Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2015 , and ending 06-30-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC
 
% MICHAEL BAUER
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1250 24TH ST NW
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Washington, DC20037
D Employer identification number

52-1693387
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 324,938,083
F Name and address of principal officer:
Carter Roberts
1250 24TH ST NW
Washington,DC20037
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.WORLDWILDLIFE.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1960
M State of legal domicile: DE
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: See Schedule O
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 24
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 23
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 587
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 202
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 936,783
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 204,312,607 225,837,994
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 1,307,731 868,592
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 8,277,183 10,018,964
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 4,186,244 11,905,402
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 218,083,765 248,630,952
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 73,810,069 73,566,874
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 78,680,754 81,759,240
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 818,540 756,295
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet32,557,764    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 71,725,758 74,873,440
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 225,035,121 230,955,849
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -6,951,356 17,675,103
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 471,481,440 481,710,624
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 134,447,867 145,153,698
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 337,033,573 336,556,926
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE O
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 131,435,501 including grants of $ 67,194,486 ) (Revenue $ 432,410 )
Global Conservation - See Schedule O
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 18,940,135 including grants of $ 4,476,517 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
Policy - See Schedule O
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 10,274,386 including grants of $ 1,373,673 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
Market transformation - See Schedule O
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 23,819,246 including grants of $ 522,198 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet184,469,268
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment..............
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
Yes
 
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
247
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
587
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
No
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
24
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
23
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletMICHAEL BAUER1250 24TH ST NW   Washington,DC20037 (202) 293-4800
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) Neville Isdell......................................................................
Chairman
 0.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(2) Pamela Matson......................................................................
Vice Chairman
 0.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(3) Robert Litterman......................................................................
Treasurer
 0.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(4) Shelly Lazarus......................................................................
Secretary
 0.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(5) Fabiola Arredondo......................................................................
Director
 0.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(6) Peter Crane......................................................................
Director
 0.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(7) Tammy Crown......................................................................
Director
 0.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(8) Brenda Davis......................................................................
Director
 0.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(9) Jared Diamond......................................................................
Director
 0.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(10) Leonardo DiCaprio......................................................................
Director
 0.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(11) Christopher Dodd......................................................................
Director
 0.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(12) Mohamed T El-Ashry......................................................................
Director
 0.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(13) Exequiel Ezcurra......................................................................
Director
 0.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(14) Urs Hoelzle......................................................................
Director
 0.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(15) Lawrence H Linden......................................................................
Director
 0.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(16) Steve Luczo......................................................................
Director
 0.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(17) Perk Perkins......................................................................
Director
 0.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) Michael Philipp........................................................................
Director
 0.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(19) Mayari Pritzker........................................................................
Director
 0.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(20) John Sall........................................................................
Director
 0.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(21) Roger W Sant........................................................................
Director
 0.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(22) Wang Shi........................................................................
Director
 0.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(23) Sharon Youngblood........................................................................
Director
 0.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(24) Carter Roberts........................................................................
President & CEO
 40.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       740,666 0 200,515
(25) Marcia Marsh........................................................................
Chief Operating Officer
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       448,224 0 128,320
(26) Margaret Ackerley........................................................................
SVP & General Counsel
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       367,522 0 53,099
(27) Michael Bauer........................................................................
Chief Financial Officer
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       328,179 0 35,040
(28) Julie Miller........................................................................
SVP Development
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       308,259 0 49,596
(29) Leroy Wade........................................................................
Controller
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       174,504 0 34,926
(30) Jason Clay........................................................................
SVP Markets and Food
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     344,681 0 113,932
(31) Terrence Macko........................................................................
SVP Marketing & Communications
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     315,356 0 37,124
(32) David McCauley........................................................................
SVP Policy & Govt Affairs
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     259,485 0 24,650
(33) Ginette Hemley........................................................................
SVP Wildlife Conservation
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   296,638 0 42,118
(34) Thomas Dillon........................................................................
SVP Forest and Freshwater
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   285,598 0 58,095
(35) David Reed........................................................................
Sr Policy Advisor
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   262,508 0 37,488
(36) Brad Ack........................................................................
SVP Oceans
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   258,343 0 46,044
(37) Christine Singer........................................................................
VP Individual Giving
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   250,273 0 44,857
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 4,640,236 0 905,804
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet185
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
PMG Inc,
7240 PARKWAY DR STE 170
HANOVER,MD21076 		Print,product,mail 8,724,419
Blackbaud,
PO Box 930256
ATLANTA,GA31193 		CRM SYSTEM CON 3,261,835
Appco Group US Inc,
40 Rector Street Suite 1504
NEW YORK,NY10006 		Fundraising 873,973
Plowshare Group Inc,
ONE DOCK ST
STAMFORD,CT06902 		Communications cons. 732,253
SISK Fulfillment Service Inc,
1900 INDUSTRIAL PARK
FEDERALSBURG,MD21632 		Premium mgmt&mailing 563,342
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet12
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 1,528,861
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c 77,804
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 46,365,374
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 177,865,955
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 3,127,328
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 225,837,994
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a TRAVEL PROGRAMS 561520 436,182   436,182  
b MISCELLANEOUS 900099 432,410 432,410    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 868,592
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 2,284,735   -33,000 2,317,735
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 11,085,268     11,085,268
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   6,768,799
b Less: rental expenses   6,235,198
c Rental income or (loss) 0 533,601
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 533,601   533,601  
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 757,637 76,994,717
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 757,637 69,260,488
c Gain or (loss)   7,734,229
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 7,734,229     7,734,229
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 77,804of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 6,400
b Less: direct expenses ...b 53,808
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -47,408   -47,408
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a LIST RENTAL 900099 160,864     160,864
b MISCELLANEOUS 900099 173,077     173,077
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 333,941
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 248,630,952 432,410 936,783 21,423,765
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Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 1,711,675 1,711,675
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 422,845 422,845
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 71,432,354 71,432,354
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 3,929,512 1,821,750 1,400,642 707,120
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 54,166,540 41,026,349 5,205,431 7,934,760
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 3,161,568 2,203,831 334,787 622,950
9 Other employee benefits ....... 17,077,642 13,158,551 1,686,372 2,232,719
10 Payroll taxes ........... 3,423,978 2,303,550 475,892 644,536
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 129,527   129,527  
b Legal ......... 94,700 19,257 73,587 1,856
c Accounting ........... 256,654 60,364 196,290  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 756,295 756,295
f Investment management fees ...... 1,238,926   1,238,926  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 17,056,508 15,723,264 604,086 729,158
12 Advertising and promotion .... 4,285,997 2,048,794   2,237,203
13 Office expenses ....... 20,553,368 10,066,144 195,090 10,292,134
14 Information technology ...... 2,712,244 1,125,324 1,278,812 308,108
15 Royalties .. 732,752 331,973   400,779
16 Occupancy ........... 3,054,973 2,661,205   393,768
17 Travel ............ 6,829,114 5,959,577 215,900 653,637
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 3,784,085 3,484,757 186,989 112,339
20 Interest ........... 958,769 810,218   148,551
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 2,042,048 1,730,307 27,111 284,630
23 Insurance ... 618,587 532,367   86,220
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 2,687,850 1,550,737 401,004 736,109
b PREMIUMS 2,052,756 946,235 412 1,106,109
c AUDIO VISUAL 942,361 492,575   449,786
d BANK FEES 1,509,442 591,001 313,528 604,913
e All other expenses 3,332,779 2,254,264 -35,569 1,114,084
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 230,955,849 184,469,268 13,928,817 32,557,764
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). 32,299,675 14,633,365   17,666,310
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 29,579,996 1 41,310,065
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 35,055,384 2 32,999,520
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 47,039,267 3 45,251,835
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 56,602,654 4 77,801,011
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 3,111,251 9 3,638,491
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 109,229,163
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 44,527,369 60,589,778 10c 64,701,794
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 100,646,458 11 98,230,358
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 131,532,595 12 107,107,984
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 7,324,057 15 10,669,566
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 471,481,440 16 481,710,624
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 23,164,744 17 25,887,091
18 Grants payable ... 30,724,370 18 37,653,505
19 Deferred revenue ......... 7,291,405 19 7,161,590
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.. 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 59,830,701 23 57,681,988
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 13,436,647 25 16,769,524
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 134,447,867 26 145,153,698
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 162,906,032 27 138,193,973
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 131,019,641 28 156,152,518
29 Permanently restricted net assets 43,107,900 29 42,210,435
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 337,033,573 33 336,556,926
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 471,481,440 34 481,710,624
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
248,630,952
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
230,955,849
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
17,675,103
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
337,033,573
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-15,431,678
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-2,720,072
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
336,556,926
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC
 
