Financial Accountability
Financial Accountability
Did you know that for each dollar donated to World Vision, more than a dollar’s worth of help gets to kids and families?
We’re always working to keep our overhead low. In 2021, we used 90% of our total operating expenses for programs that benefit children, families, and communities in need.
Did you know that for each dollar donated to World Vision, more than a dollar’s worth of help gets to kids and families?
We’re always working to keep our overhead low. In 2020, we used 88% of our total operating expenses for programs that benefit children, families, and communities.
World Vision is a reputable organization
World Vision U.S. is proud to be a top-rated charity, regularly reviewed and held accountable by these independent third-party organizations including:
Earned 4 out of 4 stars for finance, accountability, and transparency in 2021.
BBB Wise Giving Alliance accredited charity, meeting all standards for charitable accountability.
Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability
Charter member of the Christian association that evaluates compliance with 7 standards of financial stewardship.
We earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency in 2021—the highest possible rating.
Awarded the Top-Rated Seal from the charity evaluator Newsweek called “the toughest of the bunch.”
Earned 4 out of 4 stars for finance, accountability, and transparency in 2021.
BBB Wise Giving Alliance accredited charity, meeting all standards for charitable accountability.
Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability
Charter member of the Christian association that evaluates compliance with 7 standards of financial stewardship.
We earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency in 2021—the highest possible rating.
Awarded the Top-Rated Seal from the charity evaluator Newsweek called “the toughest of the bunch.”
Financial Stewardship
Financial Stewardship
2021 financial statements
- 2021 Letter from the President (.pdf)
- 2021 Letter from CFO (.pdf)
- 2021 Annual Report brochure (.pdf)
- 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements (.pdf)
- Form 990 for FY21 (.pdf)
Financial reports for years past can also be downloaded below:
2020 financial statements
- 2020 Letter from the President (.pdf)
- 2020 Letter from the CFO (.pdf)
- 2020 Annual Report brochure (.pdf)
- 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements (.pdf)
- Form 990 for FY20 (.pdf)
2019 financial statements
- 2019 Letter from the President (.pdf)
- 2019 Letter from the CFO (.pdf)
- 2019 Annual Report brochure (.pdf)
- 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements (.pdf)
- Form 990 for FY19 (.pdf)
2018
- 2018 Letter from the President (.pdf)
- 2018 Letter from the CFO (.pdf)
- 2018 Annual Report brochure (.pdf)
- 2018 Consolidated Financial Statements (.pdf)
- Form 990 for FY18 (.pdf)
World Vision reports joint cost activities on the Financial Statements and the Form 990 as required by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the IRS. The allocation of these costs appropriately follows the guiding principles for reporting activities that have components of Fundraising, Management and General, and Programs. Activities with a joint cost component occur in our Donor Contact Center as well as in our 30 Hour Famine program.
2021 financial statements
- 2021 Letter from the President (.pdf)
- 2021 Letter from CFO (.pdf)
- 2021 Annual Report brochure (.pdf)
- 2021 Consolidated Financial Statements (.pdf)
- Form 990 for FY21 (.pdf)
Financial reports for years past can also be downloaded below:
2020 financial statements
- 2020 Letter from the President (.pdf)
- 2020 Letter from the CFO (.pdf)
- 2020 Annual Report brochure (.pdf)
- 2020 Consolidated Financial Statements (.pdf)
- Form 990 for FY20 (.pdf)
2019 financial statements
- 2019 Letter from the President (.pdf)
- 2019 Letter from the CFO (.pdf)
- 2019 Annual Report brochure (.pdf)
- 2019 Consolidated Financial Statements (.pdf)
- Form 990 for FY19 (.pdf)
2018
- 2018 Letter from the President (.pdf)
- 2018 Letter from the CFO (.pdf)
- 2018 Annual Report brochure (.pdf)
- 2018 Consolidated Financial Statements (.pdf)
- Form 990 for FY18 (.pdf)
World Vision reports joint cost activities on the Financial Statements and the Form 990 as required by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and the IRS. The allocation of these costs appropriately follows the guiding principles for reporting activities that have components of Fundraising, Management and General, and Programs. Activities with a joint cost component occur in our Donor Contact Center as well as in our 30 Hour Famine program.