World Vision Inc is a Christian humanitarian organization headquartered in Federal Way, Washington. Founded in 1950, it operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity serving the world's poorest children and families in nearly 100 countries. The organization combines international relief and development work with advocacy, focusing on addressing the root causes of poverty and promoting human transformation grounded in Christian values.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$506.6M

+15.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$3.0M

-6.6% YoY

Grant Count

63

-1.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$48K

-5.1% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

Mission Statement: World Vision Inc is an international partnership of Christians whose 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 the Kingdom of God.

The organization exists to promote obedience to Christ's teachings by offering people opportunities to help their neighbors. It ministers through community-based development with primary focus areas including:

  • Child-Centered Development: Empowering vulnerable children to attain physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being through sustainable programs
  • Emergency Relief: Responding to natural and human-caused disasters to save lives and help communities rebuild
  • Community Development: Establishing sustainable access to critical resources including clean water, nutritious food, basic healthcare, education, and income-generating opportunities
  • Child Protection Programs: Safeguarding vulnerable children from exploitation and harm
  • Justice and Advocacy: Promoting more just systems and policies; advocating for the rights of children and marginalized families
  • Public Awareness and Education: Increasing understanding of global poverty and engaging government officials and the public
  • Spiritual Witness: Sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ

Grantmaking

World Vision functions primarily as a service delivery organization rather than a traditional grantmaker. However, the organization does maintain a donor-advised fund through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

World Vision operates in nearly 100 countries globally. Recent grant activity and program implementation have been documented in:

  • Ethiopia
  • West Virginia, California, and Texas (within the United States)
  • Multiple developing nations across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and other regions

Grant Distribution by State

37states
+29 more states

Cities

AcworthAlvatonAmericusAmiteAnn ArborAtlantaBeavercreekBellevueBendBillingsBlairsvilleBoiseBonsallBooneBostonBowling GreenCave CreekChapel HillCharlestonCharlotte

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Fiscal Year (2024):

  • Total Revenue: $1,583,717,582
  • Total Expenses: $1,512,990,777
  • Total Assets: $506,632,573
  • Total Liabilities: $77,900,000
  • Number of Employees: 1,021

Organization Details:

  • EIN: 95-1922279
  • Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3), tax-deductible donations
  • Fiscal Year End: September 30
  • IRS Ruling Year: 1982
  • Member of ECFA since 1979

Rating: World Vision received a 94% overall score and Four-Star rating, with particular strength in Accountability & Finance (83% of overall score).

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$436M$871M$1.3B$1.7B20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$506,632,573$439,422,173$432,084,495
Revenue$1,583,717,582$1,510,055,945$1,405,396,156
Expenses$1,512,990,777$1,534,614,805$1,328,563,563
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income$16,724,113$10,058,711$2,623,835
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$2M$3M$4M54 grants202074 grants202166 grants202264 grants202363 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

International Justice Mi…$275KCoalition for Christian …$263KChristian and Missionary…$175KFrontier Fellowship$115KTeach One to Lead One$100KYoung Life - Prescott AZ$75KGiving in Motion Inc$75KChinese Bible Church of …$60KThe Navigators - Colorad…$58KRugged Cross Ranch Minis…$55K

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

189<$50K30$50–100K25$100–250K4$250–500K1$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

  • President and CEO: Edgar Sandoval Sr.
  • Chairman: Vonna Laue
  • Board Size: 15 members
  • Founder: Dr. Bob Pierce

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Edgar SandovalPresident & CEO$543KMargaret SchulerSr VP International Programs…$301KChristopher J GlynnSr VP Transform Engage/Chief…$286KDouglas J TreffTreasurer/Secretary/Sr VP CF…$276KSteven T McFarlandVP CLO (part year)$275KDaisy S SzaboSr VP Human Resources$250KWilliam L RandolphCIO/CAO$246KKathleen M EvansVP Strategy and Operations$234KIvan S GomezVP Marketing and Innovation$228KJohn K ShunkSecretary/Sr VP CLO (part ye…$221KGregory S AllgoodChief Development Officer$219KSammy K JacksonSr Exec Dir Philanthropy$215KJennifer A BrennerAssistant Treasurer/VP Contr…$204KPriscilla T TuanSr VP/Chief Marketing Office…$195KBrian SytsmaAssistant Secretary/Executiv…$165K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Edgar SandovalPresident & CEO40$542,879
Jim BechtoldVice Chair1
Vonna LaueBoard Chair1
Anne KlamarBoard Member1
Clynt ReddyBoard Member1
Dennis WeiblingBoard Member1
Dr Leith AndersonBoard Member1
Jemimah MuturiBoard Member1
Larry ProbusBoard Member1
Laura WhitleyBoard Member1
Liza HingBoard Member1
Rev Dr Michael HendersonBoard Member1
Rev Noel CastellanosBoard Member1
Robert AbernathyBoard Member1
Sandy GrubbBoard Member1
Brian SytsmaAssistant Secretary/Executive Director40$165,154
Douglas J TreffTreasurer/Secretary/Sr VP CFO (part year)40$276,276
Erik JohnsonTreasurer/Sr VP CFO (part year)40
Jennifer A BrennerAssistant Treasurer/VP Controller40$204,297
John K ShunkSecretary/Sr VP CLO (part year)40$220,783
Christopher J GlynnSr VP Transform Engage/Chief Partner Dev Officer40$285,812
Daisy S SzaboSr VP Human Resources40$250,436
Margaret SchulerSr VP International Programs/Chief Impact Officer40$300,989
Priscilla T TuanSr VP/Chief Marketing Officer (part year)40$195,306
Steven T McFarlandVP CLO (part year)40$275,403
Gregory S AllgoodChief Development Officer40$218,816
Ivan S GomezVP Marketing and Innovation40$228,327
Kathleen M EvansVP Strategy and Operations40$233,824
Sammy K JacksonSr Exec Dir Philanthropy40$214,589
William L RandolphCIO/CAO40$245,529

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2025

World Vision Development Foundation, Inc. was selected as a recipient of the Citi Foundation 2025 Global Innovation Challenge to accelerate youth employability

World Vision Development Foundation, Inc. is selected as a Recipient of Citi

World Vision-led project received $41 million to transform nutrition, empower women, and promote gender equality

World Vision-led project receives $41 million to transform nutrition, empower
2014

U.S. Department of Labor awarded World Vision $10 million to combat exploitative child labor in Ethiopia (2014)

World Vision Development Foundation, Inc. is selected as a Recipient of Citi

U.S. Department of Labor awarded $22 million in grants to World Vision for labor-related initiatives

World Vision Development Foundation, Inc. is selected as a Recipient of Citi

Contact Information

Mailing Address: World Vision, Inc., U.S. PO Box 9716 Federal Way, WA 98063-9716

Business Address: 34834 Weyerhaeuser Way S Federal Way, WA 98001

Phone: 1-888-511-6548 or 253-815-1000

Website: www.worldvision.org

Email: Available through website contact

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

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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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