International Children's Fund

I have been a donor to ICF for over a year, but their work has been around for more than 40 years. Founder Dr. Bruenning's humility and genuine passion for the organization over the decades has cultivated amazing relationships with communities around the world who are in dire need of support. This organization excels at stewarding the donations and gifts where they are most needed, and brings hope and joy to the children they serve.

The work ICF does to care for children emotionally and physically is amazing. They bring hope to the most impoverished areas and build relationships with indigenous pastors to create change that is personal, meaningful, and most efficient. They care about a variety of causes, like food, clean water, medicine, education, and more, and care for the holistic needs of the communities they serve. ICF is also very trustworthy because over 99% of donations go directly to the cause. A great organization to support!

ICF's work around the globe is unparalleled. They truly go into the areas that need it most and do not shy away from helping in desperate areas. Their work in education, clean water, animal husbandry, and agriculture shows their commitment to creating not only a better today, but a better tomorrow. I am confident that when I support ICF, I am helping communities directly, one child at a time.

As a supporter of International Children's Fund, I always feel confident that my donation will go directly to the cause. Whether through providing food, clean water, and medicine, or seeking out underprivileged children to offer them an education and hope, ICF always works where they are needed most. I am inspired by the work of ICF's partners, who dedicatedly steward gifts across impoverished communities. Truthfully an organization setting the bar for non-profits in efficiency, care, sustainability, and humility.

I am amazed at the work that ICF has been able to do consistently for over 40 years. increasing the number of lives that they are able to touch year after year. Over 99% of the funds are used to provide aid! Wow..

In my 30 plus years experience with Dr. David Bruenning and International Children's Fund, the expert professionalism, compassion, and faithfulness which they ALWAYS display inspire my UNLIMITED trust. This ministry, and Dr. Bruenning personally, are EXCELLENT examples of the Great Commandment, "Love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.". I have COMPLETE and God-Inspired Assurance in commending, and in recommending, International Children's Fund as MOST DESERVING of financial, prayerful, faith-filled support, even as I myself do so on a monthly basis.

I love giving to ICF!! To see the smiling faces on the receiving end, makes it worth it!!

My company donated clothing to International Children's Fund. They were wonderful to work with and sent us photos of our product being delivered and worn. Very much appreciated all the communication and thanks we received.

So many African children being feed and dewormed. Last year ICF distributed over 32,000 mosquito nets to the most vulnerable children and their families in Ghana, Liberia, and Uganda.

It is hard to properly rate this organization. I have followed and supported them since they started, and have watched them do more with donated resources than most (if not all). They have maintained a steady resolve to reach people who otherwise would not have been reached, and they help not only the body but the souls of those they touch. I have the utmost confidence an trust, and am amazed that they accomplish so much, without enriching themselves. Wish there were more like this!

Great charity with great people donating their time to help the less fortunate not only internationally but here in the United States and our own community! 5 star charity where your donations of money go to those in need and not into the pockets of the administrators!

When I look for a charity to donate to, many factors come into play. The job these folks are doing is phenomenal. . .but there is one thing that really stood out in my mind. So many directors/ CEOs of some charities take in huge salaries and compensation amounts. I searched Charity Navigator and found that Dr. Breunning accepts a livable salary so that more of the money coming in can help the children. They are a charity that works to keep the costs of operating low and that is so important in these days and times. I have total trust in this group and I appreciate and will continue to support International Children's Fund.

What a fantastic and inspiring organization! This summer several of our volunteers had the opportunity to attend an I.C.F. Brat Fry. Not only did we have the chance to observe their process, but to witness their passion and dedication in doing God's work. It was truly heartwarming to see how we in part, are able to help this cause. We could not be more proud or honored to work with such a wonderful organization. De Pere Christian Outreach

Wonderful people working hard for a beautiful cause!

They go above and beyond to help anyone in need great non profit place very helpful

Lori and Dr. Dave are exceptional stewards of the donations received by International Children's Fund. Having worked with them for the past decade, I am truly amazed at their commitment to helping those in need.......the time, energy, passion and love with which they carry out their mission inspires both the volunteers and the recipients of their good works.
May God bless and watch over them as they continue to carry out his vision of service to others.

The cheery voice of the Founder of International Children's Fund comes over the airwaves of my car radio as I make my highway commute to church each Sunday. He opens the broadcast for the weekly updates about International Children's Fund with the familiar greeting "Good news!!, Good news!!" and then makes every moment count as he dives into the interesting facts and tales of what the organization is up to, who he was meeting with, difficulties being encountered by people of other countries, and what is coming up in the future for ICF and how we can help. He then turns to his co-host and President, and she adds more interesting information about what was happening with the things she is involved with. Their passion is contagious and full of facts and HOPE!!!
I began hearing that they were actually located not too far from me - and I made a promise to myself to stop by to see about how I could make a donation, to meet them if that was possible. This is after all "INTERNATIONAL" Children's Fund....like the people at the top would have time to meet with me - someone who making a donation. This place sounded like such a "well-run machine"! Huge! I was pretty sure meeting them would be out of the question, but one could hope! The day came and I set off to see what one of these places is like. I took with me some things I heard they were looking to send in their next container shipment overseas. I had some school supplies and I wanted to make a donation. I arrived at this enormous brick factory-like building, I pulled into the parking lot, walked up to the door and went toward the office. There was loads and loads of stuff to be packed. I was told their dedicated crew of highly experienced packers could get these containers packed in no time flat and when they finished you'd be lucky to squeeze in an extra piece of paper. Making the most of EVERYTHING was top priority here, by everyone. They are PRO's at making everything count!! They have been at this long enough that nothing at all goes to waste. Incredibly, I got to meet the Founder and the President that day! Unreal!! The timing just happened to be right and they were able to give me a little background of ICF. I learned that the Founder has personally accompanied containers to their destinations. He and the President work directly with the people receiving the donated goods. This is a hard working, dedicated group of folks that does the work of many on a shoestring budget! They have successfully carried this out for many, many years now. I pray you will help this group continue this much needed work of getting supplies, food, medicine, clothing, and goods into the hands of the people that desperately need them!! They have consistently received very very high ratings from Charity Navigator over the years. They are a wonderful charity - please consider helping them to help others.

