Founded in 1979, Feed the Children is a nonprofit, non-governmental charitable foundation that focuses on helping children and families who have lost their homes and financial security due to war, poverty, hunger, natural disasters and terrorist attacks. Since its inception, the organization has distributed more than 50,000 tons of humanitarian aid (food, clothing, basic necessities) to families living in 50 states and 23 countries around the world.

“Natural gifts” or, simply put, humanitarian aid is the main category of aid. Funds for those in need are rare: direct material aid accounts for about 20% of the organization’s total budget.

The Children’s Aid Foundation was among the top 50 largest nonprofit organizations in the United States, ranking 15th in 2013 (according to Forbes). The organization is highly regarded in the country: it has almost maximum credibility ratings in many financial structures.