Church World Service Inc
Church World Service (CWS) is a faith-based 501(c)(3) public charity established in 1946 in Indiana. The organization serves as the relief, development, and refugee assistance ministry of 36 Protestant, Orthodox, and Anglican denominations in the United States. Based in Elkhart, Indiana, CWS transforms communities globally through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement, and disaster.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$80.6M
+22.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$58.5M
+37.1% YoY
Grant Count
96
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$609K
+71.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Church World Service is a faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster.
Vision: A world where everyone has food, voice and a safe place to call home.
Primary Focus Areas:
- Services to displaced persons and refugee assistance
- Food security and hunger relief
- Disaster response and recovery
- Livelihood development and economic stability
- Immigration services and support
- Protection and advocacy for vulnerable populations
- Education and integration programs
Grantmaking
CWS engages in grantmaking focused on education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and human services. Typical grant awards range from $5,026 to $48,368,385. The organization has received recognition for citizenship and integration grant programs, including a two-year USCIS Citizenship and Integration Grant awarded in partnership with other organizations.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CWS maintains a global presence with particular activity in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Florida. The organization operates internationally, with documented programs in Serbia (Roma Program Initiative), Honduras (Produce Verde project), Egypt (refugee support through StARS), and the United States (refugee resettlement, food assistance, and disaster response).
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (Fiscal Year 2024):
- Total Assets: $80,642,321
- Total Revenue: $283,783,530
- Total Expenses: $279,556,611
- Total Giving: $144,172,115
- Total Liabilities: $48,800,000
- Staff: 1,033 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $80,642,321 | $65,599,227 | $51,124,354 |
| Revenue | $283,783,530 | $218,577,912 | $152,129,784 |
| Expenses | $279,556,611 | $218,369,959 | $149,003,159 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,762,720 | $315,525 | $272,096 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
200 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Richard L. Santos serves as President and CEO of Church World Service.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATKINS-PATTENSON PHIL ESQ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DORSEY REV CHRIS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KANEKO NOBUYOSHI | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| OLSON HARRIETT JANE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SANTOS RICHARD L | CEO & PRESIDENT | 40 | $367,250 |
| THOMPSON REV DR KAREN GEORGIA | VICE CHAIR | 3 | — |
| VASQUEZ-LEVY REV DR DAVID | BOARD CHAIR | 5 | — |
| KREHBIEL SUSAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PATTEN WENDY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SPENCER-JAMES ANGELA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| FERRIS ELIZABETH | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| FERENCZI MARTIN | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| MWENDA DR SAMUEL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| STORELLA MARK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| RENDALL JOANNE | CFO | 40 | $206,380 |
| KEKIC EROL | SVP OF PROGRAM | 40 | $222,215 |
| TAURAS THOMAS | REGIONAL RESPRESENTATIVE, AFRICA | 40 | $190,492 |
| MUTTERBAUGH SCOTT | RSC AFRICA DIRECTOR | 40 | $183,089 |
| REHBERG KATHERINE | VP OF PROGRAM | 40 | $190,223 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Awarded a two-year USCIS Citizenship and Integration Grant in partnership with Skyline Literacy (2025)
Skyline Literacy and Church World Services Awarded Two-Year USCIS Citizenship\Continues refugee support programs, including work with youth in Egypt facing crisis and displacement
Active in disaster response, including winter storm relief across the United States
Supports sustainable livelihood projects, such as the Produce Verde farming initiative in Honduras
Contact Information
- Website: www.cwsglobal.org
- Phone: 800-297-1516
- Address: PO Box 968, 28606 Phillips Street, Elkhart, IN 46515-0968
- EIN: 13-4080201
- Tax-Exempt Status: Since June 2000
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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