2008 Annual Review

Letter from the President

The global economic firestorm is having its more devastating impact on those who can least afford it — the poor. World Vision is as committed as ever to meeting the needs of children and families, both around the world and right here in the U.S.

To learn what we're doing to ensure help for the poor, download this PDF.

Financial Assessment of 2008 and outlook for 2009

(letter from the CFO)

Fiscal 2008 was another year of growth for World Vision, with total revenue rising by 16 percent compared to the prior year. Our plans for fiscal 2009 include a rigorous tracking and management of revenue and commitments to ensure that financial outlays are within the income we realize.

To read our CFO's complete assessment and outlook, download this PDF.

Financial Highlights

Your gifts are in good hands

At World Vision, stewardship is an integral part of everything we do — because we recognize that every resource entrusted to us has the potential to transform the lives of children and families in need.







In 2008, 87 percent of World Vision's total revenue was utilized for programs that benefit children, families, and communities in need.

Revenue and overhead trends (in millions)

In 2008, World Vision's revenue increased by $152 million, or 16 percent.

Overhead rate (percent of total revenue)

World Vision's overhead rate represents management, general, and fundraising expenses as a percentage of total revenue.

World Vision's 2008 Board of Directors

Amb J. Brady Anderson Former Director, USAID	Deborah Harris Women's Ministries	Paul Nelson ECFA (Ret.)
Rudy Carrasco Harambee Christian Family Center	Dr. Stephen Hayner Columbia Theological Society	Deborah Pegues Church of God in Christ West Los Angeles
Rev. John Crosby Christ Presbyterian Church	Dean Hirsch World Vision International	Joan Singleton Milton Hershey School
Gary Duim US Bancorp (Ret.)	Rev. Dr. John Huffman, Jr. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church	Dr. Horace Smith Apostolic Faith Church
Dr. Leighton Ford Leighton Ford Ministries	Lynne Hybels Willow Creek Community Church	Richard Stearns World Vision (U.S. office)
Rev. David Gibbons New Song Community Church	Cheryl Martin Media Consultant	Rev. Dr. Dolphus Weary Mission Mississippi
Joyce Godwin Health Care Management (Ret.)	Joanna S. Mockler Grace Chapel