Plan International Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1975, with $726,940,014 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$726.9M
▼ 3.8% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2023)
$750.2M
Net assets
$231.5M
Employees
254
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 Plan International Inc: 89% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ 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 Plan International Inc: 4 mo reserves · -3% margin earns a B+ 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 Plan International Inc: 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 Plan International Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Plan international, inc. is an international development and humanitarian organization that strives for a just world that advances childrens rights and equality for girls.
Inclusive quality education: improved teaching & learning in schools and family support for education; opportunities for out of school children to get an education; improved curriculum and learning materials; safe non-violent school environments; improved school governance and management practices.
Protection from violence: work with children, youth and families to reduce violence at home and in communities; child protective services; community based child protection mechanisms and multi-sectoral collaboration.
See schedule o other program services listed above.
Revenue grew from $657.1M (FY2013) to $726.9M (FY2023) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-3.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$313.9M
Total liabilities
$82.5M
Net assets
$231.5M
Salaries & benefits
$240.9M
32% of expenses
Board members
10
10 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $726,940,014▼3.8% | $750,198,084▲4.0% | $231,496,391▼6.9% | $313,949,368▼4.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $755,915,105▼3.5% | $721,233,203▼4.7% | $248,671,458▲0.4% | $329,698,842▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $783,603,833▼0.5% | $756,889,891▲2.3% | $247,563,121▲1.9% | $329,377,601▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $787,307,042▲28.5% | $739,517,782▲11.8% | $243,035,273▲32.6% | $314,032,154▲16.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $612,879,909▼7.1% | $661,189,679▲5.5% | $183,262,017▼14.7% | $270,645,213▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $660,009,045▲6.4% | $626,967,009▲2.3% | $214,805,104▲14.3% | $274,569,691▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $620,186,140▲4.3% | $613,118,536▲1.8% | $187,982,185▲7.9% | $252,356,261▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $594,500,243▼13.1% | $602,417,014▼12.6% | $174,298,671▲4.3% | $236,951,674▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $684,369,047▲4.1% | $689,494,953▲4.1% | $167,153,047▼25.8% | $232,754,678▼20.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $657,104,071 | $662,638,655▲5.4% | $225,123,259▲3.8% | $291,895,036▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $628,676,279▲9.9% | $216,821,236▼14.1% | $288,910,069▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $571,925,494▲5.2% | $252,397,667▼1.0% | $311,672,882▼8.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $543,858,161▲24.1% | $255,028,389▲18.0% | $339,716,302▲27.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $438,216,171 | $216,176,157 | $267,552,541 | 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: Kathleen Sherwin — $305,442 (0.04% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Sherwin | Chief of Strategy & Engagement | 48 | $305,442 |
| Lawrence Ncube | Chief People Officer | 48 | $194,462 |
| Iveta Ouvry | Country Director | 48 | $171,656 |
| Phoebe Kasoga | Country Director Malawi | 48 | $168,705 |
| Roger Yates | Exec. Dir. Middle East & E&s Africa | 48 | $168,370 |
| Debora Cobar Urquizu | Exec. Director-region of Americas | 48 | $153,943 |
| Housseini Ouedraogo | Country Director | 48 | $149,671 |
| Haidara Fatournata | Director of Sahel-w. Africa Sub Region | 48 | $148,013 |
| Safo Visha | Country Director | 48 | $146,176 |
| Bell'aube Houinato | Interim Regional Director West & Central Africa(4/23-4/24) | 48 | $141,419 |
| Stephen Omollo | Chief Executive Officer | 48 | $135,192 |
| Rotimi Djossaya | Regional Director-central Africa | 48 | $77,049 |
| Celine Thibaut | Chief Financial Officer | 48 | $64,917 |
| Amanda Ellingworth | Director (thru 12/31/23) | 2 | — |
| Axel Berger | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Bhagyasheri Dengle | Executive Director-asia Pacific | 48 | — |
| Carlos Aparicio | Director | 2 | — |
| Damien Queally | Executive Director of Delivery & Performance | 48 | — |
| Dave Sagar | Director of Global Insurance | 48 | — |
| David Thompson | Exec. Director of Strategy & Collaboration | 48 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Price Waterhouse Coopers | Accounting Services | $722,358 |
| Tesfalem Trading Inc | Vehicle Rental | $500,642 |
| Pt Kreasi Muda Perkasa | Consultancy | $410,030 |
| Cabinet Talents Plus Conseils | Hr Agency Service | $409,840 |
| Oyster Hr Inc | Hr Agency Service | $363,585 |
35 grants to Plan International Inc totaling $449.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan International USA Inc | Prog. support | 2024 | $23,088,881 |
| Plan International USA Inc | Prog. support | 2023 | $34,336,108 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2023 | $30,064 |
| Plan International USA Inc | Prog. support | 2022 | $34,299,446 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $23,478 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2022 | $15,395 |
| Plan International USA Inc | Prog. support | 2021 | $33,406,073 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $20,566 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $20,566 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2021 | $6,650 |
| Plan International USA Inc | Prog. support | 2020 | $33,691,789 |
| Plan International USA Inc | Prog. support | 2020 | $33,691,789 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2020 | $8,830 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2020 | $8,830 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $8,624 |
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Data for Plan International Inc (EIN 51-0169168) 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.