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The auditors issued an unmodified opinion on the consolidated financial statements and compliance for major federal programs. WRI reported total assets of $538,365,898 and total net assets of $489,378,797. The organization operates across seven critical issues, including climate, energy, and forests, with a significant portion of its funding coming from foreign governments (46% of receivables) and foundations (32% of receivables). 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