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International : Development and Relief Services

World Vision

Building a better world for children

three stars

88.03

34834 Weyerhaeuser Way, S Federal Way, WA 98001
tel: (888) 511-6548   Web Site
EIN: 95-1922279

Board Leadership
Dr. Joan Singleton
Chair

CEO
Richard Stearns
President

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 88.03 three stars
  Financial 83.08 three stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 12/22/2017 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.
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World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. Motivated by our faith in Jesus Christ, World Vision serves alongside the poor and oppressed as a demonstration of God's unconditional love for all people. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. Motivated by our faith in Jesus Christ, World Vision serves alongside the poor and oppressed as a demonstration of God's unconditional love for all people. World Vision serves all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

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Financial

three stars

83.08

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 12/22/2017 and includes data from FY2016, 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)		 84.5%
  Administrative Expenses 5.5%
  Fundraising Expenses 9.9%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.09
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.14
  Program Expenses Growth 1.2%
  Liabilities to Assets 39.9%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by World Vision on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by World Vision 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

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Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
World Vision (WA) 88.03 three stars
Pearl S. Buck International (PA) 85.21 three stars
El Hogar Ministries (MA) 91.26 four stars
Child Aid (OR) 94.45 four stars
India Development and Relief Fund, Inc. (IDRF) (MD) 100.00 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $781,251,086
   Federated Campaigns $1,783,936
   Membership Dues $1,444,584
   Fundraising Events $1,534,537
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $219,990,109
Total Contributions $1,006,004,252
   Program Service Revenue $583,799
Total Primary Revenue $1,006,588,051
   Other Revenue $5,769,218
TOTAL REVENUE $1,012,357,269
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $834,343,145
   Administrative Expenses $57,717,620
   Fundraising Expenses $95,419,899
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $987,480,664
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $24,876,605
   
Net Assets $153,568,023

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
International Programs $742,648,243 89.0%
Domestic Programs $88,005,884 10.5%
Public Awareness and Education $3,689,018 0.4%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2016-09 12/22/2017 88.03 three stars
2015-09 10/01/2016 80.32 three stars
2014-09 06/01/2016 81.43 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-09 11/01/2015 78.65 two stars
2013-09 02/01/2015 77.66 two stars
2012-09 11/01/2013 83.01 three stars
2011-09 11/06/2012 86.89 three stars
2009-09 09/20/2011 94.60 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-09 12/01/2010 92.98 four stars
2008-09 08/01/2009 90.34 four stars
2007-09 02/01/2009 86.53 three stars
2006-09 02/01/2008 91.16 four stars
2005-09 10/01/2006 93.64 four stars
2004-09 09/01/2005 91.21 four stars
2003-09 07/01/2004 91.02 four stars
2002-09 09/01/2003 85.87 three stars
2001-09 10/15/2002 88.41 three stars
2000-09 04/15/2002 88.32 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 95-1922279
Name in IRS Master File WORLD VISION
NTEE Code Q33
NTEE Classification International Relief
NTEE Type International, Foreign Affairs and National Security
Classification Religious Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (559) Other matters
Foundation Status Church 170(b)(1)(A)(i)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Subordinate - the organization is a subordinate in a group ruling.
Group Name WORLD VISION INTERNATIONAL
Ruling Date April, 1982
Filing Requirement 990 - Not required to file (church)
Fiscal Year End September
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • September, 2016
  • September, 2015
  • September, 2014
  • September, 2013
  • September, 2012

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

Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$466,685 0.04% Richard E. Stearns President

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
World Vision (WA) 88.03 three stars
Children of Armenia Fund (NY) 90.66 four stars
Child Aid (OR) 94.45 four stars
Love Without Boundaries Foundation (OK) 92.46 four stars
Kids Alive International (IN) 100.00 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

World Vision
34834 Weyerhaeuser Way, S
Federal Way, WA 98001
tel: (888) 511-6548
fax: (253) 815-3174
EIN: 95-1922279

Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 9716
Federal Way, WA 98063

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Board Leadership

Dr. Joan Singleton
Chair

CEO

Richard Stearns
President

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