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
2019
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2017 , and ending 09-30-2018
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
World Resources Institute
 
% WILFRED YARTEY
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
10 G Street NE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Washington, DC20002
D Employer identification number

52-1257057
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 162,941,632
F Name and address of principal officer:
Andrew Steer
10 G Street NE
Washington,DC20002
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
www.wri.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: 1982
M State of legal domicile: DE
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: WRI'S MISSION IS TO MOVE HUMAN SOCIETY TO LIVE IN WAYS THAT PROTECT EARTH'S ENVIRONMENT AND ITS CAPACITY TO PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS & ASPIRATIONS OF CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 25
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 24
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2019 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 493
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 24
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 ......... 7b 473,009
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 86,599,329 138,683,021
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 7,567,493 1,613,960
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -706,557 -62,819
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 93,460,265 140,234,162
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 23,556,020 26,769,572
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) 41,045,089 42,169,707
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet2,461,553    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 29,963,733 35,099,128
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 94,564,842 104,038,407
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -1,104,577 36,195,755
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 105,616,805 150,139,401
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 18,657,526 26,909,207
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 86,959,279 123,230,194
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
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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 $ 34,767,276 including grants of $ 12,618,885 ) (Revenue $   )
FOOD, FOREST AND WATER PROGRAM - SEE SCHEDULE O
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 21,283,995 including grants of $ 9,766,491 ) (Revenue $   )
WRI ROSS CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE CITIES - SEE SCHEDULE O
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 17,872,236 including grants of $ 1,718,404 ) (Revenue $   )
CLIMATE PROGRAM - SEE SCHEDULE O
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 20,565,137 including grants of $ 2,665,792 ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet94,488,644
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Form 990 (2019)
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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 IIIClick 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
Yes
 
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 V......
10
 
 
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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 XIIClick to see attachment......................
12a
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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) ....
17
 
No
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............
18
 
No
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...................
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
 
 
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
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
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
 
No
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 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) 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, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
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............Click to see attachment
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.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
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 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
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............. Click to see attachment
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 VIClick to see attachment
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
 
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
263
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
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
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
493
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
Yes
 
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: MediumBulletCH , IN , CG , UK , NL , ET
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
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
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
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
 
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
 
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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
25
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
24
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
AL , AK , AZ , AR , CA , CO , CT , DE , DC , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , LA , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , MT , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WA , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A 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:
MediumBulletWILFRED YARTEY10 G STREET NE   Washington,DC20002 (202) 729-7929
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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.

See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
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) Andrew Steer......................................................................
President & CEO
 40.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       416,554 0 33,494
(2) James A Harmon......................................................................
Co-Chair
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) David Blood......................................................................
Co-Chair
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(4) Pamela Flaherty......................................................................
Vice-Chair
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(5) Dr Susan Tierney......................................................................
Vice-Chair/Director
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(6) Dr Dino Patti Djalal......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(7) Frances G Beinecke......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(8) Robin Chase......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(9) Tiffany Clay......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(10) Afsaneh Beschloss......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(11) Jamshyd N Godrej......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(12) Joaquim Levy......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(13) Michael Polsky......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(14) Stephen M Ross......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(15) Felipe Calderon......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(16) Clinton A Vince......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(17) Roger W Sant......................................................................
Director
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
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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) Bill Richardson........................................................................
Director
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(19) Caio Koch-Weser........................................................................
Director
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(20) Joke Brandt........................................................................
Director
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(21) Christina Figueres........................................................................
Director
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(22) Jennifer Scully........................................................................
Director
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(23) William Chen........................................................................
Director
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(24) Jonathan Lash........................................................................
Director
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(25) Daniel Cruise........................................................................
Director
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(26) Preston R Miller Jr........................................................................
Director, End April 2018
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(27) Daniel L Doctoroff........................................................................
Director, End April 2018
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(28) Daniel Weiss........................................................................
Director, end April 2018
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(29) Wanjira Mathai........................................................................
Director, end April 2018
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(30) Manish Bapna........................................................................
Exec VP/Managing Dir
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       282,345 0 38,405
(31) Steven Barker........................................................................
VP & CFOO
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       251,843 0 33,182
(32) Elizabeth Cook........................................................................
VP, Institutional Strategy/Dev
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       238,072 0 19,116
(33) Janet Ranganathan........................................................................
VP, Science & Research
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       231,332 0 18,499
(34) Lawrence MacDonald........................................................................
VP Communications
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       209,219 0 26,476
(35) Renuka Iyer........................................................................
Chief Human Resources Officer
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       125,050 0 6,669
(36) Neil Prakash........................................................................
Fmr Chief HR Ofr - end 11/2017
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       133,995 0 26,491
(37) Pankaj Bhatia........................................................................
Dep Dir Climate/Global GHG dir
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     201,094 0 16,249
(38) Craig Hanson........................................................................
Dir. FFW
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     205,161 0 16,301
(39) Helen Mountford........................................................................
VP, Climate & Economics
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     204,924 0 28,917
(40) Kevin Moss........................................................................
Dir. Business Center
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     155,618 0 23,581
(41) Elizabeth Otto........................................................................
Dir. Water
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     163,528 0 13,429
(42) Jennifer Layke........................................................................
Dir. Energy
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     187,273 0 27,990
(43) Rod Taylor........................................................................
Global Dir. Forest
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     205,427 0 8,752
(44) Becky Marshall........................................................................
Chief of Staff
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     175,828 0 8,750
(45) Chad Snelgar........................................................................
Dir. Fin. Planning & Analysis
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     152,886 0 7,728
(46) Mark Robinson........................................................................
Dir. Governance Center
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     198,665 0 10,000
(47) Paula Caballero........................................................................
Dir. Climate
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     198,338 0 10,500
(48) Christina Deconcini........................................................................
Dir. Gov Affairs
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   174,151 0 13,759
(49) Walter Vergara........................................................................
Senior Fellow
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   178,852 0 12,508
(50) Ian De Cruz........................................................................
Global Dir. P4G
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   157,044 0 22,720
(51) Kevin Kennedy........................................................................
Senior Fellow
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   161,103 0 24,716
(52) Charles Barber........................................................................
Dir. FLI
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   158,927 0 22,902
(53) Holger Dalkmann........................................................................
Former Director EMBARQ
 0.0
.......................0.0 		          X 126,386 0 0
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 4,893,615 0 471,134
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 MediumBullet82
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
Yes
 
