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The 990 read · EIN 16-1541024 · NC · Fiscal year 2025

Rise Against Hunger

Rise Against Hunger Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“Rise Against Hunger is growing a global movement to end hunger by empowering communities, nourishing lives and responding to emergencies.”

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
$244K Richard Kearney, 0.2% of spending
Revenue
$155.6M 99.6% from donations and grants
Spent
$156.8M 96.7% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$13.3M end of 2025
Savings
1.0 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People
230 employees, 206,732 volunteers
Form 990 (2025), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

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.

02 · Where $1 goes · 2025

Of each dollar it spent, 96.7¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
96.7¢
Programs, $151.7M
0.6¢
Fundraising, $891K
2.7¢
Admin, $4.2M
Form 990 (2025), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
1¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, Rise Against Hunger spent 1¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $154.9M 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 · 13.6% of program spending · $2.4M in grants $20.7M

The organization engaged 260,732 people around the world to end hunger through its expanding meal-packaging program, enabling people who want to make a difference to engage in hands-on service, as well as to use their voices to support our advocacy activities. The organization has engaged people around the world to end hunger through the formation of independent non-governmental organization ("ngo") affiliates. In 2025, the organization had affiliate members in south africa, italy, the philippines, malaysia and india. Organization affiliates have access to the organization knowhow, branding,…

Program 2 · 0.8% of program spending $1.3M

Through our nourishing lives portfolio, the organization works alongside communities toward a future in which they can thrive, while supporting safety net programs that provide nourishment, serving as a conduit for skills training or services that support the journey out of poverty. One in three people worldwide are adversely affected by vitamin and mineral deficiencies. The organization meals are formulated to provide a comprehensive array of minerals and micronutrients. The meals include enriched rice, soy protein, dried vegetables and 18 essential vitamins and nutrients. The meals and…

Program 3 · 0.6% of program spending $897K

Through our empowering communities portfolio, we aim to increase agricultural production and incomes through programs promoting improved agricultural methods, business skills and market systems. In developing countries, farmers are some of the most food-insecure members of society. Farm yields are constrained by availability and affordability of quality seeds and fertilizers. Climate change has made weather patterns unpredictable, affecting planting and harvesting seasons, as well as the availability of fodder for animal herds. Those in rural areas often lack access to markets where they can…

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

Net assets: $1.7M to $13.3M in 11 years.

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

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Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (2025)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

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

Richard Kearney
Chief Executive Officer
$243,666
Ediner Ogwangi
Chief Programs Officer
$201,379
Travis Huckaba
Chief Financial Officer
$185,439
Mickey Horner
Chief Operating Officer
$170,780
Jolynn Berk
Chief Marketing Officer
$151,986
Courtney Firman
Director of Global Operations
$139,790
Jennifer Sorenson
Chief Donor Engagement Officer
$129,616
Andrew Sullivan
Director of Programs
$128,412
Form 990 (2025), Part VII, Section A
Largest outside contractors
ContractorServicePaid
Johnathan W Waites JilasoanIt services$200,550
Form 990 (2025), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the Rise Against Hunger.

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

How much does the Rise Against Hunger CEO make?

Richard Kearney, Chief Executive Officer, received $243,666 in reportable compensation in 2025, 0.2% of Rise Against Hunger's $156.8M in spending.

Form 990 (2025), Part VII

What percentage of Rise Against Hunger donations go to programs?

Rise Against Hunger reported 96.7% of 2025 spending as programs, 0.6% as fundraising and 2.7% as management.

Form 990 (2025), Part IX

How much money does Rise Against Hunger have?

Net assets were $13.3M at the end of 2025, about 1.0 months of spending.

Form 990 (2025), Part X

Does Rise Against Hunger 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 (2025)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. Rise Against Hunger Form 990, 2025 (IRS e-file)
  2. Rise Against Hunger Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

Amir Arani, “Rise Against Hunger: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/rise-against-hunger/