World Renew
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
World Renew is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Byron Center, Michigan, registered in 1975, with $18,275,253 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
8970 Byron Commerce Dr Sw, Byron Center, MI, 49315 EIN 38-1708140 Since 1975
Revenue (FY2024)
$18.3M
▲ 26.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$23.0M
Net assets
$24.9M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for World Renew— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · -26% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For World Renew: 13 mo reserves · -26% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for World Renew— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For World Renew: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 8970 Byron Commerce Dr Sw, Byron Center, MI, 49315
- City
- Byron Center
- State
- Michigan
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $11.8M (FY2013) to $18.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4.3MNet assets $24.9M
Operating margin
-25.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$29.2M
Total liabilities
$4.3M
Net assets
$24.9M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,275,253▲26.3% | $23,014,459▲8.3% | $24,899,335▼11.3% | $29,169,563▼10.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $14,467,393▼33.0% | $21,248,556▲2.9% | $28,068,451▼15.0% | $32,691,194▼15.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $21,598,073▲12.1% | $20,644,252▲17.1% | $33,040,885▲7.8% | $38,850,869▲12.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $19,259,033▲10.5% | $17,628,396▲10.5% | $30,646,957▼2.1% | $34,672,388▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $17,426,489▲39.4% | $15,947,081▼1.3% | $31,295,379▲5.4% | $34,203,831▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $12,498,891▼24.1% | $16,162,673▲33.8% | $29,678,323▼10.1% | $32,668,985▼3.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $16,460,765▼1.8% | $12,083,461▲1.3% | $32,995,454▲16.3% | $33,857,406▲16.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $16,764,666▲34.6% | $11,929,202▼0.1% | $28,381,245▲22.3% | $29,011,428▲20.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $12,455,436▼27.6% | $11,935,384▲2.4% | $23,208,142▲19.0% | $24,140,042▲19.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $17,198,915▲40.3% | $11,650,980▲10.3% | $19,497,693▲23.6% | $20,287,029▲21.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $12,260,851▲4.2% | $10,560,667▲5.9% | $15,772,738▲14.0% | $16,690,386▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $11,771,220 | $9,976,286▼2.4% | $13,835,830▲22.1% | $14,775,047▲19.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $10,219,681▼6.2% | $11,328,047▲15.3% | $12,409,889▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $10,890,190▼24.1% | $9,825,008▲37.1% | $11,149,163▲37.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $14,343,216 | $7,166,795 | $8,111,917 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $16.6M total
101 grants to World Renew totaling $16.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Religion | 2024 | $352,996 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Community development | 2024 | $326,566 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $139,995 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $58,793 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $16,841 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $9,500 |
| Columbus Foundation | Social services | 2024 | $9,300 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Poverty | 2023 | $662,754 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $149,276 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Religion related | 2023 | $129,210 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $79,637 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $50,093 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $44,000 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $15,230 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Environment, animals | 2023 | $12,050 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is World Renew a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. World Renew is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 38-1708140, based in Byron Center, Michigan. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is World Renew's EIN?
- World Renew's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 38-1708140.
- How much revenue does World Renew report?
- World Renew reported $18,275,253 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does World Renew have?
- CharityIndex grades World Renew D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for World Renew (EIN 38-1708140) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.