World Vision

What World Vision does

World Vision, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Christian humanitarian organization headquartered in Federal Way, Washington, founded in 1950 by Bob Pierce. Operating in nearly 100 countries, it delivers community development and emergency relief through ten core program areas: child sponsorship, disaster relief, clean water, hunger and food security, child protection, disability inclusion, education, economic empowerment, gender equality, and Christian faith programs. The flagship product is a $39/month child sponsorship program that pools donations for community-wide development, currently supporting 2.9 million sponsored children globally (859,000 from U.S. sponsors). Technology investments are operational rather than proprietary, including the My World Vision donor portal, Talkdesk AI-driven CX platform (deployed at World Vision Canada), Icertis contract intelligence platform, and newer digital tools such as the Parenting in Crisis Chatbot for Ukrainian caregivers and the Hope & Love Measure research instrument developed with Harvard, Duke, and Claremont Graduate University.

Revenue totals approximately $1.6 billion annually, of which $636 million (39%) is government grants, with the remainder drawn from individual sponsorship and donations, corporate partnerships (notably Youngone Group's cumulative $100M+ since 1993), and gift catalog purchases. The go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer digital channels (website, phone, My World Vision portal) with church, school, and corporate partnership channels. Financial efficiency is reported at 86% of expenses directed to programs, supported by Charity Navigator, BBB, ECFA, Candid Platinum, and CharityWatch ratings. The organization maintains a 15-year average community engagement window and staffs field operations with 95% local employees.

Name

World Vision

Legal name

World Vision, Inc.

Website

https://worldvision.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

World Vision is a 501(c)(3) Christian humanitarian organization operating in nearly 100 countries, delivering child sponsorship, disaster relief, clean water, nutrition, education, and child protection programs to vulnerable children and families through a pooled-sponsorship community development model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Aid and Community Development Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Child and Youth Services (62411), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB), Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) NGOs (HLAJAKAG), Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) Partnerships (HLAJAOAG), International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

Keywords

• Child sponsorship
• Humanitarian aid
• Disaster relief
• Clean water
• Community development

Headquarters

HQ city

Federal Way

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: World Vision receives significant government grants, primarily from US government agencies. According to MinistryWatch 1000 database, World Vision received $636 million in government grants (down from $661 million the previous year), comprising about 39% of its $1.6 billion annual revenue. Grants include $5 million from US Department of Labor for DRC cobalt/copper supply chain work.
2. Child Sponsorship: Monthly child sponsorship donations at $39 per month per child. Donations are pooled for community development programs. Sponsors receive letters, photos, and updates from their sponsored child and can communicate through the My World Vision portal.
3. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual donors for various causes including disaster relief, clean water, hunger relief, health, education, child protection, and general operations. Donors can give through the website, phone, or mail.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Partnerships with corporations like Youngone Group (which has cumulatively donated over $100 million since 1993), Imperial General Assurance (Ghana menstrual hygiene program), and various other corporate donors for specific programs and campaigns.
5. Gift Catalog: Donors can purchase items from the gift catalog including animals, clean water contributions, Bibles, wheelchairs, and other tangible goods that support World Vision programs globally.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian nonprofit that delivers child sponsorship, disaster relief, clean water, nutrition, child protection, education, economic empowerment, and faith-based community development programs to vulnerable children and families in nearly 100 countries. Its flagship offering is the $39/month Child Sponsorship program, which pools donor contributions to fund long-term (15-year average) area development programs delivered through local church and community partnerships.

Product overview

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization operating as a multi-program platform centered on child sponsorship ($39/month) and community development. The core portfolio includes Child Sponsorship, Disaster Relief, Clean Water, Hunger and Food Security, Child Protection, Disability Inclusion, Education, Economic Empowerment, Gender Equality, and Christian Faith programs. Supplementary offerings include a Gift Catalog for specific item donations, My World Vision donor portal platform, and specialized tools like the Hope & Love Measure (spiritual well-being assessment) and Parenting in Crisis Chatbot (Ukrainian mental health support). The organization combines direct aid delivery with long-term development approaches across nearly 100 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hope & Love Measure: A first-of-its-kind scientifically validated tool designed to quantify how children experience and understand God's love, developed in collaboration with researchers from Harvard University, Duke University, and Claremont Graduate University.