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
Simbiotica Vizzuality,
CALLE ELOY GONZALO 27
MADRID,028010
SP 		Consulting 1,379,936
Waindo Specterra,
KOMPLEKS PERKANTORAN PEJATEN RAYA N
JL PEJATEN RAYA NO TWO JAKARTA SELATAN,012510
ID 		consulting 1,263,456
Asi Pudjiastuti Geosurvey,
JL KI MANGUNSARKORO NO 21 RT 1/RW
MENTENG KOTA JAKARTA PUSAT,DAERAH KHUSUS IBU10310
ID 		Consulting 885,345
Mindshift Technologies,
307 waverley oaks road
WALTHAM,MA02452 		IT Support 563,354
Pt Exa International,
JL TOMANG RAYA NO 74 JATIPULO PAL
KOTA JAKARTA BARAT DAERAH KHUSUS IBUKOTA,JAKARTA11430
ID 		Consulting 537,038
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet45
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Form 990 (2019)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 0
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 5,504,911
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 133,178,110
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 138,683,021
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet 0
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 942,805     942,805
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 794     794
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents     6a
b Less: rental expenses     6b
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0 6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0      
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   23,378,625 7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   22,707,470 7b
c Gain or (loss)   671,155 7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet 671,155     671,155
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 0
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a 0
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b 0
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a 0
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b 0
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a FOREIGN REALIZED GAIN/LOSS 900099 -77,005     -77,005
b CREDIT CARD REBATES 900099 13,392     13,392
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet -63,613
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 140,234,162     1,551,141
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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 .... 3,567,571 3,567,571
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 23,202,001 23,202,001
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....... 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 4,444,145 3,167,074 1,034,606 242,465
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........ 24,631,643 21,707,811 2,039,330 884,502
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 2,202,883 1,884,661 232,855 85,367
9 Other employee benefits ....... 8,519,121 7,286,741 901,773 330,607
10 Payroll taxes ........... 2,371,915 2,028,128 251,562 92,225
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 140,895   140,895  
c Accounting ........... 357,283   357,283  
d Lobbying ........... 33,502     33,502
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 170,453   170,453  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 187,042   187,042  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 0      
13 Office expenses ....... 196,457 189,517   6,940
14 Information technology ...... 0      
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 3,260,355 2,781,893 357,187 121,275
17 Travel ............ 4,673,615 4,319,035 253,523 101,057
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 2,098,709 1,839,753 98,083 160,873
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 1,865,458 1,799,415   66,043
23 Insurance ... 0      
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 RESEARCH EXPENSES 9,197,285 9,030,390 166,895 0
b COMMUNICATIONS 3,050,240 3,050,222 0 18
c OTHER DIRECT COSTS 2,307,875 1,314,185 850,372 143,318
d INDIRECT SALARIES 1,808,133 1,744,120 0 64,013
e All other expenses 5,751,826 5,576,127 46,351 129,348
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 104,038,407 94,488,644 7,088,210 2,461,553
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).        
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Form 990 (2019)
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 ........ 2,500 1 42,880
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 16,452,349 2 21,308,868
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 41,792,298 3 71,165,757
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 0 4 0
5 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
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 ...... 1,634,953 9 2,000,982
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 16,391,771
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 9,578,473 7,751,471 10c 6,813,298
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 36,953,215 11 37,377,650
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 1,030,019 12 1,125,764
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 ........... 0 15 10,304,202
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 105,616,805 16 150,139,401
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 7,290,631 17 12,495,215
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 9,467,048 19 8,545,995
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 118,117 21 125,533
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
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 1,781,730 25 5,742,464
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 18,657,526 26 26,909,207
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions ..........   27  
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ...........   28  
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 86,959,279 32 123,230,194
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 105,616,805 33 150,139,401
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Form 990 (2019)
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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
140,234,162
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
104,038,407
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
36,195,755
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
86,959,279
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
776,672
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
-701,512
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
123,230,194
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 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
World Resources Institute
 
Employer identification number

52-1257057
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 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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- 10 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) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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 failed 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) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 81,917,245 72,738,600 97,506,285 86,599,329 138,683,021 477,444,480
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 81,917,245 72,738,600 97,506,285 86,599,329 138,683,021 477,444,480
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).. 33,685,476
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 443,759,004
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 81,917,245 72,738,600 97,506,285 86,599,329 138,683,021 477,444,480
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 433,515 541,909 462,209 773,839 943,599 3,155,071
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.).. -180,115 -611,394 -893,244 -710,272 -63,613 -2,458,638
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 478,140,913
12
12
633,800
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
92.809 %
15
15
92.780 %
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) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 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) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (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) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (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) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d 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 12a or 12b 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) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 5
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) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 6
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) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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 2019 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-2019 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2019
1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019:
a From 2014.......  
b From 2015.......  
c From 2016.......  
d From 2017.......  
e From 2018.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2014 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2019 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions.		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2015.....  
b Excess from 2016.....  
c Excess from 2017.....  
d Excess from 2018.....  
e Excess from 2019.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2019)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 8
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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
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2019
Name of the organization
World Resources Institute
 
Employer identification number

52-1257057
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 isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't 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 doesn't 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.
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019) Page 2
Name of organization
World Resources Institute
  		Employer identification number
52-1257057
Part I
Contributors
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
 
 
 
 

$  


(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) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Page 3
Name of organization
World Resources Institute
  		Employer identification number

52-1257057
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) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Page 4
Name of organization
World Resources Institute
  		Employer identification number

52-1257057
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
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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.
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Open to Public
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 Resources Institute
 
Employer identification number

52-1257057
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 (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

2
Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) ....................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................
 

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.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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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) ........................ 33,502  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................ 33,502  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ............................................................................... 101,576,854  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................. 101,610,356  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000  
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) ................................................. 250,000  
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) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		6,000,000
c Total lobbying expenditures 40,117 34,836 33,918 33,502 142,373
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 1,500,000
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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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)
Yes|No
(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? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
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
DIRECT CONTACT SCHEDULE C, PART II-A, LINE 1b WE WORK WITH CONGRESS TO DRAFT LEGISLATIONS ON CLIMATE CHANGE. WE ARE CALLED ON CAPIToL HILL FROM TIME TO TIME TO TESTIFY. EXPENSES ARE TRACKED IN PROJECT # 00162, 02103.
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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.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
World Resources Institute
 
