Across the World Adoptions Inc
Across the World Adoptions facilitates international adoptions.
Across the World Adoptions Inc at a glance
In short: Across the World Adoptions Inc gave $150K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $150K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $149,829
- -70.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $149,829
- -70.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $149,829
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Across the World Adoptions Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Angels' Haven Outreach ($150K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2021) to $500K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Angels' Haven Outreach Martinez, CA | Facilitate adoptions and placement services | $149,829 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $430,897 | $750,471 | $149,829 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $735,106 | $114,696 | $592,472 | $500,000 | 1 | $46 |
About Across the World Adoptions Inc
Based on IRS filings
Across the World Adoptions Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Martinez, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Across the World Adoptions Inc is led by Cara Helberg, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Cara Helberg
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$21K (2021)
Brian Helberg
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Effie Yee
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Cota
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Cota
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $21K, to Cara Helberg (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Across the World Adoptions Inc
How much does Across the World Adoptions Inc give each year?
Across the World Adoptions Inc gave $150K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $500K across 1 grant.
What is Across the World Adoptions Inc?
Across the World Adoptions Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Martinez, CA.
Where does Across the World Adoptions Inc operate?
Across the World Adoptions Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is Across the World Adoptions Inc's EIN?
Across the World Adoptions Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0369934. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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