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World Liberty Congress Inc

EIN 93-1671068 · New York, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 42% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE CORPORATION SEEKS TO UNITE LEADERS AND PRO-DEMOCRACY MOVEMENTS FROM AUTHORITARIAN COUNTRIES BY SUPPORTING EFFORTS TO ENSURE FREE AND FAIR ELECTIONS, UPHOLD THE RULE OF LAW, FACILITATE RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS, AND PROMOTE THE RESTORATION OF FREEDOM AND DEMOCRACY.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
42%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$127,000, executive director

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

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    42% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 19 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $297,189 spent. FINANCIAL FREEDOM - WE EDUCATE OUR MEMBERS ON THE POWER OF TECHNOLOGIES SUCH AS BITCOIN AND AI IN THE SERVICE OF HUMAN RIGHTS, FINANCIAL FREEDOM, AND CIVIL LIBERTIES, AND ENSURE EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS ACCESSIBLE AT SPEED.
  2. $163,307 spent. POLITICAL PRISONERS SUPPORT NETWORK: WITH AN ESTIMATED ONE MILLION POLITICAL PRISONERS IN THE WORLD, THE NEED TO OFFER SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES IS URGENT. OUR POLITICAL PRISONER GUIDE HELPS PRISONERS AND THEIR FAMILIES NAVIGATE THESE MOST DIFFICULT SITUATIONS. IT IS A UNIQUE GUIDE WRITTEN BY PEOPLE WITH DIRECT EXPERIENCE IN CAMPAIGNING FOR UNLAWFULLY DETAINED FAMILY MEMBERS. THE GOAL OF THE YEAR 2024 WAS TO LAUNCH THE HANDBOOK: PATHWAY TO FREEDOM: HANDBOOK FOR THE LIBERATION OF POLITICAL PRISONERS. THE HANDBOOK WAS PRINTED IN ENGLISH, SPANISH AND FRENCH AND IS PUBLISHED ON THE WEB PAGE TO BE USED BY THE POLITICAL PRISONERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  3. $59,008 spent. YOUTH LIBERTY CONGRESS: THE YLC BRINGS TOGETHER STUDENT LEADERS DEMOCRATS ACROSS THE WORLD. THEY ORGANIZED THE TEAM AND ELECTED THE YOUTH MEMBERS TO REPRESENT THEM IN THE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL OF THE WLC, IN VILNIUS IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ATTENDING 45 YOUNG LEADERS FROM UNIVERSITIES AROUND THE WORLD.
  4. $36,696 spent. FREEDOM ACADEMY: WE BRING ACTIVISTS TOGETHER TO DEVELOP THE KNOWLEDGE, TOOLS, AND STRUCTURE VITAL FOR TAKING THE BATTLE TO AUTOCRATS AND DICTATORS. THE FIRST EVENT TOOK PLACE IN LUSAKA, ZAMBIA. WE TRAINED 56 ACTIVISTS FROM 19 AFRICAN COUNTRIES, DURING 5 DAYS. THE SECOND EVENT WAS IN HEREDIA, COSTA RICA, TO ATTEND 44 ACTIVISTS FROM 4 LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES: NICARAGUA, CUBA, BOLIVIA, AND VENEZUELA, FOR 5 DAYS, COVERING ALL THE ISSUES PROGRAMMED TO PREPARE THE ACTIVISTS FOR THE NON-VIOLENT RESISTANCE.

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 November 6, 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 December 2023.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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