲13.9% | $180,139,760▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $113,655,014 | $137,472,555 | $161,735,482 | 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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Surita Sandosham — $468,822 (0.26% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surita Sandosham | President & Chief Executive Officer | 50 | $468,822 |
| Hilary Haddigan | Chief of Mission Effectiveness | 50 | $249,748 |
| Oscar Castaneda Samayoa | Senior Vp For the Americas | 50 | $248,167 |
| Elia Makar | Chief People Officer | 50 | $238,219 |
| Marcia Rasmussen | Cfo/treasurer | 50 | $235,850 |
| Christy Moore | Senior Vp Marketing & Philanthropy | 50 | $234,757 |
| Patrick Bryski | Senior Vp Business Dev & Partnerships | 50 | $221,387 |
| Peter Goldstein | Vp of Communications | 50 | $202,608 |
| Matthew Krause | Snr Dir, Business Dev & Partnerships | 50 | $197,729 |
| Mutale Chilangwa | Snr Dir, Usaid Business Development | 50 | $194,547 |
| Benjamin Wood | Mng Dir, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, and Lea | 50 | $191,602 |
| Michelle Dusek Izaguirre | Vp of Resource Development Operations | 50 | $189,825 |
| Marcio Nascimento | Snr Dir New Business Development | 50 | $189,701 |
| Chad Avery | General Counsel/board Secretary | 50 | $189,269 |
| Kimberly Ahlgrim | Vp of Risk Management & Assurance | 50 | $187,963 |
| Michael Heald | Vp of Investment Programs | 50 | $178,231 |
| Kimberly Hayes-perrow | Vp of Direct Marketing | 50 | $175,414 |
| Hervil Cherubin | Senior Country Director | 50 | $173,679 |
| Francine Hill | Vp Global Finance Ops & Compliance | 50 | $172,616 |
| Marleen New | Vp of Global Partnerships | 50 | $158,498 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Givebridge Inc | Fundraising Services | $8,533,728 |
| The Teaching Source LLC | Fundraising Services | $5,799,169 |
| Ascenta Group Us Inc | Fundraising Services | $2,044,884 |
| Ascenta Solutions Us Inc | Fundraising Services | $1,363,256 |
| Mds Communications Corporation | Telemarketing Services | $1,344,754 |
Grants received · $92.1M total
612 grants to Heifer Project International totaling $92.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mastercard Foundation | Youth learning | 2024 | $9,804,050 |
| The Mastercard Foundation | Financial inclusion | 2024 | $3,998,234 |
| Conservation International Foundation | Heifer challenge program | 2024 | $239,482 |
| Greater Horizons | International & foreign affairs | 2024 | $238,927 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Environment & animal protection | 2024 | $217,300 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $200,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $154,983 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $153,360 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $138,272 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $135,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2024 | $111,450 |
| American Endowment Foundation | International | 2024 | $98,300 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $97,777 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $93,579 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Humanitarian aid and development | 2024 | $82,075 |
Grants made · $6.5M in FY2024
4 grants totaling $6.5M in FY2024. All grants made by Heifer Project International →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress Valley Meat Company 1 LLC | To create community food enterprises for healthy, local, organic food and to create jobs in linking small-scale farmers to larger and diverse markets. | $4,125,404 |
| Arkansas Sustainable Livestock Cooperative (c-corp) | Charitable purpose by eliminating debt for future of charitable entity | $1,884,509 |
| Arkansas Sustainable Livestock Cooperative (c-corp) | To create community food enterprises for healthy, local, organic food and to create jobs in communities linking small-scale farmers to larger and diverse markets. | $525,000 |
| Robinson Pasture Pigs | To create community food enterprises for healthy, local, organic food and to create jobs in linking small-scale farmers to larger and diverse markets. | $9,098 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Heifer Project International a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Heifer Project International is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 35-1019477, based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Heifer Project International's EIN?
- Heifer Project International's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 35-1019477.
- How much revenue does Heifer Project International report?
- Heifer Project International reported $162,027,025 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Heifer Project International's spending goes to programs?
- Heifer Project International spends about 73% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Heifer Project International have?
- CharityIndex grades Heifer Project International B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Heifer Project International's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Heifer Project International's latest Form 990 is $468,822, paid to Surita Sandosham (President & Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for Heifer Project International (EIN 35-1019477) 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.