World Science Foundation
The world science festival is a multimedia organization producing original content straddling science, the arts, journalism and education. Founded in 2008, wsf is viewed by many as the premier platform bringing the most transformative ideas at the forefront of discovery to mainstream audiences. With formats spanning innovative works of theatre, film, dance and music, immersive live and virtual experiences, as well as riveting discussions and debates, wsf is lauded globally for its groundbreaking live and digital content featuring world renowned scientists, artists and intellectuals, shifting science to the cultural center. Based in New York city, wsf is distinctive in its commitment to the highest of editorial standards and production excellence, providing worldwide audiences an exciting and impactful view of the near and far future.
World Science Foundation at a glance
In short: World Science Foundation gave $7K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,600
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $6,600
- Median grant
- $6,600
- Total assets
- $21,339,436
- +10.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who World Science Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Columbia University ($7K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University New York, NY | Unrestrict Gift | $6,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,339,436 | $8,028,935 | $3,846,295 | $6,600 | 1 | $41,358 |
| 2024 | $19,320,217 | $4,495,123 | $5,289,574 | — | — | $464,854 |
| 2023 | $20,170,819 | $4,450,960 | $5,563,490 | — | — | $194,861 |
| 2022 | $17,704,819 | $9,185,371 | $4,586,129 | — | — | $26,382 |
| 2021 | $13,088,749 | $7,478,619 | $3,771,253 | — | — | $1,977 |
| 2020 | $9,692,360 | $4,665,930 | $4,310,664 | — | — | $1,769 |
| 2019 | $9,001,338 | $8,516,934 | $7,396,240 | — | — | $3,828 |
About World Science Foundation
Based on IRS filings
World Science Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $21.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K. Net investment income was $41K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
World Science Foundation is led by Tracy Day, CEO & Secretary on every filing since 2019; 7 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tracy Day
CEO & Secretary
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$215K (2019) → $237K (2025)
Gillian Small
Wsu President & Director
Director → Wsu President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$215K (2023) → $224K (2025)
Judith Cox
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$69K (2019) → $90K (2025)
Brian Greene
Chairman
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roxanne Bryan
Director of Finance & Administrator
Director of Finance & Administration → Director of Finance & Administrator, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$119K (2024) → $119K (2025)
Alan Alda
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tamsen Ann Ziff
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily McKhann
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Vranos
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brendan Hermes
Exe. Producer & World Sciene
Exe. Producer & World Science Studios → Exe. Producer & World Sciene, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$151K (2024) → $151K (2025)
Derek Breuer
Senior Motion Graphics Vfx
Senior Motion Graphics Vfx Animator → Senior Motion Graphics Vfx, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$170K (2024) → $170K (2025)
Joshua Zimmerman
Lead Editor & Animator
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$121K (2025)
Former officers (10)
- Former: Josh Zimmerman (2022–2024) — Lead Editor & Animator
- Former: Mike Vranos (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Debra Nir (2019–2023) — Director & Live Events
- Former: Stanley Kroder (2021–2023) — CFO
- Former: Emily McCann (2023) — Director
- Former: Mark German (2020–2021) — Director of Executive Director Strat
- Former: Andon Baltakov (2019) — COO
- Former: Christopher Young (2019) — Director of Media
- Former: Nils Kongshaug (2019) — Senior Edit. Producer
- Former: Terri Coopersmith (2019) — Director of Development
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $237K, to Tracy Day (CEO/Secretary). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about World Science Foundation
How much does World Science Foundation give each year?
World Science Foundation gave $7K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is World Science Foundation?
World Science Foundation reported $21.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.0M.
What is World Science Foundation?
World Science Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in New York, NY. It holds $21.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does World Science Foundation operate?
World Science Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is World Science Foundation's EIN?
World Science Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-2095418. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
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