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The 990 read · EIN 52-1257057 · DC · Fiscal year FY ending Sep 2025

World Resources Institute

World Resources Institute: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“To create change that improves people's lives and ensures the natural world can thrive.”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated

Top pay
$758K Aniruddha Dasgupta, 0.3% of spending
Revenue
$213.0M 91.9% from donations and grants
Spent
$270.2M 91.5% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$520.6M end of FY ending Sep 2025
Savings
23.1 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People
1,067 employees, 28 volunteers
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

1 thing to look at.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

low

Business transactions with insiders or their companies

Part IV line 28b answered yes.

Form 990 Part IV, lines 28a–28c; Schedule L Part IV
02 · Where $1 goes · FY ending Sep 2025

Of each dollar it spent, 91.5¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
91.5¢
Programs, $247.3M
1.3¢
Fundraising, $3.5M
7.2¢
Admin, $19.4M
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
2¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, World Resources Institute spent 2¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $195.8M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 25.6% of program spending · $19.3M in grants $63.4M

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 analyses 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…

Program 2 · 18.3% of program spending · $17.1M in grants $45.2M

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 · 15.5% of program spending · $13.2M in grants $38.3M

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:…

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $70.0M to $520.6M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
70
89
81
91
87
123
162
264
403
408
555
521
Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (FY ending Sep 2025)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in FY ending Sep 2025, from the charity and related organizations.

Aniruddha Dasgupta
President & CEO
$757,785
Craig Hanson
Md, Programs
$371,550
Janet Ranganathan
Md, Strategy, Learning, & Results
$364,393
Elizabeth Cook
Evp, Governance & Development
$327,941
Wanjira Mathai
Md, Africa & Global P'ships
$311,250
Kevin Moss
Chief Administrative Officer
$278,881
Daniel Lashof
Director, U.s. Climate
$269,131
Andrew Marshall
Chief of Communications & Marketing
$264,841
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part VII, Section A
Largest outside contractors
ContractorServicePaid
Workday IncIt software$2,895,600
Simbiotica (vizzuality)Consulting$2,688,475
Huron Consulting ServicesIt support$1,839,892
Blue Coding LLCIt support$1,822,520
Palladium InternationalConsulting$743,637
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the World Resources Institute.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the World Resources Institute CEO make?

Aniruddha Dasgupta, President & CEO, received $757,785 in reportable compensation in FY ending Sep 2025, 0.3% of World Resources Institute's $270.2M in spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part VII

What percentage of World Resources Institute donations go to programs?

World Resources Institute reported 91.5% of FY ending Sep 2025 spending as programs, 1.3% as fundraising and 7.2% as management.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part IX

How much money does World Resources Institute have?

Net assets were $520.6M at the end of FY ending Sep 2025, about 23.1 months of spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part X

Does World Resources Institute have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered 1 of our twelve screening rules: business transactions with insiders or their companies. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. World Resources Institute Form 990, FY ending Sep 2025 (IRS e-file)
  2. World Resources Institute Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
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Amir Arani, “World Resources Institute: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/world-resources-institute/