International : Development and Relief Services
Heifer Project International
Ending hunger, caring for the Earth
Reviews (15)
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| Program Expenses | 73.2% | |
| Administrative Expenses | 6.4% | |
| Fundraising Expenses | 20.2% | |
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.19 | |
| Primary Revenue Growth | 4.5% | |
| Program Expenses Growth | 4.9% | |
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.82 | |
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| Information Provided on the Form 990 | ||
| Independent Voting Board Members |  |
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| No Material diversion of assets | |
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| Audited financials prepared by independent accountant | |
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| Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties | |
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| Documents Board Meeting Minutes | |
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| Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing | |
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| Records Retention and Destruction Policy | |
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| CEO listed with salary | |
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| Does Not Compensate Any Board Members | |
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| Board Members Listed | |
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| Key staff listed | |
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Income Statement (FYE 06/2011)
Compensation of Leaders (FYE 06/2011)
| Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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| $43,612 | 0.03% | Pierre Ferrari | Chief Executive Officer | |
| Other Salaries of Note | ||||
| $180,558 | 0.15% | Charles Stewart | Former Interim CEO | |
Mission
Founded in 1944, Heifer Project International is a sustainable development organization that works to end hunger and poverty and protect the earth. Through livestock, training and Passing on the Gift, Heifer has helped 15.5 million families in more than 125 countries improve their quality of life and move toward greater self-reliance. Heifer helps build strong communities because each project participant Passes on the Gift of their animal's first female offspring, training in its care and in sustainable agriculture to another family in need, multiplying the benefit.
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| Heifer Project International - AR | 55.66 |  |
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| International Medical Corps - CA | 62.81 | |
| PATH - WA | 62.03 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Heifer Project International - AR | 55.66 | |
| Doctors Without Borders, USA - NY | 64.44 | |
| CARE - GA | 51.45 | |
| Oxfam America - MA | 64.58 | |
| Samaritan's Purse - NC | 63.91 | |
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