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The 990 read · EIN 06-0726487 · CT · Fiscal year 2024

Save the Children Federation

Save the Children Federation Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“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
Form 990 (2024), 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 · 2024

Of each dollar it spent, 83.2¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
83.2¢
Programs, $746.0M
8.7¢
Fundraising, $78.4M
8.0¢
Admin, $72.0M
Form 990 (2024), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
9¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, Save the Children Federation spent 9¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $905.7M 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 · 28.9% of program spending · $195.3M in grants $215.6M

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…

Program 2 · 23.2% of program spending · $139.3M in grants $173.2M

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…

Program 3 · 9.4% of program spending · $67.0M in grants $69.9M

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 4 · 6.6% of program spending · $6.7M in grants $49.4M

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…

Program 5 · 0.4% of program spending · $3.0M in grants $3.0M

Child rights governance: save the children worked with partners to contribute to important legislative changes. Features of legislation are available in our annual report.

Form 990 (2024), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $198.0M to $355.6M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2024.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
198
191
180
183
241
220
266
324
361
336
317
356
Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (2024)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in 2024, from the charity and related organizations.

Janti Soeripto
President & CEO
$581,827
Aleksander Dardeli
Chief Operating Officer
$403,956
Greg Ferrante
Chief Financial Officer
$389,738
Micah Olad
Chief of Party
$370,538
David Barth
Vp, International Programs
$352,512
Tina Garrett-Ragland
Chief People Officer
$341,291
Brian White
General Counsel
$313,180
Luciana Bonifacio
Chief Development Officer
$300,903
Form 990 (2024), Part VII, Section A
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Form 990 (2024), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

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 VII

What 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 IX

How 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 X

Does 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)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. Save the Children Federation Form 990, 2024 (IRS e-file)
  2. Save the Children Federation Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
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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/