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 …
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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.)
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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. 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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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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Leadership
Officers & trustees (25)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralChildren key to Cambodia’s national resilience, says World Vision as it celebrates its 56th year in the kingdom - The Star
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
𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧, 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 - Solomon Star News
What happened to World Vision's former Gaza director Mohammed el-Halabi? - exclusive - The Jerusalem Post
Defamation Suit by Newsboys Co-Founder Alleges Unseemly Conduct Within Christian Music Industry - Nashville Banner
Liveco/TPR Archives - Religion News Service
Newsboys Founder Wes Campbell Files Defamation Lawsuit Over Michael Tait Stories - MinistryWatch
Newsboys Sue MercyMe, Christian Tour Promoters, Journalists, World Vision - Variety
Newsboys Sues The Roys Report, World Vision, Concert Promoter Following Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Michael Tait - ChurchLeaders
Newsboys co-founder sues Julie Roys, World Vision and rival Christian concert promoters - Religion News Service
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Sources and verification
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- 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
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Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact
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, 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