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501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organization

Recognized by the IRS as a public charity. Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

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501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status

1990 Web Archive is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of early internet history, digital archaeology, and public education about the dawn of the World Wide Web.

EIN / Tax ID
84-2910375
IRS Recognition Date
March 15, 1996
Classification
501(c)(3) — Public Charity
Foundation Code
15 — Public Charity (Type III)
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Organization Details

Legal Name 1990 Web Archive, Inc.
DBA 1990 Web Archive
State of Incorporation State of Delaware
Date of Incorporation January 22, 1995
IRS Recognition March 15, 1996 (Determination Letter #15-0249193)
Tax-Exempt Status Active and in Good Standing
Organizational Purpose Charitable, Educational, and Scientific
Asset Deduction Limit $17,500.00
Contributions Deductible Yes — under IRC Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Governing Documents Articles of Incorporation & Bylaws (on file with IRS)
Mailing Address 1990 Archive Way, Suite 200, San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone (415) 199-0WEB
Email info@1990webarchive.org
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Purpose & Mission

"The organization is organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. No part of the net earnings of the organization inures to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual. No substantial part of the activities of the organization is the carrying on of propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the organization does not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office."

Our Activities Include:

  • Systematic preservation and archiving of early World Wide Web content from 1990–2000
  • Public education about the history, culture, and technology of the early internet
  • Research support for historians, journalists, and digital culture scholars
  • Development of open-source tools for web preservation and digital archaeology
  • Hosting public exhibitions and lectures on internet history
  • Maintaining an accessible search engine for archived web content
  • Publishing scholarly articles and reports on early web culture
  • Collaboration with libraries, museums, and academic institutions worldwide
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Governing Board of Directors

DR
Dr. Dana Reeves
Chairperson
MK
Marcus Kim
Vice Chair
SL
Sarah Liu
Secretary
JT
James Torres
Treasurer
AP
Aisha Patel
Director
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Financial Highlights (FY 2024)

Total Revenue
$2.4M
Grants, donations, contracts
Program Services
78%
Of total expenditures
Administrative
12%
Of total expenditures
Fundraising
10%
Of total expenditures
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Official Documents

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IRS Determination Letter
PDF • 2.4 MB • March 1996
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Articles of Incorporation
PDF • 1.1 MB • January 1995
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Bylaws (Current)
PDF • 0.8 MB • Amended 2024
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Form 990 — FY 2024
PDF • 3.7 MB • Filed June 2025
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Form 990 — FY 2023
PDF • 3.5 MB • Filed June 2024
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Annual Report 2024
PDF • 5.2 MB • Published Dec 2024
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Tax Deductibility of Contributions

Contributions to 1990 Web Archive, Inc. (EIN 84-2910375) are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law under IRC Section 170. The organization is classified as a public charity under IRC Section 501(c)(3).

For substantial contributions, donors should consult their own tax advisor. The organization's determination of tax-exempt status is based upon IRS ruling letter dated March 15, 1996. Please retain this EIN number for your tax records. All contribution acknowledgments and receipts are provided within 90 days of the donation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 1990 Web Archive a legitimate nonprofit? +

Yes. 1990 Web Archive, Inc. is recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our EIN is 84-2910375 and our IRS determination letter was issued on March 15, 1996. You can verify our status through the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search tool.

Are donations to 1990 Web Archive tax-deductible? +

Yes. Because we are a recognized 501(c)(3) public charity, your donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. We will provide a written acknowledgment of your contribution for your tax records.

Where can I find your Form 990 filings? +

Our most recent Form 990 filings are available in the "Official Documents" section above. You can also find them on ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer, GuideStar/Candid, or the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search.

How does 1990 Web Archive use its funds? +

Approximately 78% of our expenditures go directly to program services — including web crawling infrastructure, digital preservation systems, public access platforms, and research. Administrative costs are ~12% and fundraising costs are ~10%, which is well within industry standards for nonprofit organizations.

Can I request a copy of your governing documents? +

Absolutely. Our Articles of Incorporation, current Bylaws, and most recent Form 990 are available for download above. For other records, please contact us at info@1990webarchive.org and we will respond within 30 days.

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