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Forbes recognizes Children International as a top Charity
Source: Children International - USA
Website: http://www.children.org
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Kansas City, MO - With the giving season at hand, Forbes magazine ranks Children International, a humanitarian organization, as a top charity.
Forbes rated Children International based upon three financial efficiency ratios and the trend from the previous year. Their survey judged Children International based upon the following criteria:
fundraising efficiency
charitable commitment
donor dependency
President and CEO of Children International Jim Cook said, "In these challenging times, it is more important than ever for generous donors to have a high level of confidence in charities they support. We're proud that Forbes recognizes Children International as being a top charity that has earned that confidence."
Children International received more than $128 million in direct public support last year from over 300,000 donors - making it possible for the organization to dramatically improve the lives of more than 320,000 needy children throughout the world.
To help a child living in poverty, visit http://www.children.org/.
About Children International:
Established in 1936, Children International is a nonprofit organization with its headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. Children International's sponsorship program benefits over 320,000 children around the world in 11 countries including Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Mexico, the Philippines, Zambia and the United States.
To sponsor a child, visit http://www.children.org today.
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