Mahalo
Grand Rapids, MI

Partners Worldwide

EIN 38-3293173
Community & Economic Development Small Business & Entrepreneurship Women & girls Children & youth Rural communities Low-income
Mission

Partners Worldwide aspires to end poverty by mobilizing long-term, hands-on global relationships that use business to create flourishing economic environments and dignified work opportunities for communities in need.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About Partners Worldwide

Partners Worldwide is a Grand Rapids-based international development nonprofit that forms long-term partnerships between experienced business volunteers, locally led community organizations, and its global team to support entrepreneurs, strengthen value chains, expand market access, and create jobs. In the past 2–3 years Partners Worldwide scaled its network significantly, reporting rapid growth in entrepreneurs served and program reach across the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The organization emphasizes locally led solutions, business mentoring, training, access to capital, and market linkages to generate sustainable economic impact in low-income and rural communities.

Notable achievements

Scale of entrepreneurs supported

Reached 337,115 businesses and farms supported as of the 2025 annual report, reflecting substantial growth in clients served since 2022.

Capital deployed

Disbursed approximately $27.4 million in loans through partner networks (reported in 2025), increasing small-business access to capital in target communities.

Jobs and training impact

Reported 718,473 total jobs supported and 37,903 graduates of business and agricultural training, with 44,746 new jobs created (metrics reported in 2025).

At a glance

Total assets
$18.6M
Annual revenue
$5.5M
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
38-3293173
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
On Mahalo since
September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Maintains active 501(c)(3) public charity status and regularly files Form 990s (tax-exempt since 1997).
Earned a multi-star rating on Charity Navigator reflecting strong accountability and financial transparency.
Holds membership/accreditation indicators consistent with organizational standards for faith-based global ministries (organization displays ECFA and similar badges in public materials).

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