LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear Friends,
Thanks to the generosity of donors, the shared vision of partners, and the
dedication of staff members, Feed the Children will remember 2013 as a year
of advances.
How do you measure a year’s success? You can look at the numbers:
•$215 million of food and supplies distributed
to over 10 million individuals in the U.S.
•250 shipments of essentials to help those
devastated by the tornadoes in Oklahoma
•350,000 children around the world receiving
nourishing meals every school day
You can look at the accomplishments:
•A four-star rating from Charity Navigator, an honor that
recognizes our commitment to accountability and transparency
•A renewed emphasis on child sponsorships
•A new approach to customer service
But most importantly, you can look at the stories.
Every effort we make as donors, partners, volunteers, or
Feed the Children employees eventually becomes part of a child’s
story. The stories you help us tell on our blog, in our newsletters,
and to each other are the end result of immeasurable effort by
people dedicated to one mission.
In 2014, we will keep telling the stories—some new, some old,
some with beginnings that go back years. Each one a true
representation of everything we do at Feed the Children.
Thank you for your help in writing our 2013 story. Your help enabled
the communities we serve—moving them even closer to realizing our
vision: To create a world where no child goes to bed hungry.
Sincerely,
Kevin L. Hagan
President and CEO, Feed the Children
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DOMESTIC
OVERVIEW
Feed the Children serves people in need in the U.S. by responding to
disasters, delivering food and essentials, and providing tools for
education. In 2013, over 10 million children and families in danger of
running out of the basics received $215 million worth of food and essentials.
DISASTER RELIEF
When natural disasters hit the
U.S. in 2013, leaving people in
desperate need, they received
help and hope from our donors
and partners.
EDUCATION
Giving children access to quality education is a key component in
fighting poverty and hunger. In 2013, our efforts in education included:
• Enabling homeless children to go to school with backpacks full
of children’s books, school supplies, and personal care products
thanks to the donors who funded H.E.L.P. (Homeless Education
and Literacy Program). In 2013, this program delivered 65,000
backpacks to children in need.
• Students in Title I schools have a better chance of succeeding
because of the school supplies, children’s books, and personal care
products they receive twice a year through our Kids School Basics
program. In 2013, this project reached schools in all 50 states and
the District of Columbia.
On May 20, 2013, an EF5 tornado
struck Moore, Oklahoma. This
horrific disaster killed 24 people,
including seven children at one
elementary school. The tornado
also destroyed an estimated 1,150
houses, leaving families homeless
and devastated. Those affected soon received nearly 250 shipments
of food and supplies, weighing more than 2.6 million pounds and valued
at $8.5 million, thanks to 50 of our partners.
Additionally, Feed the Children and 56 of our partners responded to the
lingering effects of Hurricane Sandy with 145 shipments of food and
supplies, weighing 3 million pounds and valued at approximately $8 million.
Stories of little things bringing big smiles
Dear Miss O,
Thank you for giving me a new backpack. I thank you as many times
as there are stars in the sky. You are a good person for doing that.
Stories of determination
“We’ll rebuild at some point and we’ll be better. But it’s a lot to
put on your shoulders. It helps when there’s an organization like
If you didn’t get me a new backpack, everything in my old bag, it
would rip and I would have to stop and pick everything up and make
it to class before the bell rings.
Feed the Children out there, kind of giving you the little extra push
Long story short, you saved my grade. You also saved me.
to get you going.”
Your friend,
— Oklahoma resident at a 2013 Feed the Children relief event
Mario
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INTERNATIONAL
OVERVIEW
Feed the Children’s mission extends to people around the world.
In 2013, we acquired World Neighbors as a subsidiary, expanding
our reach to serve people in 18 countries:
• Bolivia
• Burkina Faso
• El Salvador
• Guatemala
• Haiti
• Honduras
• India
• Indonesia
• Kenya
• Malawi
• Mali
• Nepal
• Nicaragua
• Peru
• the Philippines
• Tanzania
• Timor-Leste
• Uganda
All our efforts to help children around the world are built around
our Four Pillars philosophy to fighting hunger. This approach—which
comprises Food & Nutrition, Health & Water, Education, and Livelihoods
—addresses not just immediate food needs, but also the root causes
of hunger.
