Accountability Standards
The Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance (WGA) reports that Heifer International meets all of its standards for charity accountability. The WGA found that Heifer International is truthful in its representations of how money is spent, does not allocate an excessive part of its budget for fundraising or administrative expenses and makes its financial statements readily available to the public.
Charity Navigator gives Heifer International an overall rating of 3 out of 4 stars. 72% of expenses go to programs; fundraising and administrative expenses are 28%.
The American Institute of Philanthropy gave Heifer International an "Open Book Credit" for making complete financial documentation available on request.
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