Natural Resource Governance Institute
NRGI ENVISIONS A WORLD WHERE NATURAL RESOURCES ENABLE FAIR, PROSPEROUS AND SUSTAINABLE SOCIETIES, INSTEAD OF UNDERMINING THEM. NRGI EXISTS BECAUSE DECISIONS ABOUT HOW NATURAL RESOURCES ARE GOVERNED DETERMINE THE WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE IN RESOURCE-RICH COUNTRIES AND OF THE PLANET.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.7M
Revenue
$13.6M
Net Investment Income
$4K
Expenses
$14.5M
About Natural Resource Governance Institute
Based on IRS filings
Natural Resource Governance Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $4K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,662,291 | $11,873,299 | $12,928,016 |
| Revenue | $13,574,743 | $10,283,613 | $9,018,187 |
| Expenses | $14,548,385 | $11,952,488 | $11,294,453 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,165 | $2,385 | $3,185 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILBERT F HOUNGBO | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LOURDES MELGAR | TREASURER & SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| H JORDAN DIAMOND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAROLE NAKHLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MONICA ARAYA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AUDREY GAUGHRAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY PAUL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MAMADOU BITEYE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MAGDALENA SEPULVEDA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ZAINAB USMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLES WANGUHU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SUNEETA KAIMAL | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $348,900 |
| LUIS M GARCIA | CHIEF FIN. & ADMIN. OFFICER | 40 | $235,721 |
| PATRICK HELLER | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $218,537 |
| ERICA WESTENBERG | GOVERNANCE PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $174,261 |
| MARTIN JAMES | INTERNATIONAL FIN. & COMPLIANCE DIR. | 40 | $153,547 |
| AARON SAYNE | SENIOR GOVERNANCE OFFICER | 40 | $116,019 |
| ROBERT PITMAN | SENIOR GOVERNANCE OFFICER | 40 | $101,561 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Natural Resource Governance Institute?
Natural Resource Governance Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $9.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Natural Resource Governance Institute?
As of 2024, Natural Resource Governance Institute holds $9.7M in total assets with $13.6M in annual revenue.
Where does Natural Resource Governance Institute operate?
Natural Resource Governance Institute has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maryland, New York.
What is Natural Resource Governance Institute's EIN?
Natural Resource Governance Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4451390. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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