World Resources Institute
World Resources Institute (WRI) is a global research organization headquartered in Washington, DC, with offices spanning more than 50 countries including Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, and the United States. The organization employs approximately 793 staff members and over 450 experts who work with leaders to translate research into actionable solutions for environmental sustainability and economic opportunity.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$630.3M
+5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$15.0M
+3.0% YoY
Grant Count
72
+1.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$209K
+1.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
WRI's mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth's environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. The organization is committed to creating change that improves people's lives, protects nature, and halts climate change.
WRI focuses on seven urgent global challenges:
- Food – Catalyzing action to cut food loss and waste in half by 2030, shifting toward plant-based diets, and promoting sustainable food and land use systems
- Forests – Protecting forests against loss and degradation, restoring forests in landscapes where needed most, tracking forest change, combating deforestation and illegal logging
- Water – Addressing freshwater challenges
- Ocean – Ocean conservation and sustainability
- Cities – Urban sustainability and development
- Climate – Climate change mitigation and adaptation
- Energy – Energy transition and sustainability
Grantmaking
WRI receives foundation grants to support its research and programmatic work. Recent foundation grants received include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
WRI operates globally with a presence in more than 50 countries. The organization maintains regional offices in Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, and the United States, enabling work across multiple continents and regions.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024 (as of September 2024):
- Total Revenue: $267M
- Total Expenses: $241M
- Total Assets: $630M
- Total Liabilities: $45.4M
Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Revenues: $357.8M
- Total Expenses: $211.9M
- Total Assets: $595.3M
Annual Income: $417.5M
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $630,309,050 | $595,261,608 | $427,715,503 |
| Revenue | $267,358,799 | $357,780,993 | $193,968,394 |
| Expenses | $240,843,544 | $211,894,739 | $183,476,237 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $12,095,063 | $4,588,421 | $2,223,615 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from World Resources Institute
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include One Tree Planted Inc ($2,212,063), C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group Inc ($1,552,740), Afef Inc ($1,402,730).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AB INBEV FOUNDATION INC NEW YORK, NY | SUPPORT ENVIR AND SOCIALLY EQUITABLE DECISIONS | $196,050 |
| AFEF INC NEW YORK, NY | REVERSE RAPID DEGRADATION OF ECOSYSTEMS | $1,402,730 |
| ALLOTROPE PARTNERS LLC OAKLAND, CA | PROTECT CLIMATE FROM GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS | $41,073 |
| BONNEVILLE ENVIRONMENTAL FOUNDATION PORTLAND, OR | PROMOTE ENVIR SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS | $243,676 |
| BUSINESS & HUMAN RIGHTS RESOURCE CENTRE US LTD SAN FRANCISCO, CA | REVERSE RAPID DEGRADATION OF ECOSYSTEMS | $29,425 |
| C40 CITIES CLIMATE LEADERSHIP GROUP INC NEW YORK, NY | PROMOTE ENVIR SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS | $1,552,740 |
| CALSTART INC BROOKLYN, NY | PROMOTE ENVIR SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS | $7,906 |
| CLEAN ENERGY WORKS WASHINGTON, DC | PROTECT CLIMATE FROM GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS | $20,525 |
| CLIMATE ANALYTICS INC NEW YORK, NY | PROTECT CLIMATE FROM GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS | $79,645 |
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY ITHACA, NY | REVERSE RAPID DEGRADATION OF ECOSYSTEMS | $145,135 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Aniruddha Dasgupta serves as President and CEO of World Resources Institute.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID BLOOD | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| PAMELA FLAHERTY | VICE-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DR SUSAN TIERNEY | VICE-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CLARA BARBY | DIRECTOR - FROM 07/2024 | 1 | — |
