Global Brain Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Global Brain Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that operates as a climate communications accelerator based in Boulder, Colorado. The New Zero World Foundation (fiscal sponsorship) was launched in July 2022 at the United Nations under the auspices of the President of the General Assembly, Abdullah Shahid. Our organization brings together a coalition of climate allieswith the aim of creating a global movement that can shift public opinion and promote positive behavioral change. This is achieved through the creation of new climate narratives that can reimagine our visions of the future in a more sustainable way. Our Vision is for a world where everyone is inspired to be a part of the climate solution, knows what they can do and will have the opportunity to do it. Our Mission is to overcome the barriers to climate action through the power of communication and creativity. Our north star is based on 3 principles: INSPIRE - EMPOWER - MOBILIZE
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $1.0 million
- Reserves
- 2.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
0 of 250 of 0 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- 1. Pop Culture - Research Program for New Zero World "Pop Culture, Bursting the Climate Communications Bubble." The new 2024 report is a simple, actionable framework providing examples to empower communicators of all kinds, working on disciplines around the world to go beyond awareness and information sharing. Instead, we use culture to shape a future to "fall in love with." Featuring a forward by renowned culture and behavior expert Dr. Marcus Collins, author of "For the Culture."
- 2. Global Campaign Program for New Zero World - EPIC: In 2024 we launched EPIC - The Earth Public Information Collaborative. A global communications & media ecosystem, created with the mission to provide literacy and information to the public and civil society about the climate crisis. 2a. EPIC Event & Planning 2b. EPIC Research -Health & Wellbeing 2c. EPIC Creative Leadership Counsel & EPIC Strategy Design for PSAs Convened in partnership with the Global Commons Alliance (GCA) & our Global Brain subsidiary, New Zero World.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2017.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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