2011-08-10T17:25:27-05:00 2010-12-31 Jacobson Jarvis & Co PLLC 600 Stewart Street Suite 1900 Seattle WA 981011219 990 2010-01-01 352257451 Worldchanging WORL 2066692643 1916 Pike Pl No 12-243 Seattle WA 98101 Stephanie Pure 2066692643 2011-08-10 1 Howard Donkin CPA 2066288990 2011-07-19 2010 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z X Stephanie Pure 1916 Pike Pl No 12-243 Seattle WA 98101 478294 0 X www.worldchanging.com X 2005 WA To bring solutions-based journalism to readers around the globe. X 11 11 5 60 12948 0 152436 364986 100748 102310 0 4 0 3405 253184 470705 0 300000 0 0 216396 153323 0 0 0 77786 45409 294182 498732 -40998 -28027 28862 11228 6145 0 22717 11228 X We seek to inspire readers around the world with stories of new tools, models, and ideas for building a bright green future. Through our work, we introduce intelligent reasons for believing that action is possible, that better solutions are available, and that a brighter future can be built. 0 1 151563 Worldchanging publishes a website, free to the public, which now contains over 10,500 articles profiling solutions to social and environmental problems. The website contains articles by experts, letters from the public and public comments. 2839 We publish a weekly email newsletter highlighting our best content, as well as a RSS service. Both are free. We have 40 regular contributors, and a number of occasional correspondents from around the globe. 10247 89362 We provide information to the media about sustainable solutions and we speak at conferences on these topics. 300000 300000 Environmental Book project: Worldchanging has previously authored two books on environmentalism and sustainability. In 2010, the Board approved accepting a one-time contribution of $330,000 to fund a pass-through grant to Ed Burtynsky (former board member and internationally recognized photographer) for an environmental project on water issues. The project will study the socio-economic and environmental impacts of water useage in the 21st century. The project will result in a definitive photographic documentation (book) of this hotly debated subject with essays by leading environmental experts. 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Worldchanging will maintain expenditure responsiblity reporting for the grant. The purpose of the grant is to support an environmental study of the world's water system. Project will study the socio-economic and environmental impacts of water useage in the 21st century. The project will result in a definitive photographic documentation (book) of this hotly debated subject with essays by leading environmental experts. Worldchanging will be acknowledged as the project sponsor on printed works, websites and promotional material but the intellectual property will remain the property of the project. Future City 27200 17500 9700 5635 741 1213 27200 17500 9700 5635 741 1213 7589 2111 1 Grant for Environmental book Project 1 300000 Procedure for Monitoring Grants in the U.S.: Part I, Line 2: Schedule I, Part I, Line 2: The project will maintain financial records detailing the use of grant funds. Worldchanging will maintain expenditure responsibility for the project. The revenue and expenses will be separately classed in the books of the sponsor and the project. Upon completion of the project, a complete statement of revenue and expense will be available for public review and attached to the next tax return filing. Edward Burtynsky Former Board President 300000 Environmental Book project on the world's water usage See Statment on Sch N page 3. 0 0 0 0 During the taxable year ending 12/31/10 Worldchanging net assets decreased by more than 25%. This was due to funding issues and expenses related to ceasing operations and transferring assets to another 501(c)(3) organization. This process was started in November 2010 and will be reported on the 2011 tax return. Changes in Program Services Form 990, Part III, line 3 In October 2010, Worldchanging experienced significant funding issues. At the same time, the founder and managing editor announced his desire to cease working at Worldchanging as a full-time employee. After much deliberation and debate, the Worldchanging Board of Directors voted to cease operations and dissolving the 501c3 organization. The dissolution process began in November 2010. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 Treasurer facilitated a review and approval by a quorum of the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Board Members are given the opportunity to disclose conflicts of interests when financial decisions are made. Part VI, Section B, Line 15: The salary and benefits for the Managing Director were determined in 2005 by the President of the Board at the time, and have not increased or decreased since that time. The Board of Directors were all unpaid volunteers and there were no other key employees in 2010. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Documents are available request.