Based in Denver, Colorado, NextWorldNow was started by an average citizen of ordinary means who believes that people can benefit from the intelligence of others and contribute to positive world change. The founder, Marty Waters, is a clinical social worker in the field of behavioral health services with a life-long interest in contributing to a better world. NWN is committed to sharing its resources for this purpose and in the process, learn more about the people in the diverse communities of the planet. NextWorldNow welcomes participation from others.

NWN is a US-based non-profit foundation with 501 (c) (3) status.