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We Are the World Foundation
990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 27-1865560
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
No value available
Liabilities / Revenue
56th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
6th percentile
Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
76th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 76% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
2nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
83rd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$0
Down $32,160 (-100%) from 2016
Net Assets
Down$0
Down $32,050 (-100%) from 2016
Liabilities
Down$0
Down $110 (-100%) from 2016
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$49,106
Up $14,639 (+42%) from 2016
Expenses
Down$81,156
Down $303,353 (-79%) from 2016
Net Income
Up-$32,050
Up $317,992 (+91%) from 2016
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2017 to Aug 31, 2017
- Signed
- Feb 27, 2018
- Return Version
- 2017v2.2
- Gross Receipts
- $49,106
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The foundation's mission is to use the distribution of the audio and visual recordings of the performance of "we are the world 25 for haiti" as an educational tool to raise consciousness about the ongoing needs in haiti and other parts of the developing world affected by natural disasters; to build a worldwide movement that furthers the spirit of philanthropic activism; and to raise funds for distribution to other charitable organizations with efficient relief and development programs in haiti.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $22,939 | $0 | ▼ $22,939 |
| Accounts Receivable | $6,425 | $0 | ▼ $6,425 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $2,796 | $0 | ▼ $2,796 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | - | $0 | - |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | - | $0 | - |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Other Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Program Related | - | $0 | - |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Intangible Assets | - | $0 | - |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $32,160 | $0 | ▼ $32,160 |
| Other Assets Total | - | $0 | - |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $110 | $0 | ▼ $110 |
| Total Liabilities | $110 | $0 | ▼ $110 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $32,050 | $0 | ▼ $32,050 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $32,050 | $0 | ▼ $32,050 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $32,160 | $0 | ▼ $32,160 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Brandon Phillips | Director/president |
| Adam Fell | Director |
| Lionel Richie | Director |
| Paul Haggis | Director |
| Quincy Jones | Director |
| Peter Tortorici | Director/treasurer |
| Cheryl Romine | Officer/secretary |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $29,669
- Program Service Revenue
- $19,437
- Investment Income
- $0
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $29,669
- Change in Net Assets
- $-32,050
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $58,666 |
| Other Expenses | $22,490 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $58,666 | - | - | $58,666 |
| Insurance | - | $8,351 | - | $8,351 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | $7,773 | - | $7,773 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $5,444 | - | $5,444 |
| Office Expenses | - | $455 | - | $455 |
| Fees for Services Other | - | $449 | - | $449 |
| Travel | - | $18 | - | $18 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $58,666 | $22,490 | $0 | $81,156 |
International Activity
Grant and Assistance Recipients
| Recipient | Location | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artists for Peace & Justice | Santa Monica, CA | 501(c)(3) | ON APRIL 18, 2010, THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500,000 WHICH ON JULY 30, 2012, WAS REVISED TO $2,582,410 TO ARTISTS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE ("APJ"), A DOMESTIC TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND FIVE YEARS OF OPERATIONS OF A MUSIC SCHOOL FOR IMPOVERISHED YOUNG PEOPLE IN HAITI. THE FIRST INSTALLMENT OF THAT GRANT WAS DISBURSED ON JANUARY 5, 2011 AND THE SECOND INSTALLMENT WAS DISBURSED ON AUGUST 3, 2012 FOLLOWING THE FOUNDATION'S RECEIPT FROM APJ OF PROJECT DETAIL, PLANS AND DOCUMENTATION. IN 2013 A DISBURSEMENT TOWARDS PHASE TWO OF THE PROJECT WAS MADE ON AUGUST 30TH. A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WAS ALSO APPROVED ON OCTOBER 2013 FOR $323,865 AND THE FIRST TWO INSTALLMENTS, TOTALING $215,910, WERE PAID ON OCTOBER 22, 2013.[CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O] | $58,666 |
| The Lionel Richie Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 501(c)(3) | Transfer of Intellectual Property and Contractual Rights to Charitable Organizations. | - |