Employer identification number

52-1693387
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4


5
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ..............  

g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i)Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total      

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... 195,342,694 215,817,911 217,482,602 204,312,607 225,837,994 1,058,793,808
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 195,342,694 215,817,911 217,482,602 204,312,607 225,837,994 1,058,793,808
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. 45,203,971
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 1,013,589,837
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 195,342,694 215,817,911 217,482,602 204,312,607 225,837,994 1,058,793,808
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 15,891,637 16,130,941 12,059,731 11,589,962 20,138,802 75,811,073
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..           0
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 365,193 254,826 220,747 285,045 340,341 1,466,152
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 1,136,071,033
12
12
2,739,255
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
89.219 %
15
15
90.926 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2015 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......  
d From 2014.......  
e From 2015.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC
 
Employer identification number

52-1693387
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
Name of organization
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC
  		Employer identification number
52-1693387
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 3
Name of organization
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC
  		Employer identification number

52-1693387
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 4
Name of organization
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC
  		Employer identification number

52-1693387
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE C
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletInformation about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC
 
Employer identification number

52-1693387
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ......................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours .............................................................................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...............................................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...........................................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) .......................................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures .........................................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ....................................................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ..........................................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ..........................................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ...........................................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ..............................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
Yes
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
Yes
 
2,204
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
Yes
 
96,446
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
Yes
 
94
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
Yes
 
32,374
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
Yes
 
16,667
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
147,785
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Part II-B, Line 1, Lobbying Activities: OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDED TIME SPENT ON STRATEGY AND PLANNING RELATED TO LOBBYING.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC
 
Employer identification number

52-1693387
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 223,606,066 237,197,263 207,898,943 195,204,277 187,912,951
b Contributions ... 21,213,812 24,863,603 25,588,255 19,635,074 31,370,985
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -6,540,800 3,241,982 32,354,063 17,996,121 992,257
d Grants or scholarships ... 1,001,145 5,330,166 1,446,712 2,140,681 2,090,825
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		37,969,074 36,366,616 27,197,286 22,795,848 22,981,091
f Administrative expenses .... 0 0 0 0 0
g End of year balance ...... 199,308,859 223,606,066 237,197,263 207,898,943 195,204,277
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet70.120 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet21.180 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet8.700 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...   17,436,974 17,436,974
b Buildings   46,007,955 18,311,533 27,696,422
c Leasehold improvements   21,442,983 13,840,995 7,601,988
d Equipment ...   12,336,819 10,657,675 1,679,144
e Other ...   12,004,432 1,717,166 10,287,266
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 64,701,794
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) PARTNERSHIPS 		107,107,984 F
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 107,107,984
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes 0
VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAPS 16,769,524
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 16,769,524
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 304,729,609
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -15,431,678
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 75,957,723
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 60,526,045
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 244,203,564
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 1,238,926
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 3,188,462
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 4,427,388
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 248,630,952
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 305,206,256
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 75,957,723
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 75,957,723
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 229,248,533
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 1,238,926
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 468,390
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 1,707,316
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 230,955,849

