World Hope International 
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Summary
World Hope International (WHI) is a Christian relief and development organization working with vulnerable and exploited communities to alleviate poverty, suffering, and injustice.
Contact information
Mailing address:
World Hope International
1330 Braddock Place
Suite 301
Alexandria, VA 22314
Website: www.worldhope.org
Phone: (703)923-9414
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 351985485
CEO/President: Jenn Petersen
Chairman: Jo Anne Lyon
Board size: 16
Founder: Jo Anne Lyon
Ruling year: 1996
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: Yes
Member of ECFA since: 1999
Purpose
Our vision is to provide those in need with opportunity, dignity, and hope so they can possess the tools for change in themselves, their family, and their community. WHI supports all people regardless of ethnicity, gender, race, or religion.
WHI uses market-based and community-driven enterprise solutions to empower, protect, and build resiliency through innovative, environmentally conscious, and transformative projects. We deliver our programming through strategic local and global partnerships to create a maximal, sustainable impact.
Mission statement
World Hope International (WHI) is a Christian relief and development organization working with vulnerable and exploited communities to alleviate poverty, suffering, and injustice.
Statement of faith
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Transparency grade
A
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Relief and Development
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 186 of 1435 | 24 of 114 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 420 of 1435 | 38 of 114 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 631 of 1435 | 54 of 114 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 90 of 1436 | 13 of 114 |
According to the organization's Form 990, it received $730,715 in government grants in 2024.
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 6% | 3% | 7% | 6% | 3% | 5% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 5% | 3% | 7% | 6% | 3% | 5% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 98% | 96% | 97% | 97% | 95% | 99% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 5% | 3% | 6% | 6% | 3% | 5% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 2% | 4% | 3% | 3% | 5% | 1% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 86% | 86% | 84% | 84% | 90% | 85% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 99% | 101% | 106% | 101% | 93% | 101% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 84% | 87% | 88% | 85% | 84% | 86% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 1% | -1% | -6% | -1% | 7% | -1% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 4% | -13% | -50% | -7% | 42% | -5% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 7% | 11% | 10% | 10% | 7% | 10% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.59 | 4.27 | 3.94 | 3.89 | 4.14 | 5.18 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.16 | 2.08 | 1.61 | 1.69 | 1.43 | 1.30 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 2.06 | 8.90 | 6.33 | 6.59 | 5.94 | 6.73 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 12.39 | 1.95 | 2.23 | 3.18 | 2.64 | 6.44 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.06 | 0.51 | 0.45 | 0.31 | 0.38 | 0.16 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 4.90 | 0.66 | 1.05 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 1.51 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 7% | 55% | 57% | 40% | 29% | 26% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 10% | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 53% | 11% | 11% | 15% | 17% | 14% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Cash | $1,267,236 | $985,491 | $1,517,402 | $1,409,755 | $1,403,662 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $490,584 | $1,196,191 | $1,419,293 | $1,675,422 | $938,788 |
| Short-term investments | $590,858 | $1,400,436 | $674,779 | $733,386 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $2,348,678 | $3,582,118 | $3,611,474 | $3,818,563 | $2,342,450 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $695,736 | $320,737 | $491,421 | $537,657 | $131,750 |
| Other long-term assets | $1,847,259 | $1,851,691 | $2,017,659 | $1,117,772 | $569,522 |
| Total long-term assets | $2,542,995 | $2,172,428 | $2,509,080 | $1,655,429 | $701,272 |
| Total assets | $4,891,673 | $5,754,546 | $6,120,554 | $5,473,992 | $3,043,722 |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $981,538 | $977,335 | $923,995 | $953,997 | $142,687 |
| Other current liabilities | $224,377 | $628,994 | $212,359 | $492,468 | $221,182 |
| Total current liabilities | $1,205,915 | $1,606,329 | $1,136,354 | $1,446,465 | $363,869 |
| Debt | $468,157 | $552,490 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $1,018,185 | $1,140,797 | $1,320,305 | $163,817 | $421,106 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $1,486,342 | $1,693,287 | $1,320,305 | $163,817 | $421,106 |
| Total liabilities | $2,692,257 | $3,299,616 | $2,456,659 | $1,610,282 | $784,975 |
| Net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Without donor restrictions | $1,301,147 | $1,446,710 | $3,346,706 | $2,603,399 | $1,675,270 |
| With donor restrictions | $898,269 | $1,008,220 | $317,189 | $1,260,311 | $583,477 |
| Net assets | $2,199,416 | $2,454,930 | $3,663,895 | $3,863,710 | $2,258,747 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Total contributions | $19,853,447 | $20,842,516 | $22,920,845 | $23,136,805 | $15,439,223 |
| Program service revenue | $92,404 | $85,816 | $110,832 | $642,252 | $195,400 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $193,657 | $117,322 | ($92,658) | $135,274 | $12,788 |
| Other revenue | $489,970 | $398,958 | $604,297 | $379,396 | $12,520 |
| Total other revenue | $776,031 | $602,096 | $622,471 | $1,156,922 | $220,708 |
| Total revenue | $20,629,478 | $21,444,612 | $23,543,316 | $24,293,727 | $15,659,931 |
| Expenses | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Program services | $18,027,456 | $18,947,518 | $19,975,551 | $20,366,123 | $13,451,481 |
| Management and general | $2,219,434 | $2,304,973 | $2,468,509 | $1,648,181 | $1,536,217 |
| Fundraising | $661,014 | $1,407,930 | $1,367,312 | $671,721 | $781,797 |
| Total expenses | $20,907,904 | $22,660,421 | $23,811,372 | $22,686,025 | $15,769,495 |
| Change in net assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($278,426) | ($1,215,809) | ($268,056) | $1,607,702 | ($109,564) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($278,426) | ($1,215,809) | ($268,056) | $1,607,702 | ($109,564) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| John Clause | Chief Executive Officer | $272,402 |
| Nancy Green | Chief Development Officer | $200,837 |
| Talmage Payne | Chief Programs Officer | $182,542 |
| Raveendran Gopal Rao | Chief Operations Officer (through 11/2024) | $178,281 |
| Saidu Kanu | Global Ambassador & Advisor | $136,788 |
| Ruth Ellison | Chief Financial Officer (through 9/2024) | $35,851 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2024
Response from ministry
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History
The roots of World Hope International (WHI) can be traced back to the vision and heart of our dynamic founder, Jo Anne Lyon. From a humble start in 1996, God has blessed Jo Anne's journey to serve those crippled by poverty. Her hope:
To empower the poorest of the poor around the world so they can become agents of change within their communities.
What began in the back bedroom of her home, grew into a leading-edge Christian relief and development organization, recognized by partners and governments alike as a successful service model for those in need. For more than 10 years, Jo Anne entered into war-torn regions, abandoned communities and dark pockets of the world teeming with forced labor and prostitution. She looked at the bleakness and despair and saw how she could bring glimmers of light through opportunity, dignity, and hope.
Today, WHI continues its mission as a voice for the silent, an opportunity for the oppressed and water for those who thirst. WHI helps provide the dignity that comes from an educated mind, a healthy body, an honest day's wage and a safe place to heal. WHI is the one who comes alongside those gripped by poverty to offer a hand up instead of a handout. But more than anything, WHI is the reflection of Jesus Christ's compassion for all who suffer.
Program accomplishments
186,714 individuals gained access to safely managed drinking water in 2021
1,325 children with disabilities received physical and behavior therapy in Sierra Leone in 2021
705 people trained to care for victims of sexual exploitation of children in Philippines in 2021
21,615 kilograms of mushroom grown and sold in Cambodia in 2021