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World Monuments Fund Inc

Wmf is the leading independent organization devoted to safeguarding the world's most treasured places to enrich people's lives and build mutual understanding across cultures and communities. The organization …

Arts & Culture New York, NY EIN 132571900 · IRS Reg 13-2571900 · IRS Sign up to see website
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76
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About World Monuments Fund Inc

Since 1965, our global team of experts has preserved the world's cultural heritage using the highest international standards at more than 700 sites in 112 countries.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A800
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1965

Mission

Wmf is the leading independent organization devoted to safeguarding the world's most treasured places to enrich people's lives and build mutual understanding across cultures and communities. The organization is headquartered in new york city with offices and affiliates in cambodia, france, india, peru, portugal, spain and the uk. Since 1965, our global team of experts has preserved the world's diverse cultural heritage using the highest international standards at more than 700 sites in over 100 countries. Partnering with local communities, funders, and governments, wmf draws on heritage to address some of today's most pressing challenges: climate change, underrepresentation, imbalanced tourism, and post-crisis recovery. With a commitment to the people who bring places to life, wmf embraces the potential of the past to create a more resilient and inclusive society.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A800
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 92%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.61%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

World Monuments Fund Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1965 and has been operating for 61 years. Its EIN is 132571900. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for arts & culture charities in United States. The organization reports $26M in annual revenue. 73 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

World Monuments Fund Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

World Monuments Fund Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1965 and has been active for 61 years.

Based on official tax filings, World Monuments Fund Inc has $26M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

World Monuments Fund Inc is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $26M in annual revenue. The organization has 73 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for World Monuments Fund Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

World Monuments Fund Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Since 1965, our global team of experts has preserved the world's cultural heritage using the highest international standards at more than 700 sites in 112 countries. World Monuments Fund Inc is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1965.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: World Monuments Fund Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $26M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to World Monuments Fund Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 132571900, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

BE
Benedicte De Montlaur
President And Chief Exec. Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AN
Annabelle S•••••••
TRUSTEE
AN
Anthony V T•••••••
TRUSTEE
BE
Benedicte D• M•••••••
PRESIDENT & CEO
BE
Bernard S•••
TRUSTEE
BR
Brook B••••••
TRUSTEE
CH
Christopher J•••••••••••
CFAO
DA
Darlene M••••••
EXECUTIVE V.P.
DE
Deborah M L•••
TRUSTEE
DO
Donna R••••
TRUSTEE
DR
Dr M•••••• P••••
TRUSTEE
FE
Fernanda M K••••••
SECRETARY
HE
Helene M•••• S••••••
TRUSTEE
HE
Henry I•••••
TRUSTEE
JO
John J K••• J• E••
VICE CHAIR
JO
Jonathan B•••
V.P. OF PROGRAMS
JU
Juan C••••• V•••• G•••••••
TRUSTEE
JU
Juan P•••• M•••••••
TRUSTEE
JU
Judith W•••••
V.P. OF COMMUNICATIONS
KA
Karaugh B••••
V.P. OF DEVELOPMENT
KW
Kwame A•••••• A•••••
TRUSTEE
LI
Linn F••••••••
TRUSTEE
LO
Lorna B G••••••
CHAIR
MA
Marchesa K••••• T•••••••
TRUSTEE
MA
Mark F•••••••
TRUSTEE
ME
Melissa S••••••
TRUSTEE
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$26.1M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$20.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$20.3M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$11.4M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
World Monuments Fund Inc This page 76 $26.1 million -
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Tri-State German-American School 93 $62,903 94%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 73 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about World Monuments Fund Inc

What is World Monuments Fund Inc?
World Monuments Fund Inc is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in New York, United States. Since 1965, our global team of experts has preserved the world's cultural heritage using the highest international standards at more than 700 sites in 112 countries.
When was World Monuments Fund Inc founded?
World Monuments Fund Inc was founded in 1965.
Who leads World Monuments Fund Inc?
Benedicte De Montlaur serves as President And Chief Exec. Officer.
Where is World Monuments Fund Inc located?
Headquartered in New York, United States.
What is World Monuments Fund Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is World Monuments Fund Inc trustworthy?
World Monuments Fund Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is World Monuments Fund Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 132571900. Registration: 13-2571900 (United States).
What is World Monuments Fund Inc's website?
http://www.wmf.org