We are proud that 81 percent of our budget is directed to program services, helping to advance the dignity of children all over the world. Only 19 percent is directed to fundraising and general administration. This is well below the national average of 25 percent for such expenses.
We ensure your dollars are used efficiently, effectively, and transparently.
We exceed industry standards
We earn top marks from agencies that monitor the activities of nonprofit organizations. For seven years in a row, we have received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, meaning we outperform most charities in our field.
We keep our costs low
For fiscal year 2010–2011, 81 percent of our total spending went directly to program activities. The remaining 19 percent covered general, administrative, and fundraising costs.
We are proud of our track record
Your money supports programs and services for vulnerable children and youth worldwide. Our model of grassroots grantmaking maximizes funding and garners powerful results.
2010–2011 Annual Report
This year marks The Global Fund for Children’s 16th year of investing in innovation and changing children’s lives.
Highlights from the last fiscal year:
- We invested in 324 organizations in 72 countries through 616 grants valued at $3.8 million.
- We leveraged more than $723,000 in additional funds for our grantee partners.
- We awarded $500,000 in Sustainability Awards to 30 outstanding organizations.
- Despite challenges posed by the global economic recession, our fundraising reached $9.7 million last year, a 55 percent increase over the prior year, and our financial position is strong.
For more information about the organizations we serve, read our latest annual report, Let Us Show You What We See. (Please note that the pdf file size of the annual report is 4MB and may take a few moments to load.)
AUDITED FINANCIALS
Audited Financials 2010-2011
990 FORMS
990 Form 2010
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If you have any questions about The Global Fund for Children’s financial information, please email the director of finance at jklein@globalfundforchildren.org.