Favor International
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
Favor International meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to transform nations with the power of the Gospel through prayer movements and indigenous missionary movements which are accelerating the fulfillment of the Great Commission to unreached people groups, and into every area of society from grassroots to governments."
Year, State Incorporated:
2015, FL
Favor International exists to provide spiritual and biblical guidance, humanitarian relief, and educational and economic development. The organization builds churches and focuses on training and developing indigenous leaders to become pastors and missionaries. Favor International's primary focus is working with children, families, and communities in Uganda, South Sudan, and Chad.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, Favor International's program expenses were:
| Program services | $6,671,668 |
| Total Program Expenses | $6,671,668 |
Chief Executive
Carole Ward, Executive Director
Compensation*
$51,667
Chair of the Board
Jared Buswell
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Founder, Look Inside Tulsa and Reform Tulsa
Board Size
6
Paid Staff Size
677
*2024 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: The organization reports that the highest compensated employee in 2024 was Stephanie Maier, Executive Director of the USA Office, who received $150,000.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
Fundraising costs were 4% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $8,357,599, 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 Favor International's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Grants and contributions | $8,357,599 |
| Other | $3,077 |
| Total Income | $8,360,676 |
Programs: 89% Fundraising: 5% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $8,360,676 |
| Total expenses: | $7,477,081 |
| Program expenses | $6,671,668 |
| Fundraising expenses | $341,235 |
| Administrative expenses | $464,178 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $883,595 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $670,340 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $1,553,935 |
| Total Liabilities | $26,149 |
| Total Assets | $1,580,084 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance