World Bridge Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
World Bridges mission is to bring people together and transform lives through cross-cultural arts and education to foster resilience and self-sufficiency.
- Income
- $79,010
- Spending
- $85,711
- Reserves
- 3.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 89%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (3)
- $22,800 spent. Program 1: Child Sponsorship in Education The "Child Sponsorship in Education" program enabled the World Bridge Foundation to pay tuition and general welfare needs for children in Uganda. This initiative allowed these children to access quality health care basic needs and education significantly improving their academic prospects and future opportunities. The programs support extends beyond financial assistance as it also helps to create a stable and supportive learning environment for the sponsored children.
- $5,125 spent. Program 2: Enrichments - Community Engagement Concerts The "Family Concerts" program connected artists with audiences meaningfully reaching over 12,000 people. These concerts went beyond mere performances offering interactive workshops and conversations that fostered strong bonds and lasting connections between the artists and the community. The program successfully engaged families promoting cultural understanding and unity through shared artistic experiences.
- $3,219 spent. Program 3: Arts Education: Through the "Arts in the Schools" program the World Bridge Foundation successfully brought teaching artists into schools across the country. This initiative reached and positively impacted over 10,000 children providing them with hands-on experiences in various art forms. From hands-on workshops to stage performances with students the program fostered creativity and self-expression among students and enhanced their understanding and appreciation of diverse cultural perspectives.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 July 2020.
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.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: New World Foundation (New York, NY), EIN 13-1919791. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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