Children's Hunger Fund Legacy Foundation

The Children's Hunger Fund Legacy Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in the United States, focusing on supporting related charitable activities. The foundation is closely associated with the Children's Hunger Fund, which aims to deliver hope to suffering children by equipping local churches for gospel-centered mercy ministry.

Mission and Purpose

The primary mission of the Children's Hunger Fund Legacy Foundation is to receive, manage, and distribute assets to support the work of the Children's Hunger Fund. This involves providing financial resources to assist in the delivery of food and the Gospel to children and families in need.

Financial Information

As of the most recent financial reporting available (fiscal year ending March 2024), the Children's Hunger Fund Legacy Foundation reported:

• Revenue: Approximately $6.14 million
• Expenses: Approximately $4.5 million
• Total Assets: Approximately $20 million
• Total Liabilities: Approximately $691,000[1].

Contributions are the primary source of revenue, with investment income also playing a role[1].

Association with Children's Hunger Fund

The Children's Hunger Fund itself is known for its high efficiency in distributing food to those in need. Since 1991, it has directed 96% of its revenue towards serving suffering children and families[2][3]. This organization holds a four-star rating for financial health and accountability and is recognized for its transparency[2][3].

Transparency and Accountability

Both the Children's Hunger Fund and its associated legacy foundation are committed to transparency and accountability. The Children's Hunger Fund is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability and maintains a Silver level GuideStar participation[2][3].

Impact

While specific details about the legacy foundation's direct impact are limited, its support enables the broader mission of the Children's Hunger Fund to reach over 300 million children worldwide[4]. The organization's model of partnering with local churches to distribute meals, known as Food Paks, has been highly effective, with each meal costing only $0.25 to provide[3].

[1] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/911851417 [2] https://childrenshungerfund.org/about/ [3] https://childrenshungerfund.org/how-far-can-one-dollar-go/ [4] https://childrenshungerfund.org [5] https://www.guidestar.org/profile/91-1851417