From public IRS filings
Words Without Borders
BROOKLYN, NY · International Affairs
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Mission
Words Without Borders' mission is to translate, publish, and actively promote the finest contemporary world literature.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$702K
Total expenses
$631K
Total assets
$388K
Program expense ratio
73%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2022.
Who funds Words Without Borders
$1M in foundation grants on record from 22 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs Giles Whiting Foundation | $215K | 3 |
| Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $150K | 1 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $99K | 4 |
| Hawthornden Foundation | $90K | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $87K | 4 |
| Lannan Foundation | $50K | 1 |
| Sumner Scholarship Endowment Foundation | $50K | 4 |
| Poetry Foundation | $45K | 2 |
| Rea Charitable Trust | $40K | 4 |
| Cornelia Bessie Memorial Foundation | $38K | 3 |
Leadership
Karen Phillips — Executive Director (Principal officer)
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