World Vision Inc
World Vision Inc is a Christian humanitarian organization based in Federal Way, Washington, and is classified as a public charity. It works with children, families, and communities on poverty and injustice through international development and emergency response, U.S. domestic programs, and public awareness and advocacy.
World Vision Inc at a glance
In short: World Vision Inc gave $157.4M across 410 grants in 2025 (avg $384K), top state California. 45% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $157,365,737
- +33.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 410
- +43.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $383,819
- -6.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $65,954
- Total assets
- $515,283,132
- +1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (185 of 408, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (26% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to World Vision Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 9716, Federal Way, WA 98063-9716
Phone: (253) 815-1000
Website: https://worldvision.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who World Vision Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Baptist Convention- Home Missions ($14.5M). Together the top 10 received $61.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
1,917 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 888 grants of 1,917 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
World Vision describes an international partnership spanning nearly 100 countries and reports working in the world’s most difficult contexts. Its programs also include domestic work across the United States.
Among 2025 grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were California (26%), Illinois (11%), Texas (11%), Kentucky (9%), and North Carolina (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 410 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is World Vision Inc open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 185 of 408 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $153K; repeat grants $579K. How we count
Medians: $55K first-time, $111K repeat.
- 44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $102.6M (2019) to $190.3M (2021). In 2025 it made 410 grants totaling $157.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Baptist Convention- Home Missions Maywood, IL | Development & Disaster Relief | $14,461,332 |
| Christian Appalachia Project Corbin, KY | Development & Disaster Relief | $13,820,746 |
| Jacob's Well - Perris Perris, CA | Development | $6,005,014 |
| Adventist Health Global Missions Rocklin, CA | Family Assistance | $4,045,949 |
| Banco Alimentos Del Rio, TX | Development & Family Assistance | $3,810,137 |
| Operation Blessing Black Mountin, NC | Disaster Relief | $3,677,924 |
| Eikon Church of the Nazarene Hayward, CA | Development & Family Assistance | $3,456,637 |
| Lakewood Church Houston, TX | Development & Family Assistance | $3,441,701 |
| River of Life Christian Church Santa Clara, CA | Development & Family Assistance | $3,395,999 |
| Children's Hunger Fund Pacoima, CA | Development | $3,269,715 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
World Vision states that 86% of its total operating expenses in 2025 went to programs benefiting children, families, and communities in need.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $515,283,132 | $1,423,305,144 | $1,423,738,245 | $157,365,737 | 410 | $21,066,631 |
| 2024 | $506,632,573 | $1,583,717,582 | $1,512,990,777 | $117,730,656 | 286 | $16,724,113 |
| 2023 | $439,422,173 | $1,510,055,945 | $1,534,614,805 | $119,091,305 | 294 | $10,058,711 |
| 2022 | $432,084,495 | $1,405,396,156 | $1,328,563,563 | $142,382,308 | 343 | $2,623,835 |
| 2021 | $372,503,244 | $1,306,648,130 | $1,218,757,162 | $190,264,395 | 584 | $2,834,897 |
| 2020 | $304,280,458 | $1,220,294,518 | $1,201,702,191 | $141,094,678 | 447 | $-7,655,518 |
| 2019 | $278,619,466 | $1,135,591,490 | $1,149,108,329 | $102,553,903 | 271 | $5,529,061 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
World Vision’s mission is to follow Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice, and bear witness to the good news of God’s kingdom. Its stated program areas include international community development, emergency relief, domestic distribution of donated products, and public awareness and advocacy related to poverty and justice.
The organization describes its international programs as working with families and communities on locally contextualized plans addressing needs such as clean water, nutritious food, healthcare, education, income-generating opportunities, and child protection. Its U.S. programs distribute donated goods through local partners serving distressed communities and neighborhoods.
The 2025 grants included support for organizations working in development, disaster relief, and family assistance. The grantees’ own mission statements illustrate the range of supported work: Operation Blessing describes providing food, clothing, household goods, and emergency assistance to families; Children’s Hunger Fund describes equipping local churches for mercy ministry; Every Arkansan describes serving community needs; and Cabwaylingo Appalachian Mission describes work on housing, nutrition, health education, and employment for families in Appalachia.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, World Vision reported 410 grants totaling $157,365,737. Grant amounts ranged from $5,139 to $14,461,332, with a median of $65,954.
The largest reported grants included $14,461,332 to National Baptist Convention-Home Missions for development and disaster relief; $13,820,746 to Christian Appalachia Project for development and disaster relief; and $6,005,014 to Jacob’s Well - Perris for development. Other large grants included $4,045,949 to Adventist Health Global Missions for family assistance and $3,677,924 to Operation Blessing for disaster relief.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Edgar Sandoval as president and CEO, Vonna Laue as board chair, and Jim Bechtold as vice chair. Listed board members are Dr. Leith Anderson, Robert Abernathy, Rev. Noel Castellanos, Rev. Dr. Michael Henderson, Liza Hing, Larry Probus, and Laura Whitley.