FEEDING PROGRAMS
Every school day in 2013, more than 350,000 children, who otherwise
may have gone an entire day without eating, received nutritious meals
from our donors and partners.
Stories of survival
At four months old, a severely undernourished infant was sent to a
Feed the Children feeding center near her family’s home in Honduras.
WATER
We also addressed a broad array of water issues. In 2013, 179,000
children and families benefited as Feed the Children installed more
than 80 water wells and systems, bathroom facilities, and other cleanwater sources in 16 countries. In addition, more than 24,000 children
and families are collecting valuable rainwater after we installed
large-scale water retention systems.
Stories of clean water changing everything
When members of Feed the Children’s U.S. staff and volunteers
visited the community we serve in Hambongan, Philippines, they
were quickly cautioned away from the beautiful beaches because they
were contaminated with human waste. The community had no toilets.
Through our sanitation project, we implemented a latrine system
and taught the people of Hambongan how to dispose of waste so it
wouldn’t go into the water. Every household in the community now
has a toilet.
She stayed at the facility, receiving care and nutritious meals, until
Disease is declining, and quality of life is improving. Instead of staying
she was stable enough to go home.
home seriously ill, more children are attending our school and feeding
The infant’s parents still have difficulty providing the essentials for
their kids. But Feed the Children remains active, standing strong in the
gap and ensuring that this family’s children have a chance at a better life.
— Report from the field, February 2013
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center. And, now better-educated and equipped to bolster their own
community, their parents are part of the savings and loan program
we helped establish there, with 10% of their profits going directly back
to the school and feeding center.
— Excerpt from “What’s in the Water? 4 Facts That Will Shock You”
on blog.feedthechildren.org
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DEWORMING MEDICINE
Children in areas with widespread hunger also face the danger of
parasites, which can rob children of the nutrition we provide. To
prevent this, we provide deworming medicine to children in Ecuador,
Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Senegal, Sao Tome, Central African Republic,
Gambia, and Columbia. In 2013, nearly 18 million doses of this medicine
were given to 14 million children.
Stories of healing
The Oklahoma office of Feed the Children sent a traveling medical
mission to Guatemala. For a week, the group of health professionals
went out to serve in seven communities. The team included a
variety of disciplines: general medicine, dentistry, ophthalmology,
Stories of healthy prevention
“I was very worried for my son’s life. The thought of losing my son
was piercing my heart.”
— Ruth Hara, an African mother whose son’s hunger was made worse
by parasites. Feed the Children provides her son with vital nutrition
and, just as importantly, deworming medicine that will allow him to
grow in strength and health.
MEDICAL MISSIONS
In 2013, 27,000 patients around the world were treated through our
medical missions. In addition, we dispensed 54,000 prescriptions,
gave 8,500 eye exams, and provided 2,800 dental exams.
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and pediatrics.
This group can be very proud of their statistics. In all, they
saw 10,224 children, adults, and seniors. The local people with
disabilities received consultations, medication, and lenses free
of charge. In dental clinics, people came in for two or more
extractions and got supplies like floss and toothpaste from the
staff. Even the pediatric patients got a toothbrush and toothpaste
to take home.
In the eye clinic, patients got a visual examination and prescription
glasses. Because they work outdoors and are prone to eye disease
from over exposure, many patients also got needed sunglasses.
— Report from the field, July 2013
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FEED THE CHILDREN PARTNERS
FEED THE CHILDREN BOARD
Actavis
H.J. Heinz
Rick England, Chairman
Avery
Institution Recycling Network
Gregg Yeilding, Treasurer
Avon
International Masters Publishers
Michael Dinkins
Barcel USA
JAKKS Pacific
Mike Hogan
Better World Books
Kao USA
Michelle Mesen
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
Lowe’s
Mary Schrick, N.D., Ph.D.
