Outreach International

What Outreach International does

Outreach International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 43-1164177) headquartered at 112 W 18th St, Kansas City, Missouri, with 101-250 employees. Founded in 1976 and operating for nearly 50 years, the organization partners with communities in 10 low-income countries — Philippines, Bolivia, Cambodia, DR Congo, Haiti, India, Malawi, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Zambia — to deliver community-led development programs that train local leaders to identify root causes of poverty, develop their own strategies, and implement lasting solutions. The organization supports 125 community-based organizations (CBOs) with 1,173 leadership positions, 64% of which (749 positions) are held by women, and reports that in 75% of CBOs, more than half of group members are women.

The core "product" is a human facilitation methodology — Community-Led Development Programs delivered through trained Human Development Facilitators (HDFs) — rather than a technology platform. Distribution operates through in-country staff and program partners, most notably the wholly-owned subsidiary Outreach Philippines Incorporated (OPI), along with strategic partnerships including Community of Christ (supporting 63 schools and 19 school feeding programs serving 1,748 children daily), Safe Water Plus in Nicaragua, and the Bolivian government's Rural Alliance Project (PAR). The technology footprint is minimal: no app, no public API, and no disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

Revenue is generated entirely through donor-funded mechanisms: individual donations (one-time and recurring), corporate giving and employer matching (facilitated via Double the Donation), planned giving through the Legacy Circle program (accepting wills, trusts, IRA rollovers, gift annuities, life insurance, real estate, and cryptocurrency), and the Outreach Shop e-commerce sustainable gifts catalog. The organization holds a 4-star Charity Navigator rating, GuideStar Platinum Participant status, GreatNonprofits Top-Rated recognition (2024), and is the only nonprofit to make a Best Place to Work list for six consecutive years. Leadership transitioned from President & CEO Dr. Kevin W. Prine (resigned July 2023 after ~11 years) through CFO Nikki Caw as Interim CEO to current CEO Elene Cloete in 2025, with Dr. Shelley C. Scherer as Board President.

Name

Outreach International

Legal name

Outreach International

Website

https://outreach-international.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Outreach International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded 1976 and headquartered in Kansas City, that partners with 125 community-based organizations across 10 low-income countries to deliver community-led development through trained local facilitators. It funds programs via individual donations, corporate matching, planned giving, and an e-commerce gift catalog.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Development Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Development & Social Impact Programs (EDAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB)

Keywords

• Community-led development
• Poverty alleviation programs
• International humanitarian aid
• Nonprofit fundraising services
• Planned giving programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute to fund community development programs globally through one-time and recurring donations on the website and via mail.
2. Corporate Giving: Corporate partners provide matching gifts, employee donation matching programs, and direct corporate donations to support poverty alleviation initiatives.
3. Planned Giving: Legacy Circle planned giving program accepts planned gifts including wills/trusts, IRA rollovers, donor-advised funds, charitable gift annuities, life insurance, real estate, and cryptocurrency.
4. Sustainable Gifts Catalog: The Outreach Shop sells sustainable gift items where purchases support specific community projects, with free cards available for purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Outreach International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that partners with communities in low-income countries to build lasting, locally-led programs that address the root causes of poverty. The organization trains local leaders and in-country staff through Human Development Facilitators, supports 125 community-based organizations across 10 countries, and funds this work through individual donations, corporate giving, planned giving, and a sustainable gift catalog.

Product overview

Outreach International is a nonprofit organization (registered 501(c)(3)) that has operated for nearly 50 years, focused on ending poverty through community-led development. The organization does not offer a traditional technology product but rather delivers programs and services including: Community-Led Development Programs (their core methodology partnering with communities in low-income countries), Human Development Facilitators (trained facilitators guiding communities through development), a Sustainable Gifts Catalog (e-commerce shop featuring items representing development outcomes), Planned Giving services (legacy planning options including the Legacy Circle), and an Employer Donation Matching program. These offerings work together to facilitate poverty alleviation through community empowerment, fundraising mechanisms, and donor engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Outreach Shop: Sustainable gifts catalog offering items that represent outcomes of the organization's work
• Outreach Event Space
• Legacy Circle

