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gospel-centered mercy ministry.
Children’s Hunger Fund was established in 1991 by president and founder Dave Phillips. Since then, CHF has worked in the US and around the world to elevate the local church, equipping and positioning church leaders and volunteers to reach suffering children and families in their communities by delivering food and hope found in the gospel of Christ.
The Problem
Combatting poverty and food insecurity demands more than simple charity. While nutritious food provides temporary relief of physical hunger, the life-giving truth of the gospel provides eternal hope and relief from spiritual poverty.
is a collection of like-minded churches, trained and equipped
by CHF, that are pursuing gospel-centered, relational mercy ministry.
Our Values
Prioritize the Gospel
Elevate the Church
Impact the next generation
Pursue Relationships
Strive for Integrity
Statement of Faith
THE TRINITY
God exists eternally as three persons; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19, 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, 2 Corinthians 13:14, Hebrews 9:14)
THE FATHER
The Heavenly Father, the first person of the triune Godhead, in His great love for the world, sent His beloved only begotten Son into the world as the Savior of mankind to provide everlasting life and Fatherhood for each believer. (John 3:16, Romans 8:14, 1 John 4:14)
THE SON
Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God; was manifested in the flesh by virgin birth; was crucified as the only acceptable sacrifice for our sins; arose bodily from the grave; is preparing a place for us; will return for us. (John 1:35; John 1:1, 14, John 14:1-6, Acts 1:9-11, 1 Corinthians 15:3-9, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 Peter 3:18)
THE SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit draws, regenerates, and gifts us to confess Jesus as our Savior from our sins and Lord of our lives; indwells us to explain the Bible and empowers us to live godly lives. He is also the Agent of our security and inheritance in Christ. (John 16:7-14, Acts 5:3-4, Romans 8:9, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Ephesians 5:17-21)
HUMANKIND
Every person is a sinner and separated from God until repenting of his sins and receiving God’s gift of eternal life by trusting in Jesus Christ alone as Savior and Lord. (Acts 4:12, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Peter 1:18-21)
THE BIBLE
The Bible is the Word of God; it is God-breathed and without error; it is the final authority for our faith and living. (Psalm 19:7-8, Matthew 5:18; 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Peter 1:20-21)
SECURITY
Believers are eternally safe and secure in Jesus and give evidence of genuine faith by a life of good works. (John 3:16, John 10:27-29, Romans 8:38-39, James 2:14-17)
THE CHURCH
The church is the living body of Christ on earth comprised of all believers in Jesus Christ, but is manifested through assemblies which are devoted to worshipping God, maturing believers and reaching unbelievers with the Gospel. (Matthew 16:8, Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Corinthians 12:27, Ephesians 1:22-23, Ephesians 4:11-13, Hebrews 10:25)
THE FUTURE
The future life of believers is a blessed eternity with God in heaven, but unbelievers face eternal suffering apart from God. (Matthew 25:46, John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 5:8, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 20:11-15)
CHOICE
Within God’s ultimate sovereign choice, eternal life is offered to the world from a divine heart of love that desires all to respond to that love, wanting no one to perish and promising an eternal relationship to every sincere seeker. (Proverbs 8:17, Jeremiah 19:13, Amos 5:4, John 1:7. 3:16-17, 5:40, 6:44, Romans 8:33, Ephesians 1:4-5, 1 Timothy 2:3-4, 2 Peter 3:9)
MARRIAGE
We believe that the term “marriage” has only one meaning: the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture (Genesis 2:18-25; Mark 10:6-9.)
We believe that God has provided for sexual intimacy to occur only within marriage and that any form of sexual intimacy outside of the bounds of marriage, as marriage is herein defined, is sin. (Matthew 15:18-20; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, 18, 7:2-5; Hebrews 13:4).
Leadership
Founder & President
Dave's family tree includes the founders of several well-known charities, so the non-profit world was a natural fit for him. In fact, Dave's first job after graduating from Westmont College was at a relief organization, World Opportunities International.
