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World Neighbors Inc

Our mission: world neighbors inspires people and strengthens communities to find lasting solutions to hunger, poverty and disease, and to promote a healthy environment.our purpose: world neighbors' purpose …

International Oklahoma City, OK EIN 730707328 · IRS Reg 73-0707328 · IRS Sign up to see website
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86
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About World Neighbors Inc

Inspiring People. Strengthening Communities.

Founded
Headquarters
Oklahoma City, OK
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q300
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1957

Mission

Our mission: world neighbors inspires people and strengthens communities to find lasting solutions to hunger, poverty and disease, and to promote a healthy environment.our purpose: world neighbors' purpose is to strengthen the capacity of marginalized communities to meet their basic needs and to determine and sustain an equitable and inclusive development process.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q300

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.69%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.01 ($3.8 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

World Neighbors Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Oklahoma City, OK, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1951 and has been operating for 75 years. Its EIN is 730707328. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 81 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

World Neighbors Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 89/100.

World Neighbors Inc is located in Oklahoma City, OK, United States. The organization was established in 1951 and has been active for 75 years.

Based on official tax filings, World Neighbors Inc has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the typical benchmark of 65-75% and may warrant further review. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

World Neighbors Inc is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 81 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for World Neighbors Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

World Neighbors Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 1% of expenses go to programs. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among international charities registered in United States: World Neighbors Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $5M is comparable to the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to World Neighbors Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. World Neighbors Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 730707328, 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
1% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

KA
Kate Schecter Phd
CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AN
Anita K•••••••
VICE-CHAIR
BE
Becky C••••••
BOARD CHAIR
BE
Beth M• L•••••••
Treasurer
CA
Carol B••••••••
Trustee
CA
Caroline P•••••
Secretary
CL
Clayton T•••••
Trustee
EM
Emily E••••
Secretary
HE
Helen L••••• P••
Trustee
JA
Jay S•••••• J•
Trustee Part Yr
JI
Jim F•••
Trustee
KA
Kate S••••••• P••
President & CEO
MA
Mara T••••••• C•••••••
Secretary
MA
Marla P•••••
Treasurer
MA
Martha B•••••
Trustee
MI
Michael M•••••••
Trustee
MI
Mindy G•••••
Trustee
NA
Nani P•••• P•• C••
Trustee
NI
Nicholas D•••••
TRUSTEE PART YR
RO
Robert L••••••• C••
CFO
ST
Stephanie C•••••• J•
Trustee
SU
Susan C••••••• M•
BOARD CHAIR
TO
Tommy B•••••
Trustee
UJ
Ujjwal P••••••
Trustee
VL
Vlad S•••••••
Treasurer
WA
Wayne M•••• P••
Trustee
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$5.0M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$7.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$3.9M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$3.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$5.8M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
World Neighbors Inc This page 86 $5.0 million 1%
Princeton in Asia Inc 89 $2.0 million -
Junior Achievement Usa 89 $4.1 million -
Mercy Beyond Borders 89 $2.9 million -
International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers 89 $2.6 million -
American Friends of Jamaica Inc 89 $2.9 million -
World Savvy Inc 89 $5.2 million -
The Anglican Relief and Development Fund 89 $3.6 million -
Firelight Foundation 89 $3.8 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 81 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about World Neighbors Inc

What is World Neighbors Inc?
World Neighbors Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Oklahoma City, United States. Inspiring People. Strengthening Communities.
When was World Neighbors Inc founded?
World Neighbors Inc was founded in 1951.
Who leads World Neighbors Inc?
Kate Schecter Phd serves as CEO.
Where is World Neighbors Inc located?
Headquartered in Oklahoma City, United States.
What is World Neighbors Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is World Neighbors Inc trustworthy?
World Neighbors Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong 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 World Neighbors Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 730707328. Registration: 73-0707328 (United States).
What is World Neighbors Inc's website?
http://www.wn.org