Feed the Children, Inc.
- Christy TharpChief Financial Officer · Web search
- Debra ShoafSigns company filings · Form 5500 (2022)
How we got $386.4M
Based on IRS Form 990 (2025).
Employees over time
▼ 7% since 2020Show as table
| Year | Source | Employees | Est. revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Form 5500 | 182 | $51.5M |
| 2021 | Form 5500 | 180 | $50.9M |
| 2022 | Form 5500 | 186 | $52.6M |
| 2023 | Form 5500 | 187 | $52.9M |
| 2024 | Form 5500 | 170 | $48.1M |
Participants are employees in the company's retirement plan at year end, from its Form 5500 filing with the Department of Labor. They usually run a little under total headcount (part-timers and new hires may not be eligible). Revenue and EBITDA apply this industry's revenue per employee and margin to each year's count.
What we know
Compared with similar businesses nearby
| Business | Est. revenue | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FEED THE CHILDREN, INC. this business | $386.4M | — |
| YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF OKLAHOMA CITY Oklahoma City · 95 employees | $8.5M | 2.5 mi |
| UPWARD TRANSITIONS, INC Oklahoma City · 9 employees | $1.2M | 2.6 mi |
| CITY RESCUE MISSION, INC. Oklahoma City · 37 employees | $14.1M | 3.0 mi |
| YWCA Oklahoma City · 90 employees | $10.8M | 3.0 mi |
| BEAUTIFUL DREAM SOCIETY Warr Acres · 1 employees | $224K | 3.5 mi |
| NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES ORGANIZATION,INC. Oklahoma City · 20 employees | $11.4M | 3.6 mi |
The full calculation
Figures are shown toward the upper part of their range rather than at its middle.
Brought up to date: prices are 10% higher than in the benchmark's year, both included above.
These are the business's own reported figures, from its IRS Form 990 filing, not an estimate. EBITDA applies the industry margin to reported revenue.
| Revenue range | $367.1M – $405.8M |
| EBITDA range | $32.2M – $35.6M |
| Industry (NAICS) | Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (624200) |
EBITDA margin: from IRS tax returns of S corporations in this industry (2019–2022), adjusted for company size: smaller companies typically run higher margins. EBITDA here is after owners' salaries.
Benchmarks: US Economic Census 2022, OK. PPP loans were sized on 2019–2020 payroll, so figures reflect that period. These are statistical estimates, not reported financials. Listing details come from the company's Form 5500 retirement-plan filing. Full methodology
History & advisors
Advisors
- AccountingPlante & Moran PLLCPrepared its Form 990
From the company's own website and public filings (DOL Form 5500, IRS Form 990, SBA). Roles are as stated there and may be out of date.
Public records
Matched to this business by name and address from public government data; a match can occasionally be wrong.
About Feed the Children, Inc.
Feed the Children, Inc. is a community food and housing, and emergency and other relief services company in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is owned by Larry Jones (Founder). Its reported annual revenue is about $386.4M, with roughly $33.9M of EBITDA. It has about 170 employees.
Common questions
- Who owns Feed the Children, Inc.?
- Feed the Children, Inc. is owned by Larry Jones (Founder), according to public sources such as the company's website or filings.
- How much revenue does Feed the Children, Inc. make?
- Feed the Children, Inc. reported revenue of about $386.4M.
- How many employees does Feed the Children, Inc. have?
- About 170, from its 2024 retirement-plan filing.