World Relief Corporation of National Association of Evangelicals
Meets Standards

Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
World Relief Corporation of National Association of Evangelicals meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church."
Year, State Incorporated:
1946, DE
World Relief Corporation of National Association of Evangelicals (World Relief) reports that it works in more than 100 countries to address issues relating to poverty, economic development, and health and wellness with sustainable solutions. The organization's programs include refugee assistance, health and nutrition, emergency assistance, and agriculture development. World Relief enlists the help of local churches and communities to address racial, ethnic, and gender discrimination experienced by persecuted individuals and offer social adjustment services. As part of health service offerings, the organization supplies health systems support, essential health services, procurement of pharmaceuticals, maternal and infant nutrition, and public health policy assistance. Agricultural development includes training inputs, seed system security, tree planting, irrigation systems, and conservation implementation. In 2024, World Relief states that it served more than three million individuals globally, equipped 166,840 farmers with improved farming practices, assisted 40,460 immigrants, and mobilized more than 4,500 churches.
For the year ended September 30, 2024, World Relief Corporation of National Association of Evangelicals's program expenses were:
Disaster response: $18,059,332
USA programs: $119,861,963
Overseas programs: $28,157,941
Total Program Expenses: $166,079,236
Chief Executive
Myal N. Greene, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$254,923
Chair of the Board
Erin Donovan
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Principal and Lead Consultant, rooted LLC
Board Size
13
Paid Staff Size
887
*2023 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, Foundation grants, Corporate solicitation
Fundraising costs were 17% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $41,901,790, 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 World Relief Corporation of National Association of Evangelicals's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
Contributions | $33,971,107 |
In-kind contributions | $5,208,487 |
Government and other public grants | $152,985,187 |
Other income | $2,722,196 |
Total Income | $194,886,977 |
Programs: 88% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 9%
Total Income | $194,886,977 |
Total expenses: | $189,550,465 |
Program expenses | $166,079,236 |
Fundraising expenses | $7,066,442 |
Administrative expenses | $16,404,787 |
Other expenses | $0 |
Income in Excess of Expenses | $5,336,512 |
Beginning Net Assets | $32,200,367 |
Other Changes In Net Assets | $-634,785 |
Ending Net Assets | $36,902,094 |
Total Liabilities | $29,265,957 |
Total Assets | $66,168,051 |
Note 1: As noted in the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" refers to realized and unrealized gains on minority interest in net assets ($7,482), loss on sale of fixed assets (-$58,777), and loss on foreign currency translation (-$583,490).
Note 2: According to World Relief's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2024, the organization received $5,208,487 in contributed goods and services including household goods, clothing, and supplies ($3,884,776), food ($812,093), other ($357,234), vehicles ($91,934), pharmaceuticals ($62,170), and temporary housing and transportation ($280).
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