At Children International, every dollar you give is managed with care, backed by independent audits, rigorous financial oversight and a commitment to ethical practices. Our accountability goes beyond numbers: It’s about ensuring your support creates a meaningful and measurable impact on the lives of children and youth around the world.
Some of the most trusted names in the industry have taken notice of how efficiently we use your donations. Charity watchdog groups like Charity Navigator, Candid (formerly Guidestar), Charity Watch, Great Nonprofits, and the Better Business Bureau all give Children International top ratings.
Children International has received 4 out of 4 stars by Charity Navigator, with the highest score of 100 in the area of accountability and transparency.
CharityWatch named Children International as a top-rated charity with an “A-” grade. This rating is based solely on financial efficiency measurements.
Great Nonprofits has recognized Children International as a Top-Rated Charity, based entirely on feedback from volunteers, donors and people served by nonprofits.
Children International has earned Candid's Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered.
Children International meets the Better Business Bureau standards for charity accountability on all 20 of the categories measured.
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Your confidence in our work is extremely important to us. We’ve established stringent accounting and financial reporting procedures to ensure your gifts have the maximum impact on sponsored children, their families and communities.
Your sponsorship contributions are pooled and transferred directly to the field agencies, where our expert field staff makes sure they’re used responsibly and efficiently to provide benefits and services tailored to each child.
To ensure contributions are used efficiently, we’ve developed a thorough system of checks and balances to ensure funds are spent in accordance with plans.
Independent audits of every agency are conducted to make sure funds align with approved budgets.
Representatives from CI headquarters visit field agencies frequently to perform detailed reviews of facilities and operations. They also visit sponsored children and conduct interviews to ensure they’re receiving the benefits and services promised to our sponsors.
Thank you for choosing to give to Children International. Your support and investment helps deliver positive change for children around the world in our fight to end poverty for good.
We’re constantly striving to use your funds responsibly and efficiently. In FY 2024, 80% of our total operating expenses supported programs for children and youth.
Our anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the decades we’ve dedicated to helping children and families realize better lives. We are grateful for the global community of supporters who have made this impact possible — and together, we’ll continue building a world where poverty is no longer the norm.