Employer identification number

52-1257057
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 7/25/06, 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 FASB 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 FASB 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 FASB 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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Part III
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 .... 30,300,622 29,075,173 28,422,342 32,835,795 31,758,444
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 2,220,179 3,143,383 2,673,548 -2,434,865 2,949,487
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		1,756,687 1,917,934 2,020,717 1,978,588 1,872,136
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 30,764,114 30,300,622 29,075,173 28,422,342 32,835,795
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet11.629 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet82.837 %
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet5.534 %
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 .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements   6,120,085 2,096,273 4,023,812
d Equipment ....   8,123,278 6,465,375 1,657,903
e Other .....   2,148,408 1,016,825 1,131,583
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 6,813,298
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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
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
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
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
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)INTERCOMPANY RECEIVABLE 10,304,202
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 10,304,202
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
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 5,742,464
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  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
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  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
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  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
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  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
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
ESCROW OR CUSTODIAL ACCOUNT LIABILITY SCHEDULE D, PART IV, LINE 2B WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE ("WRI"THE INSTITUTE") HOLDS MONEY WHICH IT RECEIVES ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. THE CUSTODIAL MONIES ARE SPENT FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS.
INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4 PROCEEDS FROM THE ENDOWMENTS ARE TO BE USED TO FUND OPERATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS TWO ENDOWMENTS. THE LARGEST IS $25,000,000 FROM THE MACARTHUR FOUNDATION. THE SMALLER ENDOWMENT FUNDS INTERNSHIPS AT THE ORGANIZATION.
FIN 48 (ASC 740) FOOTNOTE SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 THE INSTITUTE IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ("IRCthe "Code"), THOUGH IT IS SUBJECT TO TAX ON INCOME UNRELATED TO ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE, UNLESS THAT INCOME IS OTHERWISE EXCLUDED BY THE CODE. THE INSTITUTE IS AN ENTITY DESCRIBED UNDER SECTION 509(A)(1) AND, THEREFORE, IS NOT CLASSIFIED AS A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. THE INSTITUTE HAS PROCESSES PRESENTLY IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE MAINTENANCE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS; TO IDENTIFY AND REPORT UNRELATED INCOME; TO DETERMINE ITS FILING AND TAX OBLIGATIONS IN JURISDICTIONS FOR WHICH IT HAS NEXUS; AND TO IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED TAX POSITIONS. NO MATERIAL TAXABLE UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME WAS GENERATED AND, ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN MADE IN THE ACCOMPANYING CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE TAX YEARS ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2015, 2016, 2017 AND 2018 ARE STILL OPEN TO AUDIT FOR BOTH FEDERAL AND STATE PURPOSES. THE INSTITUTE FOLLOWS THE ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE THAT CREATES A SINGLE MODEL TO ADDRESS UNCERTAINTY IN TAX POSITIONS AND CLARIFIES ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME TAXES BY PRESCRIBING THE MINIMUM RECOGNITION THRESHOLD A TAX POSITION IS REQUIRED TO MEET BEFORE BEING RECOGNIZED IN ITS CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. UNDER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS GUIDANCE, ORGANIZATIONS COULD NOW BE REQUIRED TO RECORD AN OBLIGATION AS THE RESULT OF TAX POSITIONS THEY HAVE HISTORICALLY TAKEN ON VARIOUS TAX EXPOSURE ITEMS. THIS GUIDANCE PROVIDES THAT THE TAX EFFECTS FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION CAN ONLY BE RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IF THE POSITION IS "MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT" TO BE SUSTAINED IF THE POSITION WERE TO BE CHALLENGED BY A TAXING AUTHORITY. THE ASSESSMENT OF THE TAX POSITION IS BASED SOLELY ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION, WITHOUT REGARD TO THE LIKELIHOOD THAT THE TAX POSITION MAY BE CHALLENGED. THE INSTITUTE IS NOT REQUIRED TO RECORD SUCH AN OBLIGATION.
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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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
World Resources Institute
 
Employer identification number

52-1257057
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, 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 the region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
Central America and the Caribbean     Grantmaking   473,228
East Asia and the Pacific 5 159 Grantmaking   4,780,935
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 43 Grantmaking   5,392,223
Middle East and North Africa     Grantmaking   45,000
North America 1 59 Grantmaking   2,752,684
Russia and the Newly Independent States     Grantmaking   417,078
South America 2 66 Grantmaking   6,766,362
South Asia 3 128 Grantmaking   443,902
Sub-Saharan Africa 2 29 Grantmaking   2,130,589
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 14 484 23,202,001
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 14 484 23,202,001
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
Central America and the Caribbean Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems 404,722 EFT or Wire      
Central America and the Caribbean Support envir and socially equitable decisions 68,506 EFT or Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Promote envir sustainable transport solutions 1,018,744 EFT or Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Protect climate from greenhouse gas emissions 152,049 EFT or Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems 3,247,146 EFT or Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Support envir and socially equitable decisions 362,996 EFT or Wire      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Promote envir sustainable transport solutions 2,072,099 EFT or Wire      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Protect climate from greenhouse gas emissions 289,104 EFT or Wire      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems 2,384,511 EFT or Wire      
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Support envir and socially equitable decisions 646,509 EFT or Wire      
Middle East and North Africa Support envir and socially equitable decisions 45,000 EFT or Wire      
North America Program development 34,780 EFT or Wire      
North America Promote envir sustainable transport solutions 2,069,367 EFT or Wire      
North America Protect climate from greenhouse gas emissions 397,655 EFT or Wire      
North America Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems 222,757 EFT or Wire      
North America Support envir and socially equitable decisions 28,125 EFT or Wire      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems 417,078 EFT or Wire      
South America Program development 113,507 EFT or Wire      
South America Promote envir sustainable transport solutions 3,659,067 EFT or Wire      
South America Protect climate from greenhouse gas emissions 462,224 EFT or Wire      
South America Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems 2,385,321 EFT or Wire      
South America Support envir and socially equitable decisions 146,243 EFT or Wire      
South Asia Promote envir sustainable transport solutions 309,574 EFT or Wire      
South Asia Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems decisions 25,766 EFT or Wire      
South Asia Support envir and socially equitable decisions 108,562 EFT or Wire      
Sub-Saharan Africa Promote envir sustainable transport solutions 519,448 EFT or Wire      
Sub-Saharan Africa Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems 1,560,996 EFT or Wire      
Sub-Saharan Africa Support envir and socially equitable decisions 47,677 EFT or 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
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3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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
noncash
assistance 		(g) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
Schedule F (Form 990) 2019
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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; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING USE OF GRANT FUNDS OUTSIDE U.S. SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 2 Monitoring grant funds is done through a combination of reviewing required progress and financial reports submitted by all subrecipients, and random subrecipient site visits to review financial & project records and to observe operations. Where applicable, the organization requires subrecipient audits in accordance with Uniform Guidance, Subpart F. All of the organizations subgrants are made to further its tax-exempt purpose and mission.
ACCOUNTING METHOD USED SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 3, COLUMN F THE EXPENDITURES, PER REGION, ARE PRESENTED ON THE ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
World Resources Institute
 
