World Vision
World Vision, Inc. is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the root causes …
World Vision Inc
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Mission
World Vision, Inc. is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice. (Cont. on Sch O.)
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
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, World Vision has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1950, it is among the oldest international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 12,755 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 10% 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 (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation (present for 91% of comparable organizations)
- 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 Vision is a registered international nonprofit based in Federal Way, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1950 and has been operating for 76 years. Its EIN is 951922279. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1.6B in annual revenue. 96 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
World Vision's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 951922279. 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 Vision has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
World Vision is located in Federal Way, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1950 and has been active for 76 years.
Based on official tax filings, World Vision has $1.6B in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% for international charities in United States. 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 Vision is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $1.6B in annual revenue. The organization has 96 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for World Vision. 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 Vision is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
Help make lifesaving impact in the places it’s hardest to be a child. World Vision is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1950.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $1.6B is well above the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to World Vision are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 951922279, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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 VISION 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 FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
World Vision’s Girls Can: Empowering girls to dream, learn and lead through child sponsorship - Philstar.com
World Vision Afghanistan: Community Validation Assessment of Evolving Needs and Priorities: Validation of the 2025 Multi-Sector Needs Assessment (MSNA) - Herat | Ghor | Badghis | Faryab Province - ReliefWeb
‘We were surrounded by little kids.’World Vision Adviser explains - CNN
World Vision scales up support for children and families affected by South Mindanao earthquake as severe weather compounds risks - ReliefWeb
Helping Venezuela: World Vision asks for ‘disaster relief fund’ donations - WPLG Local 10
New World Vision report finds aid cuts deepen hunger while self-reliance helps protect children - PR Newswire
WCC, Caritas, World Vision launch “Give your loaves and fish” - World Council of Churches
World Vision distributes saplings in Nandail - The Country Today
WCC, Caritas, World Vision issue open letter against hunger - World Council of Churches
Children key to Cambodia’s national resilience, says World Vision as it celebrates its 56th year in the kingdom - The Star
Activity timeline
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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 2024 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 · FY2024 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 · 1950
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about World Vision
- What is World Vision?
- World Vision is a international church (170(b)(1)(a)(i)) based in Federal Way, United States. Help make lifesaving impact in the places it’s hardest to be a child.
- When was World Vision founded?
- World Vision was founded in 1950.
- Who leads World Vision?
- Edgar Sandoval serves as 253-815-1000.
- Where is World Vision located?
- Headquartered in Federal Way, WA, United States.
- What is World Vision's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is World Vision trustworthy?
- World Vision has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Vision's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 951922279.
- What is World Vision's website?
- https://www.worldvision.org