Accountability
Bread for the World and Bread for the World Institute take seriously our roles as fiscal stewards of the gifts entrusted to us by our members. Each gift helps transform the lives of people struggling with hunger.
Bread for the World and Bread for the World Institute take seriously our roles as fiscal stewards of the gifts entrusted to us by our members. Each gift helps transform the lives of people struggling with hunger.
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 2023:
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.
- 2023 Bread for the World Impact Report | 2023 Impact Report (PDF)
- 2022 Bread for the World Impact Report | 2022 Impact Report (PDF)
- 2021 Bread for the World Annual Report
- 2020 Bread for the World Annual Report
Annual Audits of Our Financial Statements
As required by auditing standards, the audits here are for Bread for the World and its affiliate, Bread for the World Institute.
- 2023 Bread for the World Consolidated Financial Statement
- 2022 Bread for the World Consolidated Financial Statement
- 2021 Bread for the World Consolidated Financial Statement
- 2021 Bread for the World Institute Consolidated Financial Statement
- 2020 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
- 2023 Bread for the World 990
- 2022 Bread for the World 990
- 2021 Bread for the World 990
- 2020 Bread for the World 990
Bread for the World Institute
- 2023 Bread for the World Institute 990
- 2022 Bread for the World Institute 990
- 2021 Bread for the World Institute 990
- 2020 Bread for the World Institute 990
Charitable Ratings
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 a rating of 4 out of 4 stars by Charity Navigator and met all 20 Standards of Charity Accountability by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance.
As a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization, Bread for the World is not considered a charity by Charity Navigator and the BBB Wise Giving Alliance and is therefore not rated.
