Salvation Army World Service Office
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
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 1
Salvation Army World Service Office meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to support and strengthen the Salvation Army's efforts to work hand in hand with communities to improve the health, economic, and spiritual conditions of the poor throughout the world."
Year, State Incorporated:
1977, DC
Salvation Army World Service Office (SAWSO) reports that it helps individuals, families, and communities around the world address matters of health, economic, and spiritual conditions wherever the Salvation Army is active. SAWSO states that it is engaged in projects throughout the world, with a focus on disaster relief and recovery, anti-human trafficking, education, health, livelihoods, and international business and economic development. In 2023, SAWSO reports that it had 199 active projects in 53 countries.
For the year ended September 30, 2023, Salvation Army World Service Office's program expenses were:
| Disaster relief and recovery | $13,635,894 |
| Empowerment and livelihood programs | $2,640,104 |
| Health programs | $2,330,051 |
| Education programs | $1,626,974 |
| Business and economic development | $1,127,018 |
| Anti-human trafficking | $742,720 |
| Total Program Expenses | $22,102,761 |
Chief Executive
George L. Baker, Executive Director
Compensation*
$44,486
Chair of the Board
Kenneth Hodder
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
National Commander, Salvation Army
Board Size
8
Paid Staff Size
Not disclosed
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: Bram Bailey, Assistant National Secretary, served as the highest compensated employee, receiving $179,969.
Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements
Fundraising costs were 2% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $17,228,783, 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 Salvation Army World Service Office's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Contributions from The Salvation Army Territories | $13,101,616 |
| Realized and unrealized gains on sales of investments | $8,934,713 |
| Contributions | $3,591,866 |
| Dividends and interest | $1,072,030 |
| Legacies and bequests | $411,197 |
| Allocated by Federated Fundraising organizations | $124,104 |
| Total Income | $27,235,526 |
Programs: 96% Fundraising: 1% Administrative: 3%
| Total Income | $27,235,526 |
| Total expenses: | $23,055,082 |
| Program expenses | $22,102,761 |
| Fundraising expenses | $317,859 |
| Administrative expenses | $634,462 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $4,180,444 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $61,340,650 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $65,521,094 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,847,553 |
| Total Assets | $68,368,647 |
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