World Wide Web Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (W19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. World Wide Web Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, World Wide Web Foundation generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $667.2k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (19.5%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ADVANCE THE OPEN WEB AS A PUBLIC GOOD AND A BASIC RIGHT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OBGV: TO SYNTHESIZE EVIDENCE ABOUT THE HARMS OF ON-LINE GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE.
FILECOIN: SCOPE AND POTENTIAL LAUNCH OF THE WEB FOUNDATION'S WEB INDEX.
GENERAL FUND WHICH OPERATES TO ACHIEVE THE WIDER AIMS OF THE FOUNDATION; TO ADVANCE THE OPEN WEB AS A PUBLIC GOOD AND A BASIC RIGHT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mark Sanderson CEO (begin 8/21/2023) | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $48,782 |
Jonathan Goldstein Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Mcneil Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Berners-Lee Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rosemary Leith Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sam Tidwell Norrish Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Katherine Townsend Policy Consulting Services | 12/30/23 | $114,519 |
Steven Paul Pearson Policy Consulting Services | 12/30/23 | $106,237 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,517,557 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,517,557 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $25,431 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,535,471 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $177,163 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $50,795 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,777 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $864 |
Payroll taxes | $820 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $10,276 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $41,216 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $320,716 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $13,777 |
Information technology | $5,736 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $3,095 |
Travel | $10,766 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $19,169 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,933 |
Insurance | $7,093 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $667,159 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $914,708 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,730 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,572 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $928,010 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $70,704 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $70,704 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $318,047 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $539,259 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $928,010 |
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New Markets Tax Credit Coalition Washington, DC | $534,532 | $867,475 |
Adc Research Institute Washington, DC | $307,295 | $551,455 |
World Wide Web Foundation Washington, DC | $928,010 | $1,535,471 |
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Cultivate The Karass Arlington, VA | $27,577 | $0 |
So Md Vacation For Vets California, MD | $45,325 | $40,740 |
Tei Education Fund Washington, DC | $112,024 | $0 |
Associates For Renewal In Education Washington, DC | $441,939 | $0 |
Beyond Baskets Glen Allen, VA | $100 | $0 |