Program areas at World Connect
World Connect awarded 461,042 in global grants in 2023 for 82 projects that promotes health, protect the environment, increase education and economic opportunity, and access to community services with a focus on women and children. World Connect works with strategic partners in the field who are well positioned to support genuine grassroots leadership and project development. World Connect projects must be locally led and demonstrate the promise of promoting further community led development.
World Connect launched the nyc Connect program in 2022. It awarded 436,000 in grants in 2023 for 20 projects that promote health, protect the environment, increase education and economic opportunity, and access to community services. Nyc Connect grantees included non-profits, llcs, and fiscally sponsored groups.
Grants made by World Connect
Who funds World Connect
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at World Connect
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Christine Lackowski | Chief Operating Officer | $157,115 | 2024-11-21 |
| Frank Charles Kasonga | Executive Director , Malawi | | 2024-11-21 |
| Pamela Nathenson | Executive Director | $205,443 | 2024-11-21 |
| Nina Watkins | Nyc Connect Program Director | | 2025-02-02 |
| Patrick Higdon | Global Director of Programs | $133,162 | 2024-11-21 |
| ...and 3 more key personnel |
Financials for World Connect
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $2,067,909 | $2,538,200 | -18.5% |
| Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
| Investment income and dividends | $14,644 | $9,226 | 58.7% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-7,911 | $-9,402 | 15.9% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $-92,665 | -100% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $750 | $17,489 | -95.7% |
| Total revenues | $2,075,392 | $2,462,848 | -15.7% |
Organizations like World Connect
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Together for Girls | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $5,423,227 |
| Living Waters for the World | 501(c)(3) | Spring Hill, TN | $1,255,505 |
| Diamonds Do Good | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $826,567 |
| Naah Illahee Fund | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $3,070,954 |
| Spark Microgrants | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $10,336,960 |
| The Adventure Project Corporation | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $629,681 |
| Remember Niger Coalition | 501(c)(3) | Holland, MI | $711,837 |
| Maloto | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $1,100,874 |
| Groundswell International | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $2,768,933 |
| The Munathara Initiative | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $2,627,929 |
Data update history
February 8, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from Project Redwood September 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from The Sherif Foundation Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Foreign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Provides grantsOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsFiscal sponsorAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 1370 Ave of the Americas 29th F
- New York, NY 10019
- Metro area
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- County
- New York County, NY
- Website URL
- worldconnect.global/Â
- Phone
- (646) 408-1257
IRS details
- EIN
- 56-2525151
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2005
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- Q33: International Relief
- NAICS code, primary
- 813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Current - In Process
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- CT0176081
- FTB Entity ID
- None yet
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2025-02-19
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