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Nonprofit · EIN 45-3729064

WOLFRAM FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · CHAMPAIGN, IL 61820

Financials

$22K$228K2023$136K$337K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WOLFRAM FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$136,178$336,644-$200,466$587,329$138,764$448,565
December 31, 2023990$22,146$227,908-$205,762$652,665$3,634$649,031
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$136,178
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$1,673
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,673
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,500
Occupancy
$2,010
Travel
$21,707
Program services (functional)
$335,884
Management and general (functional)
$760

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$652,665
Total assets, end of year
$587,329
Total liabilities, end of year
$138,764
Net assets, end of year
$448,565
Net assets without donor restrictions
$192,617
Net assets with donor restrictions
$255,948
Gross receipts
$136,178
Employees
1
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
IL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEPHEN WOLFRAMPRESIDENT & TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
REBECCA PORTHVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
CATHERINE BOUCHERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
ANDREA GERLACHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
ALEXANDER WOLFRAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
ANDRE KUZNIAREKVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEPHEN WOLFRAMPRESIDENT & TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
REBECCA PORTHVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
CATHERINE BOUCHERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
ANDREA GERLACHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
ALEXANDER WOLFRAMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
ANDRE KUZNIAREKVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
0$0
NEA BRINSONSECRETARY
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
100 TRADE CENTER DR, CHAMPAIGN, IL 61820-7237
In care of
% MAYO OLUKOYA
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Mayo Olukoya, 100 TRADE CENTER DRIVE, CHAMPAIGN, IL 618207237
Signed the 990
Mayo Olukoya, Director of Finance
Phone
(217) 398-0700
Return prepared by
PwC US Tax LLP

Mission

THE WOLFRAM FOUNDATION'S OBJECTIVE IS TO SUPPORT EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND ENTREPRENEURISM. ON OUR OWN AND WITH OUR PARTNERS WE ORGANIZE AND MANAGE PROGRAMS AND CREATE LONG-TERM RESOURCES TO REALIZE THE PROMISE OF SCIENCE AND COMPUTATION IN BUILDING THE FUTURE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The Wolfram Institute, started in 2022, is dedicated to the acceleration of scientific progress through the use of computation. The Institute continued research on hypergraph rewriting and the categorical study of complexity tradeoffs involved in rewrite system emulations, and initiated new research in the areas of observer theory and infrageometry. More than 50 "open science" public livestreams offered viewers an opportunity to observe Institute personnel conduct research in real time. The Institute also engaged with university students on computational projects of mutual interest
    Expenses $311,211
  • In 2023, the foundation accomplished the expansion of its education and research programs to provide research and educational opportunities to students from diverse educational backgrounds worldwide. The work of the foundation also resulted in the production of significant volumes of scientific articles, technical documents, research blogs, video work logs, livestreams, summer schools, winter schools and year-round online educational and research-oriented opportunities for students of all ages. These open science activities are a core part of the foundation's philosophy, and are expected to continue into 2025 and beyond.
    Expenses $24,673
  • The Wolfram Physics Project (WPP) is an international basic research collaboration, based upon an "open science" philosophy, with open access to all scientific publications, software tools, working sessions and databases. The WPP supports research positions worldwide, and works closely with university departments and major international research centers to provide support and supervision for basic research at all levels. WPP also organizes a variety of events and educational opportunities for students and researchers around the world.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
45-3729064
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2013
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$587,329
Income (IRS master file)
$136,178

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$136,178$336,644$587,329XML
990December 2023$22,146$227,908$652,665XML
990December 2022$856,721$35,109$854,793IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 45-3729064).

Questions about WOLFRAM FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of WOLFRAM FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WOLFRAM FOUNDATION is 45-3729064.
Is WOLFRAM FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
Are donations to WOLFRAM FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WOLFRAM FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of WOLFRAM FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WOLFRAM FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of WOLFRAM FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Mayo Olukoya.
Who are the officers and directors of WOLFRAM FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does WOLFRAM FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $136,178, expenses of $336,644 and total assets of $587,329 at year end.

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