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Grantmaking public charityEIN 521257057

WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE

WASHINGTON, DC 20002

Total Assets

$630.3M

FY 2023

Annual Giving

$15.0M

FY 2023

Grants Made

72

FY 2023

Avg Grant

$209K

FY 2023

Grant Range

Typical

Deadlines

Applications

Programs & Activities

Program 1

$57.7M

Climate, economics, finance, and governance - see schedule oclimate: wri works to advance climate strategies that cut greenhouse gas emissions while creating strong, job-rich, equitable and resilient economies. We develop tools and conduct analysis that measure emissions, set ambitious targets and take bold action. Economics: wri conducts analysis and modeling to improve environmental management and advance economic development that is good for people, nature, and climate.finance: wri promotes the shift of global finance and investments away from environmentally destructive activities toward sustainable development. Governance: wri aims to build resilient, just and sustainable future by working with the public sector, the private sector, civil society and citizens to address issues that matter most to vulnerable communities.

Program 2

$45.5M

Wri ross center for sustainable cities - see schedule othe wri ross center for sustainable cities helps turn cities into resilient, inclusive, low-carbon places. Through applied research, tools and advice, our international network of experts work on innovative projects that put cities on a sustainable trajectory.

Program 3

$25.8M

Wri polsky center for the global energy transition: delivers pragmatic, scalable and urgently needed solutions to achieve a clean, abundant, affordable and reliable energy future.energy: wri collaborates with policymakers, cities, companies, utilities, regulators and development institutions to secure a future in which people everywhere have access to affordable, clean and reliable energy. Business: wri's center for sustainable business works to change the approach of business to make a positive contribution to human well-being and the environment. Our work centers on three main initiatives: the science based targets initiative drives corporate action that aligns with planetary boundaries; we encourage circular economy models to promote alternatives to unchecked consumption; and we support policy engagement to shift business influence on government policy. Wri also plays a leadership role in two multi-stakeholder partnerships: pace, which seeks to advance a circular economy, and p4g, which supports sustainable development through public- private partnerships.program description expenses grants revenueenergy $ 14,730,937 $ 4,438,002 $ 0special projects $ 7,438,536 $ 2,565,070 $ 776,130business center $ 3,609,309 $ 878,370 $ 0

Focus Areas

International Affairs

Financial Snapshot

2023 filing

Total Revenue

$267.4M

Total Expenses

$240.8M

Giving Over Time

7 years

Giving over time from 2017 to 2023. Peak $15.0M in 2023. Hover bars for details.

Total dollars recorded per filing year. Scale adjusts to the foundation's range.

Top Recipients

382 grants

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
$14.1M
11 grants
$5.7M
11 grants
$2.2M
2 grants
ALLOTROPE PARTNERS LLC
$2.0M
7 grants
$1.4M
1 grant

Grant Size Distribution

382 grants

<$10K
20
grants
$10–50K
153
grants
$50–250K
148
grants
$250K–1M
49
grants
$1–5M
12
grants
$5M+

Geographic Focus

27 states

New York
$17.2M
25% of total
Maryland
$14.4M
21% of total
District of Columbia
$10.2M
15% of total
California
$7.0M
10% of total
Vermont
$5.3M
8% of total
Colorado
$4.8M
7% of total
Virginia
$2.0M
3% of total
Oregon
$1.6M
2% of total
Washington
$1.1M
2% of total
Michigan
$869K
1% of total

+17 more states

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