WRLD Foundation
WRLD Foundation is a public charity based in Wilmington, Delaware. Established in 2021, it supports scientific projects, awareness-raising efforts, educational programs, and other charitable work, with a focus on environmental and sustainability initiatives.
WRLD Foundation at a glance
In short: WRLD Foundation gave $4.7M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $172K), top state Vermont. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,654,273
- +226.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +145.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $172,380
- +33.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $1,986,680
- +88.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Vermont (27% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to WRLD Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 251 Little Falls Drive, Wilmington, DE 19808
Phone: (669) 201-4947
Website: https://wrldfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who WRLD Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Global Forest Generation ($835K). Together the top 10 received $3.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 21 grants of 42 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing’s grant dollars were concentrated in Vermont (27%), California (18%), and Texas (17%), followed by Massachusetts (9%) and the District of Columbia (6%). Listed recipients also include organizations in other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How WRLD Foundation gives
- 23% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2022) to $4.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $4.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Forest Generation East Montpelier, VT | Project support for the Nature Transformation Fund | $834,678 |
| ReWild Austin, TX | Project support for the Nature Transformation Fund | $675,921 |
| CALCEF Innovations Oakland, CA | Project support for the Climate Transformation Fund and carbon dioxide removal | $441,712 |
| Plant with Purpose San Diego, CA | Project support for the Climate Transformation Fund and carbon dioxide removal | $240,000 |
| International Cryosphere Climate Pawlet, VT | Project support for the Nature Transformation Fund | $223,333 |
| Clean Air Task Force INC Boston, MA | Project support for the nature transformation fund and forests fund | $215,000 |
| One Tree planted Shelburne, VT | Project support for the Nature Transformation Fund | $190,579 |
| Conservation Strategy Fund Washington, DC | Project support for the Nature Transformation Fund | $174,729 |
| Amazon Frontlines San Francisco, CA | Project support for the Nature Transformation Fund | $160,000 |
| Vycarb Brooklyn, NY | Project support for the climate transformation fund and carbon dioxide removal | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,986,680 | $10,991,199 | $10,170,513 | $4,654,273 | 27 |
| 2023 | $1,055,947 | $4,649,339 | $3,648,275 | $1,423,767 | 11 |
| 2022 | $50,653 | $200,325 | $152,462 | $47,728 | 4 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
WRLD Foundation’s stated mission is to support scientific projects, awareness-raising efforts, educational programs, and other charitable undertakings. It says it supports work implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with current focus on Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), Goal 13 (Climate Action), Goal 14 (Life Below Water), and Goal 15 (Life on Land).
The Climate Transformation Fund supports projects including carbon-capture technologies, emissions-reduction advocacy and policy, and nature restoration; funding may be provided as grants to nonprofits or through pre-purchases of permanent carbon removal. The Nature Transformation Fund supports habitat and ecosystem protection, sustainable practices, biodiversity-conservation technologies, and local community stewardship. The Forests and Landscapes Fund supports forest restoration, open-landscape protection, and community-led conservation and sustainable land management.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate this range. Re:Wild says it protects and restores the wild; CalCef Innovations describes its mission as optimizing the clean-energy transition; and Clean Air Task Force says it advances technology and policy changes toward a zero-emissions, high-energy planet. One Tree Planted describes its work as nature-based solutions rooted in the science of trees, while Amazon Frontlines says it works with Indigenous peoples to defend rights to land, life, and cultural survival in the Amazon rainforest.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, WRLD Foundation reported 27 itemized grants totaling $4,654,273. The median grant was $100,000; grants ranged from $7,499 to $834,678. Among the largest were Global Forest Generation ($834,678) and ReWild ($675,921), both for Nature Transformation Fund project support; CalCef Innovations ($441,712) for Climate Transformation Fund and carbon dioxide removal project support; Plant with Purpose ($240,000) for Climate Transformation Fund and carbon dioxide removal project support; and International Cryosphere Climate ($223,333) for Nature Transformation Fund project support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Boutros as president and Nina Siemiatkowski as treasurer/secretary. Directors listed were Anna Eliasson Schamis, who began in February 2024; Carl Folke and Nils Fergin, who began in November 2024; Meg Tiveus; and Lena Linden, who served until November 2024. Tsiritsimihena E Rakoto was listed as COO, beginning in February 2024.
WRLD Foundation is led by Mark Boutros, President on every filing since 2021; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Boutros
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lena Linden
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meg Tiveus
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anna Eliasson Schamis
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carl Folke
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nils Fergin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tsiritsimihena E Rakoto
COO
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$65K (2024)
Nina Siemiatkowski
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $65K, to Tsiritsimihena E Rakoto (COO (Began FEB. 2024)).
Frequently asked questions about WRLD Foundation
How much does WRLD Foundation give each year?
WRLD Foundation gave $4.7M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 11 grants.
What is WRLD Foundation's typical grant size?
WRLD Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $172,380, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does WRLD Foundation give grants?
WRLD Foundation's top state is Vermont, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (18%) and Texas (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Seattle, WA (2 grants).
Does WRLD Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on WRLD Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Project support for the Nature Transformation Fund" (8 grants).
Who are WRLD Foundation's largest grantees?
WRLD Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Global Forest Generation ($834,678), ReWild ($675,921) and CALCEF Innovations ($441,712), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is WRLD Foundation?
WRLD Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.0M.
What does WRLD Foundation fund?
WRLD Foundation’s stated mission is to support scientific projects, awareness-raising efforts, educational programs, and other charitable undertakings. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from WRLD Foundation?
WRLD Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check wrldfoundation.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is WRLD Foundation's EIN?
WRLD Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2610501. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). WRLD Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wrld-foundation-morg_c50e289251774dd887e60ea0788f86fc
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