World Vision Inc is led by Edgar Sandoval, President & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 15 of 29 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edgar Sandoval
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$419K (2019) → $574K (2025)
Brian Sytsma
Assistant Secretary & Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$139K (2019) → $170K (2025)
Vonna Laue
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher J. Glynn
Senior Vice President & Chief Partner Development Officer
Senior Vice President Transform Engage → Senior Vice President Transform Engage & Chief Partner Development Officer, 2023
Senior Vice President Transform Engage & Chief Partner Development Officer → Senior Vice President & Chief Partner Development Officer, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$232K (2019) → $301K (2025)
Douglas J. Treff
Senior Vice President CFO
Treasurer, Secretary & Senior Vice President → Treasurer, Secretary & Senior Vice President CFO, 2022
Treasurer, Secretary & Senior Vice President CFO → Senior Vice President CFO, 2025
On filings since 2019
34.5 hrs/week
$233K (2019) → $267K (2025)
Gregory S. Allgood
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$183K (2019) → $226K (2025)
Ivan S. Gomez
Vice President Marketing & Innovation
Vice President Marketing Innovation → Vice President Marketing & Innovation, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$184K (2019) → $230K (2025)
Jennifer A. Brenner
Assistant Treasurer, Vice President Fp & A
Assistant Treasurer & Vice President Controller → Assistant Treasurer, Vice President Fp & A, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$120K (2019) → $213K (2025)
Kathleen M. Evans
Vice President Strategy & Operations
Vice President Strategy & Integration → Vice President Strategy & Operations, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$193K (2019) → $238K (2025)
Margaret Schuler
Senior Vice President & Chief Impact Officer
Senior Vice President International Programs → Senior Vice President International Programs & Chief Impact Officer, 2023
Senior Vice President International Programs & Chief Impact Officer → Senior Vice President & Chief Impact Officer, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$225K (2019) → $318K (2025)
William L. Randolph
CIO & Vice President
CIO & CAO → CIO & Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$222K (2019) → $252K (2025)
Daisy S. Szabo
Senior Vice President Human Resources
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$250K (2024) → $286K (2025)
Erik Johnson
Treasurer & Senior Vice President CFO
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$170K (2025)
John K. Shunk
Secretary & Senior Vice President Clco
Secretary & Senior Vice President Clo → Secretary & Senior Vice President Clco, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$221K (2024) → $283K (2025)
Michael O. Odera
Vice President Resource Development
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$219K (2025)
Priscilla T. Tuan Sr Vp
Chief Marketing Officer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$291K (2025)
Larry Probus
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Whitley
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leith Anderson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Henderson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noel Castellanos
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Abernathy
Board Member
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2020
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Grubb
Board Member
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Bechtold
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liza Hing
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Klamar
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Weibling
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jemimah Muturi
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clynt Reddy
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: Sammy K Jackson (2019–2024) — Senior Executive Director Philanthropy
- Former: Steven T McFarland (2019–2024) — Vice President Clo
- Former: Priscilla T Tuan (2024) — Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer
- Former: Christine A Talbot (2019–2023) — Senior Vice President Human Resources
- Former: Nicole Baker Fulgham (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Stearns (2019–2023) — President Emeritus
- Former: Kristin Anderson (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jerry E White (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Joan Mussa (2019–2022) — Executive Director Public Engage
- Former: Joan Singleton (2019–2022) — Board Chair
- Former: John Jenkins (2022) — Board Member
- Former: John Daggett (2019–2021) — Former Treasury & Chief Invest Officer
- Former: Norbert Hsu (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Pastor John Jenkins (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Eric Wetterling Former (2021) — Assistant Treasurer & Senior Director Account
- Former: Mark Howard (2021) — Former Senior Associate General Counsel
- Former: Steven Haas (2021) — Former Wv Senior Engage Leader Church Partner
- Former: Eric Wetterling (2019–2020) — Senior Director Accounting
- Former: Lisa Trevino Cummins (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Wing Yew Lum (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Cheryl Jereczek (2019) — Vice President Philanthropy
- Former: Christin McClave part year (2019) — Board Member
- Former: John Crosby (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Soong-Chan Rah part year (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Vinh Chung part year (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Wendy Pinero-DePencier (2019) — Former Vice President Brand & Communications
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $574K, to Edgar Sandoval (President & CEO). 15 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about World Vision Inc
How much does World Vision Inc give each year?
World Vision Inc gave $157.4M across 410 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $117.7M across 286 grants.
What is World Vision Inc's typical grant size?
World Vision Inc's median grant in 2025 was $65,954, and its average grant was $383,819, across 410 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from World Vision Inc that year got $153K on average.
Where does World Vision Inc give grants?
World Vision Inc's top state is California, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Illinois (11%) and Texas (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (11 grants), Dallas, TX (8 grants), Tacoma, WA (8 grants) and Chicago, IL (8 grants).
Does World Vision Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 0% of World Vision Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 410) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Development & Family Assistance" (86 grants), "Development" (57 grants) and "Disaster Relief" (54 grants).
Who are World Vision Inc's largest grantees?
World Vision Inc's largest 2025 grantees include National Baptist Convention- Home Missions ($14,461,332), Christian Appalachia Project ($13,820,746) and Adventist Health Global Missions ($6,479,661 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is World Vision Inc?
World Vision Inc reported $515.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4B.
What does World Vision Inc fund?
World Vision’s mission is to follow Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice, and bear witness to the good news of God’s kingdom. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from World Vision Inc?
World Vision Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check worldvision.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is World Vision Inc's EIN?
World Vision Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-1922279. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
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