Where Your Giving Goes

When you give to Save the Children, you’re investing in a future for every last child. Nearly 90% of every dollar you give goes straight to our mission – helping children grow up healthy, learning and safe.

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A Charity You Can Trust

For 100 years, Save the Children has been one of the charities you can trust, with a strong financial foundation. You can count on us to constantly find new, innovative ways to connect with people like you who share our commitment to children. Together we’re transforming children’s lives, changing the course of their futures and ours.

How We Use Our Funds

  • 87% PROGRAM SERVICES
  • 8% FUNDRAISING
  • 5% MANAGEMENT & GENERAL

“Save the Children outperforms most other charities in America. This exceptional designation from Charity Navigator differentiates Save the Children from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust.”
– Michael Thatcher, President and CEO, Charity Navigator

Why Save the Children?

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Annual Report
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In 2018, Save the Children reached 134 million children in 120 countries, including more than 447,000 right here in the United States.
A group of smiling Bolivian children give a big “thumbs up” at an Early Childhood Development program in the village of San Ignacio de Mojos, Bolivia. There are 57 students in the school. Photo credit: Susan Warner/Save the Children, March 2016.
Charity Ratings
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Save the Children ranks highly among other nonprofit organizations. Charity watchers, prestigious publishers, consumer advocates and other agree – Save the Children is a top charity.
A young boy, age 7, using abacus from Learning Corner Program in his 1st grade class. Photo Credit: Save the Children 2016.
Financial Information
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Our independently audited financial statements consistently show that nearly 9 out of every 10 dollars we spend goes to programs and services for children and families in need.
Success and Survivor Stories
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We’ve spent 100 years transforming the lives of children, resulting in a lifetime of change. Meet some of the girls and boys we’ve helped, as well as the donors and heroes whose support makes this change possible.
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