Wrld Foundation
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $3.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- WIlmington, DE
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 87-2610501
Organization Overview
Wrld Foundation is located in WIlmington, DE. According to its NTEE Classification (C12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wrld Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Since 2022, Wrld Foundation has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $1,471,495. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC PROJECTS, AWARENESS-RAISING EFFORTS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND OTHER CHARITABLE UNDERTAKINGS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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.
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Treasurer/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $3,717,757 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,717,757 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $3,717,757 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,429,381 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,764,356 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $50,000 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,216 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,421 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,141 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $373,772 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,347 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $731 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,864 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,648,275 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,055,507 |
| 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 | $440 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,055,947 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,020 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $931,582 |
| 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 | $938,602 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $117,345 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,055,947 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Wrld Foundation has awarded $1,423,767 in support to 11 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
HEIRLOOM CARBON TECHNOLOGIES INC PURPOSE: Project support for the Climate Transformation Fund and carbon dioxide removal | $11,932 |
OCTAVIA CARBON CO PURPOSE: Project support for the Climate Transformation Fund and carbon dioxide removal | $199,750 |
PARALLEL CARBON PURPOSE: Project support for the Climate Transformation Fund and carbon dioxide removal | $139,700 |
TIDES FOUNDATION PURPOSE: Project support for the Climate Transformation Fund and decarbonization | $250,000 |
RURAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE DBA LANDESA PURPOSE: Project support for the Climate Transformation Fund and nature protection | $210,000 |
REWILD PURPOSE: Project support for the Nature Transformation Fund | $258,750 |