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World Neighbors

Inspiring people. Strengthening communities.

four stars

92.88

5600 N. May Avenue Suite 160
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
tel: (800) 242-6387   Web Site
EIN: 73-0707328

Board Leadership
Dr. Susan Chambers
Board Chair

CEO
Kate Schecter, Ph.D.
President and CEO

 
 

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  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 92.88 four stars
  Financial 89.94 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 05/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

World Neighbors is an international development organization striving to eliminate hunger, poverty and disease in the poorest, most isolated rural villages in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. World Neighbors invests in people and their communities by training and inspiring them to create their own life-changing solutions through programs in agriculture, literacy, water, health and environmental protection. Since 1951, more than 27 million people in 45 countries have transformed their lives with the support of World Neighbors. Our programs focus on hunger, poverty, disease and the environment. Communities tell World Neighbors what their needs are, and World Neighbors, in turn, works with them to acquire the knowledge, skills and organization to solve their problems.

World Neighbors is an international development organization striving to eliminate hunger, poverty and disease in the poorest, most isolated rural villages in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. World Neighbors invests in people and their communities by training and inspiring them to create their own life-changing solutions through programs in agriculture, literacy, water, health and environmental protection. Since 1951, more than 27 million people in 45 countries have transformed their lives with the support of World Neighbors. Our programs focus on hunger, poverty, disease and the environment. Communities tell World Neighbors what their needs are, and World Neighbors, in turn, works with them to acquire the knowledge, skills and organization to solve their problems.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2018
Number of participants attending course/session/workshop
96,663
Number of individuals applying skills learned through the organization's training
527,449
Number of volunteers
6,587
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This impact information is current as of March 2020, 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.

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Financial

three stars

89.94

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 05/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, 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)		 84.8%
  Administrative Expenses 5.2%
  Fundraising Expenses 9.9%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.08
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 2.15
  Program Expenses Growth -7.7%
  Liabilities to Assets 4.1%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by World Neighbors on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by World Neighbors 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

Constituent Voice

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How is the organization collecting feedback?
Community meetings or town halls, Constituent (client or resident, etc) advisory committees
How is the organization using feedback?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
With whom is the organization sharing feedback?
The people we serve, Our staff, Our board, Our funders
What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
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Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
World Neighbors (OK) 92.88 four stars
Synergos (NY) 92.54 four stars
buildOn (CT) 93.43 four stars
International Institute of Rural Reconstruction (IIRR) (NY) 94.12 four stars
Mission: Hope (GA) 92.54 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $4,037,393
   Federated Campaigns $2,730
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $1,087,490
Total Contributions $5,127,613
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $5,127,613
   Other Revenue $464,214
TOTAL REVENUE $5,591,827
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $2,528,651
   Administrative Expenses $174,218
   Fundraising Expenses $346,948
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $3,049,817
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $2,542,010
   
Net Assets $10,640,076

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.

Due to an error on this organization's Form 990, we are unable to display program information.

Ratings History
World Neighbors has received 4 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2019-06 05/01/2020 92.88 four stars
2018-06 04/01/2019 90.97 four stars
2017-06 05/01/2018 93.97 four stars
2016-06 06/01/2017 91.74 four stars
2015-06 10/01/2016 87.79 three stars
2014-06 06/01/2016 81.05 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 12/01/2015 80.10 three stars
2014-06 09/01/2015 79.90 two stars
2013-06 07/01/2014 73.55 two stars
2012-06 04/01/2014 70.53 two stars
2012-06 11/01/2013 72.40 two stars
2011-06 05/01/2012 83.32 three stars
2010-06 09/20/2011 77.16 two stars
 
CN 1.0
2010-06 03/01/2011 68.47 one star
2009-06 08/01/2010 68.60 one star
2008-06 06/01/2009 91.42 four stars
2007-06 06/01/2008 92.44 four stars
2006-06 04/01/2007 91.14 four stars
2005-06 04/01/2006 81.72 three stars
2004-06 03/01/2005 72.10 two 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 73-0707328
Name in IRS Master File WORLD NEIGHBORS INC
NTEE Code Q30
NTEE Classification International Development, Relief Services
NTEE Type International, Foreign Affairs and National Security
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (911) Foreign organization
(520) Pacifism and peace
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 November, 1957
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
$189,050 6.19% Kate Schecter President & CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
World Neighbors (OK) 92.88 four stars
dZi Foundation (CO) 94.60 four stars
Partners Worldwide (MI) 89.48 three stars
Friendship Bridge (CO) 90.07 four stars
The Hunger Project (NY) 91.19 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

World Neighbors
5600 N. May Avenue
Suite 160
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
tel: (800) 242-6387
fax: (405) 254-3629
EIN: 73-0707328

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Board Leadership

Dr. Susan Chambers
Board Chair

CEO

Kate Schecter, Ph.D.
President and CEO

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