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Year, State Incorporated
1977, CA
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Also Known As
Global Hunger Project
Hunger Project
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Affiliates
The Hunger Project-UK
The Hunger Project-Australia
The Hunger Project-Sweden
The Hunger Project-Switzerland
The Hunger Project-New Zealand
The Hunger Project-Netherlands
The Hunger Project-Germany
The Hunger Project-Canada
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Stated Purpose
"to end hunger and poverty by pioneering sustainable, grassroots, women-centered strategies and advocation for their widespread adoption in countries throughout the world."
The Hunger Project (THP) is committed to the sustainable end of world hunger. The organization delivers and supports programs through affiliated entities in Africa, South Asia, and Latin America. The three pillars of the organization's programs are: start by empowering women as key change agents; mobilize entire communities into self-reliant action; and foster effective partnerships to engage local government. In 2018, THP reports that the organization worked with 12,000 communities throughout Africa, South Asia, and Latin America.
For the year ended December 31, 2018, The Hunger Project's program expenses were:
Africa |
$9,005,739 |
South Asia |
$3,256,295 |
Education and advocacy |
$988,976 |
Latin America |
$749,539 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$14,000,549 |
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Chief Executive
Suzanne Frindt, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$304,169
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Chair of the Board
Sheree Stomberg
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Global Head, Citi Shared Services and the Citi Service Center Network
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Board Size
11
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Paid Staff Size
352
*2018 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Planned giving arrangements, Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
Fundraising costs were 12% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $16,848,523, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on The Hunger Project's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$16,848,523 |
Other |
$450,131 |
Investment income, net |
$369,765 |
Microfinance revenue |
$112,288 |
Total Income |
$17,780,707 |
- Programs: 79%
- Fundraising: 11%
- Administrative: 10%
Total Income |
$17,780,707 |
Program expenses |
$14,000,549 |
Fundraising expenses |
$1,952,846 |
Administrative expenses |
$1,777,363 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$17,730,758 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$49,949 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$16,703,033 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$-543,455 |
Ending Net Assets |
$16,209,527 |
Total Liabilities |
$3,210,928 |
Total Assets |
$19,420,455 |
Note: In the financial section above, "other changes in net assets" refers to foreign currency translation loss.