World Charity Foundation
World Charity Foundation is a private foundation, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $250K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $11K.
World Charity Foundation at a glance
In short: World Charity Foundation gave $22K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), top state Colorado. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $22,000
- -6.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,750
- -18.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $249,809
- -5.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Colorado (36% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who World Charity Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Fund for the Tiger ($5K). Together the top 8 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How World Charity Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−4%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2020) to $24K (2025). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fund for the Tiger Woodacre, CA | Save the tiger from extinction | $4,500 |
| Heart Hand Center Denver, CO | After school and summer programming for children | $4,500 |
| Nepal Tiger Conservancy Saint Paul, MN | Save the tiger from extinction | $4,500 |
| Amnesty International USA Washington, DC | Fight abuse of human rights | $2,000 |
| ACLU New York, NY | Safeguarding & extending human rights & freedom | $2,000 |
| Rocky Mtn Planned Parenthood Denver, CO | Provide reproductive & sexual health care | $2,000 |
| Denver Zoo Denver, CO | Wildlife conservation | $1,500 |
| Ehlers-Danlos Society New York, NY | Advocacy & research for EDS and HSD | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $249,809 | $10,751 | $23,857 | $22,000 | 8 | $23,300 | $10,751 | $21,743 |
| 2025 | $262,915 | $4,109 | $25,006 | $23,500 | 7 | $49,600 | $4,109 | $21,724 |
| 2024 | $283,812 | $14,843 | $24,300 | $23,000 | 8 | $23,000 | $14,843 | $23,311 |
| 2023 | $270,423 | $6,271 | $23,750 | $23,000 | 8 | $23,000 | $6,271 | $19,816 |
| 2022 | $287,902 | $3,188 | $19,380 | $19,000 | 8 | $19,337 | $2,835 | $19,997 |
| 2021 | $304,094 | $3,068 | $18,609 | $18,000 | 8 | — | $3,068 | $18,643 |
| 2020 | $319,635 | $5,948 | $17,659 | $17,000 | 7 | — | $5,923 | $17,402 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, World Charity Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
World Charity Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
R Scott McDougal
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bowen McDougal
Director
New on the 2026 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marlowe McDougal
Director
New on the 2026 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robin McDougal (2020–2025) — Vice Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 World Charity Foundation
How much does World Charity Foundation give each year?
World Charity Foundation gave $22K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $24K across 7 grants.
What is World Charity Foundation's typical grant size?
World Charity Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,750, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does World Charity Foundation give grants?
World Charity Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (20%) and Minnesota (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does World Charity Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on World Charity Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are World Charity Foundation's largest grantees?
World Charity Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Fund for the Tiger ($4,500), Heart Hand Center ($4,500) and Nepal Tiger Conservancy ($4,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is World Charity Foundation?
World Charity Foundation reported $250K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $22K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is World Charity Foundation's EIN?
World Charity Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0467726. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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