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The 990 read · EIN 54-0536100 · VA · Fiscal year FY ending Jun 2025

Childfund International USA

Childfund International USA: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“Childfund's mission is to help deprived, excluded and vulnerable children have the capacity to become young adults, parents and leaders who bring lasting and positive change to their communities, and to promote societies whose individuals and institutions participate in valuing, protecting and advancing the worth and…”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated

Top pay
$416K Isameldein Mohamed Ghanim, 0.2% of spending
Revenue
$210.4M 93.8% from donations and grants
Spent
$201.9M 75.4% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$196.4M end of FY ending Jun 2025
Savings
11.7 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People
241 employees, 20 volunteers
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

1 thing to look at.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

high

Professional fundraisers kept most of what they raised

Fundraisers were paid $16,264,727 against $12,907,234 raised, more than they brought in. Likely flat fees or a filing error; check Schedule G.

Schedule G Part I, line 2b
02 · Where $1 goes · FY ending Jun 2025

Of each dollar it spent, 75.4¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
75.4¢
Programs, $152.2M
14.5¢
Fundraising, $29.3M
10.1¢
Admin, $20.5M
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
15¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, Childfund International USA spent 15¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $197.3M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 31.4% of program spending · $39.0M in grants $47.9M

Education: the quality of children's learning and education depends on their home, school, community and even nationwide education systems. Childfund works across all those levels, with special emphasis on early childhood development, protection and basic education access. We partner with local organizations and ministries of education in all our program countries to strengthen national and regional education systems and engage families in establishing community leadership for learning.

Program 2 · 11.8% of program spending · $13.8M in grants $17.9M

Micro-enterprise development: programs focusing on essential technical and soft skills, youth employability, entrepreneurship and digital literacy are vital for equipping young people with the competencies required to thrive in evolving economies. By conducting job market surveys, partnering with employers, and providing vocational and entrepreneurial training, we create safe, sustainable employment opportunities.

Program 3 · 9.2% of program spending · $11.7M in grants $14.0M

Early childhood development: childfund's approach focuses on helping local organizations and governments support families to create the conditions that their youngest children need for healthy development during their earliest years. To ensure sustainable program implementation, we provide opportunities for local partner organizations to build their knowledge through workshops and learning exchanges on positive parenting practices. Parenting mentors and facilitators engage in training and supervision to effectively support caregivers to improve their knowledge, attitudes and practices around…

Program 4 · 6.8% of program spending · $8.3M in grants $10.4M

Emergency response: provide aid and assistance to numerous victims of disaster and humanitarian crisis around the world.

Program 5 · 4.9% of program spending · $6.3M in grants $7.4M

Nutrition: malnutrition is common in many regions where childfund works, where communities are particularly vulnerable due to poverty, food insecurity and limited access to health care. This makes nutrition programming critical for improving health outcomes, fostering economic development and thus stability. Proper nutrition programming can significantly reduce under-5 deaths and prevent diseases related to malnutrition for all children. Childfund's approach reduces malnutrition by promoting healthy infant and young-child feeding practices, training and mobilizing community health workers to…

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $82.0M to $196.4M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
82
91
87
82
95
99
100
117
147
137
159
196
Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)
05 · Who gets paid

The 7 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in FY ending Jun 2025, from the charity and related organizations.

Isameldein Mohamed Ghanim
CEO
$416,355
James M Tuite
COO
$304,203
Adam T Hicks
Vp, Cdmo
$255,842
Scott Sherman
Vp, Global Hr
$235,201
Erin Kennedy
Vp, External Affairs and Partneships
$229,552
Cheryl Dahl
Director Sr. Communications
$202,576
Sassan C Parandeh
Treasurer
$201,196
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII, Section A
Largest outside contractors
ContractorServicePaid
Britevox IncProf. fundraising$5,458,759
Ld Road IncProf. fundraising$5,267,391
Isandbox IncAdvertising$1,631,206
Further LLCProf. fundraising$1,398,675
Caldwell Talent IncProf. fundraising$923,380
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the Childfund International USA.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the Childfund International USA CEO make?

Isameldein Mohamed Ghanim, CEO, received $416,355 in reportable compensation in FY ending Jun 2025, 0.2% of Childfund International USA's $201.9M in spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VII

What percentage of Childfund International USA donations go to programs?

Childfund International USA reported 75.4% of FY ending Jun 2025 spending as programs, 14.5% as fundraising and 10.1% as management.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IX

How much money does Childfund International USA have?

Net assets were $196.4M at the end of FY ending Jun 2025, about 11.7 months of spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part X

Does Childfund International USA have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered 1 of our twelve screening rules: professional fundraisers kept most of what they raised. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. Childfund International USA Form 990, FY ending Jun 2025 (IRS e-file)
  2. Childfund International USA Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

Amir Arani, “Childfund International USA: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/childfund-international-usa/