| FRANCES G BEINECKE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AFSANEH BESCHLOSS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN BRENNINKMEIJER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JESPER BRODIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHARAN BURROW | DIRECTOR - FROM 02/2024 | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM CHEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMSHYD N GODREJ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAWRENCE JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOAQUIM LEVY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CARLOS LOPES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CECILIA MARTINEZ | DIRECTOR - FROM 02/2024 | 1 | — |
| PAMELA MATSON | DIRECTOR - FROM 07/2024 | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN MCLAUGHLIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL MIEBACH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NADER MOUSAVIZADEH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARI PANGESTU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL POLSKY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROGER W SANT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER SCULLY-LERNER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHANNES VAN DE VEN | DIRECTOR - FROM 02/2024 | 1 | — |
| GLORIA WALTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANIEL WEISS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANIRUDDHA DASGUPTA | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $622,261 |
| ALIK HINCKSON | CFO | 40 | $287,418 |
| JOCELYN STARZAK - GEN COUNSEL | & SECRETARY - TO 12/2023 | 40 | $285,633 |
| SAURABH GUPTA - GEN COUNSEL | & SECRETARY - FROM 07/2024 | 40 | — |
| CRAIG HANSON | MD, PROGRAMS | 40 | $343,356 |
| ELIZABETH COOK | EVP, GOVERNANCE & DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $329,770 |
| JANET RANGANATHAN | MD, STRATEGY, LEARNING, & RESULTS | 40 | $343,407 |
| WANJIRA MATHAI | MD, AFRICA & GLOBAL P'SHIPS | 40 | $320,035 |
| ADRIANA LOBO - MD GLOBAL | PRESENCE & NAT'L ACTION | 40 | $348,596 |
| MOAZZAM MALIK | MD, GLOBAL DELIVERY | 40 | $275,469 |
| DONALD SPENCER | SR. GRANTS & CONTRACTS DIR. | 40 | $185,510 |
| KYLIE JAMESON - ACTING CHIEF | HR OFFICER - TO 09/2023 | 40 | $169,178 |
| JENNIFER LAYKE | GLOBAL DIRECTOR, ENERGY | 40 | $245,182 |
| DANIEL LASHOF | DIRECTOR, US CLIMATE | 40 | $265,510 |
| PANKAJ BHATIA | DEPUTY DIR., CLIMATE PROGRAM | 40 | $253,211 |
| KEVIN MOSS | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 40 | $234,658 |
| PABLO VIEIRA - GLOBAL | DIRECTOR, NDC PARTNERSHIP | 40 | $236,141 |
| IAN DE CRUZ | DIR. OF P'SHIPS, INNOV. & INV. | 40 | $214,680 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
WRI has received recognition and support for its work:
WRI received an Audacious Project investment to accelerate restoration efforts
WRI and the University of Chicago received $100 million for global energy transition work
WRI received a $2 million grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to accelerate building efficiency
RELEASE: WRI Receives $2 Million Grant from GEF to Accelerate Building EfficiencyWRI partnered with others to announce winners of the GEF Adaptation Innovation Challenge Award
WRI, CCRI and Partners Announced Winner of GEF Adaptation Innovation ChallengeP4G awarded $3.8M to 14 climate startups driving green innovation, with WRI involvement
RELEASE: P4G Awards $3.8M to 14 Climate Startups Driving Green ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does World Resources Institute fund?
WRI's mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth's environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. The organization is committed to creating change that improves people's lives, protects nature, and halts climate change. WRI focuses on seven urgent global challenges: • **Food** – Catalyzing action to cut food loss and waste in half by 2030, shifting toward plant-based diets, and promoting sustainable food and land…
How do I apply for a grant from World Resources Institute?
WRI receives foundation grants to support its research and programmatic work. Recent foundation grants received include: | Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose | |--------|--------|------|---------| | Carl Victor Page Memorial Foundation | $4.8M | 2024 | Project support for land restoration | | Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc. | $3.5M | 2024 | Road safety promotion | | The Patrick J McGovern Foundation Inc. | $1.5M | 2024 | Expand WRI's Data Lab for climate-focused AI innovation and global data acc…
Where does World Resources Institute make grants?
WRI operates globally with a presence in more than 50 countries. The organization maintains regional offices in Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, and the United States, enabling work across multiple continents and regions.
What size grants does World Resources Institute award?
In 2024, World Resources Institute awarded 72 grants totaling $15.0M — an average of about $209K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is World Resources Institute's EIN?
World Resources Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1257057. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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