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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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.
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· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, World Monuments Fund Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Established in 1965, it predates 85% of the arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· 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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $26M in annual revenue. 73 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
World Monuments Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 132571900. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
World Monuments Fund Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('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 90/100.
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. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 78% for arts & culture charities in United States. 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 an 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, World Monuments Fund Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
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 an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1965.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Guardians of Eternity: Park Hyatt Siem Reap and the World Monuments Fund Join Forces to Preserve Angkorr - Cambodgemag
Park Hyatt Siem Reap Partners with World Monuments Fund for Angkor - Travel Wires
Park Hyatt Siem Reap Partners with World Monuments Fund to Support Angkor Conservation - Breaking Travel News
World Monuments Fund Cambodia partnership - Travel And Tour World
Park Hyatt Siem Reap Partners with World Monuments Fund to Preserve Angkor Temples and Offer Exclusive Cultural Experiences: What You Need to Know - Travel And Tour World
PARK HYATT SIEM REAP JOINS FORCES WITH WORLD MONUMENTS FUND FOR LONG-TERM PRESERVATION OF ANGKOR - EIN News
The World Monuments Fund will open its Italian office. It will restore the Golden Salon at the Poldi Pezzoli - Finestre sull'Arte
Tulane’s historic preservation program named founding collaborator in World Monuments Fund institute - Tulane University News
World Monuments Fund Backs 21 Locally Led Heritage Projects Addressing Climate Risks and Indigenous Knowledge Loss - ArchDaily
World Monuments Fund provides $7m to support 21 new conservation projects around the globe - The Art Newspaper
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Sources and verification
- 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.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 73 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1965
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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, NY, United States.
- What is World Monuments Fund Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
- Is World Monuments Fund Inc trustworthy?
- World Monuments Fund Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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