World Savvy Inc
Educate and engage youth to learn, work, and thrive as responsible global citizens.
World Savvy
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Visit www.worldsavvy.orgAbout World Savvy Inc
World Savvy partners with educators and leaders to reimagine Kâ12 learning â empowering students with the skills to thrive in work, life, and community.
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Mission
Educate and engage youth to learn, work, and thrive as responsible global citizens.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, World Savvy Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyWorld Savvy Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in St Paul, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 450473508. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 96 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
World Savvy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 450473508. 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.
World Savvy Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('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 90/100.
World Savvy Inc is located in St Paul, MN, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.
Based on official tax filings, World Savvy Inc has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 73% for international charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
World Savvy Inc is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 96 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for World Savvy 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, World Savvy Inc 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 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.
World Savvy partners with educators and leaders to reimagine Kâ12 learning â empowering students with the skills to thrive in work, life, and community. World Savvy Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $5M is comparable to the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to World Savvy Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. World Savvy Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 450473508, 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
WORLD SAVVY INC 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
5 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
World Savvy is Seeking a Chief Administrative Officer – Salary Range: $160,000 – $175,000 (Exempt) - Global South Opportunities
Case Study: World Savvy - Asia Society
JFK wanted the Peace Corps to create a generation of world-savvy Americans - The World from PRX
World savvy fourth-grader wins Netzaberg Geography Bee - army.mil
7th Graders Compete at Regional World Savvy Challenge - Patch
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 96 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 96 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2002
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about World Savvy Inc
- What is World Savvy Inc?
- World Savvy Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in St Paul, United States. World Savvy partners with educators and leaders to reimagine Kâ12 learning â empowering students with the skills to thrive in work, life, and community.
- When was World Savvy Inc founded?
- World Savvy Inc was founded in 2002.
- Who leads World Savvy Inc?
- Hamse Warfa serves as CEO.
- Where is World Savvy Inc located?
- Headquartered in St Paul, MN, United States.
- What is World Savvy Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
- Is World Savvy Inc trustworthy?
- World Savvy Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Savvy Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 450473508.
- What is World Savvy Inc's website?
- http://www.worldsavvy.org