World Brain Forum Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Aspen, Colorado, registered in 2009, with $312,222 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2023)
$312K
▲ 1480.3% vs prior year
Diseases median: $206K
Expenses (FY2023)
$19K
Net assets
$696K
Employees
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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 World Brain Forum Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 World Brain Forum Foundation: 439 mo reserves · +94% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 World Brain Forum Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 World Brain Forum Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $144K (FY2012) to $312K (FY2023) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
93.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$696K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$696K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $312,222▲1480% | $19,013▼96.4% | $696,056▲72.8% | $696,056▲72.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $19,757▼89.6% | $525,518▲53.5% | $402,847▼55.7% | $402,847▼55.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $190,010▼44.6% | $342,350▼6.8% | $908,608▼14.4% | $908,608▼14.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $343,288▲30.2% | $367,418▲35.0% | $1,060,948▼2.2% | $1,064,718▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $263,588▼16.9% | $272,121▲86.1% | $1,085,078▼0.8% | $1,086,051▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $317,067▼10.1% | $146,245▲38.5% | $1,093,611▲18.5% | $1,094,853▲17.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $352,804▲19.3% | $105,596▼23.3% | $922,789▲36.6% | $930,160▲37.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $295,698▲13.7% | $137,763▲68.4% | $675,581▲30.5% | $676,976▲30.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $260,063▼0.1% | $81,790▼2.6% | $517,646▲52.5% | $519,206▲52.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $260,242▲9.8% | $83,946▼34.2% | $339,373▲108% | $340,609▲109% | 990 |
| 2013 | $236,984▲65.0% | $127,496▲16.3% | $163,077▲204% | $163,264▲204% | 990 |
| 2012 | $143,600 | $109,600 | $53,589 | $53,682 | 990EZ |
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.
9 grants to World Brain Forum Foundation totaling $159K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Disease, disorders, medical disciplines | 2021 | $33,078 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | General support | 2020 | $40,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | General support | 2020 | $40,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | General support | 2019 | $10,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Disease, disorders, medical disciplines | 2017 | $10,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2017 | $5,000 |
| The Pittsburgh Foundation | Health | 2016 | $10,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Medical and health | 2016 | $5,550 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Medical and health | 2014 | $5,000 |
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Data for World Brain Forum Foundation (EIN 27-0435998) 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.