Products and services

• Community-Led Development Programs Core methodology that partners with communities in low-income countries to build lasting, locally-led programs. Trains local leaders to identify root causes of hardship, develop their own strategies, and implement solutions that last for generations. Active in 10 countries including Philippines, Bolivia, Cambodia, DR Congo, Haiti, India, Malawi, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Zambia.
• Sustainable Gifts Catalog (Outreach Shop) An e-commerce shop offering sustainable gift items where every purchase represents an outcome of the organization's work — a goal reached, a dream realized, or an empowered step forward for communities. Categories include Animals, Education, Farming, Health, Nutrition, Small Business, and Technology. Free personalized cards are available with purchases.
• Planned Giving / Legacy Circle A suite of planned giving options including Legacy Circle membership, will/trust planning, IRA rollover, charitable gift annuities, and various asset-based donation options (donor-advised funds, life insurance, real estate, cryptocurrency) designed to help supporters create lasting legacies while supporting the organization's mission.
• Outreach Event Space Rental Event space rental venue located in the Kansas City Crossroads District, available to rent for events to support the organization's mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• 174% growth in communities becoming self-sustainable during 11-year period
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Outreach Philippines Incorporated (OPI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary program partner in the Philippines implementing community-led development programs. OPI staff support community-based organizations in organizing, analyzing issues, and implementing poverty alleviation projects across multiple communities.
• Community of ChristcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partner in supporting school programs and meal kits for families. Collaborated on 63 schools providing education to students and hot meals through 19 school feeding programs serving 1,748 children daily.
• Safe Water PluscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on water solutions in Nicaragua. Safe Water Plus president Darrell Ward has worked with program partners in Nicaragua to implement water purification and related health initiatives.
• Bolivian Government's Rural Alliance Project (PAR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment program that approved APROAVA farmers' irrigation proposal, providing nearly $60,000 in funding for equipment. PAR represents government investment in rural agricultural development.
• UC Berkeley Engineers Without BordersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted virtual events featuring musical performances and raffles to support communities in Nicaragua. Student volunteers and professionals engaged in international development projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BRAC: BRAC is one of the world's largest development organizations, operating community-led programs across South Asia and Africa to alleviate poverty. Directly comparable to Outreach International in scale, mission of poverty alleviation through community empowerment, and operation in similar low-income geographies.
• ChildFund International: ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization operating community-led programs across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Comparable to Outreach International in nonprofit donor-funded model, multi-country grassroots operations, and emphasis on community empowerment to break poverty cycles.
• TechnoServe: TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries. Comparable to Outreach International in community-led economic development focus, multi-country operations in similar low-income geographies, and nonprofit donor-supported model.
• Mercy Corps: Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian and community-led development organization operating in over 40 countries, partnering with local communities to alleviate poverty. Comparable to Outreach International in mission, multi-country field operations, and reliance on individual and institutional donor funding.
• Heifer International: Heifer International operates a community-led development model focused on ending poverty and hunger through sustainable agriculture and livestock programs in low-income countries. Directly comparable to Outreach International in mission, methodology emphasis on local empowerment, and multi-country grassroots CBO network.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Habitat for Humanity partners with families and communities to build affordable housing and break poverty cycles through locally-led solutions. Comparable to Outreach in its community-partnership approach, multi-country operating footprint, and nonprofit donor-funded model.

Broad incumbents

• CARE International: CARE is a leading international humanitarian organization fighting global poverty with community-based programs, particularly focused on women and girls. Comparable to Outreach in mission, multi-country footprint, and emphasis on community-led solutions, but operates at a significantly larger scale.
• World Vision International: World Vision is a major Christian humanitarian organization operating child sponsorship and community development programs in nearly 100 countries. Comparable to Outreach in multi-country poverty-alleviation focus and donor-supported model, but substantially larger and broader in scope.
• Oxfam International: Oxfam is a globally recognized confederation focused on poverty alleviation through community-driven programs, advocacy, and emergency response. Comparable to Outreach in mission and grassroots development approach, though Oxfam's scale, advocacy focus, and broader portfolio materially exceed Outreach's.

Emerging players

• Partners in Health: Partners in Health delivers community-based healthcare in some of the world's poorest countries, including Haiti, Malawi, and Sierra Leone. Comparable to Outreach in community-led development philosophy and overlapping field geographies, but specialized in healthcare delivery rather than multi-sector poverty alleviation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/outreachintl
• YouTubeyoutube.com/sustainablegood
• Facebookfacebook.com/outreachinternational.sustainablegood
• Instagraminstagram.com/outreachinternational
• Pinterestpinterest.com/outreachint
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/outreach-international

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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