World Green Building Council Inc
The World Green Building Council (worldgbc) is the largest and most influential local-regional-global action network, leading the transformation to sustainable and decarbonized built environments for everyone, everywhere.together, with 75+ green building councils and industry partners from all around the world, we are driving systemic changes to: - address whole life carbon emissions of existing and new buildings - enable resilient, healthy, equitable and inclusive places - secure regenerative, resource efficient and waste-free built environmentswe work with businesses, organizations and governments to deliver on the ambitions of the paris agreement and un global goals for sustainable development (SDGS).
World Green Building Council Inc at a glance
In short: World Green Building Council Inc gave $300K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $300K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $299,697
- +12.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $299,697
- +12.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $299,697
- Total assets
- $3,886,692
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who World Green Building Council Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was World Resources Institute ($300K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $266K (2023) to $1.9M (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $300K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Resources Institute Washington, DC | To accelerate the implementation of net zero carbon buildings in regional action hubs and enhancing cross-sector and multi-level coordination to accelerate market transformation and the transition to a healthier, greener built environment. | $299,697 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,886,692 | $6,298,739 | $5,719,769 | $299,697 | 1 | $-70,333 |
| 2023 | $3,287,921 | $5,800,971 | $4,988,140 | $266,077 | 1 | $106,516 |
| 2022 | $2,600,066 | $2,896,045 | $3,099,467 | $272,281 | Total only | $-40,603 |
| 2021 | $3,297,595 | $3,502,075 | $3,366,499 | $814,359 | Total only | $-77,088 |
| 2020 | $3,883,926 | $4,873,152 | $3,976,044 | $1,867,426 | Total only | $25,171 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About World Green Building Council Inc
Based on IRS filings
World Green Building Council Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $300K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
World Green Building Council Inc is led by Cristina Gamboa, CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cristina Gamboa
CEO
Chief Executive Officer → CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$213K (2020) → $278K (2024)
Jennifer Layke
Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Richardson
Senior Impact Director
Director & Ern → Senior Impact Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$108K (2021) → $144K (2024)
Audrey Nugent
Global Advocacy & Campaigns Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$106K (2023) → $123K (2024)
Dom Czerwinska
Engagement & Implementation Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$103K (2023) → $107K (2024)
Johannes Kreissig
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tan Swee Yiow
Director
Board Secretary → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Habiba Al Marashi
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hastings Chikoko
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Brooks
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Skinner
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Faustine Delasalle
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean Kidney
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Fernanda Aguirre
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hugh Lim
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Wangeci Chege
Board Secretary
Vice Chair → Board Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Davina Rooney
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Bell
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Bruno Sauer (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Dario Ibarguengoitia (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Felipe Faria (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ilari Aho (2020–2022) — Board Secretary
- Former: Peter Templeton (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tanya Cox (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Victoria Burrows (2021) — Director & Anz
- Former: Cherie Nursalim (2020) — Director
- Former: Kevin Mo (2020) — Director
- Former: Lisa Bate (2020) — Chair
- Former: Nkosinathi Manzana (2020) — Director
- Former: Saeed Al Abbar (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $278K, to Cristina Gamboa (CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about World Green Building Council Inc
How much does World Green Building Council Inc give each year?
World Green Building Council Inc gave $300K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $266K across 1 grant.
How large is World Green Building Council Inc?
World Green Building Council Inc reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.3M.
What is World Green Building Council Inc?
World Green Building Council Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals. It holds $3.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does World Green Building Council Inc operate?
World Green Building Council Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is World Green Building Council Inc's EIN?
World Green Building Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0279904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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