Heifer Project International

Organization Overview

Heifer Project International is located in Little Rock, AR. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Heifer Project International employed 305 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Heifer Project International is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Heifer Project International generated $162.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $167.6m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Heifer Project International has awarded 42 individual grants totaling $39,163,561. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SINCE 1944, HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL HAS HELPED MORE THAN 39 MILLION FAMILIES IN MORE THAN 125 COUNTRIES MOVE TOWARD GREATER SELF-RELIANCE THROUGH THE GIFTS OF LIVESTOCK, PLANTS AND TRAINING IN ENVIRONMENTALLY-SOUND AGRICULTURE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: SUSTAINABLE INCOMES: HEIFER INTERNATIONAL PROVIDES LIVESTOCK, AGRICULTURAL INPUTS, TRAINING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO SMALLHOLDER FARMERS AS THEY SET UP AND SCALE SUSTAINABLE FARMING BUSINESSES. FARMERS PRACTICE INTEGRATED CROP AND LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT TO PRODUCE HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS FOOD, WHILE PROTECTING AND IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENT. HEIFER WORKS THROUGH LOCAL STAFF AND ORGANIZATIONS, WITH EACH FAMILY EXPECTED TO PASS ON LIVESTOCK, KNOWLEDGE AND OTHER ASSETS TO FAMILIES LOCALLY, MULTIPLYING THE GIFT AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL MARKETS.


INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: EDUCATION AND AWARENESS: HEIFER INTERNATIONAL WORKS TO EDUCATE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN THE UNITED STATES AND GLOBALLY ABOUT THE ROOT CAUSES OF HUNGER AND POVERTY, AND HOW THEY CAN BE PART OF THE SOLUTION. ITS PROGRAMS INSPIRE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION AND RAISE AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS, SUSTAINABLE PRODUCED LOCAL FOOD.


INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: AGRO-ECOLOGY: HEIFER PROVIDES GIFTS OF SEEDS, GRAINS AND TREES AND TEACHES FARMERS AND FAMILIES GEOGRAPHICALLY APPROPRIATE AND RESOURCE-SOUND AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES THAT ENHANCE AND INCREASE CROP PRODUCTIVITY AND ARE GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. HEIFER WORKS WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO INCREASE FARMER'S ACCESS TO MARKETS TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC BENEFIT AND INCREASE PERSONAL GAIN FROM WHAT THEY GROW. THIS ALLOWS FARMERS TO ENHANCE FOOD SECURITY AND SOVEREIGNTY, INCREASE LOCAL FOOD OPTIONS AND AVAILABILITY AND PROVIDE SAFE AND AFFORDABLE LOCALLY GROWN FOODS. HEIFER'S WORK IS GUIDED IN ITS APPROACH BY ITS 12 CORNERSTONES, INCLUDING PASSING ON THE GIFT, ACCOUNTABILITY, SHARING AND CARING, GENDER AND FAMILY FOCUS, GENUINE NEED AND JUSTICE AND FULL PARTICIPATION. ALL CONTRIBUTE TO HEIFER'S VALUES-BASED AND HOLISTIC APPROACH TO GIVING PEOPLE A HAND UP, NOT A HAND OUT TO A BETTER, RICHER LIFE.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Givebridge Inc
Fundraising Services
$13,366,753
Mds Communications Corporation
Telemarketing Services
$1,781,195
The Teaching Source Llc
Education And Awareness Services
$3,565,498
Lautman Maska Neill & Co
Fundraising Services
$783,160
Ascenta Group Us Inc
Fundraising Services
$810,154
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$780,391
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$246,473
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,610,157
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$157,747,945
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $2,693,402
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$160,384,966
Total Program Service Revenue$934,749
Investment income $400,838
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $23,583
Net Rental Income $205,808
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $5,477
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$33,063
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $14,557
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $162,258,622

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Heifer Project International has awarded $3,737,501 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ARKANSAS SUSTAINABLE LIVESTOCK COOPERATIVE (C-CORP)

PURPOSE: TO CREATE COMMUNITY FOOD ENTERPRISES FOR HEALTHY, LOCAL, ORGANIC FOOD AND TO CREATE JOBS IN COMMUNITIES LINKING SMALL-SCALE FARMERS TO LARGER AND DIVERSE MARKETS.

$3,300,000

CYPRESS VALLEY MEAT COMPANY 1 LLC

PURPOSE: TO CREATE COMMUNITY FOOD ENTERPRISES FOR HEALTHY, LOCAL, ORGANIC FOOD AND TO CREATE JOBS IN COMMUNITIES LINKING SMALL-SCALE FARMERS TO LARGER AND DIVERSE MARKETS.

$437,501
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Heifer Project International has recieved totaling $21,166.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$20,666
Alchemy Foundation

Cambridge, MA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$500
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