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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

International Federal Way, WA EIN 951922279 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About World Vision

Help make lifesaving impact in the places it’s hardest to be a child.

Founded
Headquarters
Federal Way, WA
Foundation type
Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i))
NTEE code
Q330
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

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 where
🌍 International · NTEE Q330

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.04%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 91

Red flags

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

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($3.3 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

World 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 91/100 for international charities in United States. The organization reports $1.3B in annual revenue. 96 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

World Vision has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. 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 76 ('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 91/100.

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 $1.3B in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% 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 a 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 $1.3B 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.

World Vision has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. 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.

Help make lifesaving impact in the places it’s hardest to be a child. World Vision is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1950.

Among international charities registered in United States: World Vision's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $1.3B 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.

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Annual revenue
$1B+
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

ED
Edgar Sandoval
253-815-1000

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

BR
Brian S•••••
Assistant Secretary/Executive Director
CH
Christine T•••••
Sr VP Human Resources
CH
Christopher G••••
Sr VP Transform Engage
DO
Douglas T••••
Treasurer/Secretary/Sr VP CFO
DR
Dr J•••• E W••••
Board Member
DR
Dr J••• S••••••••
Board Chair
DR
Dr L•••• A•••••••
Board Member
DR
Dr N••••• B•••• F••••••
Board Member
ED
Edgar S•••••••
President & CEO
ER
Eric W••••••••• F•••••
Asst Treasurer/Sr Director Account
GR
Gregory A••••••
Chief Development Officer
IV
Ivan G••••
VP Marketing and Innovation
JE
Jennifer B••••••
Assistant Treasurer/VP Controller
JE
Jerry W••••
Board Member
JI
Jim B•••••••
Board Member
JO
Joan M••••
Exec Dir Public Engage
JO
John D••••••
Former Treasury/Chief Invest officer
JO
John J••••••
Board Member
KA
Kathleen E••••
VP Strategy and Operations
KR
Kristin A•••••••
Board Member
LA
Larry P•••••
Board Member
LA
Laura W••••••
Board Member
LI
Liza H•••
Board Member
MA
Margaret S••••••
Sr VP International Programs
MA
Mark H•••••
Former Sr Assoc Gen Counsel
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Children key to Cambodia’s national resilience, says World Vision as it celebrates its 56th year in the kingdom - The Star

www.thestar.com.my · · Neutral

A survey conducted by World Vision Romania shows that almost a quarter of adolescents feel that adults rarely listen to them. Emotional problems and anxiety are the main concerns of young people. - Informat.ro

informat.ro · · Neutral

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧, 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 - Solomon Star News

www.solomonstarnews.com · · Neutral

What happened to World Vision's former Gaza director Mohammed el-Halabi? - exclusive - The Jerusalem Post

www.jpost.com · · Neutral

Defamation Suit by Newsboys Co-Founder Alleges Unseemly Conduct Within Christian Music Industry - Nashville Banner

nashvillebanner.com · · Neutral

Liveco/TPR Archives - Religion News Service

religionnews.com · · Neutral

Newsboys Founder Wes Campbell Files Defamation Lawsuit Over Michael Tait Stories - MinistryWatch

ministrywatch.com · · Mixed

Newsboys Sue MercyMe, Christian Tour Promoters, Journalists, World Vision - Variety

variety.com · · Neutral

Newsboys Sues The Roys Report, World Vision, Concert Promoter Following Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Michael Tait - ChurchLeaders

churchleaders.com · · Negative

Newsboys co-founder sues Julie Roys, World Vision and rival Christian concert promoters - Religion News Service

religionnews.com · · Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Children key to Cambodia’s national resilience, says World Vision as it celebrates its 56th year in the kingdom - The St
Jun 2026
www.thestar.com.my
A survey conducted by World Vision Romania shows that almost a quarter of adolescents feel that adults rarely listen to
Jun 2026
informat.ro
𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧, 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 - Solomon Star News
Jun 2026
www.solomonstarnews.com
What happened to World Vision's former Gaza director Mohammed el-Halabi? - exclusive - The Jerusalem Post
May 2026
www.jpost.com
Defamation Suit by Newsboys Co-Founder Alleges Unseemly Conduct Within Christian Music Industry - Nashville Banner
May 2026
nashvillebanner.com
Liveco/TPR Archives - Religion News Service
May 2026
religionnews.com
Newsboys Founder Wes Campbell Files Defamation Lawsuit Over Michael Tait Stories - MinistryWatch
Apr 2026
ministrywatch.com
Newsboys Sue MercyMe, Christian Tour Promoters, Journalists, World Vision - Variety
Apr 2026
variety.com
Newsboys Sues The Roys Report, World Vision, Concert Promoter Following Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Michael Tait -
Apr 2026
churchleaders.com
Newsboys co-founder sues Julie Roys, World Vision and rival Christian concert promoters - Religion News Service
Apr 2026
religionnews.com
Form filed
$1583.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$1510.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$1405.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$1306.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$1220.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Charity Score Revenue Program %
World Vision This page 76 $1.3 billion 0%
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Arlene Campbell Humanitarian Foundation 90 $242,104 96%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

Last updated
May 2, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 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, United States.
What is World Vision's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is World Vision trustworthy?
World Vision has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 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