World Neighbors reports that it works to empower marginalized people within rural communities so they can make their own decisions and improve their own lives. The organization states that it currently operates in 793 communities within 13 countries where it invests in people within local communities through training and technical assistance provided by local trainers, who speak the native languages and dialects. World Neighbors community-driven programs include sustainable agriculture, building community resilience, community and reproductive health, gender equity, rural livelihoods, and national resource management. Programs are promoted and supported by community volunteers, which allows for long-term sustainability. World Neighbors collaborates with other non-profits and local, regional, and national governments to expand and scale programming to communities in need. In 2020, the organization reports that 525,715 individuals benefitted from its programs. In addition, World Neighbors states that 205,541 trees were planted by community members, the organization educated 69,511 individuals at its field schools and workshops, and had 4,531 community volunteers support it programs worldwide.
For the year ended June 30, 2020, World Neighbors's program expenses were:
Field programs |
$2,378,634 |
Public education |
$206,846 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$2,585,480 |
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Chief Executive
Kate Schecter, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$231,835
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Chair of the Board
Susan Chambers
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Physician, Lakeside Women's Hospital
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Board Size
17
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Paid Staff Size
51
*2019 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements
Fundraising costs were 10% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $3,067,377 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 Neighbors's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2020.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$1,395,275 |
Federal grants |
$979,721 |
Private grants |
$692,381 |
Investment income, net |
$229,344 |
Other income |
$15,103 |
Total Income |
$3,311,824 |
- Programs: 85%
- Fundraising: 9%
- Administrative: 6%
Total Income |
$3,311,824 |
Program expenses |
$2,585,480 |
Fundraising expenses |
$296,256 |
Administrative expenses |
$188,253 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$3,069,989 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$241,835 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$10,640,076 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$12,728 |
Ending Net Assets |
$10,894,639 |
Total Liabilities |
$607,277 |
Total Assets |
$11,501,916 |
Note 1: As noted in the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" refers to a change in value of split-interest agreements.
Note 2: According to World Neighbors' audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2020, the organization received $6,305 in contributed goods and services including advertising ($4,045), storage rental ($1,260), and consulting ($1,000).