World Childrens Fund
World Childrens Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in San Jose, California. Established in 1984, the organization received its tax-exempt status in March 1994. The organization operates with a small staff of approximately 2 employees and focuses on providing aid to children in crisis situations worldwide.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$202K
-21.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$691K
+182.0% YoY
Grant Count
12
+9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$58K
+158.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's stated purpose is "giving for aid to needy, suffering children in crisis situations worldwide."
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Human services
- Basic and emergency aid
- Family services
- Child welfare
- International relations
- International development
Grantmaking
Based on the most recent available financial data (fiscal year 2024):
Grant Range
** $45–$168,665
Average Grant
amount:** Varies significantly
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
World Childrens Fund operates globally, with documented activity in multiple countries and regions including:
- United States (California, Connecticut, Washington)
- International locations: Belgravia, Bromley Kent, Buchanan, Cortes, Fairfield, Federal Way, Milan, Phuket, Praha, Stockholm, São Paulo, Western District, and Wien
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Filing (Fiscal Year 2024):
- Total Assets: $201,580–$257,099
- Total Revenue: $1,371,448–$1.69M
- Total Expenses: $1,379,166–$1.68M
- Total Liabilities: $464,000
The organization's financial position shows expenses exceeding revenue in recent years, with relatively modest asset reserves.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $201,580 | $257,099 | $305,400 |
| Revenue | $1,685,990 | $1,371,448 | $1,488,393 |
| Expenses | $1,675,131 | $1,379,166 | $1,628,045 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,271,295 | $951,397 | $948,874 |
| Net Investment Income | $18 | $8 | $6 |
| 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
56 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Partners in Harvest-iris Africa ($160,665), Associazione Umanitaria Per I Bambi ($122,558), World Childrens Fund - Uk ($117,229).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NORA LAM MINISTRIES SAN JOSE, CA | UNRESTRICTED FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $112,113 |
| WORLD CHILDREN'S FUND - AT | UNRESTRICTED FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $58,615 |
| NADACHE SVETOVEHO FONDU DETI | UNRESTRICTED FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $58,814 |
| WORLD CHILDRENS FUND - UK | UNRESTRICTED FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $117,229 |
| ASIA CENTER FOUNDATION | UNRESTRICTED FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $54 |
| Misso Mdica Internacional | UNRESTRICTED FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $22,811 |
| DOCTORS FOR HOPE | UNRESTRICTED FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $4,985 |
| ASSOCIAZIONE UMANITARIA PER I BAMBI | UNRESTRICTED FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $122,558 |
| PARTNERS IN HARVEST-IRIS AFRICA | humanitarian aid | $160,665 |
| MEDICAL MISSION INTERNATIONAL SAN JOSE, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $8,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key personnel identified in organizational records:
- Joseph Lam – President (full-time, compensation: $182,040)
- Stanley Chen – Treasurer (part-time, no compensation)
- Paul Chiar – Secretary (part-time, no compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH LAM | President | 40 | $163,557 |
| STANLEY CHEN | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| PAUL CHIAR | Secretary | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Website: worldchildrensfund.org
- Phone: 408-656-3315
- Address: PO Box 24466, San Jose, CA 95154-4466
- EIN: 77-0210616
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does World Childrens Fund fund?
The organization's stated purpose is "giving for aid to needy, suffering children in crisis situations worldwide." Primary funding focus areas include: • Human services • Basic and emergency aid • Family services • Child welfare • International relations • International development
How do I apply for a grant from World Childrens Fund?
Based on the most recent available financial data (fiscal year 2024): • **Total giving:** $691,417 • **Average grant amount:** Varies significantly • **Grant range:** $45–$168,665 The organization awarded approximately $245,000 in grants in the previous year, with 2,393 total grants distributed. The organization reports being open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.
Where does World Childrens Fund make grants?
World Childrens Fund operates globally, with documented activity in multiple countries and regions including: • United States (California, Connecticut, Washington) • International locations: Belgravia, Bromley Kent, Buchanan, Cortes, Fairfield, Federal Way, Milan, Phuket, Praha, Stockholm, São Paulo, Western District, and Wien
What size grants does World Childrens Fund award?
In 2024, World Childrens Fund awarded 12 grants totaling $691K — an average of about $58K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is World Childrens Fund's EIN?
World Childrens Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0210616. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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