World Sports Inc
To encourage and stimulate national sports ministries in all countries
World Sports Inc at a glance
In short: World Sports Inc gave $300K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $150K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,000
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $150,000
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $3,697,503
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who World Sports Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lead to Serve Inc ($200K). Together the top 2 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 7 grants of 18 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How World Sports Inc gives
- Giving fell 88% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2022) to $2.4M (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lead to Serve Inc Carlsbad, CA | Isls Costs | $200,000 |
| Sports Quest Inc Cypress, TX | Nasm - USA Ministry Development | $100,000 |
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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 | $3,697,503 | $2,534,990 | $2,770,657 | $300,000 | 2 | $120,953 |
| 2023 | $3,926,102 | $2,351,264 | $2,390,356 | $296,000 | 2 | $59,764 |
| 2022 | $4,080,194 | $2,402,788 | $2,852,793 | $150,000 | 2 | $24,533 |
| 2021 | $4,415,199 | $3,226,167 | $3,529,827 | $2,426,000 | 5 | $15,209 |
| 2020 | $4,718,859 | $2,786,604 | $1,497,805 | $1,004,800 | 7 | $84,694 |
About World Sports Inc
Based on IRS filings
World Sports Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Bonita Springs, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $300K. Net investment income was $121K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
World Sports Inc is led by Edward P. Waxer, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward P. Waxer
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$176K (2020) → $176K (2024)
Dan Caldwell
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Austin Carr
Corresponding Secretary
Secretary → Corresponding Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cary Drake
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hugh Morris
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ivan Bychkov
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Yip
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $176K, to Edward P Waxer (President).
Frequently asked questions about World Sports Inc
How much does World Sports Inc give each year?
World Sports Inc gave $300K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $296K across 2 grants.
How large is World Sports Inc?
World Sports Inc reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What is World Sports Inc?
World Sports Inc is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Bonita Springs, FL. It holds $3.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does World Sports Inc operate?
World Sports Inc has awarded grants in California, Texas.
What is World Sports Inc's EIN?
World Sports Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2229691. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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