Plan International Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
“Plan International, inc. Is an international development and humanitarian organization that strives for a just world that advances children's rights and equality for girls.”
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Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated
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The charity answered yes to Part VI line 5 and explained on Schedule O.
Form 990 Part VI, line 5 + Schedule OFor each dollar donated, Plan International spent 0¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $753.3M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IXThe charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.
Disaster Risk Management: Early childhood development, sexual and reproductive health rights, child protection, education and youth economic empowerment in emergencies; child centered climate change adaptation; disaster response activities including food distribution and the provision of shelter, water and sanitation
Protection From Violence: Work with children, youth and families to reduce violence at home and in communities; child protective services; community based child protection mechanisms and multi-sectoral collaboration
Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights: We engage communities so they have the knowledge they need around their health and rights, including prevention of harmful practices such as child, early and forced marriage, FGM, early pregnancy, and support girls and young women most at risk.
Early Childhood Development: Support best practice parenting and nurturing care practices covering health, nutrition and hygiene, play and early learning, protection and positive discipline; maternal, neonatal and child health services; early learning and stimulation; community hygiene, sanitation and health campaigns.
Skills and Opportunities for Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship: Life, vocational and business skills training and community engagement; working with private sector to create employment opportunities and access to financing; promote better working conditions and regulations for youth.
Girls, Boys, and Youth as active drivers of Change: Capacity building for youth to be active citizens and to engage in collective action; government mechanisms for youth engagement; media and youth programs; promoting youth participation in all our work
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.
Reportable pay in FY ending Jun 2025, from the charity and related organizations.
| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Vibrant Construction Limited | Consulting | $527,412 |
| Gsb Engineering Co Ltd | Consulting | $394,149 |
| Tigabu Molla Car Rental Service | Vehicle rental | $362,779 |
| Pecar Investments Limited | Consulting | $327,847 |
| Adinas Transport and Vehicle Rent | Vehicle rental | $234,250 |
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Kathleen Sherwin, Chief Strategy & Engagement Officer, received $300,000 in reportable compensation in FY ending Jun 2025, 0% of Plan International's $756.2M in spending.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VIIPlan International reported 92.7% of FY ending Jun 2025 spending as programs, 0.1% as fundraising and 7.2% as management.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IXNet assets were $265.8M at the end of FY ending Jun 2025, about 4.2 months of spending.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part XIts latest Form 990 triggered 1 of our twelve screening rules: reported a significant diversion of assets. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025)Amir Arani, “Plan International: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/plan-international/