Products and services

• Child Sponsorship Program Monthly sponsorship program at $39/month that connects donors with individual children and pools donations for community-wide development programs including clean water, healthcare, education, and economic opportunities. Sponsors receive letters, photos, and updates from their sponsored child through the My World Vision portal.
• Disaster Relief Emergency humanitarian response services providing immediate aid during natural disasters and humanitarian crises worldwide, including supplies distribution, shelter, medical support, and recovery assistance.
• Clean Water Programs Long-term WASH programs delivering lasting access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene; over 37.5 million people reached since 2011.
• Hunger and Food Security Programs Food assistance and nutrition programs addressing acute food needs while building long-term community resilience through agricultural training and livelihood support.
• Child Protection Programs Programs preventing violence, exploitation, and abuse against children through community empowerment, family support, and advocacy; reached 1.6 million children through child protection programs.
• Disability Inclusion Programs Programs serving children with disabilities through rehabilitation services, assistive technology provision, and community-based inclusion initiatives.
• Education Programs Educational initiatives including literacy programs, school construction, and teacher training; reported 68% reading comprehension in program schools versus 4% in non-program schools (Bangladesh).
• Economic Empowerment Programs Programs helping families and communities achieve sustainable livelihoods through job training, agricultural support, savings groups, and income-generation activities.
• Christian Faith Programs Spiritual development programs including Biblical Empowered Worldview training, Bible distribution, and partnership with local churches to nurture children's faith.
• Gender Equality / Women and Girls Programs Initiatives empowering women and girls through education, economic opportunities, and advocacy against harmful practices such as child marriage and female genital mutilation.
• Gift Catalog Donation catalog offering specific tangible gifts such as animals, water wells, bicycles, and Bibles that donors can purchase to fund distinct program activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% of severely malnourished children treated made full recovery
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Global ImpactcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026World Vision is a member of Global Impact's Charity Alliance. Multiple humanitarian organizations including UNICEF USA, Save the Children, and World Vision are mobilizing emergency relief for Venezuela earthquake survivors through Global Impact's coordinated response.
• UNICEF USAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026UNICEF USA is part of Global Impact's Charity Alliance along with World Vision and Save the Children, mobilizing emergency shelter, medical care, food, clean water, hygiene supplies for Venezuela earthquake survivors.
• Save the ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026Save the Children is part of Global Impact's Charity Alliance along with World Vision and UNICEF USA, mobilizing emergency relief for Venezuela earthquake survivors.
• Samaritan's PurseminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Samaritan's Purse is one of the humanitarian organizations receiving $50 million of the $150 million in US government assistance for Venezuela earthquake response.
• Catholic Relief ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026Catholic Relief Services is one of the humanitarian organizations receiving $50 million of the $150 million in US government assistance for Venezuela earthquake response.
• International Medical CorpsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026International Medical Corps is one of the humanitarian organizations receiving $50 million of the $150 million in US government assistance for Venezuela earthquake response.
• Bianca UmaliminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 June 2026Actress Bianca Umali renewed her partnership with World Vision Philippines as brand ambassador, marking her ninth year as Youth Ambassador for Education starting in 2017.
• Ghana Health ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2026World Vision Ghana supports Ghana Health Service's nationwide Mass Drug Administration campaign targeting approximately 8 million people with free preventive medication for Neglected Tropical Diseases from June 20 to July 3, 2026.
• Imperial General AssuranceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Imperial General Assurance, through its CSR initiative Imperial Girl, partnered with World Vision Ghana to provide menstrual hygiene support materials to 250 girls across seven schools in Ghana's Eastern Region.
• World Food ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026World Vision partnered with the World Food Programme for a study finding that humanitarian funding fell 40% in 2025, leaving more than 72% of global needs unmet among forcibly displaced families.
• Harvard UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026Harvard University researchers collaborated with World Vision and researchers from Duke University and Claremont Graduate University to develop the Hope & Love Measure, a scientifically validated tool quantifying how children experience God's love.
• Duke UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026Duke University researchers collaborated with World Vision and researchers from Harvard University and Claremont Graduate University to develop the Hope & Love Measure.
• Claremont Graduate UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026Claremont Graduate University researchers collaborated with World Vision and researchers from Harvard University and Duke University to develop the Hope & Love Measure.
