RISE AGAINST HUNGER INC

Programs

1. The organization continues its legacy of commitment to both domestic and international crisis response and relief from famine, natural and manmade disasters and health epidemics. The organization responds to sudden and ongoing crises to meet immediate needs of affected populations and support their transition toward recovery. The organization has responded to emergencies by distributing food assistance, nutritional support, water filters, hygiene kits and other in-kind donations to those displaced by natural disasters and man-made crises. In building the resilience of vulnerable people, the organization works hand-in-hand with a host of organizations to ensure that our meals and other life-changing aid can reach communities in crisis effectively and according to need. To date, the efforts of the organization have been concentrated in responding to sudden onset disasters such as flash floods, hurricanes and earthquakes, and responding to slow-onset disasters or emergencies defined by their gradual trajectory, often based on a confluence of different events, by responding to protracted crisis or complex emergencies defined by a significant proportion of the population being acutely…

   $128,834,278 spentof which $128,479,871 as grants
   85% of program spending

2. The organization engaged 260,732 people around the world to end hunger through its expanding meal-packaging program, enabling people who want to make a difference to engage in hands-on service, as well as to use their voices to support our advocacy activities. The organization has engaged people around the world to end hunger through the formation of independent non-governmental organization ("ngo") affiliates. In 2025, the organization had affiliate members in south africa, italy, the philippines, malaysia and india. Organization affiliates have access to the organization knowhow, branding, and operational support. In 2025, the organization continued to bolster the four overarching strategic focus and collective impact areas, namely; a) nutrition; b) education; c) economic empowerment; and d) growing the movement. While the organization serves an incredible number of people each year, the global need is far greater than those we can reach through our programs alone. The need is great, and the organization acknowledges that by raising our collective voices, we can touch more lives, increase our collective impact and ultimately have a world without hunger.

   $20,653,774 spentof which $2,384,063 as grants
   14% of program spending

3. Through our nourishing lives portfolio, the organization works alongside communities toward a future in which they can thrive, while supporting safety net programs that provide nourishment, serving as a conduit for skills training or services that support the journey out of poverty. One in three people worldwide are adversely affected by vitamin and mineral deficiencies. The organization meals are formulated to provide a comprehensive array of minerals and micronutrients. The meals include enriched rice, soy protein, dried vegetables and 18 essential vitamins and nutrients. The meals and other forms of in-kind aid are distributed primarily to support transformational development through school meals programs, vocational training programs, medical clinics and orphanages in developing countries. The organization meals are provided in schools bolstering enrollment and attendance of students and in community empowerment programs to offset productive time lost while attending training sessions. Meals distributed in hospitals and clinics may support patients' nutritional needs and complement their treatment. In 2025, the nourishing lives portfolio managed projects and partnerships to…

   $1,277,282 spent
   1% of program spending

4. Through our empowering communities portfolio, we aim to increase agricultural production and incomes through programs promoting improved agricultural methods, business skills and market systems. In developing countries, farmers are some of the most food-insecure members of society. Farm yields are constrained by availability and affordability of quality seeds and fertilizers. Climate change has made weather patterns unpredictable, affecting planting and harvesting seasons, as well as the availability of fodder for animal herds. Those in rural areas often lack access to markets where they can get fair prices for their produce. Our projects help smallholder farmers build resilience to the shocks and stresses of climate change by promoting ecological approaches to agriculture, as well as diversification. For those who do not grow their own food, income is a key determinant in acquiring adequate nutrition. Through business training, we help individuals increase their earning potential and thus their consistent access to food. In 2025, our objectives were to bolster long-term self-reliant projects through efficient use of resources, strategically stewarding partnerships and funds to…

   $897,307 spent
   1% of program spending

The 4 programs described on its FY2025 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $151,662,641.