RRI'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' STRUGGLES AGAINST POVERTY AND MARGINALIZATION BY PROMOTING GREATER GLOBAL COMMITMENT AND ACTION TOWARDS POLICY, MARKET, AND LEGAL REFORMS THAT SECURE THEIR RIGHTS TO OWN, CONTROL AND BENEFIT FROM NATURAL RESOURCES, ESPECIALLY LAND AND FORESTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$49.5M
-13.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$478K
+13.9% YoY
Grant Count
2
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$239K
+70.9% YoY
About Rights and Resources Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
Rights and Resources Institute Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $49.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $478K. Net investment income was $1.0M.
Focus Areas
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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 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $49,541,768 | $57,105,953 | $55,447,194 |
| Revenue | $7,154,790 | $12,537,272 | $30,478,082 |
| Expenses | $19,852,374 | $15,398,716 | $9,044,680 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,030,462 | $870,653 | $369,967 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Rights and Resources Institute Inc
Community Land Rights and Conservation Finance Initiative (CLARIFI)
RIGHTS AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE INC
Amount
$100,000 - $1,000,000 (primary grants); $5,000,000 - $50,000,000 (pass-through mechanism)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Strategic Response Mechanism (SRM)
RIGHTS AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE INC
Amount
Up to $100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Rainforest Foundation Us ($466,386), Environmental Law Institute ($11,339).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ENVIRONMENTAL LAW INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | RESEARCH | $11,339 |
| RAINFOREST FOUNDATION US BROOKLYN, NY | STRENGTHENING GOVERNANCE OF THE GLOBAL ALLIANCE OF TERRITOIRIAL COMMUNITIES | $466,386 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUSTAVO SANCHEZ VALLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SOLANGE BANDIAKY-BADJI | PRESIDENT | 40 | $238,361 |
| HUMBERTO CAMPODONICO | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| MARGARET SMITH | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CECILE NDJEBET | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHREE KUMAR-MAHARJAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PATRICK SAIDI HEMEDI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE BRYAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GAM SHIMRAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EMMA NORRSTAD TICKNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EMILY KINAMA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MAKARIA REYNOLDS | COO | 40 | $175,179 |
| KEITH SLACK | SR DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $170,836 |
| OMAIRA BOLANOS | DIR., LATIN AM. & GENDER J | 40 | $156,190 |
| CAROLE CARLSON | DIRECTOR, FINANCE & ADMI | 40 | $174,863 |
| ALAIN FRECHETTE | DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC ANALYS | 40 | $138,331 |
| PATRICK KIPALU | DIRECTOR, AFRICA PROGRAM | 40 | $137,846 |
| ROSE NIERRAS | DIRECTOR, ASIA PROGRAM | 40 | $137,935 |
| DONALD BRYSON OGDEN | DIRECTOR, LIVELIHOODS | 40 | $137,599 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rights and Resources Institute Inc?
Rights and Resources Institute Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $49.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Rights and Resources Institute Inc?
As of 2024, Rights and Resources Institute Inc holds $49.5M in total assets with $7.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $478K in 2024.
Where does Rights and Resources Institute Inc operate?
Rights and Resources Institute Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Michigan, North Carolina, New York.
What size grants does Rights and Resources Institute Inc award?
In 2024, Rights and Resources Institute Inc awarded 2 grants totaling $478K — an average of about $239K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Rights and Resources Institute Inc's EIN?
Rights and Resources Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3690821. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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