World Central Kitchen
World Central Kitchen Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
“World Central Kitchen is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response (continued on sch o) to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.”
Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.
Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated
- Top pay
- $320K Erin Gore, 0.1% of spending
- Revenue
- $327.8M 98.3% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $299.3M 90.3% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $192.4M end of 2024
- Savings
- 7.7 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 115 employees, 6,259 volunteers
No red flags in its latest filing.
We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.
Of each dollar it spent, 90.3¢ went to programs, as reported.
For each dollar donated, World Central Kitchen spent 4¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $322.2M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IXNet assets: $100K to $192.4M in 11 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2024.
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The questions people ask about the World Central Kitchen.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the World Central Kitchen CEO make?
Erin Gore, Chief Executive Officer, received $320,000 in reportable compensation in 2024, 0.1% of World Central Kitchen's $299.3M in spending.
Form 990 (2024), Part VIIWhat percentage of World Central Kitchen donations go to programs?
World Central Kitchen reported 90.3% of 2024 spending as programs, 4.4% as fundraising and 5.3% as management.
Form 990 (2024), Part IXHow much money does World Central Kitchen have?
Net assets were $192.4M at the end of 2024, about 7.7 months of spending.
Form 990 (2024), Part XDoes World Central Kitchen have any red flags in its filing?
Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.
Form 990 (2024)Every number, traced.
- World Central Kitchen Form 990, 2024 (IRS e-file)
- World Central Kitchen Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Amir Arani, “World Central Kitchen: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/world-central-kitchen/