fy2016_regular_audit_report-28a6974a40b9e18c.pdf

This document is the consolidated financial statements and independent audit report for the World Resources Institute (WRI) and its subsidiaries for the fiscal years ending September 30, 2016, and 2015. It details the organization's financial position, activities, cash flows, and the legal structure of its global entities, including offices in India, China, and Europe.

• The World Resources Institute's total assets increased from $97,500,992 in 2015 to $108,201,902 in 2016. This growth was supported by an increase in cash and cash equivalents, which rose from $8,227,152 to $15,091,949 over the same period.
• For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, the Institute reported total revenues of $99,365,271 and total expenses of $89,632,638. The largest expense category was policy research, technical support, and communications programs, totaling $81,920,569.
• The Institute operates through five legal entities: the World Resources Institute, the World Resources Institute Fund (WRIF), World Resources Institute India (WRII), WRI Environment Management Consultancy (Beijing) Co, Ltd. (WRI China), and WRI Europe Stichting (WRI Europe).
• As of September 30, 2016, the Institute's grants, pledges, and contracts receivable were heavily weighted toward foreign governments, which accounted for 56% of the mix, followed by international organizations at 20%.
• The Institute maintains a permanent endowment established on January 1, 1991, at a cost basis of $25 million. The Board of Directors' spending guideline for this endowment is normally 5% of the trailing 12 quarter average market value of the investments.
• The Institute manages significant contracts with various international bodies. For example, it received a 3-year extension and an additional $12,900,000 for core support from the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs on June 17, 2014.

APA

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Chicago

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