Financial Statements and Information
Save the Children has a proven track record of using donations efficiently and effectively. From school children who send their allowance for relief efforts to the largest philanthropic donors, we cherish all of our supporters. You can be assured that Save the Children uses the valuable resources donors have provided in the most cost-effective ways possible.
Our independently audited financial statements consistently show that out of every dollar spent, 85 cents goes directly toward helping children. We keep administrative costs low so that more funding goes to children’s programs.
Save the Children Program Funding
In fiscal year 2023, 85% of all expenditures went to program services.
Where Your Giving Goes - 2023 Program/Admin Split Pie Bar Chart
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Learn More About How Save the Children Is Funded
Save the Children relies on a combination of funding sources to uphold our mission of providing children in the U.S. and around the world with a healthy start to life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm.
How Our Work is Funded - 2023 Percentage of Funding by Source Bar Chart
In fiscal year 2023, 55% of our work was funded by U.S. Government Direct & Pass-through Funding
20% of our work was funded by Individuals
12% of our work was funded by UN & Other Multi-lateral Funding Institutions
9% of our work was funded by Corporations
3% of our work was funded by Foundations
1% of our work was funded by other sources
Financial Statements and Additional Information
Save the Children is committed to donors’ rights and transparency. That’s why we make our financial statements, administrative costs and funding available for your review online.
- 2022 Annual Report
- 2021 Annual Report
- 2020 Annual Report
- Full Audited Financial Statements for FY 2023
- Full Audited Financial Statements for FY 2022
- Full Audited Financial Statements for FY 2021
- Full Audited Financial Statements for FY 2020
- Full Audited Financial Statements for FY 2019
- Full Audited Financial Statements for FY 2018
- Full Audited Financial Statements for FY 2017
- Full Audited Financial Statements for FY 2016
- Full Audited Financial Statements for FY 2015
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Additional Information and 990s
Information concerning Save the Children Federation, Inc., including copies of its IRS Forms 990 and 990-T, may be obtained without cost by calling 1.800.728.3843, writing to Save the Children Federation, Inc. at 501 Kings Highway East, Fairfield, CT 06825 or send an email to [email protected]