World Giving Foundation
World Giving Foundation is a public charity based in Overland Park, Kansas, formed in 2020. Its stated mission is to help people contribute to charitable organizations they care about, and its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations including schools, a veterans assistance center, and a food bank.
World Giving Foundation at a glance
In short: World Giving Foundation gave $1.4M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $52K), top state Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,416,200
- -14.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +58.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $52,452
- -45.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $27,800
- Total assets
- $15,347,528
- +84.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to World Giving Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 5901 College Boulevard Suite 100, Overland Park, KS 66211-1503
Phone: (913) 319-0300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who World Giving Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vancouver St Vincent De Paul Society Conference ($360K). Together the top 10 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 49 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Washington (45%) and Missouri (34%), followed by Illinois (5%), Oregon (5%), and Kansas (4%). The listed 2024 grants also included a $50,000 grant to Hope Academy GSO in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
How World Giving Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2021) to $1.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver St Vincent De Paul Society Conference Vancouver, WA | Unrestricted Gift | $360,000 |
| The Freedom School St. Louis, MO | — | $100,000 |
| Clark County Veterans Assistance Center Vancouver, WA | Unrestricted Gift | $90,000 |
| CDM Caregiving Services Vancouver, WA | Unrestricted Gift | $90,000 |
| Immanuel Classical School Yakima, WA | — | $75,000 |
| Monroe County Christian School Columbia, IL | — | $75,000 |
| South City Community School St. Louis, MO | — | $75,000 |
| North County Christian School Florissant, MO | — | $75,000 |
| Central Christian School Clayton, MO | — | $50,000 |
| Hope Academy GSO Greensboro, NC | — | $50,000 |
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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 | $15,347,528 | $3,618,770 | $1,546,255 | $1,416,200 | 27 | $1,787,412 |
| 2023 | $8,313,873 | $3,459,475 | $1,714,498 | $1,647,720 | 17 | $560,353 |
| 2022 | $6,968,117 | $5,606,385 | $174,870 | $150,417 | 4 | $1,888,321 |
| 2021 | $3,203,389 | $3,249,095 | $15,542 | $15,500 | 1 | $32,384 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to “create a lasting, tangible difference in the world” by giving members of society the opportunity to contribute inexpensively, quickly, and tax-efficiently to charitable organizations for which they have passions.
The filing says that a fund is restricted to charities providing scholarships for tuition and fees to children in Christian private elementary schools, kindergarten through sixth grade. Among 2024 grantees, Monroe County Christian School describes its purpose as providing a Christian-based academic experience; North County Christian School describes its work as providing education rooted in biblical truth; and South City Community School says it aims to provide an accessible Christian school in St. Louis. Other reported grantees include Clark County Veterans Assistance Center, whose mission is to help veterans and their families obtain benefits, services, and resources, and Clark County Food Bank, which says its mission is to alleviate hunger and its root causes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $1,416,200. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $360,000, with a median grant of $27,800. The largest grants included $360,000 to Vancouver St Vincent de Paul Society Conference, $100,000 to The Freedom School, and $90,000 each to Clark County Veterans Assistance Center and CDM Caregiving Services. Other grants included $75,000 each to Immanuel Classical School, Monroe County Christian School, South City Community School, and North County Christian School.
The filing says the organization asks recipients to report how grant funds were used. If a recipient does not use the funds for the reason stated in its grant request, it is asked to return them. It does not provide information here about unsolicited requests, application materials, or deadlines.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
World Giving Foundation is led by Bradley A. Bergman, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bradley A. Bergman
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Dellinger
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Robertson Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Bergman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elvin Knight Jr.
Vice President & Secretary
Director → Vice President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 World Giving Foundation
How much does World Giving Foundation give each year?
World Giving Foundation gave $1.4M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 17 grants.
What is World Giving Foundation's typical grant size?
World Giving Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $27,800, and its average grant was $52,452, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does World Giving Foundation give grants?
World Giving Foundation's top state is Washington, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Missouri (34%) and Illinois (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (5 grants), Vancouver, WA (4 grants), St. Louis, MO (2 grants) and Portland, OR (2 grants).
Who are World Giving Foundation's largest grantees?
World Giving Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Vancouver St Vincent De Paul Society Conference ($360,000), The Freedom School ($100,000) and Clark County Veterans Assistance Center ($90,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is World Giving Foundation?
World Giving Foundation reported $15.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.6M.
What does World Giving Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to “create a lasting, tangible difference in the world” by giving members of society the opportunity to contribute inexpensively, quickly, and tax-efficiently to charitable organizations for which they have passions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from World Giving Foundation?
World Giving Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is World Giving Foundation's EIN?
World Giving Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2428151. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). World Giving Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/world-giving-foundation-morg_4a62b8d50b7c4dd89aecf7d811ff6523
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