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Reconciled World Inc

EIN 46-3250801 · Wheaton, IL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Reconciled World, Inc. (RWI) exists to partner with churches and community-based organizations to promote social justice and economic development through application of doctrine from the Bible. RWI aims to to collaborate with and train other non-governmental organizations in its methodologies, including the importance of nurturing Biblical truth and addressing physical and spiritual needs in an integrated way. RWI creates programs that demonstrate the application of biblical doctrine to make significant impact in a variety of fields, including but not limited to: development of the economic potential of rural areas, vocational training, interventions for persons with disabilities, leadership development, and opposing violence against women.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
9.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
15
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$30,000, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 September 30, 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 (4)
  1. $1.1 million spent. Churches StrongerChurches Stronger is a practical Bible-based lessons that are delivered via low-data platforms. We launched the Churches Stronger program in April 2020. Many churches faced serious challenges brought on by COVID-19 and lockdowns. The goals of the program are to (1) offer affordable, accessible discipleship tools to Majority World pastors, (2) bring biblical teaching with practical application to believers daily concerns, and (3) strengthen churches during a time of crisis. The program has been very successful reaching 50,000 churches. Weve continued sharing these materials with pastors and church leaders throughout Africa and Asia.
  2. $118,500 spent. Model DevelopmentAssessment of Local Partner Organizations: We perform assessments of each partners alignment with RW core principles, effectiveness in programming, and readiness to share tools with others. As a result of these evaluations, recommendations are made for strengthening programs and organizational systems and strategies.
  3. $83,353 spent. Wholistic Development Center (WDC)Wholistic Development Center is a 2-year residential program that prepares students for a vocation, including programs for: electrician, handyman, house-helper, restaurant service, and office administration. The curriculum also focuses on soft skills for the workplace, like honesty/integrity and work ethic. Classes at the center continued as normal, with a new cohort of students that started in 2024.
  4. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Model DevelopmentAssessment of Local Partner Organizations: We perform assessments of each partners alignment with RW core principles, effectiveness in programming, and readiness to share tools with others. As a result of these evaluations, recommendations are made for strengthening programs and organizational systems and strategies. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: ARTIST RESIDENCY AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT - ARTISTS IMPACTING MARGINALIZED PEOPLES THROUGH ARTTHE ART PROGRAM CONTINUED TO ENGAGE WITH LOCAL INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS, USING ART AS A WAY TO SHARE THE TRUTH THAT ALL HUMAN BEINGS ARE EQUAL. PROGRAMMING WAS PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, AND THOSE FROM MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES. WE ALSO CONTINUED WITH ARTIST RESIDENCIES. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: ASHISHASHISH CENTER SERVICE STUDENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) IN DWARKA, NEW DELHI. THE PROGRAM CONTINUED TO SERVICE STUDENTS AND CONTINUED TO RUN PROGRAMS IN LOW INCOME HOUSING AREAS TO ENCOURAGE FAMILIES ON HOW TO ENGAGE WITH CHILDREN ON THE SPECTRUM IN WAYS THAT HELP THEM TO SUCCEED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 September 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 2014.

    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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