990for2002-6c9aaa2a14fc2e1b.pdf

This document is a Form 990 'Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax' for the World Resources Institute (WRI) for the 2001 calendar year (ending September 30, 2002). It details the organization's financial status, governance structure, and program accomplishments as an environmental think tank.

• The World Resources Institute (WRI) operates as an environmental think tank with a staff of 125 professionals, including scientists, economists, and policy experts, and collaborates with nearly 400 partner organizations globally.
• For the 2001 tax year, WRI reported total gross receipts of $48,241,872, with total contributions, gifts, and grants amounting to $25,137,513.
• Total expenses for the period were $19,502,705, of which $16,597,758 was dedicated to program services, $1,936,648 to management and general operations, and $968,299 to fundraising.
• WRI's program activities are divided into ten areas, with the highest expenditures allocated to the Institutions and Governance Program ($3,436,561) and the Information Program ($3,217,201).
• The organization's climate and energy efforts focus on reducing climate change risks and implementing features of the Kyoto Protocol and the Framework Convention on Climate Change, spending $1,100,690 on the Climate, Energy and Pollution Program.
• WRI maintains a Global Forest Watch network consisting of 75 partners across 8 countries, with a total program expenditure of $1,859,439 for its Forest Program.
• The organization's total assets at the end of the year were $53,885,349, while total liabilities were $4,442,429.
• WRI's governance is managed by a Board of Directors where no more than 20 percent can be paid staff members, and paid staff are prohibited from serving as Chair or Treasurer.
• The organization's primary exempt purpose includes the sponsorship of research, reports, and seminars regarding world environment and resources studies.

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