Nonprofit · EIN 54-1953305
WORLD PEDIATRICS
Tax-exempt · RICHMOND, VA 23223
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,142,144 | $8,918,792 | $223,352 | $6,978,742 | $1,025,103 | $5,953,639 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $15,838,088 | $14,089,257 | $1,748,831 | $6,049,270 | $359,231 | $5,690,039 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $9,875,625 | $9,864,644 | $10,981 | $4,255,928 | $376,941 | $3,878,987 |
| June 30, 2022 | 990 (amended) | $5,820,556 | $6,512,519 | -$691,963 | $3,985,307 | $178,666 | $3,806,641 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,202,621
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $120,299
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $17,956
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$180,776
- Other revenue
- -$180,776
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $981,524
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $297,940
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,275,768
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,999,235
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $13,932
- Accounting fees
- $32,886
- Travel
- $125,573
- Depreciation
- $91,535
- Program services (functional)
- $6,008,559
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,282,943
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,627,290
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,049,270
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,978,742
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,025,103
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,953,639
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $260,915
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,919,374
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,928,672
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,024,967
- Gross receipts
- $9,840,143
- Employees
- 41
- Volunteers
- 192
- Year formed
- 1999
- State of legal domicile
- VA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAFA AKHAVAN | CEO Officer | 40 | $278,368 | $19,454 |
| AUDRA BRICKNER | VP PHILANTHROPY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $203,000 | $22,259 |
| GAIL HOWERTON | VP OF FINANCE AND ADMIN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $161,522 | $3,972 |
| LINDA BOYLAND | VP OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,588 | $1,184 |
| BRITTON P ELLIS | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,125 | $5,501 |
| JENNIFER MCKEAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE LEOPOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KURTIS WOLFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEODAT MAHARAJ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY BRUNO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIAN C METTS JR DDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD PURDY | EX-OFFICIO CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA BROWN MD | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA NORMAN | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANSOOR MAHMOOD | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAFA AKHAVAN | CEO Officer | 40 | $289,125 | $19,492 |
| GAIL HOWERTON | VP OF FINANCE AND ADMIN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,080 | $9,527 |
| ANDREA AHONEN | SR. VP MARKET DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,484 | $9,527 |
| LINDA BOYLAND | VP OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,163 | $10,703 |
| AUDRA BRICKNER | VP PHILANTHROPY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $118,243 | $10,703 |
| JENNIFER MCKEAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE LEOPOLD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KURTIS WOLFF | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEODAT MAHARAJ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| EMILY BRUNO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIAN C METTS JR DDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD PURDY | EX-OFFICIO CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DONNA BROWN MD | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA NORMAN | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MANSOOR MAHMOOD | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY GRASSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE P KEELEY JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANJEEV DUTTA MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERNESTO MENA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAFA AKHAVAN | CEO Officer | 40 | $250,717 | $12,881 |
| GAIL HOWERTON | VP OF FINANCE AND ADMIN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,812 | $5,915 |
| ANDREA AHONEN | SR. VP DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $131,669 | $8,590 |
| LINDA BOYLAND | VP OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,063 | $13,382 |
| SANJEEV DUTTA MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY GRASSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSTY KEELY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MCKEAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERNESTO MENA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA NORMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIAN C METTS JR DDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN CLARE MD | EX-OFFICIO CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD PURDY | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DONNA BROWN | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN LANCASTER | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2022: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN SHAW | CEO - END 10/21 Officer | 40 | $146,900 | $0 |
