Disable all preview features

International : Development and Relief Services

World Pediatric Project

Heal a Child, Change the World

impact data icon

Impact Information is available from our partner, GuideStar

four stars

91.00

7201 Glen Forest Drive Suite 304
Richmond, VA 23226
tel: (804) 282-8830   Web Site
EIN: 54-1953305

Board Leadership
Brian Clare
Chairman

CEO
Susan Rickman
CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 91.00 four stars
  Financial 87.28 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 05/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

World Pediatric Project, formerly the International Hospital for Children, is a humanitarian organization linking worldwide pediatric surgical, diagnostic and preventative resources to heal critically ill children in developing countries. World Pediatric Project also helps build indigenous health care capacity - saving lives now while transforming pediatric health outcomes for years to come. Through our international network of medical partners, World Pediatric Project provides the critical skills, financial resources and organizational foundation to care for the surgical needs of children in developing countries. World Pediatric Project sends pediatric surgical and diagnostic teams to our partner countries and brings complex cases for treatment to our growing network of US and international partner hospitals.

World Pediatric Project, formerly the International Hospital for Children, is a humanitarian organization linking worldwide pediatric surgical, diagnostic and preventative resources to heal critically ill children in developing countries. World Pediatric Project also helps build indigenous health care capacity - saving lives now while transforming pediatric health outcomes for years to come. Through our international network of medical partners, World Pediatric Project provides the critical skills, financial resources and organizational foundation to care for the surgical needs of children in developing countries. World Pediatric Project sends pediatric surgical and diagnostic teams to our partner countries and brings complex cases for treatment to our growing network of US and international partner hospitals.

Impact Information

data icon
GuideStar is Charity Navigator's trusted partner in sharing information on how this organization seeks impact.  GuideStar has recognized this organization with a Platinum Seal of Transparency for voluntarily and publicly sharing information about how they measure their progress and results.  Learn More about Impact Information.
Reported Results
Showing 3 of 5
Total in 2018
# of patients served each fiscal year
2,525
# of medical services provided
3,431
# of healthcare workers participating in training programs
250
# of medical volunteers
200
# of hospital partners
23
This organization has earned a GuideStar's Platinum Seal of Transparency by voluntarily sharing the measures of progress and results they use to pursue their mission. Organizations earn Platinum Seals by selecting from a catalog of over 900 expert recognized metrics or by creating a new metric that best fits their work. This information is reported by the organization and displayed publicly on their GuideStar Nonprofit Profile. With over 1.6 million Nonprofit Profiles, 9 million annual visitors and over 200 data partners, GuideStar is the world's leading source of information about nonprofit organizations. A nonprofit itself, GuideStar is dedicated to providing better data for better decisions for a better world.
This impact information is current as of September 2019, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

Learn more about how we calculate the overall score and rating.

Financial

three stars

87.28

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 05/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 75.5%
  Administrative Expenses 6.6%
  Fundraising Expenses 17.7%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.16
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.55
  Program Expenses Growth 20.1%
  Liabilities to Assets 1.7%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by World Pediatric Project on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by World Pediatric Project on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
World Pediatric Project (VA) 91.00 four stars
Islamic Relief USA (VA) 91.16 four stars
Miracle Foundation (TX) 92.54 four stars
Food for the Hungry (AZ) 90.18 four stars
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (NY) 96.37 four stars

Compare These Charities (Highly Rated)

REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $6,786,307
   Federated Campaigns $5,093
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $2,045,851
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $8,837,251
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $8,837,251
   Other Revenue $290,572
TOTAL REVENUE $9,127,823
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $6,675,293
   Administrative Expenses $589,993
   Fundraising Expenses $1,415,009
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $8,680,295
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $447,528
   
Net Assets $4,184,760

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Medical Care $6,675,293 100.0%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-06 05/01/2019 91.00 four stars
2017-06 07/01/2018 85.77 three stars
2016-06 07/01/2017 87.93 three stars
2015-06 10/01/2016 89.98 three stars
2015-06 08/01/2016 89.59 three stars
2014-06 06/01/2016 90.20 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 10/01/2015 89.45 three stars
2013-06 10/01/2014 91.80 four stars
2012-06 07/01/2013 91.53 four stars
2011-06 05/01/2012 81.75 three stars
2010-06 09/20/2011 82.05 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2010-06 05/01/2011 72.35 two stars
2009-06 07/01/2010 69.06 one star
2008-06 09/01/2009 88.22 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 54-1953305
Name in IRS Master File WORLD PEDIATRIC PROJECT
NTEE Code Q33
NTEE Classification International Relief
NTEE Type International, Foreign Affairs and National Security
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date January, 2000
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2018
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$174,686 2.01% Susan Rickman CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
World Pediatric Project (VA) 91.00 four stars
BlinkNow Foundation (NJ) 97.84 four stars
Himalayan Cataract Project (VT) 98.23 four stars
Hôpital Albert Schweitzer Haiti (PA) 92.52 four stars
Timmy Global Health (IN) 85.85 three stars

Compare These Charities (Highly Rated)

This charity has an official representative registered with Charity Navigator.

Charity Contact Info

World Pediatric Project
7201 Glen Forest Drive
Suite 304
Richmond, VA 23226
tel: (804) 282-8830
fax: (804) 282-8831
EIN: 54-1953305

Visit Web Site

Board Leadership

Brian Clare
Chairman

CEO

Susan Rickman
CEO

please wait...

    • I want to donate to World Pediatric Project

      $
      next

    • Frequency

      back
      next

    • Would you like us to email someone and CC you?

      This email identifies you as the donor but does not specify the amount of your gift.
      back
    A donation of to has been added to your Giving Basket!

    Basket Total:
    Check Out Now or Continue Researching

Join Our Mailing List

Join over 400,000 other informed givers and get updates on charity ratings, new features, hot topics, and tips for donating.

As seen on