Dave and Lynn live in Simi Valley, California with their four sons. Dave often travels overseas with his sons hoping to inspire them to service through their own personal poverty encounter.
Senior Vice President
"My first trip to Indonesia broke my heart, turned my world upside down, and opened my eyes to the needs in the world. Working for CHF has taught me that nothing is impossible for God who does astounding things!"
After faithfully serving CHF for nine years, Michael took a huge leap of faith, packed up his family, and moved to Texas to launch and expand CHF's ministry in the Southwest. Michael married his high school sweetheart, Carrie. They live in San Antonio, Texas with their three sons.
Jason Hartung
Vice President of Finance (CFO)
Before coming to CHF, Jason spent nearly 23 years working in administrative roles in Christian higher education. Through the struggles and joys of raising four children, including one with special needs, he and his wife, Mary, experience first-hand the impact of timely demonstrations of kindness and care by God’s people. Jason is thrilled to support CHF’s efforts to help local churches love the poor in their communities. The Hartungs live in Santa Clarita, California.
Morgan Owen
Executive Director, Relationship Development
Morgan moved to California from Florida with her husband in pursuit of his dream of working in the film industry. By God’s grace, the Lord had a plan for her as well, as she was introduced to CHF through an acquaintance shortly after their move. From her first tour, Morgan immediately fell in love with the mission and values of the organization. She is humbled by the opportunity to serve children in need around the world through the work of the local church. Morgan is married to her high school youth group sweetheart, Jordan. They live in North Hollywood, California.
José Luis Amézquita
Executive Director, Ministry Development
José Luis was born in Guatemala and moved to the United States when he was 18 years old. His involvement with CHF began in 1998, first as a pastor of a Mercy Network church in California, then as staff within CHF’s Ministry Development department. As CHF’s first Director of Ministry Development in Latin America, he helped establish relationships in that region that still exist today. José Luis has a heart for training pastors and church leaders to reach suffering people through mercy ministry. José Luis and his wife, Luz, live in Simi Valley, California.
Board of Directors
Dana Scannell
Chairman of the Board
Scannell & Wight
Organizational Psychologist/President
Len Harral
Treasurer
Retired
Financial Executive
Executive Board
Money Management Concepts
Investor
Léonce B. Crump Jr.
Renovation Church
Pastor
Dave Phillips
Children’s Hunger Fund
Founder/President
CC&B Investment Group Inc.
Real Estate Investor
Steve McCormick
Vice-Chair
McCormick Construction
General Building & Consulting Contractor
Mark Tatlock
Chaplain
The Master’s Academy International
President and Chairman
Secretary
J.W. Logistics, LLC
Founder & CEO
Scott Olson
Pathway Healthcare
Business Owner, Investor, CEO
Riot Games
Treasurer & Tax Leader
Lori Young
Greenough Consulting Group, Crazy Love Ministries
CFO/Controller; Accounting Consultant
Finances
Financial Integrity
Since its inception in 1991, CHF has placed a priority on efficiency, transparency and financial
accountability, consistently ranking at the top of America's most cost-effective charities.
Recently, CHF earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. This is the highest possible rating that a non-profit can earn to distinguish itself as an organization that adheres to best practices and executes its mission in a financially efficient way.
This exceptional designation from Charity Navigator sets Children's Hunger Fund apart from its peers and demonstrates to the public its trustworthiness. Children's Hunger Fund has a strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency.
The 4-Star rating can reassure donors that when they donate to Children's Hunger Fund, their
donation is being utilized towards the intended use.
Financial Reports
In submission to our membership with outside reviewer ECFA, we fully disclose our financial records and publicly post our tax returns, which detail exactly where all our funds are spent. We voluntarily submit to an annual review by a third-party auditor, maintaining full transparency with those who choose to support our work.
