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National 4-H Council

CharityWatch report issued
August 2024

Top-Rated Charity
B+
CharityWatch Grade
Our independent grade based
on a number of factors.
 
73%
Program Percentage
Amount spent on programs
relative to overhead.
 
$19
Cost to Raise $100
Amount spent to raise
$100 of contributions.

Contact Information

National 4-H Council
655 15th St.
Suite 220
Washington, DC 20005

Other Names

Global Clover Network
National 4-H Congress Foundation

Tax Status

501(c)3

Website

www.4-H.org

Stated Mission

To expand opportunities for all of America's youth through increased investment and participation in 4-H positive youth development.

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Data based on Fiscal Year Ended 02/28/2023

Program Percentage: 73%

The percentage of National 4-H Council's cash budget it spends on programs relative to overhead (fundraising, management, and general expenses).

$41,000,000

Calculated Total Expenses

(rounded)

 

Cost to Raise $100: $19

How many dollars National 4-H Council spends on fundraising to raise each $100 of contributions.

$21,000,000

Calculated Total Contributions

(rounded)

Government Funding

0% to 24%

Percentage of cash revenue
coming from government sources

 

Financial Documents

Entity Document Type Tax ID
National 4-H Council IRS Form 990 36-2862206
National 4-H Congress Foundation IRS Form 990 45-2572008
National 4-H Council & Controlled Affiliates Consolidated Audit Multiple
Entity: National 4-H Council
Document Type: IRS Form 990
Tax ID: 36-2862206
Entity: National 4-H Congress Foundation
Document Type: IRS Form 990
Tax ID: 45-2572008
Entity: National 4-H Council & Controlled Affiliates
Document Type: Consolidated Audit
Tax ID: Multiple

Governance & Transparency

CharityWatch evaluates certain criteria related to a charity's Governance and Transparency. Donors may want to consider a charity's willingness to be open and transparent with CharityWatch to be a good litmus test for determining its commitment to public accountability.
This charity is Top-Rated
What does it mean to be Top-Rated?
 
National 4-H Council
meets governance benchmarks.
 
National 4-H Council
meets transparency benchmarks.
Transparency
Provides Financial Information
Audit Accessibility
Governance: Policies
Reports regularly & consistently monitoring & enforcing compliance with a written Conflict of Interest Policy
Reports required, annual disclosure by officers, directors, and key staff of interests that could give rise to conflicts
Reports having a written Whistleblower Policy
Reports having a written Document Retention and Destruction Policy
Governance: Financials
Reports providing copy of tax form to all board members prior to filing it with IRS
Reports that financial statements were audited by an independent accountant
Governance: Board of Directors
Reports at least 5 voting board members
51% or more of voting board members reported as independent
Reports documenting minutes of board and board committee meetings
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy

  Name Title Compensation
1 Jennifer Sirangelo President/CEO $681,235
2 Jill Bramble EVP, Chief Growth Officer $417,433
3 Yi Tang Past SVP, Chief Fin & Admin Officer $401,297
1
Name: Jennifer Sirangelo
Title: President/CEO
Compensation: $681,235
2
Name: Jill Bramble
Title: EVP, Chief Growth Officer
Compensation: $417,433
3
Name: Yi Tang
Title: Past SVP, Chief Fin & Admin Officer
Compensation: $401,297

CharityWatch Analysts perform an in-depth analysis of charities' audited financial statements and IRS tax filings, and often review other documents such as state filings, annual reports, and fundraising contracts during their evaluations. Below are select notes that CharityWatch believes may be of interest to donors.

CharityWatch's rating of National 4-H Council also includes the financial activities of the controlled affiliates consolidated in the National 4-H Council's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2023.

Each of the controlled affiliates included in CharityWatch's rating of National 4-H Council is organized as a 501(c)(3) public charity; the controlled affiliates are: (1) National 4-H Activities Foundation; (2) National 4-H Congress Foundation; and (3) Global Clover Network, Inc. (formerly National 4-H Foundation for Innovation, Inc.). All significant transactions between the organizations, including all inter-organization balances, have been eliminated in the audit consolidation.

According to the National 4-H Council 2023 tax filing, the Council reports re: Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (IRS Form 990, Schedule J, Part II):

The Council reports "Bonus & incentive compensation" payments to 11 individuals in 2023, including: (1) $30,797 paid to Jennifer Sirangelo, President & CEO, and (2) $20,000 paid to Yi Tang, SVP, Chief Fin & Admin Officer through 03/31. Their reported total compensation in 2023 was $681,235 and $401,297, respectively. The remaining nine bonuses paid out ranged from $11.000 to $2,000 with total compensation ranging from $417,433 to $187,963.

According to the National 4-H Council consolidated audit of February 28, 2023 (Note 14, Commitments and Contingencies):

"Council has entered into various hotel contracts for its events. Should an event be cancelled for reasons not excepted in the agreements, Council may be liable for penalties up to the amount of $650,000. 

At any given time, Council may be involved in various claims or administrative matters. Management believes that at February 28, 2023, any liability that results from resolving these matters will not materially impact Council's consolidated financial position."


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