| The Quincy Jones Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | 501(c)(3) | Transfer of Intellectual Property and Contractual Rights to Charitable Organizations | - |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Loans and Receivables
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Backup withholding compliance
- Yes
- Business relationship with family members
- No
- Business relationship with organization members
- No
- Material changes to governing documents
- No
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2
“Director adam fell serves as business manager to director quincy jones. Officer cheryl romine serves as executive assistant to director/officer peter tortorici.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B
“An accounting firm is hired to prepare the tax return and a copy is provided to the board of directors for their review before the tax return is filed with the irs.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C
“The foundation's conflict of interest policy requires directors and officers to disclose conflicts of interest. The organization regularly reviews transactions that may give rise to conflicts of interest. Thus far, no conflicts have arisen.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
“Not applicable in this case since the foundation has no compensated officers or key employees.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“The foundation complies with the requirement that it disclose to the public, upon request, its form 1023 and attachments (including articles of incorporation and bylaws). The foundation's financial statements are incorporated into the form 990 which, of course, is available to the public.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- We Are the World Foundation
- EIN
- 27-1865560
- Phone
- 8584001308
- Address
- C/O 6050 EL TORDO PO BOX 2329, RANCHO SANTA FE, CA 92067
Signing Officer
- Name
- Peter Tortorici
- Title
- Treasurer
- Phone
- 8584001308
- Signed
- 2018-02-27
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Peter Tortorici
- Formed
- 2010
- Legal Domicile
- CA
- Voting Board Members
- 6
- Independent Board Members
- 6
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
Preparer
- Firm
- Provident Financial Management
- Address
- 3130 WILSHIRE BLVD 600, SANTA MONICA, CA 90403
- Preparer
- Heidemarie S Zepf
- Phone
- 3102820477
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Part III, Line 3
“The foundation ceased operations and elected to wind up and dissolve.”
SCHEDULE I, PART II, LINE 1, COLUMN (H) CONTINUED:
“On september 12, 2014, the third installment of the original grant (as revised on july 30, 2012) was disbursed, together with the final installment of the supplemental grant, for a total of $464,850. Furthermore on august 5, 2015, the fourth installment of the original grant for the amount of $204,082 was disbursed, leaving the final sum of $57,000 to be disbursed on july 2016. The supplemental grant of $275,185, which the grantee has designated to enable six months of operations at audio institute from august 2016 to january 2017, was approved on june 21, 2016. Pursuant to the authorization of the supplemental grant the sum of $332,185, representing the supplemental grant as well as the final installment of the original grant of $57,000, was disbursed on june 28, 2016. Having successfully completed its mission, the board came to the conclusion to terminate we are the world foundation's fundraising activities and to dissolve the organization in 2017. The application for dissolution was filed and accepted by the state of california on august 31, 2017. Subsequently final remaining bank balance of $58,666 was disbursed on october 6th, 2017 to artists for peace & justice as the final contribution towards their charitable operations.”
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| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt | 0 | ON APRIL 18, 2010, THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500,000 WHICH ON JULY 30, 2012, WAS REVISED TO $2,582,410 TO ARTISTS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE ("APJ"), A DOMESTIC TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND FIVE YEARS OF OPERATIONS OF A MUSIC SCHOOL FOR IMPOVERISHED YOUNG PEOPLE IN HAITI. THE FIRST INSTALLMENT OF THAT GRANT WAS DISBURSED ON JANUARY 5, 2011 AND THE SECOND INSTALLMENT WAS DISBURSED ON AUGUST 3, 2012 FOLLOWING THE FOUNDATION'S RECEIPT FROM APJ OF PROJECT DETAIL, PLANS AND DOCUMENTATION. IN 2013 A DISBURSEMENT TOWARDS PHASE TWO OF THE PROJECT WAS MADE ON AUGUST 30TH. A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WAS ALSO APPROVED ON OCTOBER 2013 FOR $323,865 AND THE FIRST TWO INSTALLMENTS, TOTALING $215,910, WERE PAID ON OCTOBER 22, 2013.[CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O] |
| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt | 1 | TRANSFER OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS |
| IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt | 2 | TRANSFER OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. |
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| IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE FOUNDATION'S DIRECTORS HAVE PERSONAL FAMILIARITY WITH THE HISTORIES AND GOOD WORKS OF ALL OF THE FOUNDATION'S DONEE ORGANIZATIONS. IN GENERAL, THE FOUNDATION CONDUCTS PERIODIC FOLLOW-UPS WITH THE OFFICERS OF THE DONEE ORGANIZATIONS TO VERIFY THE APPROPRIATE EXPENDITURES OF GRANT FUNDS. WITH REGARD TO THE GRANT TO ARTISTS FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE, THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES REGULAR PERIODIC NARRATIVE AND FINANCIAL REPORTS FROM THE DONEE REGARDING THE PROGRESS OF THE GRANT PROJECT. |
| IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | THE FUTURE CASHFLOW FROM THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS OWNED BY THE LLC, INTERESTS IN WHICH WERE ASSIGNED TO THE QUINCY JONES FOUNDATION AND THE LIONEL RICHIE FOUNDATION, HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN ASSIGNED TO ARTISTS FOR PEACE & JUSTICE. ACCORDINGLY, THE LLC INTERESTS ARE SHOWN WITH A VALUE OF ZERO. |
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| IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | PART II, LINE 1, COLUMN (E): |
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| IRS990ScheduleN/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | EXPLANATION OF INVOLVEMENT: TRUSTEE OF THE QUINCY JONES FOUNDATIONTRUSTEE OF THE LIONEL RICHIE FOUNDATIONMR. JONES AND MR. RICHIE ARE BOARD MEMBERS OF THIS FOUNDATION |
| IRS990ScheduleN/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | THE FUTURE CASHFLOW FROM THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS OWNED BY THE LLC, INTERESTS IN WHICH WERE ASSIGNED TO THE QUINCY JONES FOUNDATION AND THE LIONEL RICHIE FOUNDATION, HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN ASSIGNED TO ARTISTS FOR PEACE & JUSTICE. ACCORDINGLY, THE LLC INTERESTS ARE SHOWN WITH A VALUE OF ZERO. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE FOUNDATION CEASED OPERATIONS AND ELECTED TO WIND UP AND DISSOLVE. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | DIRECTOR ADAM FELL SERVES AS BUSINESS MANAGER TO DIRECTOR QUINCY JONES. OFFICER CHERYL ROMINE SERVES AS EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO DIRECTOR/OFFICER PETER TORTORICI. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | AN ACCOUNTING FIRM IS HIRED TO PREPARE THE TAX RETURN AND A COPY IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW BEFORE THE TAX RETURN IS FILED WITH THE IRS. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | THE FOUNDATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY REVIEWS TRANSACTIONS THAT MAY GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THUS FAR, NO CONFLICTS HAVE ARISEN. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | NOT APPLICABLE IN THIS CASE SINCE THE FOUNDATION HAS NO COMPENSATED OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | THE FOUNDATION COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENT THAT IT DISCLOSE TO THE PUBLIC, UPON REQUEST, ITS FORM 1023 AND ATTACHMENTS (INCLUDING ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS). THE FOUNDATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE FORM 990 WHICH, OF COURSE, IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2014, THE THIRD INSTALLMENT OF THE ORIGINAL GRANT (AS REVISED ON JULY 30, 2012) WAS DISBURSED, TOGETHER WITH THE FINAL INSTALLMENT OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT, FOR A TOTAL OF $464,850. FURTHERMORE ON AUGUST 5, 2015, THE FOURTH INSTALLMENT OF THE ORIGINAL GRANT FOR THE AMOUNT OF $204,082 WAS DISBURSED, LEAVING THE FINAL SUM OF $57,000 TO BE DISBURSED ON JULY 2016. THE SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT OF $275,185, WHICH THE GRANTEE HAS DESIGNATED TO ENABLE SIX MONTHS OF OPERATIONS AT AUDIO INSTITUTE FROM AUGUST 2016 TO JANUARY 2017, WAS APPROVED ON JUNE 21, 2016. PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT THE SUM OF $332,185, REPRESENTING THE SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT AS WELL AS THE FINAL INSTALLMENT OF THE ORIGINAL GRANT OF $57,000, WAS DISBURSED ON JUNE 28, 2016. HAVING SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED ITS MISSION, THE BOARD CAME TO THE CONCLUSION TO TERMINATE WE ARE THE WORLD FOUNDATION'S FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES AND TO DISSOLVE THE ORGANIZATION IN 2017. THE APPLICATION FOR DISSOLUTION WAS FILED AND ACCEPTED BY THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ON AUGUST 31, 2017. SUBSEQUENTLY FINAL REMAINING BANK BALANCE OF $58,666 WAS DISBURSED ON OCTOBER 6TH, 2017 TO ARTISTS FOR PEACE & JUSTICE AS THE FINAL CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS THEIR CHARITABLE OPERATIONS. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 6 | SCHEDULE I, PART II, LINE 1, COLUMN (H) CONTINUED: |
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