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Wrld Foundation

EIN 87-2610501 · Wilmington, DE

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WRLD Foundation's mission is to support scientific projects, awareness-raising efforts, educational programs, and other charitable undertakings. Through grant-making and fiscal sponsorships, WRLD Foundation supports nonprofit organizations and projects working to implement the UN Sustainable Development Goals, as defined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, or similar future global agendas.

Income
$11.0 million
Spending
$10.2 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$64,615, coo (began feb. 2024)

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: 69 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (environment, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 196% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (environment, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (5)
  1. $4.4 million spent. The Climate Transformation Fund (CTF) is a driving force behind innovative solutions to combat climate change and protect our planet. Our mission is to accelerate the global shift toward a sustainable, green economy with a central focus on achieving net-zero emissions. We strategically channel our resources into pioneering projects across key areas: advancing emerging, untested technologies for long-term carbon capture; supporting advocacy and policy initiatives that drive emissions reduction; and promoting ecologically sustainable practices for nature restoration and preservation. Funding is deployed both as grants to nonprofits and through pre-purchases of permanent carbon removal.
  2. $4.4 million spent. Nature Transformation Fund (NTF) is dedicated to fueling impactful initiatives that protect and restore the natural world. Our goal is to foster a resilient, biodiverse environment through targeted investments that address critical ecological challenges. We support innovative projects across several essential areas: preserving threatened habitats and ecosystems, promoting sustainable practices that reduce human impact, advancing technologies for biodiversity conservation, and empowering local communities to steward their natural resources. By directing resources toward scalable, high-impact solutions, the Nature Transformation Fund is committed to fostering a future where nature and humanity thrive together.
  3. $584,326 spent. The Forests and Landscapes Fund (FLF) is dedicated to protecting and restoring the world's critical forest ecosystems that absorb 30% of global carbon emissions and support 80% of the world's biodiversity. Our mission is to combat the alarming rate of deforestation-equivalent to losing an area the size of Iceland each year-through strategic investments that preserve ecological balance and prevent climate acceleration. We deploy resources across three essential pillars: 1. Planting trees and restoring forests through reforestation of degraded areas from rainforests to mountain ranges 2. Protecting and restoring open landscapes by enhancing ecological health of grasslands, wetlands, and other vital habitats 3. Stopping deforestation and overexploitation through community-led conservation and sustainable land management practices By supporting both large and small organizations committed to forest conservation, the Forests and Landscapes Fund addresses the urgent need to preserve these vital ecosystems that are essential to our planet's survival. Through partnerships with conservation organizations across multiple continents, we work to ensure thriving forests and landscapes that can continue to sustain biodiversity, regulate climate, and support local communities for generations to come
  4. $263,804 spent. ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
  5. (Expenses $ 263,804 including grants of $ 242,822)(Revenue $ 0) ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 2022.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 October 21, 2026.

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