The World Relief Campaign
The World Relief Campaign is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Valparaiso, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $13K.
The World Relief Campaign at a glance
In short: The World Relief Campaign gave $13K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $13K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $13,000
- +8.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $13,000
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The World Relief Campaign funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Community Change Center We are One ($13K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2021) to $13K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $13K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Community Change Center We are One Valparaiso, IN | low income housing | $13,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $13,000 | $13,000 | $13,000 | 1 | $13,000 |
| 2021 | — | $12,000 | $12,000 | $12,000 | Total only | $36,000 |
| 2020 | $1,549 | $12,865 | $11,316 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The World Relief Campaign is led by James Wetzstein, Chair since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
James Wetzstein
Chair
Chair of the Board → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kat Peters
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Katie Bernabei
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Mariah Hykin
Staff
New on the 2022 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mariah (2021) — Hykin
- Former: Carly Armor (2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Rachel Winkler (2020) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Relief Campaign
How much does The World Relief Campaign give each year?
The World Relief Campaign gave $13K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it reported $12K in grants paid.
What is The World Relief Campaign?
The World Relief Campaign is a private foundation focused on public and societal benefit, based in Valparaiso, IN.
Where does The World Relief Campaign operate?
The World Relief Campaign has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is The World Relief Campaign's EIN?
The World Relief Campaign's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3687099. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 17, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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