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One Vision International Inc

EIN 20-2025850 · Knoxville, TN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ONE VISION INTERNATIONAL IS A KNOXVILLE BASED NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION OF EXTENDING AID AND SUPPORT TO SEEMINGLY FORGOTTEN AREAS OF THE WORLD.

Income
$456,368
Spending
$430,471
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
4
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$51,155, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 98% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $310,514 spent. ONE VISION INTERNATIONAL IS A NON-PROFIT WITH A MISSION TO HELP MEET IMMEDIATE PHYSICAL NEEDS IN ORDER TO WIN A HEARING TO SHARE THE GOSPEL. IN 2024, WE SUSTAINED OUR EFFORTS WITH THE SUPPORT OF OUR LOCAL PARTNERS. IN BRAZIL AND THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, OUR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS OFFERED EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE, NUTRITIOUS SNACKS AND MEALS, AND BIBLE TEACHINGS THROUGH MENTORSHIP, DIRECTLY BENEFITING 160 CHILDREN. ADDITIONALLY, OUR NATIONAL STAFF ENGAGED WITH FAMILIES TO ENSURE THEY HAD ACCESS TO THE GOSPEL AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR BIBLE STUDY. IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, THE CHILDREN HAVE BEEN THRIVING ACADEMICALLY AND SHOWING GREAT ENTHUSIASM FOR THEIR STUDIES. CLAUDIA HAS ALSO BEEN ACTIVELY DISCIPLING MANY WOMEN EAGER TO DEEPEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE BIBLE. THE SEWING GROUPS HAVE NOT ONLY CONTINUED TO MEET BUT HAVE ALSO EXPANDED, COMBINING SKILL DEVELOPMENT WITH BIBLE STUDIES DURING THEIR SESSIONS. CLAUDIA ALSO TAUGHT ENGLISH CLASSES TO TWO DIFFERENT GROUPS OF KIDS IN TWO DIFFERENT COMMUNITIES. SEVERAL TEAMS VISITED THE DR TO SUPPORT THE SEWING PROGRAM AND HELP OUR MISSIONARY WITH EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLESHIP. IN BRAZIL, THE CHILDREN IN OUR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM ARE LEARNING VALUABLE LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND BECOMING LEADERS WITHIN THEIR OWN COMMUNITY. WE SUPPORTED BRAZILIAN MISSIONARY FAMILIES BY FORMING SUPPORT TEAMS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND PRAYER. DENISE CONTINUED HER SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY OF RANCHARIA, WORKING TO DISCIPLE 25 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. IN THE MIDDLE EAST, WE PROVIDED 100 FOOD BASKETS AND BLANKETS TO FAMILIES IN THE WINTER. WE ALSO HAD 4 OUTINGS WHERE WE TOOK ORPHANS TO THE LOCAL MALL TO CHOOSE A NEW OUTFIT AND HAVE A FUN DAY. LASTLY, WE HELPED FUND THE RENOVATION/REPAIR OF TWO LOCAL SCHOOLS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Vine International Inc (Knoxville, TN), EIN 62-1533189. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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