Holt International Children's Services

The information on this page was last updated 4/14/2025. If you see errors or omissions, please email: [email protected]


Summary

We empower families to overcome poverty, care for children in orphanages and unite children with families through adoption. Together with you, we work as the hands and feet of Jesus serving children in need around the world!


Contact information

Mailing address:
Holt International Children's Services
250 Country Club Rd.
Eugene, OR 97401

Website: holtinternational.org

Phone: 1-888-355-4658

Email: [email protected]


Organization details

EIN: 237257390

CEO/President: Dan Smith

Chairman: Derek Parker

Board size: 14

Founder: Harry and Bertha Holt

Ruling year: 1972

Tax deductible: Yes

Fiscal year end: 09/30

Member of ECFA: Yes

Member of ECFA since: 1987


Purpose

Our Vision: A world where every child has a loving, secure home.


Mission statement

Holt International is a Christian organization that provides care and support to many of the world's most vulnerable children - those who are orphaned, abandoned or at serious risk of separation from their family.


Statement of faith

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Transparency grade

A

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Financial efficiency ratings

Sector: Adoption/Foster Care

CategoryRatingOverall rankSector rank
Overall efficiency rating787 of 111827 of 41
Fund acquisition rating997 of 111932 of 41
Resource allocation rating656 of 111928 of 41
Asset utilization rating401 of 111815 of 41

Financial ratios

Funding ratiosSector median20242023202220212020
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts =
Fundraising expense /
Total contributions
12%16%18%24%23%27%
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio =
Fundraising expense /
Total revenue
5%13%15%19%19%20%
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance =
Total contributions /
Total revenue
72%78%81%78%81%76%
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio =
Fundraising expense /
Total expenses
6%13%15%17%20%20%
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance =
Total other revenue /
Total revenue
28%22%19%22%19%24%
 
Operating ratiosSector median20242023202220212020
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio =
Program services /
Total expenses
81%78%76%74%73%71%
Spending ratio Spending ratio =
Total expenses /
Total revenue
98%99%100%108%94%102%
Program output ratio Program output ratio =
Program services /
Total revenue
77%77%76%80%68%73%
Savings ratio Savings ratio =
Surplus (deficit) /
Total revenue
2%1%0%-8%6%-2%
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate =
Surplus (deficit) /
Net assets
3%1%0%-15%10%-4%
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio =
Management and general expense /
Total expenses
12%9%9%9%7%9%
 
Investing ratiosSector median20242023202220212020
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover =
Total expenses /
Total assets
0.831.261.391.621.181.23
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment =
Total assets /
Total current assets
1.351.281.361.381.281.22
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover =
Total expenses /
Total current assets
1.541.621.892.241.511.50
 
Liquidity ratiosSector median20242023202220212020
Current ratio Current ratio =
Total current assets /
Total current liabilities
10.295.744.303.713.473.28
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio =
Total current liabilities /
Total current assets
0.100.170.230.270.290.30
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level =
(Total current assets -
Total current liabilities) /
(Total expenses / 12)
7.166.134.863.925.665.56
 
Solvency ratiosSector median20242023202220212020
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio =
Total liabilities /
Total assets
10%16%22%21%24%36%
Debt ratio Debt ratio =
Debt /
Total assets
0%0%0%0%0%0%
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio =
Net assets /
Total expenses
97%66%56%49%65%52%

Financials

Balance sheet
 
Assets20242023202220212020
Cash$1,155,373$1,086,887$784,056$2,560,844$5,209,160
Receivables, inventories, prepaids$2,480,973$2,724,897$2,858,050$3,742,433$3,022,726
Short-term investments$11,794,933$10,309,107$9,867,810$12,978,676$11,356,592
Other current assets$0$0$0$0$0
Total current assets$15,431,279$14,120,891$13,509,916$19,281,953$19,588,478
Long-term investments$0$0$0$0$0
Fixed assets$4,169,654$4,895,221$5,120,467$5,462,431$4,230,976
Other long-term assets$192,467$248,694$0$0$0
Total long-term assets$4,362,121$5,143,915$5,120,467$5,462,431$4,230,976
Total assets$19,793,400$19,264,806$18,630,383$24,744,384$23,819,454
 