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Part V, line 4: Endowment funds are used to further conservation work.
Part X, Line 2: WWF adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (now codified as ASC 740-10), on July 1, 2007. Under FIN 48, an organization must recognize the tax benefit associated with tax positions taken for tax return purposes when it is more-likely-than-not that the position will be sustained. The implementation of FIN 48 had no impact on the WWF's financial statements. WWF does not believe there are any material uncertain tax positions and accordingly it will not recognize any liability for unrecognized tax benefits. WWF has filed for and received income tax exemptions in the jurisdictions where it is required to do so. Additionally, WWF has filed Internal Revenue Service Form 990 and Form 990-T tax returns as required and all other applicable returns in those jurisdictions where it is required. WWF believes that it is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2012. For the years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, there were no interest or penalties recorded or included in the statements of activities.
Part XI, Line 4B - Other Adjustments LOSS ON DEBT SWAP $3,332,877 GAIN ON EXCHANGE RATE DIFFERENCES ( 90,607) FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES ( 53,808) TOTAL TO SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 4B $3,188,462
Part XII, Line 4B - Other Adjustments FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES $(53,808) grant reimbursements netted on financial statements 522,198 TOTAL TO SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 4B $468,390
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC
 
Employer identification number

52-1693387
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers.Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
Central America and the Caribbean 6 30 Grantmaking Conservation 589,655
East Asia and the Pacific     Grantmaking Conservation 11,649,157
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Grantmaking Conservation 10,405,333
North America 9 53 Grantmaking Conservation 1,287,335
South America 18 251 Grantmaking Conservation 16,407,031
South Asia 8 141 Grantmaking Conservation 13,182,833
Sub-Saharan Africa 1 20 Grantmaking Conservation 16,347,051
Russia and the Newly Independent States     Grantmaking Conservation 1,517,084
Middle East and North Africa     Grantmaking Conservation 46,874
Central America and the Caribbean     Program Services Conservation 2,680,284
North America     Program Services Conservation 7,575,464
South America     Program Services Conservation 7,595,554
South Asia     Program Services Conservation 4,967,450
Sub-Saharan Africa     Program Services Conservation 1,123,828
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   17,837,921
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Investments   15,322,538
           