I am personally acquainted with the leaders of ICF and can vouch for their great concern and compassion for the peoples of Africa. They see the need and commit to help, by way of driving wells, taking medicine, filling containers with clothing and food, taking mosquito netting, and on and on. They go into ebola and malaria areas of the world to help the most needy without worrying about self safety. ICF is worthy of my support and yours.

Great charity. Dave and crew still sort and load donations and show you what they do with it.
this is one charity that I know keeps the overhead cost low. A true non profit.

My children love putting together shoeboxes every October to donate to ICF to bless the children they assist with holiday gifts. When we drop the donations off they are so grateful and make our kids feel so good about being giving people. They are a wonderful organization and are well respected in our community.

Great local charity! Trusted, hardworking and fun group.

I've have never seen such a fiscally responsible charity that goes above and beyond to make sure all donations get to the people they serve. They walk the talk and work tirelessly to do the job! If more people and charities were like them, the world would be a much better place! Blessed to know them!

We have been a neighboring tenant for the past two years and the ICF is such a refreshing organization. Dave, Lori and all the volunteers are excellent and its obvious they care about making a real difference. All of our donations go their way...and so should yours! =)

I came across ICF approximately a year ago through a mutual friend and I got involved once I did my homework on ICF and I was impressed. I met Dr. David Bruenning, the Founder, and spoke to Lori, the President, and the two of them are wonderful Christians. What impressed me most about ICF is the monies they receive from donations, the items they collect, go directly toward their missions and I am so happy to be able to partner with ICF. ICF exceeds my expectations of any charity I ever was involved in. I plan to continue to partner with ICF until my Lord and Savior decides to call me home. Thank you Dr. David Bruenning and Lori Fulcer for all you do and to all the volunteers, donors, etc....together we can make a difference and are making a difference. Blessings, Susan

I have known Dr. David Bruenning and the work of the International Children's Fund for 30 years. I have been very impressed with the work he and his Board have done over these years. The addition of Lori Fulcer as President of ICF has added to the impressive list of aid and assistance ICF has provided to those who need a helping hand up. This has been accomplished by meeting real needs with real necessities. They have done this work around the world from a small office located in the midwest with people that join them in partnership to make a real difference in the world.

I have known Dr. David Bruenning over 26 years. God has used him in so many ways to help people all over the world and so them Christ thru example. I was shocked to find that he did not draw a personal salary for decades. The money that is donated goes to the causes. Not like some other organizations where you are lucky if 10 cents on the dollar actually makes it to the causes. International Children's Fund is amazing, they do so much...they teach the people how to fish, not just giving them the fish. They drill fresh water wells, teach the locals how to farm and raise livestock. In one case ICF help build a brick factory so that people could sell the bricks to a construction firm, with that money they could build a church a school and more. ICF helps make them self sufficient. Now with Ebola hitting Liberia, ICF is shipping medical supplies and HAZMAT suits and doing all they can to help. ICF walks the talk and they always have!

I have been familiar with this organization for more than 20 years. I do not know of another agency where virtually every penny donated gets to needy children/families in various parts of Africa. The leadership serves with integrity and humility. I am honored to support ICF!

We learned of ICF through Charity Navigator several years ago when we was checking into how various charities utilize their donations. ICF had an amazing rating then and still does today. They have become our favoriate charity. We live about 100 miles away, but have made numerous trips to their facility to deliver donations. They operate on a shoestring using volunteers and donated services. Nearly 99% of everything donated goes directly to those in need. They have established clinics, orphanages, libraries, schools and so much more in several countries in Africa. Each month the volunteers come together and fill a huge shipping container to the brim with donated practical items that many of us take foregranted here, but that are so needed and valued there. These items cross the ocean and go directly to those in need. There are so many ways to help, and our whole family has gotten involved. In the fall each year, we put together 70+ shoebox gifts packed with goodies to go the children in these countries at Christmas. It is a wonderful feeling to know that some child will probably get to open and enjoy their very first Christmas gift. ICF is so effective and efficient. I can't say enough good about them.

I support a hand full of non-profits and International Children's Fund is one that I know every dollar I send for support is going to people that need it the most.

I chose this charity to donate to for many reasons: 1. Its focus on children internationally. 2. Its high rating on charity navigator. 3. Its a local based charity (I live in Wisconsin). 4. 98.6% of its expenses are for the program itself. 5. The CEO only takes 0.06% of expenses as compensation. 6. The other positive reviews written about this charity

I was browsing on the Charity Navigator site and found International Children's Fund. I was so impressed by reading the Presidents salary - a mere $28,000 per year.

I love knowing the donation I give is going directly to those it is meant for.