I have questions about World Vision's financial stewardship

A: At World Vision, stewardship is an integral part of everything we do — because we recognize that every resource entrusted to us can transform real children's lives.

As part of our stewardship, we optimize resources and distribute them where they are needed most. We carefully monitor and review programs and costs, use donations and grants for their intended purposes, and look for ways to leverage funds for maximum impact.

In addition, we continually strive to keep our overhead rate low. In fiscal year 2007, 86 percent of our total revenue went to programs that benefit children, families, and communities in need.

Our effectiveness has earned the trust and support of more than one million donors, thousands of churches, and hundreds of corporations, institutions, and government agencies around the globe.

A: Yes. Please click here to view our current and past annual reports.

A: Yes. Click here to get to know World Vision's leadership team.

A: Gifts to World Vision qualify as charitable contributions and are tax-deductible. Whether or not your gifts to World Vision are deductible on your tax return may depend on your own financial situation and the tax form you use. We suggest you contact the IRS or a tax advisor if in doubt.

A: World Vision pays its hired staff commensurate with the cost-of-living index for the Western Region, which includes the Seattle area, and the Puget Sound area of the State of Washington's weighted average for similar, non-manufacturing industries. The salaries of World Vision executives are considerably lower than their peers in the industrial/business sector.