• LiveCo/TPR (defendant in lawsuit)minorOthers · 30 April 2026Newsboys band and Wes Campbell filed a lawsuit against LiveCo/TPR, World Vision, and others alleging antitrust violations related to Christian concert promotion market consolidation.
• MercyMe (defendant in lawsuit)minorOthers · 29 April 2026Christian rock band Newsboys filed lawsuit against MercyMe, World Vision charity, and others alleging defamation and antitrust violations related to Michael Tait scandal and Christian music market.
• VisionFund MyanmarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2026VisionFund Myanmar (a microfinance institution affiliated with World Vision) provided financial services to 6,734 people in earthquake-affected communities, combining recovery lending, savings services, and financial literacy to enable faster rebuilding and resilience.
• Parenting for Lifelong HealthcoreTechnology or Integration · 23 February 2026World Vision New Zealand partnered with Parenting for Lifelong Health to develop a digital chatbot called Parenting in Crisis Chatbot (Batkivska Opora) to help Ukrainian caregivers support children's mental health.
• ProforestcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 December 2025Four NGOs including Proforest, World Vision Ghana, Nature and Development Foundation, and Goshen Global Vision are leading individual forest restoration projects funded by €6 million from the EU. Projects run from end-2025 through 2027, integrating agroforestry and complementary livelihoods.
• Nature and Development FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 December 2025Four NGOs including Proforest, World Vision Ghana, Nature and Development Foundation, and Goshen Global Vision are leading individual forest restoration projects funded by €6 million from the EU. Projects run from end-2025 through 2027.
• Goshen Global VisioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 December 2025Four NGOs including Proforest, World Vision Ghana, Nature and Development Foundation, and Goshen Global Vision are leading individual forest restoration projects funded by €6 million from the EU. Projects run from end-2025 through 2027.
• Education Cannot Wait (ECW)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 December 2025Education Cannot Wait provided a catalytic grant in late 2021 for a program in Burundi called 'Komezawige Programme,' implemented by World Vision Burundi in coordination with the national government, using community mentors to support crisis-affected children.
• WaterStepcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 December 2025World Vision and WaterStep partnered to distribute toys, relief supplies, safe water, and disinfectant to residents in Jamaica affected by Hurricane Melissa from December 10-12, 2025.
• Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 May 2025FAO, World Vision, and the Government of Zimbabwe launched the Nourish and Thrive Project funded by the French government to combat food insecurity and malnutrition in Zimbabwe's Masvingo and Mwenezi districts.
• World Food ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2025World Vision partners with the World Food Programme and is described as WFP's largest food distribution partner. The partnership includes joint research on aid cuts and hunger impacts.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mercy Corps: Global humanitarian organization delivering emergency relief and long-term development in fragile contexts. Comparable program portfolio (food security, WASH, economic empowerment) and country footprint.
• Samaritan's Purse: Evangelical humanitarian organization delivering disaster relief, medical care, and child sponsorship in conflict and disaster zones. Highly comparable faith-based positioning and disaster-response portfolio.
• Catholic Relief Services: US Catholic international humanitarian agency operating across 100+ countries with programs in health, agriculture, education, and emergency response. Comparable scale, geographic reach, and faith-based donor mobilization.
• ChildFund International: International child-focused development organization operating child sponsorship and community-development programs across dozens of countries. Directly comparable in mission, sponsorship pricing structure, and donor demographic.
• Save the Children: Global child-focused humanitarian organization delivering child sponsorship, health, education, and emergency response across ~100 countries. Closest secular peer with comparable scale and program mix.
• Compassion International: Christian child-sponsorship organization offering one-to-one monthly sponsorship, child development programs, and disaster relief. Closest direct peer with overlapping evangelical donor base and sponsorship-based recurring revenue model.
• World Relief: Evangelical humanitarian organization providing disaster response, refugee resettlement, and community development. Shares the faith-based identity, US donor base, and integrated community-development model.
• Habitat for Humanity International: Faith-rooted nonprofit mobilizing donors and volunteers for international and domestic community development. Comparable faith-based identity, sponsorship/donor acquisition model, and global programmatic reach.
• International Rescue Committee: Humanitarian organization responding to the world's worst crises with health, education, and economic-recovery programs. Comparable operational footprint in conflict-affected countries and reliance on government grants.
• UNICEF USA: US fundraising arm of the UN children's agency, raising donor funds and government contributions for child-focused humanitarian and development programs worldwide. Comparable mission, donor acquisition methods, and global footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WorldVisionUSA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/WorldVisionUSA
• Facebookfacebook.com/timeline
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/world-vision
• Instagraminstagram.com/WorldVisionUSA

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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