Accountability
We at Bread for the World and Bread for the World Institute take seriously our role as fiscal stewards of the gifts entrusted to us by our members. Each gift helps transform the lives of people who are hungry through our organization.
We try to keep our overhead rate low and work to maximize the use of our funding. Below is a summary of how Bread for the World and Bread for the World Institute spent their funds in 2015:
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We also strive to be transparent and accountable to our members. Each year, we share four types of documents with our membership and the public:
- Annual audit of our financial statements
- Tax returns
- Annual Report
- Performance ratings by a few charity rating organizations
Annual Audits of our Financial Statements
As required by auditing standards, the audit is for Bread for the World and its affiliate, Bread for the World Institute.
2015 Bread for the World Consolidated Financial Statement
2014 Bread for the World Consolidated Financial Statement
2013 Bread for the World Consolidated Financial Statement
2012 Bread for the World Consolidated Financial Statement
2011 Bread for the World Consolidated Financial Statement
Tax Returns
Tax returns for the past four years are available for your review.
Bread for the World
Bread for the World Institute
2015 Bread for the World Institute 990
2014 Bread for the World Institute 990
2013 Bread for the World Institute 990
2012 Bread for the World Institute 990
2011 Bread for the World Institute 990
Annual Reports
We’re proud of our accomplishments. Together, our members, activists, and staff bring hope and opportunity to millions of people who are hungry. Our annual reports provide a summary of the year. We include a snapshot of our activities, accomplishments, and finances.
2015 Bread for the World Annual Report
2014 Bread for the World Annual Report
2013 Bread for the World Annual Report
2012 Bread for the World Annual Report
Charitable Ratings
We at Bread for the World and Bread for the World Institute strive to maintain the highest level of accountability and transparency.
Bread for the World Institute earned the highest rating (four out of four stars) by Charity Navigator and meets all 20 Standards of Charity Accountability by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance.
As a 501(c)4 non-profit organization, Bread for the World is not considered a charity by Charity Navigator and the BBB Wise Giving Alliance and is therefore not rated.
Tools
from our Resource Library
For Education
The Nourishing Effect
Hunger and food insecurity add at least $160 billion a year to U.S. healthcare costs.
Fragile States
Fragile Environments, Resilient Communities explains how state fragility stands in the way of ending hunger and extreme poverty.
Remarks by Bread for the World President Rev. David Beckmann at the 2016 Democratic National Convention
Download remarks by Rev. David Beckmann to the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.
Bread for the World President Rev. David Beckmann spoke to faith activists and delegates at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. He called mass hunger in America a “...
For Faith
The Bible on Health as a Hunger Issue
A brief examination of the biblical approach to health as a hunger issue.
Includes an introduction to the issue, a Scriptural reflection, practical actions you can take, and a prayer.
Bread Newsletter January 2016
In this issue: Another Great Year for Bread; Catholics Begin Observance of Holy Year of Mercy; Serving on ‘God’s Wave Length’ for 39 Years; and more.
Interfaith Religious Leaders’ Pledge to End Hunger
A wide array of the nation’s faith leaders have come together on the eve of Pope Francis’ arrival in the United States to commit ourselves to encourage our communities to work for the end of hunger by 2030 and, toward that end, for a shift in U.S. national priorities.
We are deeply pleased...
For Advocacy
Grassroots Advocacy Toolkit
A set of how-to sheets for carrying out advocacy and fact sheets on the current issues Bread for the World is working on.
For new and current Bread grassroots hunger activists.
Ideal as a starter toolkit for new Bread activists or as a set of updates for current activists.
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Bingo card for the presidential and vice presidential debates
Play bingo while you watch the presidential and vice presidential debates!
We want to elect leaders who make ending hunger and poverty a priority, so we are encouraging candidates to talk about these...
Remarks by Bread for the World President Rev. David Beckmann at the 2016 Democratic National Convention
Download remarks by Rev. David Beckmann to the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.
Bread for the World President Rev. David Beckmann spoke to faith activists and delegates at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. He called mass hunger in America a “...