Employer identification number
52-1257057
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
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) ADVENTURERS AND SCIENTISTS FOR CONSERVATION
PO BOX 1834
BOZEMAN,MT59771 		45-3345338 501(C)(3) 67,632       Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems
(2) ALLOTROPE PARTNERS LLC
409 13TH STREET 19TH FL
OAKLAND,CA94612 		46-4277309   433,297       Protect climate from greenhouse gas emissions
(3) AMAZON CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION
1012 14th st nw 625
WASHINGTON,DC20009 		52-2211305 501(C)(3) 14,978       Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems
(4) BROOKINGS INSTITUTION
1775 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
NW
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		53-0196577 501(C)(3) 246,700       Support envir and socially equitable decisions
(5) CDP NORTH AMERICA INC
132 CROSBY ST 8TH FL
NEW YORK,NY10012 		36-4709977 501(C)(3) 120,050       Protect climate from greenhouse gas emissions
(6) CENTER FOR CARBON REMOVAL
344 Thomas L Berkley Way
Oakland,CA94610 		81-2560407 501(C)(3) 35,000       Protect climate from greenhouse gas emissions
(7) CLIMATE POLICY INITIATIVE
235 MONTGOMERY ST
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104 		26-4129153 501(C)(3) 81,907       Support envir and socially equitable decisions
(8) ELAW
1412 Pearl St
Eugene,OR97401 		94-3116602 501(C)(3) 31,500       Support envir and socially equitable decisions
(9) INTERNATIONAL FOOD POLICY RESEARCH INST
2033 K STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		52-1041632 501(C)(3) 23,437       Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems
(10) INTERNATIONAL WOOD PRODUCTS ASSOCIATION
4214 KING STREET
ALEXANDRIA,VA22302 		94-1371133 501(C)(3) 20,000       Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems
(11) JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE
1595 SPRING HILL ROAD
VIENNA,VA22182 		94-2474731 501(C)(3) 5,435       Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems
(12) MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN
PO BOX 299
ST LOUIS,MO63166 		43-0666759 501(C)(3) 244,012       Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems
(13) MONGABAY ORG CORP
PO Box 0291
Menlo Park,CA94026 		45-3714703 501(C)(3) 37,400       Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems
(14) PACIFIC INSTITUTE
654 13th Street
Oakland,CA94612 		94-3050434 501(C)(3) 140,000       Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems
(15) Rainforest Foundation
270 Lafayette St
NEW YORK,NY10012 		95-1622945 501(C)(3) 72,657       Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems
(16) RESOLVE INC
1255 23RD ST NW
WASHINGTON,DC20037 		52-1841035 501(C)(3) 75,000       Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems
(17) ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE
2490 JUNCTION PLACE
BOULDER,CO80301 		74-2244146 501(C)(3) 317,792       Protect climate from greenhouse gas emissions
(18) SDSN ASSOCIATION INC
475 Riverside Dr Ste 530
New York,NY10115 		47-3511012 501(C)(3) 159,500       Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems
(19) STANFORD UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 3099
STANFORD,CA943054022 		94-1156365 501(C)(3) 6,500       Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems
(20) THE ASPEN INSTITUTE
1 DUPONT CIRCLE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		84-0399006 501(C)(3) 74,045       Protect climate from greenhouse gas emissions
(21) TSINGHUA EDUCATION FOUNDATION
2200 SAND HILL ROAD
MENLO PARK,CA94025 		52-2073001 501(C)(3) 118,192       Promote envir sustainable transport solutions
(22) UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT
One United Nations Plaza
New York,NY10017 		13-2924889 501(C)(3) 22,304       Protect climate from greenhouse gas emissions
(23) UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
COLLEGE PARK,MD207428225 		52-6002033 501(C)(3) 50,000       Program development
(24) University of Maryland
University of Maryland
College Park,MD20742 		52-6002033 501(C)(3) 43,197       Protect climate from greenhouse gas emissions
(25) University of Maryland
University of Maryland
College Park,MD20742 		52-6002033 501(C)(3) 772,383       Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems
(26) US BCSD
411 W Monroe Street
Austin,TX78704 		76-0424525 501(c)(3) 58,000       Support envir and socially equitable decisions
(27) Wildlife Conservation Society
2300 SOUTHERN BOULEVARD
Bronx,NY10460 		13-1740011 501(c)(3) 289,434       Reverse rapid degradation of ecosystems
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
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3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
1
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2019

Schedule I (Form 990) 2019
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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
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(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.
Return Reference Explanation
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING USE OF GRANTS SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2 Monitoring grant funds is done through a combination of reviewing required progress and financial reports submitted by all subrecipients, and random subrecipient site visits to review financial & project records and observe operations. Where applicable, the organization requires subrecipient audits in accordance with Uniform Guidance, Subpart F. All of the organizations subgrants are made to further its tax-exempt purpose and mission.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
World Resources Institute
 
Employer identification number

52-1257057
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 on 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
 
 
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 on Line 1a? ..
2
 
 
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
 
No
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 nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
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
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2019
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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
1Andrew Steer
President & CEO 		(i)

(ii)		 409,696
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		6,858
-------------
0 		32,054
-------------
0 		1,440
-------------
0 		450,048
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2Manish Bapna
Exec VP/Managing Dir 		(i)

(ii)		 276,504
-------------
0 		5,000
-------------
0 		841
-------------
0 		23,552
-------------
0 		14,853
-------------
0 		320,750
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3Steven Barker
VP & CFOO 		(i)

(ii)		 242,150
-------------
0 		6,000
-------------
0 		3,693
-------------
0 		20,395
-------------
0 		12,787
-------------
0 		285,025
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4Elizabeth Cook
VP, Institutional Strategy/Dev 		(i)

(ii)		 232,806
-------------
0 		3,000
-------------
0 		2,266
-------------
0 		19,116
-------------
0 		6,143
-------------
0 		263,331
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5Janet Ranganathan
VP, Science & Research 		(i)

(ii)		 226,145
-------------
0 		3,000
-------------
0 		2,187
-------------
0 		18,499
-------------
0 		5,093
-------------
0 		254,924
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6Lawrence MacDonald
VP Communications 		(i)

(ii)		 204,009
-------------
0 		2,000
-------------
0 		3,210
-------------
0 		12,673
-------------
0 		13,803
-------------
0 		235,695
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7Pankaj Bhatia
Dep Dir Climate/Global GHG dir 		(i)

(ii)		 196,584
-------------
0 		3,500
-------------
0 		1,010
-------------
0 		16,249
-------------
0 		6,525
-------------
0 		223,868
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8Craig Hanson
Dir. FFW 		(i)

(ii)		 194,503
-------------
0 		10,000
-------------
0 		658
-------------
0 		16,301
-------------
0 		9,253
-------------
0 		230,715
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9Helen Mountford
VP, Climate & Economics 		(i)

(ii)		 194,246
-------------
0 		10,000
-------------
0 		678
-------------
0 		14,494
-------------
0 		14,423
-------------
0 		233,841
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10Kevin Moss
Dir. Business Center 		(i)

(ii)		 154,798
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		820
-------------
0 		8,494
-------------
0 		15,087
-------------
0 		179,199
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11Elizabeth Otto
Dir. Water 		(i)

(ii)		 162,015
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,513
-------------
0 		13,429
-------------
0 		5,853
-------------
0 		182,810
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12Jennifer Layke
Dir. Energy 		(i)

(ii)		 173,654
-------------
0 		13,000
-------------
0 		619
-------------
0 		11,067
-------------
0 		16,923
-------------
0 		215,263
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13Rod Taylor
Global Dir. Forest 		(i)

(ii)		 186,653
-------------
0 		17,250
-------------
0 		1,524
-------------
0 		8,752
-------------
0 		5,322
-------------
0 		219,501
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14Becky Marshall
Chief of Staff 		(i)

(ii)		 175,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		828
-------------
0 		8,750
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		184,578
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
15Christina Deconcini
Dir. Gov Affairs 		(i)

(ii)		 169,634
-------------
0 		3,000
-------------
0 		1,517
-------------
0 		13,759
-------------
0 		2,355
-------------
0 		190,265
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
16Walter Vergara
Senior Fellow 		(i)

(ii)		 174,159
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		4,693
-------------
0 		12,508
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		191,360
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
17Ian De Cruz
Global Dir. P4G 		(i)

(ii)		 151,522
-------------
0 		5,000
-------------
0 		522
-------------
0 		8,297
-------------
0 		14,423
-------------
0 		179,764
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
18Kevin Kennedy
Senior Fellow 		(i)

(ii)		 159,553
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,550
-------------
0 		13,650
-------------
0 		11,066
-------------
0 		185,819
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
19Charles Barber
Dir. FLI 		(i)

(ii)		 154,638
-------------
0 		2,000
-------------
0 		2,289
-------------
0 		12,066
-------------
0 		10,836
-------------
0 		181,829
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
20Neil Prakash
Fmr Chief HR Ofr - end 11/2017 		(i)

(ii)		 128,096
-------------
0 		3,378
-------------
0 		2,521
-------------
0 		11,451
-------------
0 		15,040
-------------
0 		160,486
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
21Chad Snelgar
Dir. Fin. Planning & Analysis 		(i)

(ii)		 149,598
-------------
0 		3,000
-------------
0 		288
-------------
0 		7,728
-------------
0 		4,965
-------------
0 		165,579
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
22Mark Robinson
Dir. Governance Center 		(i)

(ii)		 196,804
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,861
-------------
0 		10,000
-------------
0 		3,203
-------------
0 		211,868
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
23Paula Caballero
Dir. Climate 		(i)

(ii)		 196,429
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,909
-------------
0 		10,500
-------------
0 		5,565
-------------
0 		214,403
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
24Holger Dalkmann
Former Director EMBARQ 		(i)

(ii)		 126,386
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		126,386
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2019

Schedule J (Form 990) 2019
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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
NON-FIXED PAYMENTS SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 7 WRI USES A BONUS PROGRAM TO RECOGNIZE MILESTONE ACHIEVEMENTS AND NURTURE TALENT. WE AWARD BOTH ANNUAL BONUSES LINKED TO THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND SPOT BONUSES WHEN STAFF ACHIEVE A SIGNIFICANT GOAL OR GO ABOVE AND BEYOND.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
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Inspection
Name of the organization
World Resources Institute
 
Employer identification number

52-1257057
Return Reference Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 WRIS MISSION IS TO MOVE HUMAN SOCIETY TO LIVE IN WAYS THAT PROTECT EARTHS ENVIRONMENT AND ITS CAPACITY TO PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS AND ASPIRATIONS OF CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. PROTECTING THE PLANET AND THE PEOPLE ON IT HAS NEVER BEEN A JOB FOR THE FAINT-HEARTED, BUT AT THIS PARTICULAR MOMENT WITH DEADLY STORMS, HEAT WAVES, DROUGHTS AND OTHER PHENOMENA DEMONSTRATING OUR INCREASING VULNERABILITY TO A CHANGING CLIMATE THE NEED FOR COURAGE IS ABSOLUTELY CLEAR. AT WRI, WE HAVE BEEN PRIVILEGED TO WORK WITH MANY IN THIS VANGUARD TO FOSTER SUSTAINABLE PROSPERITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESILIENCE AROUND THE GLOBE, FROM OPENING UP TRANSPORT IN 87 CHINESE CITIES TO IMPROVING URBAN LIFE FOR NEARLY 2 MILLION BRAZILIANS TO CUTTING FOOD WASTE WORLDWIDE. THESE PROJECTS AND OTHERS DETAILED IN THIS ANNUAL REPORT SHOW THE VALUE OF NURTURING PARTNERSHIPS AND FOLLOWING OUR WINNING "COUNT IT, CHANGE IT, SCALE IT" APPROACH TO TACKLE THE MOST COMPLEX CHALLENGES. OUR STRATEGY FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS BUILDS ON THIS APPROACH, RECOGNIZING THAT SOLUTIONS WILL REQUIRE DISRUPTIVE POLITICAL, SOCIAL AND CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS - MOVEMENTS RATHER THAN MERE POLICY SHIFTS - MOTIVATED BY OPPORTUNITY FOR A BETTER FUTURE RATHER THAN BY NARROWER ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS.
PROGRAM SERVICES FORM 990, PART III WRIS MORE THAN 860 EXPERTS AND STAFF WORK IN MORE THAN 60 COUNTRIES, WITH INSTITUTIONAL OFFICES IN BRAZIL, CHINA, INDIA, INDONESIA, MEXICO AND THE UNITED STATES, IN ADDITION TO A PROGRAM OFFICE FOR OUR SUSTAINABLE CITIES WORK IN ISTANBUL. OUR REGIONAL HUB IN THE NETHERLANDS SUPPORTS OUR WORK IN EUROPE AND OUR REGIONAL HUB IN ETHIOPIA SUPPORTS AND EXPANDS WORK IN MORE THAN 20 COUNTRIES ON THE CONTINENT. WE FOCUS ON Seven URGENT GLOBAL CHALLENGES THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED THIS DECADE: cities, climate, energy, food, forests, water and ocean. 1. CLIMATE: PROTECT COMMUNITIES AND NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS FROM DAMAGE CAUSED BY GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS, AND GENERATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE BY CATALYZING A GLOBAL TRANSITION TO A LOW-CARBON ECONOMY. 2. ENERGY: DRIVE THE SCALE-UP OF CLEAN, AFFORDABLE POWER SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD TO DELIVER SUSTAINABLE SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. 3. FOOD: ENSURE THE WORLDS FOOD SYSTEMS REDUCE THEIR IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT, DRIVE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, AND SUSTAINABLY FEED 9.6 BILLION PEOPLE BY 2050. 4. FORESTS: ALLEVIATE POVERTY, ENHANCE FOOD SECURITY, CONSERVE BIODIVERSITY, AND MITIGATE CLIMATE CHANGE BY REDUCING FOREST LOSS AND RESTORING PRODUCTIVITY TO DEGRADED, DEFORESTED LANDS. 5. WATER: ACHIEVE A WATER-SECURE FUTURE BY MAPPING, MEASURING, AND MITIGATING GLOBAL WATER RISKS. 6. ROSS CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE CITIES: IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE IN CITIES BY DEVELOPING AND SCALING ENVIRONMENTALLY, SOCIALLY, AND ECONOMICALLY SUSTAINABLE URBAN AND TRANSPORT SOLUTIONS. 7. Ocean: To address threats facing the health and economic vitality of the ocean, WRI is expanding its existing work and carrying forward work that WRIs Patron, HRH The Prince of Wales, undertook through his International Sustainability Unit. Two high-profile initiatives the high level panel for a sustainable ocean economy and friends of ocean action will help drive a global movement, Ocean Action Agenda 2030. WE DESIGN SOLUTIONS FOR AND ANALYZE THESE Seven CRITICAL GOALS THROUGH THE LENSES OF OUR FOUR CENTERS: BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND GOVERNANCE.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITY 1 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A FOOD: WRI WORKS TO MEET THESE THREE NEEDS. WE DEVELOP ANALYSES, PARTNERSHIPS, AND STRATEGIES TO SECURE A SUSTAINABLE FOOD FUTURE. WRI'S WORLD RESOURCES REPORT PROJECT DEVELOPS SOLUTIONS TO THE WORLD'S FOOD PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION PROBLEMS. WE IDENTIFY WAYS TO REDUCE FOOD LOSS AND WASTE. WE ANALYZE STRATEGIES TO SUSTAINABLY INCREASE FOOD PRODUCTION, SUCH AS RESTORING DEGRADED LANDS BACK INTO PRODUCTIVITY, INCREASING PASTURELAND YIELDS, AND IMPROVING LAND AND WATER MANAGEMENT. WE ADVANCE METHODS TO REDUCE FOOD PRODUCTION'S IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT, SUCH AS CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE. FORESTS: WRI WORKS WITH GOVERNMENTS, BUSINESSES, AND CIVIL SOCIETY TO SUSTAIN FORESTS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. WE AIM TO CURB DEFORESTATION WORLDWIDE AND HELP TO RESTORE AND REFOREST ALREADY-CLEARED LAND. WRI'S GLOBAL FOREST WATCH INITIATIVE USES THE MOST ADVANCED SATELLITE DATA AND CROWD-SOURCED INFORMATION TO TRACK DEFORESTATION THROUGHOUT THE WORLD IN NEAR-REAL-TIME. OUR GLOBAL RESTORATION INITIATIVE IDENTIFIES WAYS TO RESTORE TREES AND PRODUCTIVITY TO DEFORESTED AND DEGRADED LANDS. OUR FOREST LEGALITY ALLIANCE HELPS BUSINESSES ELIMINATE ILLEGALLY SOURCED WOODS FROM THEIR SUPPLY CHAINS. WE ALSO DEVELOP POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE AND INCLUSIVE GOVERNANCE OF THE WORLD'S FOREST RESOURCES. WATER: WRI WORKS WITH BUSINESSES, GOVERNMENTS, AND CIVIL SOCIETY TO ENSURE A WATER-SECURE FUTURE. WE SEEK TO ADDRESS BOTH WATER QUANTITY AND QUALITY CHALLENGES. OUR AQUEDUCT PROJECT USES THE MOST UP-TO-DATE DATA TO PRODUCE GLOBAL WATER RISK MAPS, ALLOWING STAKEHOLDERS TO ASSESS CURRENT AND FUTURE CHALLENGES. WE CONDUCT ECONOMIC AND OTHER ANALYSES TO IDENTIFY THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE STRATEGIES TO REDUCE WATER POLLUTION. WE IDENTIFY SOLUTIONS SUCH AS RESTORING ECOSYSTEM SERVICES TO ALLEVIATE STRESSES ON THE WORLD'S WATER SUPPLIES.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITY 2 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B WRI ROSS CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE CITIES: WRI AIMS TO ENSURE THAT CITIES DRIVE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY WHILE SUSTAINING NATURAL RESOURCES AND IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE. THROUGH OUR WRI ROSS CENTER FOR SUSTAINABLE CITIES, WE USE TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH, AND ON-THE-GROUND PARTNERSHIPS TO DESIGN SOLUTIONS THAT ENABLE SUSTAINABLE CITY GROWTH. OUR ANALYSIS AND TOOLS ALLOW CITIES TO EFFECTIVELY MANAGE THEIR NATURAL RESOURCES AND REDUCE THEIR GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS WHILE IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE. WORKING ACROSS OUR NETWORK, WE DEVELOP AND SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF RESEARCH-BASED SOLUTIONS IN SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY, URBAN FORM, URBAN EFFICIENCY, AND CLIMATE THAT WILL REDUCE POLLUTION, IMPROVE HEALTH, AND CREATE SAFE, ACCESSIBLE PUBLIC SPACES FOR ALL PEOPLE TO THRIVE. WE COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL DECISION-MAKERS IN BRAZIL, CHINA, INDIA, MEXICO, AND TURKEY TO IMPLEMENT PROJECTS THAT OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES OF URBANIZATION AND MAKE FOR GREATER CITIES. WE PARTNER WITH BUSINESSES, GOVERNMENTS, AND CIVIL SOCIETY TO SCALE OUR SUCCESSFUL PILOT PROJECTS GLOBALLY.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITY 3 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C CLIMATE PROGRAM: WRI ENGAGES BUSINESSES, POLICYMAKERS AND CIVIL SOCIETY AT THE LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS TO ADVANCE TRANSFORMATIVE SOLUTIONS THAT MITIGATE CLIMATE CHANGE AND HELP COMMUNITIES ADAPT TO ITS IMPACTS. OUR INTERNATIONAL CLIMATE WORK USES ANALYSIS, INNOVATION AND PARTNERSHIPS TO ACHIEVE EFFECTIVE NATIONAL POLICIES AND AN AMBITIOUS, EQUITABLE GLOBAL CLIMATE ACTION AGREEMENT. OUR U.S. CLIMATE ACTION INITIATIVE IDENTIFIES COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS FOR THE UNITED STATES TO REDUCE ITS EMISSIONS IN THE SHORT- AND LONG-TERM. THE GREENHOUSE GAS PROTOCOL HELPS HUNDREDS OF COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS MEASURE, MANAGE, AND REPORT THEIR GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. CLIMATE WATCH, WRIS FREE AND OPEN ONLINE PLATFORM, EMPOWERS POLICYMAKERS, RESEARCHERS, MEDIA AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS WITH CLIMATE DATA, VISUALIZATIONS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO GATHER INSIGHTS ON NATIONAL AND GLOBAL PROGRESS ON CLIMATE CHANGE.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D ENERGY: WRI WORKS WITH BUSINESSES, POLICYMAKERS, AND CIVIL SOCIETY TO TRANSFORM THE GLOBAL ENERGY SYSTEM. WE AIM TO DRAMATICALLY REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS POLLUTION WHILE MEETING THE ENERGY NEEDS OF THE POOREST AND BUILDING COMPETITIVE ECONOMIES. OUR CHARGE INITIATIVE WORKS TO SECURE UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO CLEAN, AFFORDABLE POWER. WE SHED LIGHT ON THE COSTS, BENEFITS, AND RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DIFFERENT ENERGY AND POLICY OPTIONS. WE DEVELOP INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO BUYING, SELLING, AND REGULATING CLEAN ELECTRICITY. WE PROVIDE POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADVANCE RENEWABLE ENERGY--PARTICULARLY IN MAJOR EMERGING ECONOMIES LIKE INDIA AND SOUTH AFRICA. AND WE FOSTER COLLABORATION AMONGST A DIVERSE GROUP OF ENERGY STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING REGULATORS, UTILITIES, BUSINESSES, GOVERNMENTS, AND CIVIL SOCIETY. OUR CENTERS: WE DESIGN SOLUTIONS FOR AND ANALYZE OUR seven CRITICAL GOALS THROUGH THE LENSES OF OUR FOUR CENTERS: 1) OUR BUSINESS CENTER HARNESSES THE PRIVATE SECTOR TO SPUR ACTION, INNOVATION, AND AMBITION IN SUPPORT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OUTCOMES. WE COMBINE RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, TOOLS, AND DIRECT ENGAGEMENT WITH BUSINESSES TO CREATE SOLUTIONS THAT ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND DRIVE VALUE. 2) OUR ECONOMICS CENTER HELPS DECISION-MAKERS IDENTIFY OPPORTUNITIES FOR COST-EFFECTIVE ACTION TO PROTECT OR ENHANCE NATURAL RESOURCES, AND ENSURE THE DELIVERY OF ESSENTIAL ECOSYSTEM SERVICES. WE PROVIDE RESEARCH AND TOOLS TO HELP IDENTIFY AND COMPARE THE FULL COSTS AND BENEFITS OF CONTINUING ON A BUSINESS-AS-USUAL GROWTH PATH VERSUS MORE SUSTAINABLE OPTIONS. 3) THE MISSION OF WRIS FINANCE CENTER IS TO PROMOTE THE SHIFT OF FINANCE AWAY FROM ENVIRONMENTALLY UNSUSTAINABLE ACTIVITIES AND TOWARD SUSTAINABLE ONES. WE DO THIS THROUGH THE PRODUCTION OF DATA-DRIVEN, POLICY-ACTIONABLE RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTS AND BY CONVENING COALITIONS OF KEY STAKEHOLDERS THAT CAN DRIVE ACTION ON THE GROUND. OUR WORK IS STRUCTURED AROUND FIVE KEY THEMES: (A) FINANCING NDC IMPLEMENTATION, (B) "GREENING" PRIVATE SECTOR FINANCE, (C) STRENGTHENING PUBLIC FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, (D) ENCOURAGING THE U.S. AND CHINA TO BE SUSTAINABLE FINANCE CHAMPIONS, AND (E) STRENGTHENING INVESTMENT IN ADAPTATION AND RESILIENCE. 4) OUR GOVERNANCE CENTER WORKS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE AND SUPPORT INSTITUTIONS TO FOSTER SOCIALLY EQUITABLE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND DECISION-MAKING. WE USE DATA AND RESEARCH TO INSTITUTIONALIZE FUNDAMENTAL DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES - SUCH AS TRANSPARENCY, PARTICIPATION, AND ACCOUNTABILITY - INTO DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES, POLICIES, AND LEGAL FRAMEWORKS. PARTNERING TO CHANGE THE WORLD Building on the work of our Regional Hubs and International Offices, Global Challenge Programs, and Centers of Excellence, WRI has joined with far-sighted partners to create a small number of highly ambitious, multi-stakeholder initiatives that we call delivery platforms. The delivery platforms mirror our count it, change it, scale it approach, combining rigorous research, real-world testing and adjustment of proposed solutions, and specific strategies to rapidly deploy successful solutions at a global scale. Their ambitious scope and comprehensive approach to achieving change at scale are informed by our early work on such initiatives as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Global Forest Watch and Aqueduct. This section illustrates this approach with updates on four delivery platforms. GLOBAL COMMISSION ON ADAPTATION Even as countries work to cut greenhouse gas emissions, they must also urgently adapt to the impacts of climate change. Launched in October 2018 with the support of the Netherlands, the Global Commission on Adaptation seeks to raise the visibility of adaptation solutions on the global agenda, culminating in a Year of Action in 2020. WRI is the managing partner of the Commission, with the Global Center on Adaptation in Rotterdam