Liabilities20242023202220212020
Payables and accrued expenses$1,507,865$1,494,760$1,911,150$1,806,695$1,841,578
Other current liabilities$1,182,682$1,792,736$1,727,184$3,752,174$4,132,339
Total current liabilities$2,690,547$3,287,496$3,638,334$5,558,869$5,973,917
Debt$0$0$0$0$0
Due to (from) affiliates$0$0$0$0$0
Other long-term liabilities$520,494$899,247$324,878$344,985$2,579,792
Total long-term liabilities$520,494$899,247$324,878$344,985$2,579,792
Total liabilities$3,211,041$4,186,743$3,963,212$5,903,854$8,553,709
 
Net assets20242023202220212020
Without donor restrictions$11,341,109$10,305,119$10,096,866$12,981,929$10,660,343
With donor restrictions$5,241,250$4,772,944$4,570,305$5,858,601$4,605,402
Net assets$16,582,359$15,078,063$14,667,171$18,840,530$15,265,745
 
Revenues and expenses
 
Revenue20242023202220212020
Total contributions$19,610,490$21,560,307$21,964,385$25,108,734$21,756,350
Program service revenue$5,038,851$4,810,262$5,736,301$5,632,913$6,729,642
Membership dues$0$0$0$0$0
Investment income$424,644$316,949$400,192$268,862$376,433
Other revenue$0$0$0$0($109,553)
Total other revenue$5,463,495$5,127,211$6,136,493$5,901,775$6,996,522
Total revenue$25,073,985$26,687,518$28,100,878$31,010,509$28,752,872
 
Expenses20242023202220212020
Program services$19,402,464$20,340,999$22,352,637$21,196,322$20,971,488
Management and general$2,352,373$2,405,622$2,643,821$2,050,966$2,582,642
Fundraising$3,181,359$3,980,320$5,233,599$5,855,484$5,846,165
Total expenses$24,936,196$26,726,941$30,230,057$29,102,772$29,400,295
 
Change in net assets20242023202220212020
Surplus (deficit)$137,789($39,423)($2,129,179)$1,907,737($647,423)
Other changes in net assets$0$0$0$0$0
Total change in net assets$137,789($39,423)($2,129,179)$1,907,737($647,423)

Compensation

NameTitleCompensation
Daniel SmithPresident and CEO$253,327
Richard EricsonVP of Information$155,970
Thoa BuiVP of International Programs$154,457
Rebecca OstermanDirector of Accounting$134,485
Megan O'LearySenior Director of Human Resources$126,046
Sarah HalfmanSenior Executive of Programs$125,242
Lisa VertulfoSr. Exec. of Intercountry$123,179

Compensation data as of: 9/30/2024


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History

In 1956, Harry and Bertha Holt revolutionized the definition of family when they adopted eight children in the wake of the Korean War. They pioneered international adoption, and founded Holt International. But long before that, they were child sponsors - driven by their compassion, generosity and desire to do what they could to make the world a better place.


Program accomplishments

In 2021, Holt sponsors and donors helped:

Improve the lives of 1,036,117 children, family members and other individuals around the world

Unite 274 children with adoptive families through international or in-country adoption

Care for 3,529 children in orphanages, group homes or foster families

Keep 30,489 children in the loving care of their birth families

Provide post adoption services for 2,277 adoptees and families


Needs

When you sponsor a child through Holt, your monthly gifts help provide everything a child needs to reach their potential in life - from food, shelter and education to the nurturing care of a devoted family or caregiver.

Over time, you may also build a relationship with your sponsored child by corresponding through our Holt Sponsor Center. Children may send letters or artwork to share about their lives and express their gratitude. Here is a letter one child wrote for their sponsor in the U.S.

Help Care for a Child in Need! You can help provide everything a child needs to thrive - from food, safe shelter and education to the nurturing care of a devoted family or caregiver!