3a Sub-total ..... 42 495 128,535,392
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 42 495 128,535,392
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
South America Conservation 8,874,029 WIRE      
Europe Conservation 8,260,573 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 5,695,535 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 3,590,847 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 3,342,929 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 2,376,463 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 1,778,568 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 1,625,585 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 1,554,769 WIRE      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Conservation 1,516,043 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 1,313,290 WIRE      
South America Conservation 1,201,703 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 990,897 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 954,018 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 942,181 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 916,455 WIRE      
South America Conservation 900,000 WIRE      
South America Conservation 809,051 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 792,185 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 778,059 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 754,286 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 735,568 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 722,239 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 625,253 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 528,430 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 517,728 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 455,500 WIRE      
South America Conservation 453,981 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 440,746 WIRE      
South America Conservation 440,000 WIRE      
North America Conservation 429,578 WIRE      
Europe Conservation 410,174 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 375,526 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 339,183 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 314,739 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 314,076 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 310,990 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 293,531 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 271,463 WIRE      
South America Conservation 251,077 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 246,479 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 245,235 WIRE      
Europe Conservation 224,463 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 222,419 WIRE      
Europe Conservation 215,600 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 211,810 WIRE      
South America Conservation 210,000 WIRE      
South America Conservation 210,000 WIRE      
Europe Conservation 200,000 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 192,200 WIRE      
South America Conservation 190,000 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 187,325 WIRE      
Europe Conservation 184,355 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 184,245 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 182,911 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 180,310 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 177,778 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 161,059 WIRE      
Europe Conservation 159,404 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 154,572 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 143,067 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 142,500 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 141,655 WIRE      
North America Conservation 140,675 WIRE      
Europe Conservation 127,554 WIRE      
South America Conservation 124,565 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 118,403 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 117,532 WIRE      
South America Conservation 114,900 WIRE      
Europe Conservation 111,480 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 109,562 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 106,604 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 100,000 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 100,000 WIRE      
Central America & Carribean Conservation 99,228 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 98,700 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 97,657 WIRE      
North America Conservation 97,620 WIRE      
South America Conservation 97,390 WIRE      
Europe Conservation 91,576 WIRE      
South America Conservation 91,016 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 83,824 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 83,621 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 75,570 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 75,000 WIRE      
Central America & Carribean Conservation 70,900 WIRE      
South America Conservation 70,524 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 68,908 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 67,949 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 66,248 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 65,000 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 65,000 WIRE      
South America Conservation 63,205 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 62,358 WIRE      
South America Conservation 61,297 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 60,031 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 59,663 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 59,450 WIRE      
Central America & Carribean Conservation 58,685 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 57,000 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 56,796 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 56,698 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 54,375 WIRE      
South America Conservation 53,213 WIRE      
South America Conservation 52,077 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 50,866 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 50,000 WIRE      
North America Conservation 49,958 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 49,250 WIRE      
South America Conservation 49,019 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 48,616 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 46,855 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 46,806 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 46,748 WIRE      
North America Conservation 45,636 WIRE      
North America Conservation 45,625 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 45,586 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 44,526 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 44,169 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 42,584 WIRE      
South America Conservation 41,443 WIRE      
South America Conservation 41,079 WIRE      
Europe Conservation 39,619 WIRE      
North America Conservation 37,808 WIRE      
Europe Conservation 37,746 WIRE      
South America Conservation 35,192 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 35,123 WIRE      
South America Conservation 34,934 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 34,882 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 34,748 WIRE      
South America Conservation 34,463 WIRE      
North America Conservation 34,159 WIRE      
South America Conservation 33,800 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 33,498 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 33,263 WIRE      
Central America & Carribean Conservation 33,000 WIRE      
Central America & Carribean Conservation 32,000 WIRE      
North America Conservation 32,000 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 31,790 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 31,751 WIRE      
South America Conservation 30,644 WIRE      
Central America & Carribean Conservation 30,534 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 30,099 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 29,840 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 29,183 WIRE      
North America Conservation 28,609 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 26,206 WIRE      
South America Conservation 26,081 WIRE      
South America Conservation 26,000 WIRE      
Middle East & North Africa Conservation 25,974 WIRE      
North America Conservation 25,827 WIRE      
South America Conservation 25,000 WIRE      
South America Conservation 24,481 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 24,329 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 24,234 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 23,983 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 22,991 WIRE      
South America Conservation 22,876 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 22,683 WIRE      
South America Conservation 22,181 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 22,116 WIRE      
Central America & Carribean Conservation 22,015 WIRE      
South America Conservation 21,504 WIRE      
South America Conservation 21,477 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 20,575 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 20,340 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 20,092 WIRE      
South America Conservation 20,000 WIRE      
South America Conservation 20,000 WIRE      
Central America & Carribean Conservation 19,825 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 19,378 WIRE      
North America Conservation 19,089 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 19,080 WIRE      
South America Conservation 18,838 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 18,736 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 18,630 WIRE      
South America Conservation 18,468 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 18,350 WIRE      
South America Conservation 18,314 WIRE      
South America Conservation 18,003 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 17,924 WIRE      
North America Conservation 17,909 WIRE      
South America Conservation 17,890 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 17,835 WIRE      
South America Conservation 17,790 WIRE      
Central America & Carribean Conservation 17,701 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 17,550 WIRE      
North America Conservation 17,295 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 17,177 WIRE      
South America Conservation 17,107 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 17,059 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 16,160 WIRE      
Central America & Carribean Conservation 15,834 WIRE      
South America Conservation 15,000 WIRE      
South America Conservation 15,000 WIRE      
South America Conservation 15,000 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 14,989 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 14,937 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 14,859 WIRE      
South America Conservation 14,745 WIRE      
Central America & Carribean Conservation 14,581 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 14,320 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 14,250 WIRE      
North America Conservation 14,069 WIRE      
South America Conservation 14,023 WIRE      
South America Conservation 13,717 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 13,612 WIRE      
South America Conservation 13,518 WIRE      
South America Conservation 13,277 WIRE      
South America Conservation 13,100 WIRE      
South America Conservation 13,000 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 12,705 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 12,503 WIRE      
North America Conservation 12,143 WIRE      
North America Conservation 12,135 WIRE      
North America Conservation 11,859 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 11,529 WIRE      
South America Conservation 11,500 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 11,323 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 11,202 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 11,078 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 10,566 WIRE      
North America Conservation 10,431 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 10,321 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 10,106 WIRE      
South America Conservation 10,035 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 10,000 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 10,000 WIRE      
Europe Conservation 10,000 WIRE      
South America Conservation 9,787 WIRE      
South America Conservation 9,626 WIRE      
North America Conservation 9,608 WIRE      
South America Conservation 9,536 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 9,515 WIRE      
Europe Conservation 9,500 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 9,500 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 9,500 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 9,419 WIRE      
South America Conservation 9,170 WIRE      
South America Conservation 8,612 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 8,578 WIRE      
South America Conservation 8,428 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 8,026 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 8,000 WIRE      
South America Conservation 8,000 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 7,895 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 7,885 WIRE      
South America Conservation 7,710 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 7,500 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 7,457 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 7,450 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 7,200 WIRE      
South America Conservation 7,200 WIRE      
North America Conservation 7,177 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 7,066 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 7,000 WIRE      
North America Conservation 6,866 WIRE      
Central America & Carribean Conservation 6,750 WIRE      
Central America & Carribean Conservation 6,636 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 6,500 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 6,500 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 6,400 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 6,302 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 6,300 WIRE      
South America Conservation 6,200 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 6,169 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 6,113 WIRE      
South America Conservation 6,100 WIRE      
Central America & Carribean Conservation 6,050 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 6,007 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 6,000 WIRE      
South America Conservation 6,000 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 6,000 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 6,000 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 5,935 WIRE      
Central America & Carribean Conservation 5,920 WIRE      
Sub-Saharan Africa Conservation 5,800 WIRE      
North America Conservation 5,760 WIRE      
East Asia & Pacific Conservation 5,750 WIRE      
South America Conservation 5,641 WIRE      
South America Conservation 5,500 WIRE      
Central America & Carribean Conservation 5,400 WIRE      
Central America & Carribean Conservation 5,368 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 5,263 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 5,222 WIRE      
South America Conservation 5,200 WIRE      
South Asia Conservation 5,181 WIRE      
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
287
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
0
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
CONSERVATION Central America and the Caribbean 72 128,928 WIRE      
CONSERVATION East Asia and the Pacific 33 231,828 WIRE      
CONSERVATION Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 60 305,614 WIRE      
CONSERVATION North America 51 156,705 WIRE      
CONSERVATION South America 874 996,456 WIRE      
CONSERVATION South Asia 100 393,168 WIRE      
CONSERVATION Sub-Saharan Africa 73 286,411 WIRE      
CONSERVATION Russia and the Newly Independent States 1 1,041 WIRE      
CONSERVATION Middle East and North Africa 3 20,900 WIRE      
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
Page 5
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
FORM 990, SCHEDULE F, PART I, line 1: PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING GRANT FUNDS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES: All grant agreement documents have payment provisions and terms and conditions for use of funds. Payments are made in incremental amounts for grants above $25,000 based on the cash flow needs and progress of the recipient. After the initial payment, all subsequent payments are made after receipt, review, and acceptance of signed financial and technical reports from the grantees. Final payments are made upon receipt and acceptance of final deliverables. All agreements, receipt of deliverables, and payments are tracked using a database designed for tracking of grants. All payments are documented in the accounting system. Grantee can only receive more funding than was in the original agreement budget through the issuance of an amendment document. For all government funded agreements, an expanded financial report is required from the Grantees. This includes monitoring adherence to donor requirements with emphasis on adherence to procurement requirements; use of equipment, timesheets, and separate bank accounts if required. For high risk grantees, additional monitoring requirements are employed as applicable, such as copies of general ledgers, receipts, bank reconciliations, and site visits. Grantees receiving more than $100,000 are required to submit an annual (outside) audit. Grantees receiving government funding are subject to additional donor requirements, including project audits or expense verifications. If Grantees are subject to an OMB A-133 audit, WWF seeks confirmation of an unqualified audit opinion. If there are findings, a corrective action plan is developed in collaboration with the Grantee and monitored for improvement; documentation is required as needed.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE F, PART I, II and III: The accrual method of accounting is used to account for foreign expenditures and grants.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC
 
Employer identification number

52-1693387
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
Public Interest Communications Inc
7700 LEESBURG PIKE STE 301N
 
FALLS CHURCH, VA22043 		tele- marketing   No 8,561 20,036 -11,475
Donor Services Group
6715 SUNSET BOULEVARD
 
LOS ANGELES, CA90028 		tele- marketing   No 134,506 89,358 45,148
APPCO Group US Inc
40 RECTOR ST STE 1504
 
NEW YORK, NY10006 		face-to- face   No 446,165 899,122 -452,957
Paradysz Matera Inc
5 HANOVER SQUARE
 
NEW YORK, NY10004 		fundraising counsel   No   231,726 -231,726
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 589,232 1,240,242 -651,010
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

fundraise EVENT
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

0
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
84,204
 
 
84,204

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
77,804
 
 
77,804
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
6,400
 
 
6,400



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 11,161     11,161
7 Food and beverages . . . 9,517     9,517
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . . 33,130     33,130
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 53,808
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -47,408
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
33,130
 
 
33,130


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule G, Part I, Line 2 - Fundraising Expenses: Telemarketer income reflected on this schedule ONLY shows the income related to this year and not the multi-year income generated. As a result, this schedule significantly understates the income generated from the expenses shown.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC
 
Employer identification number
52-1693387
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) Conservation X Labs
2380 Champlain St NW
Washington,DC20009 		47-4066524 501 (c) (3) 250,000       Conservation
(2) Stanford University
340 Panama Street
Stanford,CA94305 		94-1156365 501 (c) (3) 165,385       Conservation
(3) Center for American Progress
1333 H St NW10th Fl
Washington,DC20005 		30-0126510 501 (c) (3) 144,100       Conservation
(4) Duke University
450 Research Dr
Durham,NC27705 		56-0532129 501 (c) (3) 113,270       Conservation
(5) SymbioSeas
8826 Ramsbury Way
Wilmington,NC28411 		47-1900024 501 (c) (3) 81,000       Conservation
(6) Franciscan Action Network
PO Box 29016
Washington,DC20017 		26-2015539 501 (c) (3) 60,000       Conservation
(7) LULAC Institute Inc
1133 19th Street NW
Washington,DC20036 		52-2072106 501 (c) (3) 60,000       Conservation
(8) University of Minnesota
200 Oak Street SE
Minneapolis,MN55455 		41-6007513 State of MN 59,555       Conservation
(9) University of Washington
433 Brooklyn Ave NE
Seattle,WA98195 		91-9001537 State of WA 57,895       Conservation
(10) The Ohio State University
1960 Kenny road
Columbus,OH43210 		31-6025986 State of Ohio 53,895       Conservation
(11) ecoAmerica
1730 RI AveNWSTE 200
Washington,DC20036 		20-3895611 501 (c) (3) 50,000       Conservation
(12) Wildlife Conservation Society - USA (2300)
2300 Southern Boulevard
Bronx,NY10460 		13-1740011 501 (c) (3) 50,000       Conservation
(13) The Trustees of Columbia UniCity of NY
615 W 131st Street
New York,NY10027 		13-5598093 501 (c) (3) 45,063       Conservation
(14) Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory
14500 Lark Bunting Lane
Brighton,CO80601 		84-1079882 501 (c) (3) 44,772       Conservation
(15) Sachamama Inc
6000 Collins Ave Ste 520
Miami,FL33140 		46-3341619 501 (c) (3) 37,982       Conservation
(16) Green Faith
101 S 3RD Ave 12
Highland PK,NJ08904 		22-3452273 501 (c) (3) 35,000       Conservation
(17) Cornell University
115 Day Hall
Ithaca,NY14853 		15-0532082 501 (c) (3) 31,608       Conservation
(18) World Resources Institute - DC
10 G Street NESTE 800
Washington,DC20002 		52-1257057 501 (c) (3) 30,406       Conservation
(19) Sul Ross State University
400 North Harrison
Alpine,TX79832 		74-6000027 501 (c) (3) 26,115       Conservation
(20) American Prairie Reserve
7 East Beall St 100
Bozeman,MT59715 		81-0541893 501 (c) (3) 25,000       Conservation
(21) InterAmerican Tropical Tuna Commission
8604 La Jolla Shores Dr
La Jolla,CA92037 		95-1657183 501 (c) (3) 25,000       Conservation
(22) University of Alaska Fairbanks Bristol Bay Campus
PO Box 757880
Fairbanks,AK99775 		92-6000147 State of AK 21,005       Conservation
(23) Native Village of Wales
Airport Way 01
Wales,AK99783 		92-0070084 501 (c) (3) 19,016       Conservation
(24) Big Bend National Park
1 Highway 385
Big Bend,TX79834 		75-2670331 501 (c) (3) 19,000       Conservation
(25) Bristol Bay Salmon Marketing Cooperative
11390 EFltg Sunset Trl
Tucson,AZ85747 		81-1587452 501 (c) (3) 16,875       Conservation
(26) Bristol Bay Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 224
King Salmon,AK99613 		46-1377074 501 (c) (3) 16,335       Conservation
(27) Impermanent Sangha
1466 Meadowlark Dr
Boulder,CO80303 		46-1178686   15,000       Conservation
(28) Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit
600 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh,PA15282 		25-1035663 501 (c) (3) 10,440       Conservation
(29) Rancher Stewardship Alliance Inc
5719 Bear Gulch Road
Dodson,MT59524 		20-8422515 501 (c) (3) 10,000       Conservation
(30) South Dakota Grasslands Coalition
24690 299th Ave
Presho,SD57568 		46-0449860 501 (c) (3) 10,000       Conservation
(31) Yale University
PO BOX 208314
New Haven,CT06520 		06-0646973 501 (c) (3) 10,000       Conservation
(32) Amazon Conservation Association
1012 14th St NW 625
Washington,DC20005 		52-2211305 501(c)(3) 10,000       Conservation
(33) UIC Science LLC
6700 Arctic Spur Road
Anchorage,AK99518 		20-5316221 501 (c) (3) 9,165       Conservation
(34) Sandhills Task Force
30721 W N River Rd
Sutherland,NE69165 		58-2490972 501 (c) (3) 7,000       Conservation
(35) The George Washington University
1957 E StNWSTE 503
Washington,DC20052 		53-0196584 501 (c) (3) 6,410       Conservation
(36) Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station
400Hrvy Mitchell Pkwy s
Clg Stion,TX77845 		74-1974733 501 (c) (3) 6,000       Conservation
(37) Soil and Water Conservation Districts MT
1101 11th Ave
Helena,MT59601 		81-6019693 501 (c) (3) 5,800       Conservation
2
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3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1) conservation 103 422,845      
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
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Part I, Line 2: See Schedule F, Part V for description of procedure for monitoring use of grant funds.
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Schedule J
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC
 
Employer identification number

52-1693387
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1Carter RobertsPresident & CEO (i)

(ii)		 708,319
-------------
0 		30,000
-------------
0 		2,347
-------------
0 		166,803
-------------
0 		33,712
-------------
0 		941,181
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2Marcia MarshChief Operating Officer (i)

(ii)		 420,300
-------------
0 		20,000
-------------
0 		7,924
-------------
0 		113,803
-------------
0 		14,517
-------------
0 		576,544
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3Margaret AckerleySVP & General Counsel (i)

(ii)		 351,185
-------------
0 		15,000
-------------
0 		1,337
-------------
0 		23,803
-------------
0 		29,296
-------------
0 		420,621
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4Michael BauerChief Financial Officer (i)

(ii)		 316,512
-------------
0 		10,000
-------------
0 		1,667
-------------
0 		23,803
-------------
0 		11,237
-------------
0 		363,219
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5Julie MillerSVP Development (i)

(ii)		 293,771
-------------
0 		10,000
-------------
0 		4,488
-------------
0 		23,803
-------------
0 		25,793
-------------
0 		357,855
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6Leroy WadeController (i)

(ii)		 168,172
-------------
0 		1,186
-------------
0 		5,146
-------------
0 		14,017
-------------
0 		20,909
-------------
0 		209,430
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7Jason ClaySVP Markets and Food (i)

(ii)		 327,268
-------------
0 		10,000
-------------
0 		7,413
-------------
0 		86,007
-------------
0 		27,925
-------------
0 		458,613
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8Terrence MackoSVP Marketing & Communications (i)

(ii)		 300,575
-------------
0 		12,500
-------------
0 		2,281
-------------
0 		23,803
-------------
0 		13,321
-------------
0 		352,480
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9David McCauleySVP Policy & Govt Affairs (i)

(ii)		 246,188
-------------
0 		10,000
-------------
0 		3,297
-------------
0 		20,304
-------------
0 		4,346
-------------
0 		284,135
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10Ginette HemleySVP Wildlife Conservation (i)

(ii)		 283,648
-------------
0 		5,000
-------------
0 		7,990
-------------
0 		23,803
-------------
0 		18,315
-------------
0 		338,756
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11Thomas DillonSVP Forest and Freshwater (i)

(ii)		 272,619
-------------
0 		12,000
-------------
0 		979
-------------
0 		23,803
-------------
0 		34,292
-------------
0 		343,693
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12David ReedSr Policy Advisor (i)

(ii)		 252,936
-------------
0 		5,000
-------------
0 		4,572
-------------
0 		23,098
-------------
0 		14,390
-------------
0 		299,996
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13Brad AckSVP Oceans (i)

(ii)		 245,775
-------------
0 		10,000
-------------
0 		2,568
-------------
0 		20,841
-------------
0 		25,203
-------------
0 		304,387
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14Christine SingerVP Individual Giving (i)

(ii)		 243,186
-------------
0 		623
-------------
0 		6,464
-------------
0 		22,437
-------------
0 		22,420
-------------
0 		295,130
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Part I, line 1a: First-class or Charter travel and Tax indemnification and gross-up payments: 1A: WWFs conservation work includes some projects in remote regions of the world where commercial travel alternatives are not reasonably available. 1C: WWF provided one relocation payment as allowable per the executive domestic relocation policy. We work with external advisors to develop policies that are appropriate.
Part I, line 4b: Supplemental Nonqualified Retirement Plan: WWF established a 457(f) Deferred Compensation Plan in 2013 for purposes of retention and recruitment of talent at the executive level. Amounts deferred under this Plan are subject to vesting periods established by terms of awards. Payments of 457(f) benefits are contingent on completion of future services or other requirements and are subject to substantial risk of forfeiture. While deferral amounts are fixed, and not contingent on organizational net earnings or other financial performance metrics, earnings allocations are made to deferrals with reference to the annual return percentage (positive or negative) of WWF's Board Designated Reserves investment portfolio for the prior fiscal year. IN CALENDAR YEAR 2015, DEFERRALS WERE MADE TO BOOKKEEPING ACCOUNTS FOR C. ROBERTS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000, PLUS ACCRUED INTEREST OF $2,477 ON AN EARLIER DEFERRAL; FOR J. CLAY, IN THE AMOUNT OF $62,500, PLUS ACCRUED INTEREST OF $1,213 ON AN EARLIER DEFERRAL; AND FOR M. MARSH, IN THE AMOUNT OF $90,000, PLUS ACCRUED INTEREST OF $810 ON AN EARLIER DEFERRAL. These deferrals are included in Part II, Column C, "Retirement and Other Deferred Compensation." No payments have been made from WWF's 457(f) Plan.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990
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Name of the organization
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC
 
Employer identification number

52-1693387
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 193 2,369,691 FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential . X 1 757,637 fmv
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule M, Part I, Column (b): Represents number of contributions.
Schedule M, Part I, line 32b: Realtor was used to sell residential real estate.
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

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Name of the organization
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC
 
