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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: February 2024 Expires: February 2026

Church World Service

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(212) 870-2061
475 Riverside Drive, Suite 700
New York, NY, 10115
https://cwsglobal.org/
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Church World Service meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to transform communities around the globe through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement and disaster."

Year, State Incorporated:
1946, NY

In partnership with local organizations, Church World Service (CWS) reports that it nurtures sustainable development, aids in time of disaster, and assists refugees, all in a non-sectarian fashion based on human need. The organization responds to emergencies and follows up, when appropriate, with long-term support for rebuilding lives and communities. CWS resettles refugees and works to find durable solutions for the needs of uprooted people globally.

For the year ended June 30, 2022, Church World Service's program expenses were:

Global relief and development: $8,458,343

Emergency response: $7,790,587

Services for displaced people: $113,732,353

Advocacy: $3,777,384

Total Program Expenses: $133,758,667

Chief Executive
Richard L. Santos, President and Chief Executive Officer

Compensation*
$381,569

Chair of the Board
Rev. Patricia E. de Jong

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Minister, United Church of Christ

Board Size
16

Paid Staff Size
2300

*2021 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events, Telemarketing

Fundraising costs were 24% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $25,712,754, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Church World Service's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2022.

Source of Funds
Endowment contributions $5,958
Contributions – member communions and related other organizations $8,761,003
Contributions – public and community appeals $24,142,110
Government programs $114,606,867
In-kind contributions $1,564,686
Service fees $1,734,603
Investment return, net $-1,671,625
Other income $931,309
Total Income $150,074,911

Programs: 90% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 6%

Total Income $150,074,911
Total expenses: $149,003,159
  Program expenses $133,758,667
  Fundraising expenses $6,221,668
  Administrative expenses $9,022,824
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $1,071,752
Beginning Net Assets $24,833,246
Other Changes In Net Assets $111,153
Ending Net Assets $26,016,151
Total Liabilities $25,108,203
Total Assets $51,124,354

Note: According to CWS' audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2022, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $1,564,686 in the form of kits and food and medical supplies.

 

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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance