Marketing & communications: the marketing & communications efforts at wfp USA amplify the organization's efforts to expand U.S. Government and private sector support for solving global hunger by providing marketing and communications expertise and valuable programmatic input. This includes, managing wfp USA's digital properties, strengthening wfp USA brand visibility in the U.S., and putting in place internal communications systems across all departments in support of organizational goals and objectives.
Friends of the World Food Program
Friends of the World Food Program Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
“Build support in the US for the world food programme & overall effort to address global hunger…”
Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.
Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated
- Top pay
- $628K Barron Segar, 0.5% of spending
- Revenue
- $129.8M 98.9% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $129.4M 88.2% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $28.2M end of FY ending Sep 2025
- Savings
- 2.6 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 93 employees, 17 volunteers
No red flags in its latest filing.
We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.
Of each dollar it spent, 88.2¢ went to programs, as reported.
For each dollar donated, Friends of the World Food Program spent 11¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $128.4M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IXWhat it told the IRS it spent on.
The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.
Public policy: wfp USA educates members of congress and other officials about international hunger issues and specific policies that could improve U.S. Government efforts to address global hunger. Wfp USA helps highlight wfp's funding challenges and shortfalls, serving as a bridge of information between the agency and congress. Wfp USA also advocates for sufficient resources to ensure that the U.S. Government continues to provide global leadership in reaching vulnerable populations in need around the world. To build strong support for U.S. Leadership in addressing global hunger, wfp USA…
Net assets: $4.5M to $28.2M in 11 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.
The 8 highest-paid people.
Reportable pay in FY ending Sep 2025, from the charity and related organizations.
| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Fuse Fundraising LLC | Consulting | $528,500 |
| Ascenta Group Inc | Fundraising | $428,590 |
| Ncv Holdco LLC Dba Madwolf Technologies | It support | $164,029 |
| Moore a Series LLC | Consulting | $148,585 |
| Galen Fountain | Consulting | $135,005 |
The questions people ask about the Friends of the World Food Program.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the Friends of the World Food Program CEO make?
Barron Segar, President & CEO, received $628,001 in reportable compensation in FY ending Sep 2025, 0.5% of Friends of the World Food Program's $129.4M in spending.
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part VIIWhat percentage of Friends of the World Food Program donations go to programs?
Friends of the World Food Program reported 88.2% of FY ending Sep 2025 spending as programs, 10.9% as fundraising and 0.9% as management.
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part IXHow much money does Friends of the World Food Program have?
Net assets were $28.2M at the end of FY ending Sep 2025, about 2.6 months of spending.
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part XDoes Friends of the World Food Program have any red flags in its filing?
Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025)Every number, traced.
- Friends of the World Food Program Form 990, FY ending Sep 2025 (IRS e-file)
- Friends of the World Food Program Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Amir Arani, “Friends of the World Food Program: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/friends-of-the-world-food-program/