What is heheifer international? Heifer International is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit charity registered in the US under EIN: 35-1019477.What is heifer project international? Heifer Project International implements a wide variety of projects focused on international aid and development around the world.1. One aspect of Heifer's programming (not the only aspect) involves giving gifts of livestock to people in the developing world.When did we review heifer? We reviewed Heifer in late 2009 as part of our process to distribute $250,000 in grants to organizations working on economic empowerment in Sub-Saharan Africa. Our review consisted of reviewing materials Heifer submitted in response to our questions and two phone conversations with Heifer International staff members. 2