World Vision Inc
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
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
States
Cities
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).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 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
- President and CEO: Edgar Sandoval Sr.
- Chairman: Vonna Laue
- Board Size: 15 members
- Founder: Dr. Bob Pierce
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Sandoval | President & CEO | 40 | $542,879 |
| Jim Bechtold | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Vonna Laue | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Anne Klamar | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Clynt Reddy | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dennis Weibling | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Dr Leith Anderson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jemimah Muturi | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Larry Probus | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Laura Whitley | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Liza Hing | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Rev Dr Michael Henderson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Rev Noel Castellanos | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Robert Abernathy | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Sandy Grubb | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Brian Sytsma | Assistant Secretary/Executive Director | 40 | $165,154 |
| Douglas J Treff | Treasurer/Secretary/Sr VP CFO (part year) | 40 | $276,276 |
| Erik Johnson | Treasurer/Sr VP CFO (part year) | 40 | — |
| Jennifer A Brenner | Assistant Treasurer/VP Controller | 40 | $204,297 |
| John K Shunk | Secretary/Sr VP CLO (part year) | 40 | $220,783 |
| Christopher J Glynn | Sr VP Transform Engage/Chief Partner Dev Officer | 40 | $285,812 |
| Daisy S Szabo | Sr VP Human Resources | 40 | $250,436 |
| Margaret Schuler | Sr VP International Programs/Chief Impact Officer | 40 | $300,989 |
| Priscilla T Tuan | Sr VP/Chief Marketing Officer (part year) | 40 | $195,306 |
| Steven T McFarland | VP CLO (part year) | 40 | $275,403 |
| Gregory S Allgood | Chief Development Officer | 40 | $218,816 |
| Ivan S Gomez | VP Marketing and Innovation | 40 | $228,327 |
| Kathleen M Evans | VP Strategy and Operations | 40 | $233,824 |
| Sammy K Jackson | Sr Exec Dir Philanthropy | 40 | $214,589 |
| William L Randolph | CIO/CAO | 40 | $245,529 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
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 CitiWorld 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, empowerU.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 CitiU.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 CitiContact 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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