Convoy of Hope ranks 27th on Forbes charities list

Springfield-based international humanitarian relief organization Convoy of Hope is once again listed among the top U.S. charities in a ranking by Forbes.

Convoy of Hope is No. 27 on the America's Top 100 Charities list published Dec. 12. The list's criteria include total revenue, private donations, fundraising efficiency and percentage of charitable commitment.

The Springfield nonprofit also ranked No. 27 on the 2024 list and has received placement for seven years, starting in 2019, officials say.

"Being recognized again by Forbes is a tremendous honor, but it ultimately points to the faithfulness and generosity of those who choose to partner with Convoy of Hope," said Ethan Forhetz, vice president of public engagement at Convoy of Hope, in the release. "Since our founding in 1994, Convoy of Hope has delivered $3.5 billion worth of relief supplies to hundreds of millions of people around the world. None of that happens without individuals, churches, businesses and organizations who believe in delivering hope where it's needed most."

The Forbes list this year reports $690 million in total revenue for Convoy of Hope, $685 million in private donations, a 95% fundraising efficiency score and a charitable commitment percentage of 91%.

No. 1 on the Forbes list is Feeding America, followed by No. 2 Good 360 and No. 3 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Convoy of Hope ranked No. 4 on Springfield Business Journal's February list of the area's largest charitable nonprofits, with 327 local employees as the ranking criteria.