Colomer USA
Mars Chocolate
Kathy Doyle Thomas
Cott Beverages USA, Inc.
Nestle Prepared Foods
Mary Wong
CVS
Niagara Bottling, LLC
Dannon Company, Inc.
Nourish the Children
Davis Vision
Office Depot
Direct Brands, Inc.
One World Enterprises, LLC
Disney Publishing Worldwide
Ora Optical
Energizer Personal Care
Penguin Random House
Esselte Corporation
Perfect Timing, Inc.
Kevin Hagan, President and CEO
Exel/Clorox
Pharmavite
Travis Arnold, Chief Operations Officer
Ferrara Candy Company
Ralston Foods
Tom Davis, Chief Program Officer
FGX International
Rich Products Corp.
Corey Gordon, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Filmyard Holdings, LLC
Teleperformance
Scott Killough, Ph.D., Senior Vice President of International Operations
First Book
TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA
Matt Panos, Chief Development Officer
Frito-Lay, Inc.
TOMS
Christy Tharp, Chief Financial Officer
Guess, Inc.
Tyson Foods, Inc.
Gary Sloan, Senior Vice President of Domestic Operations
Hachette Book Group USA
Unilever
Half Price Books
Vi-Jon Laboratories, Inc.
Hero USA
WhiteWave Foods
Hirzel Canning Co. & Farms
YUM! Brands
FEED THE CHILDREN
EXECUTIVE STAFF
This list represents the top corporate donors that gave
gift-in-kind donations of $1 million or more in FY 2013.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED
JUNE 30, 2013 AND 2012
2013
PERCENTAGES
REVENUES, GAINS,
AND OTHER SUPPORT:
2013
2012
382,943,793
545,570,833
65,200,314
71,822,861
Transportation service revenue
3,403,673
2,710,951
Contribution received in
acquisition of World Neighbors, Inc.
7,152,364
—
11,489,889
621,810
470,190,033
620,726,455
Gifts-in-Kind
Contributions and grants
Other revenue
TOTAL REVENUES, GAINS
AND OTHER SUPPORT
EXPENSES
REVENUES, GAINS,
AND OTHER SUPPORT:
2013 2012
Gifts-in-Kind
81%
88%
Contributions and grants
14%
12%
Transportation service revenue
1%
< 1%
Contribution received in
acquisition of World Neighbors, Inc.
2%
< 1%
Other revenue
2%
< 1%
88%
92%
Fundraising
8%
5%
Management and general
3%
2%
Transportation service expenses
1%
1%
72%
80%
5%
1%
81%
Gifts-in-Kind
EXPENSES:
Program services
Fundraising
368,578,659
619,162,645
32,470,505
37,354,685
Management and general
14,451,276
16,442,090
Transportation service expenses
4,337,884
3,061,043
419, 838, 324
676,020,463
TOTAL EXPENSES
Disaster relief
88%
Program
services
PROGRAM SERVICES:
PROGRAM SERVICES
Childcare, food and medical
Program services
267,436,141
493,844,076
17,494,062
7,777,248
Education and community development
83,648,456
117,541,321
TOTAL PROGRAM SERVICES
368,578,659
619,162,645
NET ASSETS
Childcare, food and medical
Disaster relief
Education and community
development
23%
19%
72%
Childcare, food
and medical
NET ASSETS:
Unrestricted
140,423,264
99,620,206
Unrestricted
80%
74%
Temporarily restrictedpurpose restrictions
20,992,816
15,699,644
12%
12%
Temporarily restrictedtime restricted
Temporarily restrictedpurpose restrictions
10,531,114
9,072,199
6%
7%
Permanently restricted
2,796, 564
Temporarily restrictedtime restricted
Permanently restricted
2%
7%
TOTAL NET ASSETS
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174,743,758
124,392,049
80%
Unrestricted
Feed the Children’s audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended
June 30, 2013 and 2012 are available at www.feedthechildren.org/reports or upon request.
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