BBB Wise Giving Report for
Freedom from Hunger

BBB Wise Giving Report issued May 2012
BBB Wise Giving Report expires May 2014


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Charity Contact Information

Name: Freedom from Hunger
Address: 1644 DaVinci Court
  Davis, CA 95618
Phone: 530-758-6200
Web Address: www.freedomfromhunger.org
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BBB Wise Giving Alliance Comments

Year, State Incorporated: 1946, California
Affiliates: None
Stated Purpose: "to bring innovative and sustainable self-help solutions to the fight against chronic hunger and poverty."

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Evaluation Conclusions

               

Freedom from Hunger (FFH) meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Programs

               

FFH offers women in poor, rural areas of Africa, Asia and Latin America a combination of microfinance, education and health-protection services so they can feed their children, safeguard their health and gain knowledge and skills. The organization strives to increase sustainability through collaboration with in-country partners.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, FFH's program expenses were:

  
Program services and Information 4,162,186
Program information/hunger awareness 1,326,410
Total Program Expenses: $5,488,596
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Governance

               

Chief Executive : Christopher Dunford, President
Compensation*:
 $276,341

Chair of the Board: Richard C. Auger
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation: Management Analyst

Board Size: 20

Paid Staff Size: 49

*July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
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Fund Raising

               

Method(s) Used:

Direct mail, special events, print advertisements, grant proposals, Internet appeals, and planned giving.
Fund raising costs were 9% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $6,377,864, are donations received as a result of fund raising activities.)
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Tax Status

               

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.
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Financial

               

The following information is based on FFH's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011.

Source of Funds  
Individuals and planned gifts 3,240,517
Corporate and foundation grants and gifts 2,573,040
Public sector NGO other sources 475,393
Net realized/unrealized gain on investments 420,304
Contributed in-kind materials and services 88,914
Investment income 86,482
Other 10,263
Total Income $6,894,913


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Uses of Funds as a % of Total Expenses

Programs: 84%  Fund Raising: 9%  Administrative: 7% 

Total income   $6,894,913
  Program expenses $5,488,596
  Fund raising expenses 581,491
  Administrative expenses 480,671
 
Total expenses   $6,550,758
Income in Excess of Expenses   344,155
Beginning net assets   4,817,974
Other Changes in Net Assets 19,301
Ending net assets   5,181,430
Total liabilities   1,290,241
Total assets   $6,471,671

Note 1: For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011, FFH reported in-kind contributions of $88,914 for consultant and professional fees ($65,511), board meetings and travel ($20,830), and equipment, supplies and other ($2,573).

Note 2: In the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" represents $19,301 for the change in value of a split interest agreement.

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