Liabilities / Assets
19th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
The Global Brain Foundation
EIN 82-0822577 • 501(c)3 • Boulder, CO
Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage
Profile
The Global Brain Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that operates as a climate communications accelerator based in Boulder, Colorado. The New Zero World Foundation (fiscal sponsorship) was launched in July 2022 at the United Nations under the auspices of the President of the General Assembly, Abdullah Shahid. Our organization brings together a coalition of climate allies with the aim of creating a global movement that can shift public opinion and promote positive behavioral change. This is achieved through the creation of new climate narratives that can reimagine our visions of the future in a more sustainable way. Our Vision is for a world where everyone is inspired to be a part of the climate solution, knows what they can do and will have the opportunity to do it. Our Mission is to overcome the barriers to climate action through the power of communication and creativity. Our north star is based on 3 principles: INSPIRE- EMPOWER - MOBILIZE
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.00x
Liabilities / Revenue
20th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
68th percentile
Higher net margin than 68% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
40th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
98th percentile
Faster asset growth than 98% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
91st percentile
Faster revenue growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$255,735
Up $186,735 (+271%) from 2023
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2023
Net Assets
Up$255,735
Up $186,735 (+271%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$1,232,000
Up $628,000 (+104%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$1,045,265
Up $510,265 (+95%) from 2023
Net Income
Up$186,735
Up $117,735 (+171%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $255,735
- Liabilities
- $0
- Net assets
- $255,735
- Revenue
- $1,232,000
- Expenses
- $1,045,265
- Net income
- $186,735
| Balance Sheet | Operations | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Assets | Liabilities | Net Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Net Income |
| 2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year. | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $1.23 | $1.05 | $0.19 |
| 2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year. | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.60 | $0.54 | $0.07 |
| 2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year. | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.07 | $0.05 | $0.02 | |
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Jul 6, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.1
- Gross Receipts
- $1,232,000
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The Global Brain Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that operates as a climate communications accelerator based in Boulder, Colorado. The New Zero World Foundation (fiscal sponsorship) was launched in July 2022 at the United Nations under the auspices of the President of the General Assembly, Abdullah Shahid. Our organization brings together a coalition of climate allies with the aim of creating a global movement that can shift public opinion and promote positive behavioral change. This is achieved through the creation of new climate narratives that can reimagine our visions of the future in a more sustainable way. Our Vision is for a world where everyone is inspired to be a part of the climate solution, knows what they can do and will have the opportunity to do it. Our Mission is to overcome the barriers to climate action through the power of communication and creativity. Our north star is based on 3 principles: INSPIRE- EMPOWER - MOBILIZE
The Global Brain Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that operates as a climate communications accelerator based in Boulder, Colorado. The New Zero World Foundation (fiscal sponsorship) was launched in July 2022 at the United Nations under the auspices of the President of the General Assembly, Abdullah Shahid. Our organization brings together a coalition of climate allies with the aim of creating a global movement that can shift public opinion and promote positive behavioral change. This is achieved through the creation of new climate narratives that can reimagine our visions of the future in a more sustainable way. Our Vision is for a world where everyone is inspired to be a part of the climate solution, knows what they can do and will have the opportunity to do it. Our Mission is to overcome the barriers to climate action through the power of communication and creativity. Our north star is based on 3 principles: INSPIRE - EMPOWER - MOBILIZE
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $69,000 | $255,735 | ▲ $186,735 |
| Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds | $69,000 | $255,735 | ▲ $186,735 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $69,000 | $255,735 | ▲ $186,735 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $69,000 | $255,735 | ▲ $186,735 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $69,000 | $255,735 | ▲ $186,735 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Michael Tracy | Chairman & Secretary |
| Natalia Vega-Tracy | Executive Director & President |
| David Hilfman | Board Member |
| Jennifer Menke | Board Member |
| Praful Shah | Board Member |
| Danny Berry | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $1,232,000
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $0
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $1,232,000
- Change in Net Assets
- $186,735
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $664,765 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $380,500 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | - | $380,500 | - | $380,500 |
| Other Expenses | - | $109,250 | - | $109,250 |
| Travel | - | $53,599 | - | $53,599 |
| Information Technology | - | $32,596 | - | $32,596 |
| Office Expenses | - | $24,542 | - | $24,542 |
| Advertising | - | $16,568 | - | $16,568 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $0 | $1,045,265 | $0 | $1,045,265 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $0 |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Backup withholding compliance
- No
- Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
- No
- 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
- No
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- No
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Part VI Line 2
“Michael Tracy and Natalia Vega-Tracy are married”
Part VI Line 12C
“Through phone calls and conversations throughout the year.”
Part VI Line 19
“Website”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- The Global Brain Foundation
- EIN
- 82-0822577
- Phone
- 3033780081
- Address
- 4300 Sunshine Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO 80302
- Doing Business As
- New Zero World Foundation
Signing Officer
- Name
- Michael Tracy
- Title
- Chairman and Secretary
- Phone
- 3033780081
- Signed
- 2025-07-06
Organization Details
- Formed
- 2017
- Legal Domicile
- Co
- Voting Board Members
- 0
- Independent Board Members
- 0
- Employees
- 0
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Part III Line 2
“In 2024 we launched EPIC - The Earth Public Information Collaborative. A global communications & media ecosystem, created with the mission to provide literacy and information to the public and civil society about the climate crisis. Convened in partnership with the Global Commons Alliance (GCA) & our Global Brain subsidiary, New Zero World.”
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