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WORLDVIEW DEVELOPMENT USA INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 463225353 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE T50 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Medium ($1M-$10M) · worldviewusa.org
revenue
$6.2M
expenses
$5.7M
net assets
$1.0M
employees
0
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

WORLDVIEW, USA WAS FORMED AS A NONPROFIT ORG.LOCATED IN NYC, TO PROVIDE US CITIZENS AND GLOBAL PARTNERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME A PART OF WORLDVIEWS GLOBAL VILLAGE. WE ARE CURRENTLY FOCUSED ON IMPLEMENTING CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN URBAN USA AND...

profile · synthesized from sources

Worldview Development USA Inc. is a New York-based nonprofit focused on climate change and sustainable development projects in urban USA and internationally. It operates through public-private partnerships, educational initiatives, and community empowerment programs. The organization emphasizes mangrove restoration, youth climate engagement, and blue carbon solutions in collaboration with the Worldview International Foundation.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Blue Carbon Credits
Initiative to market blue carbon credits from natural climate solutions in partnership with vulnerable climate communities.
Development in Sri Lanka
On-site programs promoting sustainable farming, biodiversity, soil fertility, and fair trade through the Paradise Farms organic-certified farm and eco-retreat.
Mangosa Thura Comic Book
Educational comic series that teaches about mangrove conservation; sales fund expansion of mangrove planting in critically threatened areas.
Mangrove University
Free online course with 9 modules and 46 lessons on mangrove restoration, featuring articles, videos, and discussion forums to educate global learners.
Plant Trees for Life
Public campaign supporting mangrove restoration, conservation education, and coastal resilience work in Panama through seed sponsor contributions.
Youth for Climate Change (Y4C)
Youth program focused on climate action through Students for Solar, Mangrove Restoration, and Climate & Culture exchange initiatives in the USA and Myanmar.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 1 activity
    • Builds public-private partnerships for sustainable development
      Creates and manages public-private partnerships to advance sustainable development projects that promote social mobility and environmental resilience, such as the collaboration to develop Paradise Farms in Sri Lanka.
  • Integrated Community-Led Development Programs 1 activity
    • Empowers communities to implement sustainable development solutions
      Engages and strengthens local communities to design and carry out sustainable development initiatives addressing global challenges such as climate change and environmental degradation.
  • Local Clean Energy Adoption & Education 1 activity
    • Implements climate change and sustainable development projects in urban areas of the United States
      Carries out on-the-ground initiatives focused on climate action and sustainable development within urban communities in the U.S., including solar light distribution and youth-led climate programs.
  • Agricultural Training and Education Programs 1 activity
    • Provides economic and social empowerment through organic farming and eco-tourism in Sri Lanka
      Operates Paradise Farms and Paradise Gardens in Sri Lanka—an 80+ acre organic-certified farm and eco-retreat—that provides above-average wages, organic agriculture training, free organic meals, and sustainable livelihoods, primarily for women.
  • Tree Planting and Reforestation Initiatives 1 activity
    • Restores mangrove ecosystems and supports coastal resilience globally
      Implements mangrove restoration projects in coastal regions including Panama and Myanmar, through direct tree planting, community engagement, and public campaigns such as "Plant Trees for Life" and the MANGOSA THURA comic series, which funds expanded planting.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Offers free online education on mangrove restoration
      Provides a comprehensive free online course with 9 modules and 46 lessons on mangrove restoration, featuring multimedia content, interactive discussions, and learning activities to build global capacity.
    • Supports sustainable development in underserved communities through international partnerships
      Collaborates with Worldview International Foundation and other partners to implement projects promoting food and health equity, environmental sustainability, and climate mitigation in countries including Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Panama.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6.18M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$6.15M99%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$36K
expenses
Total expenses$5.68M
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead100%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.21M
Cash$1.21M
Investments$0
Liabilities$185K
Net assets$1.03M
Liquid reserves2.6 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +9.2%
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • GLOBAL PARTNERS Partner — Collaborates with global partners to implement sustainable development initiatives.
  • MP Global Connect Inc. Partner — Coalition partner in the development of Paradise Farms in Sri Lanka
  • Mangrove Virtual University Partner — Collaborates on the development and delivery of an online mangrove restoration education program.
  • Maywin Young Partner — Creator of the Mangosa Thura comic series in collaboration with WorldView Development USA.
  • WIF Partner — Coalition partner in the development of Paradise Farms in Sri Lanka
  • Worldview International Foundation Network — Exclusive provider of Mangrove University, indicating a programmatic affiliation
  • Worldview International Foundation Partner — Collaborates on climate mitigation, mangrove restoration, and community development initiatives
  • Worldview International Foundation Partner — Partnership to bridge U.S. and international communities through sustainable development projects.
  • Y4C Youth for Climate Change Partner — Subsidiary program of WorldView Development USA focused on youth climate action.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Blue Carbon Ecosystem Restoration
    methodology: blue-carbon_ecosystem_restoration
    By restoring mangrove ecosystems as a nature-based climate solution, the organization generates blue carbon credits that fund further climate resilience and sustainable development in vulnerable communities, because ecological restoration simultaneously addresses climate change and social equity.
  • Education and Storytelling for Mobilization
    methodology: education-for-mobilization
    By using online education, youth engagement, and culturally resonant storytelling—including comics—the organization builds broad-based knowledge and emotional connection to mangrove conservation, because scalable education and narrative foster widespread community mobilization and sustained climate action.
  • Global Partnership Engagement
    methodology: global-partnership_engagement
    By partnering with experienced international organizations, the organization connects U.S. citizens and communities with global sustainable development initiatives, amplifying impact through shared resources and cross-cultural collaboration because joint action strengthens local and global resilience.
  • Global Village Collaborative Model
    methodology: global_village_collaboration
    By fostering a Global Village model that unites individuals and organizations across borders, the organization enables collaborative, long-term strategies for uplifting vulnerable populations, because collective ownership and shared vision produce more resilient and equitable development outcomes.