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The 990 read · EIN 95-1922279 · WA · Fiscal year FY ending Sep 2025

World Vision

World Vision Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“World Vision is a christian humanitarian organization serving children and families globally.”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated

Top pay
$574K Edgar Sandoval, 0% of spending
Revenue
$1.42B 98.5% from donations and grants
Spent
$1.42B 85.8% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$432.3M end of FY ending Sep 2025
Savings
3.6 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People
1,034 employees, 28,224 volunteers
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

No red flags in its latest filing.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.

02 · Where $1 goes · FY ending Sep 2025

Of each dollar it spent, 85.8¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
85.8¢
Programs, $1.22B
10.0¢
Fundraising, $143.0M
4.1¢
Admin, $58.7M
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
10¢
as reported
10¢
counting the shared mail

For each dollar donated, World Vision spent 10¢ on fundraising, or about 10¢ counting joint costs.

Fundraising ÷ $1.40B contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 18.9% of program spending · $163.2M in grants $231.0M

Domestic programs - the organization works with local churches, teachers, nonprofit organizations, and volunteers throughout the United States to serve distressed communities and neighborhoods, including those impacted by poverty or natural disasters. This work is carried out primarily through the distribution of donated products such as clothing, hygiene items, educational supplies, household goods, and building materials, which are stored in the organization's network of product distribution warehouses in locations throughout the U.S. The organization's partnerships with local churches,…

Program 2 · 0.3% of program spending $3.4M

Public awareness and education - the organization seeks to make government officials and the public aware of, and encourage them to take action on, global poverty and justice-related issues. World vision advocates on behalf of children and families living in poverty to increase understanding of issues and involvement in solutions. For additional information visit worldvisionadvocacy.org.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $128.6M to $432.3M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
129
143
121
154
206
213
193
217
310
361
340
432
Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (FY ending Sep 2025)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in FY ending Sep 2025, from the charity and related organizations.

Edgar Sandoval
President & CEO
$573,543
Margaret Schuler
Sr VP/Chief Impact Officer
$318,139
Christopher J Glynn
Sr VP/Chief Partner Dev Officer
$301,283
Priscilla T Tuan Sr VP
Chief Marketing Officer
$291,410
Daisy S Szabo
Sr VP Human Resources
$286,393
John K Shunk
Secretary/Sr VP Clco
$283,125
Douglas J Treff
Sr VP CFO (part Year)
$266,557
William L Randolph
Cio/VP
$252,188
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part VII, Section A
Largest outside contractors
ContractorServicePaid
Uslive Transparent LLCMarketing$1,913,449
Smart Source of Seattle LLCPrinting$1,078,724
The Sourcing Group LLCMarketing$1,070,450
Adstra LLCAdvertising$590,134
Global Cloud LtdFundraising$529,594
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the World Vision.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the World Vision CEO make?

Edgar Sandoval, President & CEO, received $573,543 in reportable compensation in FY ending Sep 2025, 0% of World Vision's $1.42B in spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part VII

What percentage of World Vision donations go to programs?

World Vision reported 85.8% of FY ending Sep 2025 spending as programs, 10% as fundraising and 4.1% as management. That includes $288K of joint mail and ad costs counted as programs; without them, programs were 85.8%.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part IX

How much money does World Vision have?

Net assets were $432.3M at the end of FY ending Sep 2025, about 3.6 months of spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part X

Does World Vision have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. World Vision Form 990, FY ending Sep 2025 (IRS e-file)
  2. World Vision Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

Amir Arani, “World Vision: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/world-vision/