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 …
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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.
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWorld 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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WORLD MONUMENTS FUND INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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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