International Childrens Fund Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
100% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Growing revenue
International Childrens Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Neenah, Wisconsin, registered in 1978, with $118,981,941 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 100% of spending to programs.
619 Main St, Neenah, WI, 54956 EIN 39-1303430 Since 1978
Revenue (FY2024)
$119.0M
▲ 9.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$115.0M
Net assets
$16.4M
Employees
4
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 rating100% to programs · $0 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 International Childrens Fund Inc: 100% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · +3% 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 International Childrens Fund Inc: 2 mo reserves · +3% 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 International Childrens Fund Inc: 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 International Childrens Fund Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide humanitarian aid to desperately poor children and their families throughout the world.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $43.3M (FY2013) to $119.0M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $34KNet assets $16.4M
Operating margin
3.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$16.5M
Total liabilities
$34K
Net assets
$16.4M
Salaries & benefits
$181K
0% of expenses
Board members
7
5 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $118,981,941▲9.1% | $115,045,589▲17.9% | $16,437,263▲31.5% | $16,471,502▲31.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $109,099,590▲22.5% | $97,571,585▲9.4% | $12,500,911▲1185% | $12,518,914▲1143% | 990 |
| 2022 | $89,049,312▲11.9% | $89,199,993▲12.8% | $972,906▼13.4% | $1,007,490▼12.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $79,562,043▲15.2% | $79,102,738▲14.7% | $1,123,587▲69.1% | $1,153,019▲69.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $69,084,212▲21.6% | $68,937,533▲21.2% | $664,282▲27.5% | $681,593▲24.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $56,801,494▼2.3% | $56,883,386▼2.3% | $521,184▼13.6% | $546,037▼12.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $58,168,244▲12.8% | $58,197,350▲13.9% | $603,076▼4.6% | $625,291▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $51,575,917▼0.5% | $51,113,670▼1.7% | $632,182▲272% | $650,398▲161% | 990 |
| 2015 | $51,847,832▲7.2% | $52,006,305▲7.5% | $169,935▼48.3% | $249,622▼28.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $48,378,740▲11.9% | $48,395,848▲11.6% | $328,408▼5.0% | $347,578▼10.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $43,250,902 | $43,353,000▲0.5% | $345,516▼22.8% | $390,192▼16.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $43,117,541▲36.5% | $447,614▲33.7% | $469,398▲21.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $31,586,267▼17.3% | $334,857▼30.2% | $387,965▼23.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $38,196,737 | $479,914 | $504,063 | 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: Dr David Bruenning — $78,435 (0.07% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr David Bruenning | Founder | 35 | $78,435 |
| Fran Seidl | Executive Di | 35 | $71,138 |
| Clyde Swoger | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Drscott Schinschke | Board Chairm | 1 | — |
| Jean Hoppe | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Marcy Bruenning | Non-voting M | 1 | — |
| Mike Leclaire | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Roger Smith | Vice Preside | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2017)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Education Training and Develop | Pharmaceutical Handling Fee | $165,000 |
Grants received · $1.3M total
53 grants to International Childrens Fund Inc totaling $1.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Give Back Foundation | Program support | 2024 | $15,949 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $15,772 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $15,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Religion | 2023 | $45,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2023 | $27,425 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $19,775 |
| Give Back Foundation | Program support | 2023 | $15,949 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Servant Foundation | Community development | 2023 | $7,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $5,599 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2022 | $45,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $42,782 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2022 | $27,900 |
| Give Back Foundation | Program support | 2022 | $21,868 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $9,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is International Childrens Fund Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. International Childrens Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 39-1303430, based in Neenah, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is International Childrens Fund Inc's EIN?
- International Childrens Fund Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 39-1303430.
- How much revenue does International Childrens Fund Inc report?
- International Childrens Fund Inc reported $118,981,941 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of International Childrens Fund Inc's spending goes to programs?
- International Childrens Fund Inc spends about 100% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does International Childrens Fund Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades International Childrens Fund Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does International Childrens Fund Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on International Childrens Fund Inc's latest Form 990 is $78,435, paid to Dr David Bruenning (Founder).
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Data for International Childrens Fund Inc (EIN 39-1303430) 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.