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Worlds Children

EIN 20-5276353 · Sisters, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE HUMANITARIAN AID AND ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES LIVING IN POVERTY AROUND THE WORLD, AND ESPECIALLY TO THOSE LIVING IN THE MOST UNDERDEVELOPED AREAS OF THE POOREST DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.

Income
$800,839
Spending
$860,497
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
13.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
10
Highest pay
$64,929, secretary/tr

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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $771,991 spent. CHILD AND GROUP/PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP: THROUGH THE CHILD AND GROUP/PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM, WORLD'S CHILDREN SENT MONETARY AID OF 282,169.58 (COMBO OF 240,615 CHILD SPONSORSHIP, 858 HEALTHY CHILD, 24,920 HOME SPONSORSHIP, AND 15,776.58 MONTHLY NEEDS) FOR THE CARE OF APPROXIMATELY 2,000 CHILDREN SPONSORED IN INDIA, ETHIOPIA, KENYA, ZAMBIA, TANZANIA, RWANDA, AND MEXICO. THIS SUPPORT ENSURES THAT CHILDREN LIVING IN THE HOMES WE SUPPORT RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS FOOD, CLEAN & WARM CLOTHES, MEDICAL CARE, A GOOD EDUCATION, AND A SAFE AND LOVING ENVIRONMENT. SCHOLARSHIPS: WORLD'S CHILDREN AIMS FOR SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES THROUGH OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN. IN 2024, WORLD'S CHILDREN PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 162 STUDENTS FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF 88,530 IN AID. THIS INCLUDES CHILDREN WHO COME UP THROUGH OUR SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM AND OTHER VULNERABLE STUDENTS. IN 2024, 88 STUDENTS GRADUATED WITH DEGREES IN NURSING AND OTHER MEDICAL FIELDS, BUSINESS, ENGINEERING, BANKING AND ACCOUNTING, COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, TEACHING AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING. PROJECTS: WORLD'S CHILDREN ALSO PROVIDED OVER 109,000 FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS TO IMPROVE HOME INFRASTRUCTURE TO INCREASE SAFETY AND COMFORT FOR OVER 2,000 CHILDREN. THESE PROJECTS INCLUDED: CONSTRUCTION OF A BRAND NEW HOME FOR GIRLS IN ZAMBIA, CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW KITCHEN AND DINING HALL FOR CHILDREN IN KENYA, FURNITURE, SOLAR LIGHTING, DESKS AND BENCHES, WATER FILTRATION, MOSQUITO NETTING, COMPOUND WALL REPAIRS, TWO REFRIGERATORS, AND EMERGENCY SUPPORT FOR DISPLACED PEOPLE IN UKRAINE AND DAMAGE FROM FLOODING IN KENYA. CHILD AND GROUP/PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP: THROUGH THE CHILD AND GROUP/PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM, WORLD'S CHILDREN SENT MONETARY AID OF 282,169.58 (COMBO OF 240,615 CHILD SPONSORSHIP, 858 HEALTHY CHILD, 24,920 HOME SPONSORSHIP, AND 15,776.58 MONTHLY NEEDS) FOR THE CARE OF APPROXIMATELY 2,000 CHILDREN SPONSORED IN INDIA, ETHIOPIA, KENYA, ZAMBIA, TANZANIA, RWANDA, AND MEXICO. THIS SUPPORT ENSURES THAT CHILDREN LIVING IN THE HOMES WE SUPPORT RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS FOOD, CLEAN & WARM CLOTHES, MEDICAL CARE, A GOOD EDUCATION, AND A SAFE AND LOVING ENVIRONMENT. SCHOLARSHIPS: WORLD'S CHILDREN AIMS FOR SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES THROUGH OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN. IN 2024, WORLD'S CHILDREN PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 162 STUDENTS FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF 88,530 IN AID. THIS INCLUDES CHILDREN WHO COME UP THROUGH OUR SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM AND OTHER VULNERABLE STUDENTS. IN 2024, 88 STUDENTS GRADUATED WITH DEGREES IN NURSING AND OTHER MEDICAL FIELDS, BUSINESS, ENGINEERING, BANKING AND ACCOUNTING, COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY, TEACHING AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING. PROJECTS: WORLD'S CHILDREN ALSO PROVIDED OVER 109,000 FOR SPECIAL PROJECTS TO IMPROVE HOME INFRASTRUCTURE TO INCREASE SAFETY AND COMFORT FOR OVER 2,000 CHILDREN. THESE PROJECTS INCLUDED: CONSTRUCTION OF A BRAND NEW HOME FOR GIRLS IN ZAMBIA, CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW KITCHEN AND DINING HALL FOR CHILDREN IN KENYA, FURNITURE, SOLAR LIGHTING, DESKS AND BENCHES, WATER FILTRATION, MOSQUITO NETTING, COMPOUND WALL REPAIRS, TWO REFRIGERATORS, AND EMERGENCY SUPPORT FOR DISPLACED PEOPLE IN UKRAINE AND DAMAGE FROM FLOODING IN KENYA.

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 2025.

    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 March 2007.

    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.

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