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
No grants recorded for .
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
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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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