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Bizworld Foundation

WE ENABLE YOUTH FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS TO UNLOCK THE POWER OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO CREATE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, INSPIRE SELF-RELIANCE, AND BUILD CONFIDENCE THAT DRIVES ECONOMIC PROSPERITY GLOBALLY.

Education San Mateo, CA EIN: 943280297 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About Bizworld Foundation

Bizworld is a fun, project-based entrepreneurship program that promote financial responsibility, leadership and teamwork skills for elementary and middle school students across the United States and around the globe.

Founded
Headquarters
San Mateo, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B80
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1998

Mission

We enable youth from all backgrounds to unlock the power of entrepreneurship to create career opportunities, inspire self-reliance, and build confidence that drives economic prosperity globally.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B80
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 80%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 16.09%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 14.7% of total expenses ($100,000 of $678,471).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.80
Program$0.80
80% to programs beats the peer average (74%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Bizworld Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Bizworld Foundation draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Bizworld Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in San Mateo, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 943280297. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $621K in annual revenue. 35 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Bizworld Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 943280297. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Bizworld Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 80% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Bizworld Foundation is located in San Mateo, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years. Its registered address is 55 E 3rd Ave, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Bizworld Foundation has $621K in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bizworld Foundation is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $621K in annual revenue. The organization has 35 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Bizworld Foundation. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Bizworld Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Bizworld is a fun, project-based entrepreneurship program that promote financial responsibility, leadership and teamwork skills for elementary and middle school students across the United States and around the globe. Bizworld Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $621K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Bizworld Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bizworld Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 943280297, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
80% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
5

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Charlene V•••
CEO

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2019
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 35 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 35 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1997
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Bizworld Foundation

What is Bizworld Foundation?
Bizworld Foundation is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Mateo, United States. Bizworld is a fun, project-based entrepreneurship program that promote financial responsibility, leadership and teamwork skills for elementary and middle school students across the United States and around the globe.
When was Bizworld Foundation founded?
Bizworld Foundation was founded in 1997.
Who leads Bizworld Foundation?
Charlene Vaca serves as CEO.
Where is Bizworld Foundation located?
Headquartered in San Mateo, CA, United States.
What is Bizworld Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
Is Bizworld Foundation trustworthy?
Bizworld Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Bizworld Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 943280297.
What is Bizworld Foundation's website?
https://www.bizworld.org