Employer identification number

52-1693387
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part I, Line 1 and Part III, Line 1: Description of Organization Mission: WWF is one of the worlds leading conservation organizations, working in 100 countries for over half a century. With the support of almost 5 million members worldwide, WWF is dedicated to delivering science-based solutions to preserve the diversity and abundance of life on Earth, halt the degradation of the environment and combat climate change. WWF-US is part of the WWF global network which has worked for more than 50 years to protect the future of nature. In 2016, WWF embraced a bold strategy and transformation designed to make the organization stronger and even more effective in tackling the challenges ahead. WWFs way of working and commitment to conservation results is focused on six key areas: *Conserving the worlds most important forests *Safeguarding healthy oceans and marine livelihoods *Securing water for people and nature *Protecting the worlds most important species *Doubling net food availability and freezing its footprint *Creating a climate-resilient and zero-carbon world powered by renewable energy We work in partnership with foundations, governments, businesses, communities, individuals and our members to conserve many of the worlds most ecologically important regions. Together, we can *Protect and restore species and their habitats *Strengthen local communities' ability to conserve the natural resources they depend upon *Transform markets and policies to reduce the impact of the production and consumption of commodities *Ensure that the value of nature is reflected in decisions made by individuals, communities, governments and businesses *Mobilize hundreds of millions of people to support conservation
FORM 990, PART III - GENERAL FY16 Results for 990 WWF and DRC agree to co-manage forest park The vast forests of the Democratic Republic of the Congos Salonga National Park support hundreds of communities and wildlife ranging from bonobos to forest elephants and pangolins. With a network of supporters, WWF will co-manage the park with the Congolese Institute for Nature Conservation to address illegal logging and biodiversity loss, and support local livelihoods. WWF and partners receive license to save Thirty Hills WWF-Indonesia, working with the Frankfurt Zoological Society and The Orangutan Project, received a final license from the Indonesian government to manage and protect roughly 100,000 acres of tropical forest adjacent to Sumatras Bukit Tigapuluh National Park-for at least 60 years. The forest is home to critically endangered tigers, elephants, and orangutans. Tribes rally to restore bison herds The Fort Peck Indian Reservation in northeast Montana hosted a WWF-supported, locally led summit to educate youth about the economic, social, and health benefits of restoring bison to tribal lands. Results of a related survey revealed overwhelming support for expanding bison pastures and restoring a cultural connection to the herds. World adopts sustainable development goals When 193 member states of the United Nations unanimously approved a new 15-year sustainable development plan, they centered it around goals to eliminate poverty, promote prosperity, and protect the environment. WWF has worked for years to ensure the plan includes the environmental elements that give it the best chance for success. Obama cancels Arctic oil leases The Obama administration announced the cancellation of two potential Arctic offshore oil lease sales in the Chukchi and Beaufort seas that were threatening the regions future. WWF has been a consistent advocate for the protection of these wild and productive ecosystems, on which many communities depend. IKEA commits to sustainable cotton use IKEA announced it had become the first major retailer to use 100% cotton from more sustainable sources. Ten years ago, WWF and several companies created the Better Cotton Initiative to advance sustainable cotton production and secure profits while greatly reducing environmental impacts. Policy Makers and Corporate leaders join forces to tackle food security WWF and partners hosted a simulation and role-playing exercise to build understanding of how governments, institutions, and companies might interact during a future crisis in the global food system. A group of 65 private- and public-sector leaders from more than a dozen countries participated in the Food Chain Reaction game. Tech groups team up to close information gaps WWF joined United for Wildlife, Google.org, and ARM in announcing the launch of WILDLABS.NET, a new digital portal designed to connect conservationists, technologists, engineers, data scientists, and entrepreneurs in finding, sharing, and creating technology-based solutions to evolving conservation challenges. World unites with Paris climate deal After weeks of negotiations that followed years of preparatory work, 196 nations finalized a global agreement to curb climate change in the years to come. The final text of the Paris Agreement, which delivers on many of WWFs key priorities, calls on those nations to continuously strengthen their climate actions over time. Royal Caribbean and WWF partner for oceans WWF and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. formalized a five-year partnership designed to help ensure the long-term health of the oceans. The partnership sets measurable and achievable targets for emissions reductions, sustainable food, and destination stewardship, and will raise awareness among more than 5 million onboard guests. Monarch action squad takes flight A 2015 survey of monarch wintering habitat in Mexico identified monarch populations that, while up from recent years, are still far below historic numbers. In addition to ongoing work with the governments of Mexico, Canada, and the US, WWF also launched a dedicated team of monarch advocates this year. By June 2016, more than 220,000 people had joined. US tightens regulations on captive tigers The US Fish and Wildlife Service finalized a rule that closes a regulatory loophole and will make it more difficult for captive-bred tigers to filter into- and stimulate-the illegal wildlife trade that threatens wild tigers in Asia. More than 450,000 WWF supporters called on the US government to help make this happen. New tiger numbers signal key population gains Tiger range countries and WWF announced that the estimated total number of wild tigers has increased for the first time in 100 years-3,890 now as compared to 3,200 in 2010. While many tiger populations are still in decline, the increase can be attributed to improved survey methods and stronger protection efforts in some countries. Australia bans dumping in Great Barrier Reef In a landmark victory for the Great Barrier Reef, the Australian government signed a bill to ban dredge dumping in the World Heritage Sites waters, closing for good a legal loophole that could have allowed massive amounts of seabed to be dug up and dumped into this fragile ecosystem. More than 360,000 WWF-US advocates added their names to a petition calling for the ban. Myanmar assesses nations natural capital An assessment of Myanmars natural resources identified where those resources are located, what benefits they provide to people, and how they might change under different climate change and development scenarios. WWF hopes the assessment will inform policy decisions about economics, energy, agriculture, land use, foreign investment, climate change, and more. Stronger US ivory regulations secured After a joint pledge made by the presidents of the US and China in September, US Fish & Wildlife announced new ivory regulations that impose a near-complete federal ban on domestic commercial ivory sales. This helps strengthen US leadership on wildlife crime and elephant conservation, and makes it harder for criminals to use the US as a market for the illegal ivory trade. Michelin helps make rubber more sustainable The worlds largest buyer of natural rubber committed to eliminate deforestation, address labor rights, and improve tire efficiency in order to improve the products sustainability. The commitment jump-started WWFs effort to address one of the leading causes of deforestation in Southeast Asia, source of most of the worlds natural rubber.