| RUTH HOUCK | VP OF FINANCE AND ADMIN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,270 | $10,295 |
| ANDREA AHONEN | SR. VP DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,545 | $6,348 |
| SARAH IRACANE | CPO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,203 | $6,311 |
| LINDA BOYLAND | VP OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,881 | $8,849 |
| VAFA AKHAVAN | CEO - STARTED 10/21 Officer | 40 | $56,956 | $1,160 |
| JULIAN C METTS JR DDS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DONNA BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER MCKEAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE GARNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY GRASSO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSTY KEELY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA NORMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD PURDY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KENT ROLLINS MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN CLARE MD | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN VAN DER HYDE | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN LANCASTER | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SANJEEV DUTTA MD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE THOMAS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERNESTO MENA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1801 E CARY ST STE 100, RICHMOND, VA 23223-6997
- In care of
- % KURTIS WOLFF
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- VAFA AKHAVAN, 1801 E CARY ST 100, RICHMOND, VA 23223
- Signed the 990
- VAFA AKHAVAN, CEO
- Phone
- (804) 282-8830
- Return prepared by
- KEITER STEPHENS HURST GARY & SHREAVES
Mission
WORLD PEDIATRICS' MISSION IS TO HEAL CHILDREN AND ADVANCE PEDIATRIC HEALTHCARE IN THE WORLD. WORLD PEDIATRICS' PROGRAM MODEL IS BUILT UPON LONG-TERM ENGAGEMENT AND CONTINUITY OF MULTI-SPECIALTY CARE THROUGH DIRECT PATIENT CARE AND LOCAL CAPACITY-BUILDING PROGRAMS. WORLD PEDIATRICS IS TREATING CHILDREN IN THE PRESENT WHILE HELPING TO BUILD A STRONGER SYSTEM FOR CHILDREN IN THE FUTURE.
Program accomplishments
- WORLD PEDIATRICS ASSISTED 64 CHILDREN FROM 17 COUNTRIES WITH ACCESS TO ADVANCED HOSPITALS OUTSIDE THEIR COUNTRIES FOR TERTIARY MEDICAL CARE. WORLD PEDIATRICS ALSO MOBILIZED 28 CHILDREN FROM 10 COUNTRIES TO ADVANCED CENTERS WITHIN THE LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN REGIONS FOR SURGERY OR SPECIALIST CARE IN 8 PEDIATRIC SUB-SPECIALTIES, OR FOR ACCESS TO ADVANCED MEDICAL IMAGING. WORLD PEDIATRICS FACILITATED 68 SURGICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC TEAMS TO 9 COUNTRIES IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN, PROVIDING 845 SURGERIES AND 3,378 CONSULTATIONS/EVALUATIONS TO NEARLY 2,800 CHILDREN. WORLD PEDIATRICS' GLOBAL NEONATAL PROGRAM MOBILIZED 15 TRAINING TEAMS, 3 CONFERENCES, AND 3 OBSERVERSHIPS IN THE CARIBBEAN AND LATIN AMERICA REGIONS. WORLD PEDIATRICS' PROGRAMS COLLECTIVELY PROVIDED 4,357 TRAINING HOURS TO 2,592 TRAINEES. FINALLY, WORLD PEDIATRICS SUPPORTED SPONSORSHIP OF 660 CHILDREN FOR ACCESS TO AVAILABLE MEDICAL CARE IN THEIR HOME COUNTRIES, REMOVING BARRIERS TO ACCESS IN THEIR LOCAL HEALTH SYSTEMS THROUGH FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY.Expenses $6,008,559 · grants $981,524
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 54-1953305
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q330)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,978,742
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,840,143
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $9,142,144 | $8,918,792 | $6,978,742 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $15,838,088 | $14,089,257 | $6,049,270 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $9,875,625 | $9,864,644 | $4,255,928 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,820,556 | $6,512,519 | $3,985,307 | XML |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 54-1953305).
Questions about WORLD PEDIATRICS
- What is the EIN of WORLD PEDIATRICS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WORLD PEDIATRICS is 54-1953305.
- Is WORLD PEDIATRICS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to WORLD PEDIATRICS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WORLD PEDIATRICS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WORLD PEDIATRICS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WORLD PEDIATRICS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WORLD PEDIATRICS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names VAFA AKHAVAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of WORLD PEDIATRICS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $278,368 (VAFA AKHAVAN, CEO).
- How much revenue does WORLD PEDIATRICS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,142,144, expenses of $8,918,792 and total assets of $6,978,742 at year end.
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