Financial Statements and Information
As a trusted children's nonprofit organization, 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.
Save the Children's latest Annual Report highlights how we put donor resources to work in the most cost-effective ways possible. Our independently audited financial statements consistently show that, in fiscal year 2024, out of every dollar spent, 84 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 2024, 84% of all expenditures went to program services.
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. See chart below for our funding sources breakdown.
In fiscal year 2024:
50% of our work was funded by U.S. Government Direct & Pass-through Funding
24% of our work was funded by Individuals
11% of our work was funded by UN & Other Multi-lateral Funding Institutions
8% of our work was funded by Corporations
6% of our work was funded by Foundations
1% of our work was funded by other sources
Why You Can Give with Confidence
When people ask, "Is Save the Children a good charity," we let our results, our financial statements and our nonprofit ratings speak for themselves. When donating to Save the Children you're able to give with confidence. In 2024 Save the Children received an A- from CharityWatch a nonprofit charity watchdog and information service, Charity Navigator awarded us four stars, and we meet the Better Business Bureau's (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance's 20 standards needed to be an accredited national charity.
Most Recent Rating: A-
Most Recent Rating: Four Stars
Most Recent Rating: Accredited Charity
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