1. Do you make your financial statements available to the public?

Yes. The links are as follows:

2010 Annual Report

2010 IRS Form 990

Due to their large size, both of these files may take several minutes to download. A copy of our audited financial statements is available upon request.

 

2. How much of my donation is actually used to provide meals for those in need?

Kids Against Hunger operates based on a minimal staffing model to accomplish its mission of eliminating starvation. In 2010, Headquarters' ten staff members realized a total revenue of three million Dollars and 6.7 million meals packaged. In addition, the efforts of the organization's 85 volunteer-based satellites across the U.S. and Canada resulted in another 33.6 million meals. This means that the 40.3 million meals packaged and shipped by ALL Kids Against Hunger locations in 2010 (an estimated value of nine million Dollars) were produced with staff costs of less than eight percent of total revenue. 

Because of Kids Against Hunger’s volunteer-driven program, very little of your contribution is used for administrative and fundraising overhead expenses (approx. 13% for 2010). We operate on the minimal staffing needed to complete the tasks required. As the corporate office for Kids Against Hunger, our team in New Hope provides central services to our satellites across the U.S., including ingredient purchasing and order fulfillment, supplier negotiations, feeding partner relationship-building, informational services, development support, new satellite prospecting, logistics services, and design of marketing and promotional materials. Most of these services are provided at cost or free to the satellites which results in additional overhead cost to Headquarters, but helps the satellites better fulfill their mission. Additionally, we research new satellite locations and do satellite set ups at cost.

Thanks to the support of a strong donor base and growing relationships with corporations, faith-based and civic groups, and individuals Kids Against Hunger has been able to support and expand its program services and to reach a growing number of people in need.

 

3. Is your financial information listed on any of the major charity evaluator web sites?

Yes, Kids Against Hunger is listed on GuideStar. In addition to that, we have applied for review by Charity Navigator and are currently undergoing a thorough review by the Charities Review Council.

 

4. Is my donation to Kids Against Hunger tax deductible?

Yes. Kids Against Hunger has been recognized by the State of Minnesota on a state-level and by the IRS on a federal level as being tax exempt (under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code) and is approved for tax deductible donations.

5. I made a donation to Kids Against Hunger last year, but have not received a year-end tax receipt. Why?

We generally acknowledge each donation right away and either mail or e-mail you an acknowledgment within days of receiving your contribution. That letter can serve as your tax receipt at year-end. To keep administrative expenses to a minimum, we do not send additional year-end receipts unless requested by the contributor. To request a year-end donation receipt for tax purposes, please contact our office staff.

 

6. Can I make a donation in honor/memory of someone?

Yes. When making your donation through this web site, select “in honor/memory of” in the “Donation is” field and enter the person’s name. Please enter that person’s street address if you would like us notify him/her. Making a donation in honor/memory of someone is optional (that field does not have to be completed in order for the donation to be processed).