The World Orphan Fund Inc
The organizations mission is to provide emergency, transformational and essential funding for orphans and orphan care providers around the world.
The World Orphan Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The World Orphan Fund Inc gave $590K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $74K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $589,560
- -19.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $73,695
- -39.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,250
- Total assets
- $977,503
- -21.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The World Orphan Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Open Door Foundation ($445K). Together the top 8 received $590K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 23 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The World Orphan Fund Inc gives
- Giving grew 1472% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2021) to $730K (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $590K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Open Door Foundation Edmonds, WA | Humanitarian Aid and Orphan Care | $445,044 |
| Children of Heroes Denver, CO | Orphan Care Funding | $43,010 |
| Ukraine Orphan Outreach Berthoud, CO | Orphan Care Funding | $35,500 |
| Hope for Children Ministries Saint Francis, WI | Orphan Care Funding | $15,500 |
| La Promesa Honduras Inc Loganville, GA | Foster Care Funding | $14,999 |
| Orphan Resources International Newmanstown, PA | Nutrition Funding | $13,507 |
| Helping Hands Foreign Missions Buford, GA | Solar Project | $12,000 |
| Embrace Texas McKinney, TX | Foster and Welfare Funding | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $977,503 | $3,335,968 | $3,370,309 | $589,560 | 8 | $64,213 |
| 2023 | $1,236,844 | $3,995,080 | $3,760,299 | $730,260 | 6 | $16,720 |
| 2022 | $777,063 | $1,129,281 | $1,119,503 | $427,536 | 6 | $2,202 |
| 2021 | $567,285 | $910,435 | $559,720 | $37,500 | 3 | $-1,073 |
| 2020 | $216,571 | $385,099 | $498,500 | $477,042 | Total only | $3,683 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The World Orphan Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
The World Orphan Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Randolph, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $978K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $590K. Net investment income was $64K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The World Orphan Fund Inc is led by Richard Johnson, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Johnson
President
On filings since 2020
60 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Schaefer
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deb Jordahl
Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Nowak
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Reed
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Krystal Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Seitz
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Donovan
Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Spadino
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Spadino
Director
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bridget Hagerty
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Johnson
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Tom Evenson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Suzanne Vakili (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Wendy Coomer (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The World Orphan Fund Inc
How much does The World Orphan Fund Inc give each year?
The World Orphan Fund Inc gave $590K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $730K across 6 grants.
What is The World Orphan Fund Inc's typical grant size?
The World Orphan Fund Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,250, and its average grant was $73,695, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The World Orphan Fund Inc give grants?
The World Orphan Fund Inc gives mostly in Washington: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (13%).
Does The World Orphan Fund Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The World Orphan Fund Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Orphan Care Funding" (3 grants).
Who are The World Orphan Fund Inc's largest grantees?
The World Orphan Fund Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Open Door Foundation ($445,044), Children of Heroes ($43,010) and Ukraine Orphan Outreach ($35,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The World Orphan Fund Inc?
The World Orphan Fund Inc reported $978K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What is The World Orphan Fund Inc?
The World Orphan Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Randolph, WI. It holds $978K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The World Orphan Fund Inc's EIN?
The World Orphan Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4389601. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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