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A Well-Fed World

EIN 27-0865905 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A Well-Fed World is a plant-based hunger relief and climate advocacy organization. We nourish people in need strengthen global food security and promote plant-based feeding and farming solutions that uplift marginalized communities and support a just transition from animal-sourced foods to climate-friendly food systems.

Income
$2.2 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
12 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
2
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$86,520, board president founder ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 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, 2025, 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 (3)
  1. $110,859 spent. PLANTS-4-HUNGER-RELIEF GLOBAL GRANTS: Our direct global grants include the Plants-4-Hunger-Relief program disaster crisis relief and select advocacy grants. Our Hunger Relief grants supporting plant-based school lunch programs food shares bean and seed kits food trees forests community farms mobile markets soy microbusinesses and much more in the U.S. and around the world. Visit Plants4Hunger. org or awfw. org gifts for more info including our popular gift-donation options. Since our inception in 2009 this Global Grants program has provided 9 million in direct grants. When combined with our Fiscal Sponsorship program below we have distributed 18 million in 100 countries awfw. org grants-countries. We have created a Climate Food Fund and other Impact and Advocacy Funds to expand future grantmaking. See also our new Plant-Based Hunger Relief and EcoSolutions Hub PHRESH at awfw. org phresh or PhreshFood. org.
  2. $1.8 million spent. FISCAL SPONSORSHIP GLOBAL GRANTS: Our donor-subsidized Fiscal Sponsorship program empowers mission-aligned projects and organizations in the U.S. and globally to receive tax-deductible donations and foundation grants without 501c3 status. In 2025 we facilitated a record-breaking 1.68 million in support for plant-based hunger relief farmed animal advocacy and climate-friendly food initiatives. Our streamlined Model C sponsorships include custom donation forms and extended giving options ex: crypto vehicle donations. This program expands access to funding amplifies grassroots voices and advances our shared mission of promoting global food justice. Fiscal sponsorships operate from a pre-approved granting model. Since our inception in 2009 this Fiscal Sponsorship program has provided 9 million in sponsored grants. When combined with our direct Global Grants program above we have distributed 18 million in 100 countries awfw. org grants-countries.
  3. $103,686 spent. ADVOCACY - EDUCATION - MOVEMENT-BUILDING: Our primary advocacy is promoting the benefits of plant-based foods and farming to address global hunger food security climate change natural resource depletion and animal ecosystem protection. We accomplish this through alliance-building movement-building presentations research education campaigns online resources and free handouts awfw. org handouts. In particular we champion plant-based proteins through our campaigns How You Bean! Bean Around the World Cool Beans PB&J Every Day and the Planetary Pulse Project in collaboration with Seed Programs International. Newer campaigns include Beans Not Beings and SeaKind our Oceans and Aquatic Health campaign. Our free colorful Climate-Friendly Food Guides are available at ClimateFoodGuide. org or awfw. org climatefoodguide. Our burgeoning Nano Nonprofits program provides no-cost and low-cost assistance in operations finance program outreach and fundraising to very small nano nonprofits that are mission-aligned.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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