World in Need International
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
World In Need International was founded upon the belief that every individual has eternal significance and all people can be enabled to help themselves. Though the needs of the world are many, World In Need offers programs that are uniqueself-propagating, self-sustaining, strengtheningmultiplying the impact as those who are helped go on to help others. Like a pebble dropped into a pond, the impact of World In Need continues to ripple outward long after the work has moved on to other villages, communities, and nations.
- Income
- $3.1 million
- Spending
- $2.9 million
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 11.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 96%
- Employees
- 0
- Highest pay
- $188,111, 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
Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 35% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 73 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
18 of 253 of 3 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.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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)
- $2.9 million spent. In 2024, World In Need continued to see remarkable growth and lasting impact. Through our amazing personnel and the dedication of our partners, we have: Conducted programs in 21 countries, bringing hope and help across multiple continents. Expanded a network to over 3,000 national partners, equipping local leaders to transform their own communities. Established five training centers that strengthen leadership, vocational skills, and sustainable development. Operated 10 medical and dental health clinics, providing life-saving care to those with little or no access. Supplied discipleship materials and Bibles to believers in eight countries, fueling spiritual growth and church planting. Produced and distributed 85+ new video training sessions, a resource that continues to multiply its impact long after the cameras stopped rolling. Begun new partnerships for health initiatives in the USA, expanding our vision to serve both globally and locally. World In Needs programs are designed to meet immediate needs and equip those we serve to become champions of hope in their own communities.
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
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 2024.
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 1995.
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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