Financial Statements and Information

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. You can be assured that Save the Children uses the valuable resources donors have provided in the most cost-effective ways possible.

Our independently audited financial statements consistently show that out of every dollar spent, 86 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 2022, 86% of all expenditures went to program services.

Learn More About 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.

In fiscal year 2022, 47% of our work was funded by U.S. Government Direct & Pass-through Funding
22% of our work was funded by Individuals
15% of our work was funded by UN & Other Multi-lateral Funding Institutions
12% of our work was funded by Corporations
3% of our work was funded by Foundations
1% of our work was funded by other sources

Financial Statements and Additional Information

Save the Children is committed to donors' rights and transparency. That's why we make our financial statements, administrative costs and funding available for your review online.