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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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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · 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
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 74%
Peer average: 78%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.61%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.74
Program$0.74

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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. 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
74% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
36

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

BE
Benedicte D• M•••••••
President And Chief Exec. Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Guardians of Eternity: Park Hyatt Siem Reap and the World Monuments Fund Join Forces to Preserve Angkorr - Cambodgemag

www.cambodgemag.com ·

Park Hyatt Siem Reap Partners with World Monuments Fund for Angkor - Travel Wires

www.travelwires.com ·

Park Hyatt Siem Reap Partners with World Monuments Fund to Support Angkor Conservation - Breaking Travel News

www.breakingtravelnews.com ·

World Monuments Fund Cambodia partnership - Travel And Tour World

www.travelandtourworld.com ·

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

www.travelandtourworld.com ·

PARK HYATT SIEM REAP JOINS FORCES WITH WORLD MONUMENTS FUND FOR LONG-TERM PRESERVATION OF ANGKOR - EIN News

www.einnews.com ·

The World Monuments Fund will open its Italian office. It will restore the Golden Salon at the Poldi Pezzoli - Finestre sull'Arte

www.finestresullarte.info ·

Tulane’s historic preservation program named founding collaborator in World Monuments Fund institute - Tulane University News

news.tulane.edu ·

World Monuments Fund Backs 21 Locally Led Heritage Projects Addressing Climate Risks and Indigenous Knowledge Loss - ArchDaily

www.archdaily.com ·

World Monuments Fund provides $7m to support 21 new conservation projects around the globe - The Art Newspaper

www.theartnewspaper.com ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Guardians of Eternity: Park Hyatt Siem Reap and the World Monuments Fund Join Forces to Preserve Angkorr - Cambodgemag
Jun 2026
www.cambodgemag.com
Park Hyatt Siem Reap Partners with World Monuments Fund for Angkor - Travel Wires
Jun 2026
www.travelwires.com
Park Hyatt Siem Reap Partners with World Monuments Fund to Support Angkor Conservation - Breaking Travel News
Jun 2026
www.breakingtravelnews.com
World Monuments Fund Cambodia partnership - Travel And Tour World
Jun 2026
www.travelandtourworld.com
Park Hyatt Siem Reap Partners with World Monuments Fund to Preserve Angkor Temples and Offer Exclusive Cultural Experien
Jun 2026
www.travelandtourworld.com
PARK HYATT SIEM REAP JOINS FORCES WITH WORLD MONUMENTS FUND FOR LONG-TERM PRESERVATION OF ANGKOR - EIN News
Jun 2026
www.einnews.com
The World Monuments Fund will open its Italian office. It will restore the Golden Salon at the Poldi Pezzoli - Finestre
May 2026
www.finestresullarte.info
Tulane’s historic preservation program named founding collaborator in World Monuments Fund institute - Tulane University
Feb 2026
news.tulane.edu
World Monuments Fund Backs 21 Locally Led Heritage Projects Addressing Climate Risks and Indigenous Knowledge Loss - Arc
Feb 2026
www.archdaily.com
World Monuments Fund provides $7m to support 21 new conservation projects around the globe - The Art Newspaper
Feb 2026
www.theartnewspaper.com
Form filed
$26.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$20.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$20.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$11.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 73 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1965
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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