World Renew
Compelled by a deep passion for justice and mercy, World Renew joins communities around the world to renew hope, reconcile lives, and restore creation with programs focused on …
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Through community development and disaster response programs, World Renew addresses global hunger, poverty, and injustice affecting families.
Mission
Compelled by a deep passion for justice and mercy, World Renew joins communities around the world to renew hope, reconcile lives, and restore creation with programs focused on disaster response, community health, economic opportunity, food security, and peace & justice.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWorld Renew is a registered international nonprofit based in Byron Center, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1963 and has been operating for 63 years. Its EIN is 381708140. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $18M in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
World Renew has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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 Renew is located in Byron Center, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1963 and has been active for 63 years.
Based on official tax filings, World Renew has $18M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
World Renew is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $18M in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for World Renew. 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 Renew has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 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.
Through community development and disaster response programs, World Renew addresses global hunger, poverty, and injustice affecting families. World Renew is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1963.
Among international charities registered in United States: World Renew's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $18M is well above the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to World Renew are generally tax-deductible in the United States. World Renew is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 381708140, 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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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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WORLD RENEW is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 18 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about World Renew
- What is World Renew?
- World Renew is a international church (170(b)(1)(a)(i)) based in Byron Center, United States. Through community development and disaster response programs, World Renew addresses global hunger, poverty, and injustice affecting families.
- When was World Renew founded?
- World Renew was founded in 1963.
- Who leads World Renew?
- Christi Schaefbauer serves as Chief Finance & Investment Officer.
- Where is World Renew located?
- Headquartered in Byron Center, United States.
- What is World Renew's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is World Renew trustworthy?
- World Renew has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Renew's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 381708140. Registration: 38-1708140 (United States).
- What is World Renew's website?
- http://worldrenew.net