W W W Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
W W W Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pasadena, California, registered in 1982, with $8,490,106 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
177 E Colorado Blvd Ste 800, Pasadena, CA, 91105 EIN 95-3694741 Since 1982
Revenue (FY2024)
$8.5M
▲ 40.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$13.2M
Net assets
$89.1M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
F
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for W W W Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating81 mo reserves · -56% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For W W W Foundation: 81 mo reserves · -56% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for W W W Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For W W W Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 177 E Colorado Blvd Ste 800, Pasadena, CA, 91105
- City
- Pasadena
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $3.6M (FY2014) to $8.5M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.3MNet assets $89.1M
Operating margin
-55.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$91.4M
Total liabilities
$2.3M
Net assets
$89.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,490,106▲40.9% | $13,229,493▲232% | $89,075,834▲1.5% | $91,407,358▲1.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $6,026,575▲306% | $3,980,076▲6.4% | $87,723,245▲18.4% | $90,381,467▲17.7% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $1,485,326▼49.8% | $3,741,615▼33.7% | $74,104,776▼23.2% | $76,805,558▼23.6% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $2,961,347▲46.5% | $5,640,364▲60.5% | $96,502,222▲16.5% | $100,479,461▲17.5% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $2,021,790▲116% | $3,513,314▼1.5% | $82,867,584▲11.6% | $85,502,349▲10.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $934,893▲3.7% | $3,567,724▼4.2% | $74,231,911▲20.5% | $77,569,242▲18.8% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $901,921▼31.1% | $3,723,604▲37.2% | $61,578,047▼12.4% | $65,308,843▼12.8% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $1,309,130▼53.0% | $2,713,184▼66.1% | $70,265,110▲14.9% | $74,890,331▲11.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $2,787,519▼65.7% | $8,006,292▲112% | $61,164,978▼1.8% | $67,333,531▲4.0% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $8,122,846▲125% | $3,778,626▲38.2% | $62,302,926▼6.5% | $64,753,975▼6.6% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $3,613,162 | $2,733,705 | $66,666,627 | $69,363,205 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is W W W Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. W W W Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-3694741, based in Pasadena, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is W W W Foundation's EIN?
- W W W Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-3694741.
- How much revenue does W W W Foundation report?
- W W W Foundation reported $8,490,106 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does W W W Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades W W W Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for W W W Foundation (EIN 95-3694741) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.