Heifer Project International
- Assets
- $246.4m
- Revenue
- $124.6m
- Investments
- $1.5m
- Employees
- 343
- Location
- Little Rock, AR
- Founding
- 04/1999
- Data as of
- 06/2020
- EIN
- 35-1019477
Heifer Project International 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 06/2020, Heifer Project International employed 343 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations.
For the year ending 06/2020, Heifer Project International generated $124.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $124.1m during the year ending 06/2020. While expenses have increased by 0.2% per year over the past 6 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 37 individual grants totaling $29,553,061. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SINCE 1944, HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL HAS HELPED MORE THAN 36 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: SUSTAINABILITY: HEIFER PROVIDES GIFTS OF FOOD AND INCOME-PRODUCING LIVESTOCK, AS WELL AS EDUCATION AND INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR CARE AND FEEDING, TO FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES IN NEED SO THAT THEY MAY BECOME SELF-RELIANT AND ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS AND ENHANCED ACCESS TO FOOD AND INCOME. HEIFER WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND EACH FAMILY IS EXPECTED TO PASS ON THE GIFT OF LIVESTOCK AND KNOWLEDGE THROUGH THE GIFT OF THE FIRST FEMALE OFFSPRING AND TRAINING TO ANOTHER FAMILY IN NEED, MULTIPLYING THE GIFT AND THUS BENEFITING ENTIRE COMMUNITIES.
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: EDUCATION: HEIFER WORKS TO EDUCATE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN THE UNITED STATES AND ELSEWHERE AROUND THE WORLD ABOUT THE ROOT CAUSES, THE CONTRIBUTORS TO AND THE CHALLENGES OF GLOBAL HUNGER AND POVERTY, AND TO TEACH THEM HOW TO BECOME PART OF THE SOLUTION. HEIFER LEARNING CENTERS EMPOWER PEOPLE TO LEARN THROUGH EXPERIENCE WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO BE POOR AND HUNGRY AND PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND LESSONS THAT INSPIRE THEM TO TAKE SOME ACTION TOWARD ENDING HUNGER AND POVERTY.
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.
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: SUSTAINABILITY: HEIFER PROVIDES GIFTS OF FOOD AND INCOME-PRODUCING LIVESTOCK, AS WELL AS EDUCATION AND INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR CARE AND FEEDING, TO FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES IN NEED SO THAT THEY MAY BECOME SELF-RELIANT AND ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS AND ENHANCED ACCESS TO FOOD AND INCOME. HEIFER WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND EACH FAMILY IS EXPECTED TO PASS ON THE GIFT OF LIVESTOCK AND KNOWLEDGE THROUGH THE GIFT OF THE FIRST FEMALE OFFSPRING AND TRAINING TO ANOTHER FAMILY IN NEED, MULTIPLYING THE GIFT AND THUS BENEFITING ENTIRE COMMUNITIES.
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: EDUCATION: HEIFER WORKS TO EDUCATE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN THE UNITED STATES AND ELSEWHERE AROUND THE WORLD ABOUT THE ROOT CAUSES, THE CONTRIBUTORS TO AND THE CHALLENGES OF GLOBAL HUNGER AND POVERTY, AND TO TEACH THEM HOW TO BECOME PART OF THE SOLUTION. HEIFER LEARNING CENTERS EMPOWER PEOPLE TO LEARN THROUGH EXPERIENCE WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO BE POOR AND HUNGRY AND PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND LESSONS THAT INSPIRE THEM TO TAKE SOME ACTION TOWARD ENDING HUNGER AND POVERTY.
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.
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: SUSTAINABILITY: HEIFER PROVIDES GIFTS OF FOOD AND INCOME-PRODUCING LIVESTOCK, AS WELL AS EDUCATION AND INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR CARE AND FEEDING, TO FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES IN NEED SO THAT THEY MAY BECOME SELF-RELIANT AND ESTABLISH SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS AND ENHANCED ACCESS TO FOOD AND INCOME. HEIFER WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND EACH FAMILY IS EXPECTED TO PASS ON THE GIFT OF LIVESTOCK AND KNOWLEDGE THROUGH THE GIFT OF THE FIRST FEMALE OFFSPRING AND TRAINING TO ANOTHER FAMILY IN NEED, MULTIPLYING THE GIFT AND THUS BENEFITING ENTIRE COMMUNITIES.
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: EDUCATION: HEIFER WORKS TO EDUCATE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN THE UNITED STATES AND ELSEWHERE AROUND THE WORLD ABOUT THE ROOT CAUSES, THE CONTRIBUTORS TO AND THE CHALLENGES OF GLOBAL HUNGER AND POVERTY, AND TO TEACH THEM HOW TO BECOME PART OF THE SOLUTION. HEIFER LEARNING CENTERS EMPOWER PEOPLE TO LEARN THROUGH EXPERIENCE WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO BE POOR AND HUNGRY AND PROVIDES PROGRAMS AND LESSONS THAT INSPIRE THEM TO TAKE SOME ACTION TOWARD ENDING HUNGER AND POVERTY.
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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Heifer Project International Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Pierre Ferrari Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 50 | $459,810 |
Robert Bloom Evp, CFO And Treasurer | Officer | 50 | $210,290 |
Hilary Haddigan Chief Of Mission Effectiveness | Officer | 50 | $205,877 |
Martha Hirpa Vice President Thru 4/1/2019 | Officer | 50 | $186,332 |
Mahendra Lohani Senior Vice President | Officer | 50 | $184,946 |
Christy Moore Senior Vice President | Officer | 50 | $177,479 |
Heifer Project International Vendors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Givebridge Inc Fundraising Services | 6/29/20 | $1,811,058 |
Lifeblue Media Website Development & Design | 6/29/20 | $1,605,498 |
Mds Communications Corporation Telemarketing Services | 6/29/20 | $1,481,240 |
Public Outreach Fundraising Llc Fundraising Services | 6/29/20 | $1,001,894 |
Mds Communications Corporation Telemarketing Services | 6/29/20 | $1,481,240 |
Lifeblue Media Website Development & Design | 6/29/20 | $1,605,498 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $123,181,218 |
| Investment income | $357,809 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $34,690 |
| Net Rental Income | $194,214 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$31,027 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $124,939 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $124,636,518 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $46,172,902 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,012,610 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $16,382,828 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $990,975 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,838,352 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,465,077 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $264,961 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $478,044 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $6,298,578 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $5,378,713 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,003,980 |
| Office expenses | $1,148,645 |
| Information technology | $2,670,742 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,267,145 |
| Travel | $1,320,362 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $315,367 |
| Interest | $179,385 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,519,271 |
| Insurance | $507,532 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $124,092,367 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $38,997,102 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,268,660 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $9,311,103 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,733,852 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $353,517 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,922,622 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $230,929 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,486,788 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $139,041,713 |
| Total assets | $246,424,113 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,637,583 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $11,590,699 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $8,111,843 |
| Other liabilities | $2,059,996 |
| Total liabilities | $33,400,121 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $213,023,992 |
Heifer Project International Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Heifer Project International has awarded $17,618,997 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
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. | $5,175,000 |
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. | $5,175,000 |
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. | $5,175,000 |
ARKANSAS FOODSHED COOPERATIVE 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. | $510,000 |
ARKANSAS FOODSHED COOPERATIVE 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. | $510,000 |
ARKANSAS FOODSHED COOPERATIVE 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. | $510,000 |
Heifer Project International Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 42 grants that Heifer Project International has recieved totaling $277,093.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: Unrestricted | $109,448 |
Koppelman Family Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL PURPOSES | $25,000 |
Americas Charities Chantilly, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $19,072 |
Richard & Evelyn Venable Foundation Under The Evelyn Venable Tr Beaufort, SC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $14,928 |
Richard & Evelyn Venable Foundation Under The Evelyn Venable Tr Beaufort, SC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $14,928 |
Tiaa Charitable Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: Annual Suuport | $12,050 |
Heifer Project International Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Feed The Children Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $149,488,463 | $466,613,775 |
Convoy Of Hope Springfield, MO | $74,885,146 | $194,826,293 |
Heifer Project International Little Rock, AR | $246,424,113 | $124,636,518 |
Children International Kansas City, MO | $85,569,729 | $112,499,923 |
Mercy Ships Lindale, TX | $171,351,006 | $110,683,026 |
Caris Foundation International Irving, TX | $2,875,150 | $27,883,645 |
Building Everyones Success Together In West Africa Grand Prairie, TX | $46,985 | $23,430,462 |
Pure Hand For Mankind Inc Plano, TX | $194,039 | $17,422,564 |
Global Outreach International Inc Tupelo, MS | $12,255,330 | $16,971,079 |
A Glimmer Of Hope Foundation Austin, TX | $71,059,087 | $15,285,035 |
Mercury One Inc Irving, TX | $3,183,607 | $7,283,586 |
Christian Relief Fund Amarillo, TX | $10,692,783 | $10,229,499 |
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