About – World Wide Web Foundation

A passion for the Web. An even greater passion for humanity.

Fast Facts

Created by Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the Web; and led by CEO Steve Bratt
First announced in 2008 and operationally-launched on 15 November 2009
Organization: International not-for-profit:
- Headquarters: Switzerland (tax exempt charity)
- Friends of the Web Foundation: United States (501(c)(3)), expanding to other countries
Seed funding: From John S and James L Knight Foundation and its Media Innovation Initiative.
Program funding: Through charitable donations and partnerships.
Types of activities: In-the-field training and tools to support content creation, community building, support of Web science and research, advancement of Web standards, and working with other organizations working to make the Web a more power medium for the service of humankind (see Programs, Projects)

Executive Summary

See our printable two-page Executive Summary for an overview of the Web Foundation’s vision, mission, challenges and programs.

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Advance the Web. Empower People.

Oct 21, 2009 • Steve Bratt

We envision a Web that empowers all people, including billions excluded today, by providing new opportunities for creativity, collaboration, teaching, learning, enterprise and a better life. To reach this goal, the Web Foundation will put the power of the Web into the hands of people around the world through effective, high-impact programs.
The Foundation works to…