Champions World International
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Mission Statement of Champions World International Champions World International is dedicated to empowering individuals and communities through compassionate service and transformative support. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive network of community referral services, mental health assistance, and emergency response initiatives, including disaster relief, crime prevention education, and active shooter preparedness. We are committed to fostering resilience through training, continuing education, and youth empowerment programs.Our organization also supports child adoption and placement services, promotes accessible healthcare through medical checkups and treatment via our medical center initiatives, and addresses housing insecurity with targeted homeless prevention programs. Through collaboration, advocacy, and care, we strive to uplift lives and strengthen communitiesone champion at a time.
- Income
- $313,623
- Spending
- $91,568
- Spent on programs
- 81%
- Reserves
- 31.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 43%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 4
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2022, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 31.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 5% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 71% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 599% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2022, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2022, 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)
- $40,800 spent. Contract Labor Community Program Support Expenses: $40,800 Champions World International contracted skilled professionals to manage and deliver key community programs, including youth mentorship, crisis intervention, and public health education. These services directly benefited approximately 600 individuals, including youth, low-income families, and individuals experiencing crisis. The labor covered roles such as case managers, instructors, and outreach specialists who facilitated workshops, support groups, and fieldwork across the region.
- $11,368 spent. Champions World International operated a Homeless Prevention Program to assist vulnerable individuals and families at risk of losing housing. Through direct aid, resource referrals, and support services, the program served over 100 households. Services included temporary shelter referrals, financial literacy sessions, food pantry access, and community reintegration guidance. The organization collaborated with local partners to ensure basic needs were met and to prevent recurring homelessness.
- $1.1 million spent. The Youth Empowerment Program provided leadership development, academic mentoring, and life skills training to over 250 at-risk youth. Program highlights included career workshops, field trips, and volunteer opportunities to encourage civic engagement and build confidence. The goal was to create pathways for success and reduce youth involvement in risky behaviors through education and empowerment.
- Champions World International operates a Community Health Access Program, focusing on delivering free or low-cost medical screenings, wellness checks, and prescription support to underserved individuals. This program aimed to address healthcare gaps in low-income communities and served approximately 60 individuals, many of whom lacked insurance or access to regular medical care. Services included preventative screenings, health education, and referrals to partnering clinics
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2022, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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