Solicitation Disclosure
World Reach is an exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Gifts to World Reach arequalified for Federal and, in some cases, State income-tax deductions as allowed by law.
Gifts solicited and received by World Reach are non-refundable and under the control and discretion of World Reach and will be used to carry out the World Reach mission. We accept gifts subject to donor preference for specific ministries or projects. However, in accordance with IRS requirements, donations are given and belong fully to World Reach and are under World Reach’s control and discretion. Our Board-approved policy is to assess a 12% administrative fee on all gifts to World Reach to help cover costs incurred by the International Headquarters to promote the general welfare of the Mission.
World Reach is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability. We are audited annually by an independent certified public accounting firm.
State Law
Some States require charities soliciting funds within a State to register with the State agency responsible for regulating charities. World Reach is registered in each State where it is required to do so. As a faith-based, religious organization, several States exemptour ministry from solicitation registration. Residents of the States below may request information as indicated.
Colorado: A full and fair description of our charitable program and a summary financial statement are available upon request.
Florida: A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION (REGISTRATION NUMBER CH37512) AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
Georgia: A full and fair description of our charitable program and a summary financial statement are available upon request from World Reach, P.O. Box 26155, Birmingham, AL 35260.
Mississippi: The official registration and financial information of World Reach, Inc. may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-888-236-6167. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement by the Secretary of State.
South Carolina: A full and fair description of our charitable program and a summary financial statement are available upon request from World Reach, P.O. Box 26155, Birmingham, AL 35260. (Registration Number C44856763)
Tennessee: A full and fair description of our charitable program and a summary financial statement are available upon request.
Virginia: A financial statement for the last fiscal year is available upon request from the State Office of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Washington: Registration information with the State’s Charities Program is available by calling 800-332-4483 or visiting www.sos.wa.gov/charities.
West Virginia: A summary of the registration and financial documents may be obtained from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. Registration does not imply endorsement.
Wisconsin: Registration information with the State’s Charities Program is available by visiting www.wdfi.org.