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4a-d, Program Services: Line 4a, Global Conservation: WWF works to protect and restore species and their habitats, strengthen local communities' ability to conserve the natural resources they depend upon and transform markets and policies to reduce the impact of the production and consumption of commodities. Our aim is to ensure that the value of nature is reflected in investments and decisions made by individuals, communities, governments and businesses. A science-based and results oriented conservation organization, the WWF Network works in over 100 countries to fulfill its mission to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. WWF strives to accomplish this mission by achieving six programmatic goals: Climate, Forests, Freshwater, Oceans, Sustainable Food, and Wildlife. Line 4b, Policy: WWF works to strengthen public policy related to international biodiversity conservation through analysis and advocacy on conservation issues, international funding and lending programs, international agreements, and global environmental and development policies and practices. WWF is also working to strengthen the international regime to mitigate climate change and reduce carbon emissions, assess climate changes impacts, undertake research and develop strategies to improve the resiliency of ecosystems to climate change, and improve energy efficiency in targeted sectors. Line 4c, Market transformation: WWF partners with corporations, government agencies, NGOs, universities and research institutes to reduce the impact of the production and trade of commodities that most affect our conservation priorities. Our goal is to measurably reduce the most significant impacts of individual actors as well as entire industries. Line 4d, Other Program Services: Public Education - WWF educates the American public on nature's value and the importance of conservation through a variety of marketing and communications channels - from our award winning public service announcements, our website and mobile apps, earned media, our signature publication World Wildlife magazine, to annual international events such as Earth Hour and innovative strategic partnerships that educate the consumer. With 1.1 million members in the United States and 6 million supporters globally, the WWF Network, of which WWF is a part, is working to mobilize hundreds of millions of people to support conservation.
Form 990, Part V, Line 3b, Form 990-T filing: Due to differing fiscal years of investment holdings in pass-through entities that include UBIT reported on WWF's Form 990-T, there are delays in receiving the necessary Forms K-1 for the tax period. The Form 990-T is filed at a later date to ensure the most current and accurate information is included. It is filed within the six-month extension allowed, no later than May 15, 2017. Form 990, Part V, Line 4b, List of Foreign Countries: Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11: WWF's Finance department gathers information from various departments within the organization and prepares the draft 990 with the assistance of our external auditors. The draft is reviewed by the CEO and Chief Operations Officer. The Chief Financial Officer reviews the 990 with the Chair of the Board's Audit Committee, after which, and prior to filing, the 990 is made available to our full Board of Directors for review.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c: Each director and staff member is provided with a copy of WWF's conflict of interest policy and annually signs an acknowledgement of the policy, with disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest. WWF's conflict of interest policy is also provided to all new directors and employees at the start of their association with WWF; is included in the WWF board handbook and in board and staff orientation materials; is available to all staff on WWF's intranet site; and is featured at periodic staff trainings. In addition to the annual acknowledgement and disclosure, the policy provides that all directors and staff must disclose potential conflicts of interest at the earliest possible juncture and before the organization takes action relating to any issue in which there is a potential conflict. Potential conflicts involving directors are raised with the chairman of the board, and the board (or executive committee acting in its stead) reviews the facts of each situation and makes a genuine and independent determination of what action is in WWF's best interests, i.e., if a potential conflict exists, whether it can be fully and satisfactorily addressed, or whether the transaction must be abandoned. The board member with the potential conflict is not present during discussion and takes no part in decisions relating to the matter. Potential conflicts involving staff members are raised with WWF's president, who reviews the facts of each situation and determines, if a potential conflict exists, whether it can be fully and satisfactorily addressed, or whether the transaction must be abandoned.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15: Prior to any increases in salary or payments of additional compensation (such as bonuses) to a "disqualified person", the Executive Committee of the WWF Board of Directors reviews the performance of that individual and the relevant market data for compensation of the position. The interested individual is not present and takes no part in the discussion. WWF closely observes the IRS' "intermediate sanctions" process in conducting the review and obtains an assessment as to reasonableness from an external compensation professional services firm. All board members are invited to participate in the Executive Committee's review and are apprised of outcomes.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 17 - STATES: AL,AK,AZ,AR,CA,CO,CT,DE, DC,FL,GA,HI,ID,IL,IN,IA,KS,KY,LA,ME,MD,MA,MI, MN,MS,MO,MT,NE,NV,NH,NJ,NM,NY,NC,ND,OH,OK,OR,PA, RI,SC,SD,TN,TX,UT,VT,VA,WA,WV,WI,WY
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19: The organization makes its Governing documents, Conflict of interest policy, and Financial statements available on its own website and upon request.
form 990, Part VIII, line 2 - PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE WWF SOUGHT A RULING FROM THE IRS CONFIRMING THAT VOLUNTARY EMISSION REDUCTION CREDIT REVENUE RESULTING FROM A PROJECT THAT ADDRESSES DEFORESTATION AND GREENHOUSE EMISSIONS IN POOR REGIONS OF NEPAL WILL NOT GIVE RISE TO UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME. AFTER A CONFERENCE OF RIGHT WITH IRS STAFF, WWF VOLUNTARILY WITHDREW ITS RULING REQUEST. AS IN PRIOR YEARS, REVENUE ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE ONE COMPLETED EMISSIONS REDUCTION CREDIT PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT TO WHICH WWF IS A PARTY IS INCLUDED IN RELATED OR EXEMPT FUNCTION PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE IN PART VIII, LINE 2.
form 990, Part VIII, line 3 - INVESTMENT INCOME Forms K-1 for some investment holdings in passthrough entities that include unrelated business revenue are not available at the time the Form 990 is filed. As a result the amount of unrelated business revenue reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 3, column (C) will differ from the total on the Form 990-T when it is later filed. See Schedule O note regarding Form 990, Part V, Line 3b.
form 990, Part XI, Line 9 - Other Changes in net assets or fund balances: (3,332,877) Loss on Debt Swap 90,607 Gain on Exchange Rate Differences Grant reimbursements netted 522,198 on financial statements (2,720,072) Total Other Changes in Net Assets
form 990, Part XII, Line 2c - Oversight of Audit: There have been no changes during the year in the process.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


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