and Groningen. P4G: PARTNERING FOR GREEN GROWTH AND THE GLOBAL GOALS 2030 P4G brings together businesses, governments and non-governmental organizations in innovative public-private partnerships to advance sustainable development solutions. Launched in January 2018 and working with eight countries and four organizations, P4G offers facilitation, funding and recognition for partnerships focusing on five areas: food and agriculture, water, energy, cities and the circular economy. Hosted at WRI, P4G is funded by the governments of Denmark and the Netherlands. THE NDC PARTNERSHIP As a global coalition of over 100 countries and institutions launched in 2016, the NDC Partnership works to spur climate action while enhancing sustainable development. Members help countries implement their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. The NDC Partnership Support Unit is hosted by WRI and the UNFCCC. NEW CLIMATE ECONOMY The Global Commission on the Economy and Climate and its flagship project, the new climate economy (NCE), launched in 2014 to help governments, business and civil society achieve economic prosperity and ambitious climate action. The commission's members - 28 former heads of government, former finance ministers and leaders in economics and business - guide NCE's work and engage with government and business leaders to spread its message in the media and at high-profile events. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION GRANTS EXPENSES BUSINESS CENTER $241,344 $3,239,137 FINANCE CENTER $322,567 $2,505,578 GOVERNANCE CENTER $346,877 $3,590,333 SPECIAL PROJECTS $1,159,225 $7,114,137 COMMUNICATIONS $0 $891,792 ENERGY $595,779 $3,203,006 Cities and Transport $0 $21,154 ------------------------------- TOTAL $2,665,792 $20,565,137 =============================== ===============================
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B THE INSTITUTE'S MANAGEMENT REVIEWED A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 WHICH WAS PREPARED BY WRI'S EXTERNAL tax ADVISORS. THE ORGANIZATION SHARED A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WITH ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE FILING THE RETURN WITH THE IRS. COMMENTS FROM BOARD MEMBERS ARE SENT TO THE CHIEF FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS OFFICER (VP and CFOO), GLOBAL FINANCE DIRECTOR AND GLOBAL ACCOUNTING DIRECTOR. A DEADLINE IS GIVEN FOR BOARD MEMBERS TO RESPOND. IF THE DRAFT IS AVAILABLE BEFORE OUR BOARD MEETING, IT IS ALSO GIVEN OUT AT THE MEETING.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS: COPIES OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND CERTIFICATION FORM ARE GIVEN TO BOARD MEMBERS ANNUALLY WITH LIST OF VENDORS WITH WHICH WE DO BUSINESS. BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO SIGN THE CERTIFICATION INDICATING WHETHER THEY HAVE ANY CONFLICTS. BOARD MEMBERS ARE ALSO EXPECTED TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTS AS THEY ARISE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THOSE WITH CONFLICTS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS AFFECTING THE SOURCE OF THE CONFLICT. EMPLOYEES/OFFICERS: EVERY STAFF MEMBER SIGNS OFF ON A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM. OFFICERS AND MANAGEMENT TEAM RE-SIGN CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS EACH CALENDAR YEAR. STAFF MEMBERS ARE DIRECTED TO RAISE QUESTIONS TO THEIR IMMEDIATE SUPERVISORS OR PROGRAM DIRECTORS/VPS IF THEY HAVE A QUESTION ON AN ACTIVITY WHICH THEY THINK MIGHT POSE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. HUMAN RESOURCES STAFF IS AVAILABLE TO ASSIST WITH QUESTIONS. ANY PROGRAM DIRECTOR OR VP CAN DETERMINE THAT THERE IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND REQUEST THAT THE ACTIVITIES STOP. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY SPECIFIES THAT THE STAFF MEMBER IS PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE DELIBERATIONS PROCESS IF THEIR ACTIVITY IS IN QUESTION. HUMAN RESOURCES STAFF INFORM STAFF WHEN THERE IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND ASSIST WITH ENSURING COMPLIANCE.
COMPENSATION DETERMINATION FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 15A & 15B THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS PERIODICALLY TO CONDUCT A COMPARATIVE REVIEW OF ITS SALARY STRUCTURE AND ALSO REVIEWS SALARY SURVEYS. THE MANAGING DIRECTOR SETS PAY INCREASES FOR ALL DEPARTMENT HEADS; THE PRESIDENT DOES THE SAME FOR THE MANAGING DIRECTOR, CFOO, AND ALL VICE-PRESIDENTS; THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DO THE SAME FOR THE PRESIDENT. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE PRESIDENT'S ANNUAL SALARY INCREASES AND BONUSES AS APPROPRIATE. THE global director of human resources MAKES A RECOMMENDATION ON THE PERCENTAGE INCREASE AND BONUS AMOUNT, AND PARTICIPATES IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD MEETING WHICH EVALUATES THE PRESIDENT'S PERFORMANCE. THE global director of human resources TAKES NOTES/MINUTES OF THIS PORTION OF THE MEETING TO DOCUMENT THE DECISION MADE REGARDING THE PRESIDENT'S ANNUAL SALARY.
HOW DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY LAW.
Other changes in net assets or fund balances Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Foreign unrealized gain (loss) $(701,512)
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
World Resources Institute
 
Employer identification number

52-1257057
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)World Resources Institute Fund
10 G Street NE

Washington,DC20002
52-1464425 		Support DC 501(c)(3) 12 - TYPE I WRI
 
Yes
 
(2)WRI Europe Stichting
c/o FMO Anna van Saksenlaan
Den Haag   2593
NL
Support NL 501(c)(3) 12 - TYPE I WRI
 
Yes
 










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Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) WRI INDIA PRIVATE UNLIMITED

87 New Mangai Puri Mehrauli Gurgao
New Dehli,DL  
IN
Function. SUPport IN WRI
  		C Corp 682,514 11,808,186 100.000 % Yes  
(2) WRI - Environ Man Consultancy Co Ltd

No 6 B Chaowai Street 100020
Beijing,Chaoyang District  
CH
Function. Support CH WRI
  		C Corp 0 0 100.000 % Yes  










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Schedule R (Form 990) 2019
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) WRI INDIA PRIVATE UNLIMITED

 B 3,600,000 CASH
(2) WRI EUROPE STICHTING

 B 1,426,132 CASH




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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Part VII
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