World Hope 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
World Hope International meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Child Sponsorship
WHI reports that an individual may sponsor a child for $40 per month or sponsor a special needs child for $44 per month. Each sponsored child receives access to education and sponsorship covers the cost of tuition, uniforms, and books. Sponsorship monies may be used to assist with local matters, such as community bridges, professional development, and teacher certification at partner schools. Child sponsors may write their sponsored child and will receive an update on their sponsored child twice a year, along with an annual photograph.
Stated Purpose:
"to alleviate poverty, suffering, and injustice worldwide."
Year, State Incorporated:
1996, IN
World Hope International (WHI) reports that it is a Christian relief organization working in more than thirteen countries to provide assistance to economically disadvantaged people through long-term social transformation projects, including anti-trafficking, clean water, economic development, education, and health initiatives. The organization utilizes market-based, community-led, and emergency response solutions to address global health issues, deliver water and energy, and protection programming. WHI works in partnership with local governments and institutions such as churches, schools, and health centers to ensure that programs are self-sustaining. In 2023, the organization reports that 183,715 individuals gained access to clean water including nine schools that received improved sanitation interventions, impacting 1,320 students. In addition, WHI states that it served the health and nutritional needs of 139,980 individuals, assisted 5,435 survivors of sex-trafficking through aftercare services, and provided skills training for 1,064 law enforcement members, social workers, healthcare professionals, and caregivers.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, World Hope International's program expenses were:
Global health: $13,424,014
Protection and anti-trafficking: $3,528,795
Water, sanitation, and energy: $2,077,256
Public awareness: $537,965
Total Program Expenses: $19,568,030
Chief Executive
John Clause, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$221,767
Chair of the Board
JoAnne Lyon
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Founder, World Hope International
Board Size
15
Paid Staff Size
280
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Radio, Special events
Fundraising costs were 7% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $20,740,605, 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 Hope International's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| In-kind contributions | $10,356,248 |
| Contributions | $6,766,006 |
| International grants | $3,027,520 |
| Federal grants | $590,831 |
| Program income | $701,153 |
| Other income | $423,819 |
| Interest and dividends | $34,447 |
| Investment income | $101,413 |
| Total Income | $22,001,437 |
Programs: 84% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 10%
| Total Income | $22,001,437 |
| Total expenses: | $23,308,620 |
| Program expenses | $19,568,030 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,404,497 |
| Administrative expenses | $2,336,093 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-1,307,183 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $3,397,436 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $2,090,253 |
| Total Liabilities | $3,379,575 |
| Total Assets | $5,469,828 |
Note: According to WHI's audited financial statements - consolidated - for the year ended December 31, 2023, the organization received $10,356,248 in donated pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.
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