Heifer Project International
- Assets
- $287.7m
- Revenue
- $149.6m
- Investments
- $2.3m
- Employees
- 319
- Location
- Little Rock, AR
- Founding
- 04/1999
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 35-1019477
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 06/2023, Heifer Project International employed 319 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 06/2023, Heifer Project International generated $149.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $163.5m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 8 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 44 individual grants totaling $33,850,337. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SINCE 1944, HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL HAS HELPED MORE THAN 46 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: 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: 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. (SEE SCHEDULE O)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: 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. (SEE SCHEDULE O)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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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Randi Hedin Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Esther Cohen Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marianella Baez Jost Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Martha Brantley Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nomsa Daniels Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Doug Galen Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Givebridge Inc Fundraising Services | 6/29/23 | $11,017,545 |
The Teaching Source Llc Fundraising Services | 6/29/23 | $7,274,645 |
Ascenta Group Us Inc Fundraising Services | 6/29/23 | $2,445,156 |
Mds Communications Corporation Telemarketing Services | 6/29/23 | $1,671,279 |
Ascenta Solutions Us Inc Fundraising Services | 6/29/23 | $1,582,364 |
Givebridge Inc Fundraising Services | 6/29/23 | $11,017,545 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $765,321 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,474,521 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $144,747,858 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,617,807 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $146,987,700 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $843,152 |
| Investment income | $1,151,108 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $42,623 |
| Net Rental Income | $171,452 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $10,790 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $113,406 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $149,625,298 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,216,387 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $61,628,822 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,404,018 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,064,791 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $20,954,588 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,030,753 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,054,692 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,843,493 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $382,767 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $615,893 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $12,928,442 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $13,858,830 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,427,794 |
| Office expenses | $1,181,668 |
| Information technology | $2,523,389 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,343,951 |
| Travel | $2,475,133 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $273,583 |
| Interest | $16,055 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,715,672 |
| Insurance | $550,385 |
| All other expenses | $2,647,350 |
| Total functional expenses | $163,487,437 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $33,267,190 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,287,562 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,213,443 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $8,645,747 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $66,758 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,487,708 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $41,767,979 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $227,026 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,314,955 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $186,470,212 |
| Total assets | $287,748,580 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,453,361 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $6,335,750 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $5,452,230 |
| Total liabilities | $24,241,341 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $70,912,424 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $192,594,815 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $287,748,580 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Heifer Project International has awarded $6,432,774 in support to 8 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. | $3,007,611 |
RODALE INSTITUTE PURPOSE: TO CREATE COMMUNITY FOOD ENTERPRISES FOR HEALTHY, LOCAL, ORGANIC FOOD AND TO CREATE JOBS IN LINKING SMALL-SCALE FARMERS TO LARGER AND DIVERSE MARKETS. | $60,000 |
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. | $3,007,611 |
CYPRESS VALLEY MEAT COMPANY 1 LLC PURPOSE: TO CREATE COMMUNITY FOOD ENTERPRISES FOR HEALTHY, LOCAL, ORGANIC FOOD AND TO CREATE JOBS IN LINKING SMALL-SCALE FARMERS TO LARGER AND DIVERSE MARKETS. | $62,400 |
NATURAL STATE PROCESSING LLC PURPOSE: TO CREATE COMMUNITY FOOD ENTERPRISES FOR HEALTHY, LOCAL, ORGANIC FOOD AND TO CREATE JOBS IN LINKING SMALL-SCALE FARMERS TO LARGER AND DIVERSE MARKETS. | $86,376 |
RODALE INSTITUTE PURPOSE: TO CREATE COMMUNITY FOOD ENTERPRISES FOR HEALTHY, LOCAL, ORGANIC FOOD AND TO CREATE JOBS IN LINKING SMALL-SCALE FARMERS TO LARGER AND DIVERSE MARKETS. | $60,000 |