In partnership with local organizations, CWS nurtures sustainable development, aids in time of disaster, and assists refugees-all in a non-sectarian fashion based on human need. The organization responds to emergencies and follows up, when appropriate, with long-term support for rebuilding lives and communities. CWS resettles refugees and works to find durable solutions for the needs of uprooted people globally.
For the year ended June 30, 2020, Church World Service's program expenses were:
Services for displaced people |
$43,592,936 |
Global relief and development |
$10,816,257 |
Emergency response |
$6,710,666 |
Advocacy |
$3,732,240 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$64,852,099 |
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Chief Executive
John L. McCullough, Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$386,227
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Chair of the Board
Patricia de Jong
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Minister, United Church of Christ, California
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Board Size
19
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Paid Staff Size
944
*2018 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Telephone appeals, Television
Fundraising costs were 8% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $69,359,757, 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 Church World Service's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2020.
Source of Funds |
Government programs |
$41,521,708 |
Contributions ? public and community appeals |
$20,230,667 |
Contributions |
$6,079,541 |
Service fees |
$2,509,851 |
Other income |
$2,113,493 |
Donated materials |
$1,096,181 |
Investment return, net |
$629,115 |
Endowment contributions |
$431,660 |
Total Income |
$74,612,216 |
- Programs: 88%
- Fundraising: 8%
- Administrative: 4%
Total Income |
$74,612,216 |
Program expenses |
$64,852,099 |
Fundraising expenses |
$5,298,712 |
Administrative expenses |
$3,558,652 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$74,178,315 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$433,901 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$20,064,799 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$-227,669 |
Ending Net Assets |
$20,739,883 |
Total Liabilities |
$10,068,844 |
Total Assets |
$30,808,727 |
Note: According to CWS' audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $1,096,181 in the form of kits and food and medical supplies.