Heifer International Earns Top Charity Navigator Rating

For more than 79 years, Heifer has provided impoverished families with the tools and resources they need to thrive. By empowering families in need with long-term solutions to hunger and poverty, Heifer has earned a place among the world’s most innovative and trusted charities.

We invite you to explore our annual report , financial statements and our nonprofit ratings, including our top rating from Charity Navigator .

Charity Navigator 4/4 stars

Charity Navigator ’s rating of 98% means that Heifer is recognized for exceeding or meeting best practices and industry standards across almost all areas.

GuideStar Silver Seal of Transparency

Our Guidestar Silver Seal of Transparency means we have shared information about our program information and brand details.

BBB Accredited Charity

Heifer meets all 20 of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance ’s standards for an accredited charity. Read our report.

Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize

Heifer is a Hilton Humanitarian Prize Laureate . This is the world’s largest humanitarian award presented to nonprofits who have made extraordinary contributions toward alleviating human suffering.

InterAction Member

Heifer is one of InterAction 's member organizations working in developing member organizations working in developing countries around the world.

Forbes Top Charities

In 2003, Heifer International was named one of Forbes magazine's top 10 charities. The magazine surveyed 200 nonprofits and rated them on their efficiency.

Presidential End Hunger Award

In 1990, President George H.W. Bush honored Heifer with the Presidential End Hunger Award, which was given to citizens and institutions for their efforts to end global hunger.

Volunteer Action Award

In 1986, President Ronald Reagan recognized Heifer with the Volunteer Action Award.

Leadership Team

Our leaders’ robust level of experience guides our work with farming communities to achieve living incomes.

Meet Heifer's Leaders

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