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EIN 98-0459408

World Economic Forum

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(6)
Num. employees
280
City
Switzerland
State
Year formed
1971
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Q05: International, Foreign Affairs and National Security Research Institutes and Public Policy Analysis
Description
World Economic Forum is the international organization for public-private cooperation committed to improving the state of the world. The forum engages political, business, and other leaders to shape global, regional and industry agendas. Annually, it hosts a variety of meetings including the famous annual meeting in Davos, an annual meeting of new champions in China, and multiple regional meetings around the world. The Forum's annual meeting in Davos is an internationally renowned event for discussing pressing global issues. World Economic Forum is located in Switzerland.
Total revenues
$401,556,590
2023
Total expenses
$381,977,297
2023
Total assets
$837,061,937
2023
Num. employees
280
2023

Program areas at World Economic Forum

Meetings the Forum hosts a variety of meetings on an annual basis including the annual meeting in davos, an annual meeting of new champions in china, and multiple regional meetings around the World. The Forum's annual meeting in davos is an internationally recognized event that brings together many of the World's top business leaders - including the ceo's of its 1,000 member companies - as well as political leaders, religious leaders, ngo representatives, intellectuals, and journalists. In addition, the Forum hosts annual and regional meetings and organizes other meetings on various business-related topics.
Reports the Forum conducts research and issues substantive reports and whitepapers that focus on the intersections between geopolitics, economics, technology, and society. The research activities have included Economic competitiveness, global risks, gender parity, and security, emphasizing benchmarking strategic foresight, and sharing best practices.
Business networks and initiatives the Forum has developed a number of partnership networks that are designed to link businesses based on different characteristics, such as region or industry. Additionally, the Forum sponsors initiatives that encourage public-private partnerships to tackle global issues.

Who funds World Economic Forum

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationTo Support Nature-Positive Transitions That Will Contribute To the Implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework.$3,376,480
The Coca-Cola FoundationGlobal Plastic Action Partnership in Laos, Philippines, Vietnam and Zambia$2,000,000
Gordon E and Betty I Moore FoundationTo Support Tropical Forest Alliance in Their Efforts To Advance Deforestation and Conversion-Free (DCF) Commodities Through Private Sector Leadership and Policy Reform.$1,000,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at World Economic Forum

NameTitleCompensation
Nicole Christine PortChief Legal Officer$476,193
Liming ChenChief Rep Officer$250,148
Alois ZwinggiManaging Director$803,394
David AikmanPast Chief Rep Officer Til 8 and 15 and 21 / Chief Representative Officer$889,907
Dominic WaughrayPast Managing Director Til 10 and 17 and 21 / Managing Director / Head of Public - Private PTNRSHP$584,793
...and 9 more key personnel

Financials for World Economic Forum

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$56,236,375
Program services$331,396,279
Investment income and dividends$3,843,082
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$409,321
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$4,980,925
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$4,690,608
Total revenues$401,556,590

Form 990s for World Economic Forum

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-05-08990View PDF
2022-062023-05-08990View PDF
2021-062022-05-03990View PDF
2020-062021-04-14990View PDF
2019-062021-06-07990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Growald Climate Fund
October 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
July 14, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 9, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsInternational-focused organizations
Issues
Foreign affairsPublic policy
Characteristics
MembershipsOperates internationallyReceives government funding
General information
Address
91-93 Route de La Capite
Switzerland, 00000
Website URL
weforum.org/events/the-davos-agenda-2021 
IRS details
EIN
98-0459408
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1971
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q05: International, Foreign Affairs and National Security Research Institutes and Public Policy Analysis
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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