Child poverty: save the children combats poverty by implementing evidence-based, context-specific interventions that address the systemic drivers of food insecurity and economic vulnerability. Our programs support smallholder farmers through resilient agriculture and inclusive market systems, while promoting alternative livelihoods via vocational training and entrepreneurship. We strengthen financial inclusion through savings groups and access to formal financial services. In crisis situations, we provide targeted food assistance and cash vouchers while building long-term resilience through…
Save the Children Federation
Save the Children Federation Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
“Save the children believes every child deserves a future. Since our founding over 100 years ago, we've changed the lives of over 1 billion children. In the United States and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm.”
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
- $582K Janti Soeripto, 0.1% of spending
- Revenue
- $920.5M 98.4% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $896.4M 83.2% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $355.6M end of 2024
- Savings
- 4.8 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 1,164 employees, 38 volunteers
No red flags in its latest filing.
We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.
Of each dollar it spent, 83.2¢ went to programs, as reported.
For each dollar donated, Save the Children Federation spent 9¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $905.7M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IXWhat it told the IRS it spent on.
The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.
Education: save the children works to help children everywhere fulfill their right to a quality education. We ensure children are ready to succeed in school so they can succeed in life then we support them through their school years so they can build their knowledge and confidence to make the most of their potential. In the last decade, save the children has worked with more children to make sure they get a quality education than any other global nonprofit, helping millions of children fulfill their opportunity to learn. Global education results - save the children works globally to ensure…
Child protection: every child, everywhere, deserves to grow up safe and supported. Save the children puts child protection at the center of all its work, especially in times of crisis and conflict, when children are most vulnerable. We lead the world in protecting children in conflict and war zones, identifying their needs, advocating for their safety, and giving physical and mental health support, particularly when they are displaced and alone. We helped reduce child marriage worldwide by nearly one-third since 1990 - that's tens of millions more girls empowered to stay in school or…
Program development and public policy support: our program activities are carried out with the help of programmatic roles and programmatic support functions. These more general roles are responsible for the technical development, oversight/monitoring, and quality of our programs for children. Global advocacy results- save the children's global advocacy work leads to meaningful policy change and strengthened protections for children worldwide. Through sustained engagement with governments and partners, we advance legislation to safeguard children from violence, promote inclusive education, and…
Child rights governance: save the children worked with partners to contribute to important legislative changes. Features of legislation are available in our annual report.
Net assets: $198.0M to $355.6M in 11 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2024.
The 8 highest-paid people.
Reportable pay in 2024, from the charity and related organizations.
| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Moore a Series LLC | Media agency services/fundraising counsel | $11,462,173 |
| Google Inc | Digital ads | $6,138,423 |
| Bka Logistics | Freight transport | $2,857,937 |
| Britevox Inc | Professional solicitor | $2,673,607 |
| Salesforcecom Inc | Crm consulting direct | $2,598,727 |
The questions people ask about the Save the Children Federation.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the Save the Children Federation CEO make?
Janti Soeripto, President & CEO, received $581,827 in reportable compensation in 2024, 0.1% of Save the Children Federation's $896.4M in spending.
Form 990 (2024), Part VIIWhat percentage of Save the Children Federation donations go to programs?
Save the Children Federation reported 83.2% of 2024 spending as programs, 8.7% as fundraising and 8% as management.
Form 990 (2024), Part IXHow much money does Save the Children Federation have?
Net assets were $355.6M at the end of 2024, about 4.8 months of spending.
Form 990 (2024), Part XDoes Save the Children Federation have any red flags in its filing?
Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.
Form 990 (2024)Every number, traced.
- Save the Children Federation Form 990, 2024 (IRS e-file)
- Save the Children Federation Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Amir Arani, “Save the Children Federation: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/save-the-children-federation/