Bread for the World is a non-partisan Christian advocacy organization based in the United States that advocates for policy changes to end hunger and helps others do the same, which might include politicians meeting with their constituents and working in coalition with other organizations.
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| Founded | August 3, 1982[1] |
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| Type | Nonprofit organization |
| 13-2803276[2] | |
| Legal status | 501(c)(4) organization[3] |
| Purpose | To advocate for changes in policies, programs and conditions that allow hunger and poverty to persist, both in the United States and around the world |
| Headquarters | Washington, DC, US |
| Coordinates | 38°53′04″N 77°00′56″W / 38.884480°N 77.015486°W |
President | Eugene Cho[4] |
Board Chair | Jeremy Everett |
| Subsidiaries | Bread for the World Institute[3] |
Revenue (2018) | $5,892,247[3] |
| Expenses (2018) | $5,012,233[3] |
| Endowment (2018) | $616,394[3] |
Employees (2018) | 95[3] |
| Website | bread |
History edit
In October 1972, a group of Catholics and Protestants met to reflect on how Christians could be mobilized to influence US policies that address the causes of hunger. Led by Arthur Simon, the group began to test the idea in the spring of 1974.[5] By year-end, more than 500 people had joined Bread for the World to advocate for an end to hunger. Bread for the World was officially incorporated on August 3, 1982.[1]
In September 1991, David Beckmann succeeded Simon as president of the organization.[6] Beckmann retired in June 2020, and is succeeded by Eugene Cho, the founder and visionary of One Day's Wages.
Bread for the World is a founding member of The ONE Campaign.
In July 2020 Bread for the World requested and accepted the resignation of US Congressman Ted Yoho from its board of directors.[7] In a National Public Radio interview about the resignation, the President of Bread for the World, Eugene Cho, said "We have expectations for our board of directors. We are not an organization that demands perfection of any of us, because clearly we'll all fall short ... but we did feel that his [Ted Yoho's] comments were inappropriate, not reflective of the ethical standards and Christian values that we seek to uphold as an organization and for our leaders."[8]
References edit
- ^ a b "Bread for the World Inc. - Initial File Number: 823585". District of Columbia Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
- ^ "Bread for the World Inc". Tax Exempt Organization Search. Internal Revenue Service. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f "Form 990: Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax". Bread for the World Inc. Internal Revenue Service. December 31, 2018.
- ^ "Leadership". Bread for the World. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
- ^ Reel, William (February 10, 1974). "Pastor Leads Drive: Bread for the World". Daily News (New York, New York). p 14.
- ^ Marshall, Katherine; Marisa Bronwyn Van Saanen (2007). Development and Faith: Where Mind, Heart, and Soul Work Together. Washington, DC: World Bank Publications. p. 146. ISBN 978-0-8213-7173-2.
- ^ Itkowitz, Colby (25 July 2020). "Rep. Ted Yoho removed from board of Christian charity over his comments about Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez". Washington Post.
- ^ Martin, Michel. "Bread For The World President On Asking Rep. Yoho To Resign". NPR.org. All Things Considered: NPR. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
External links edit
- Official website
- "Bread for the World is an Interaction Member Organization". Interaction.
- "Ending world hunger must remain an American priority". Des Moines Register (Des Moines, Iowa).
- "H.R.2817 - Roadmap to End Global Hunger and Promote Food Security Act of 2009: Endorsements for the report". United States House of Representatives.
- "S.Res.157 - Senate resolution recognizing Bread for the World for its faithful advocacy on behalf of people experiencing hunger and poverty". United States Senate.