World Wildlife Fund Inc
- Assets
- $755.4m
- Revenue
- $372.8m
- Investments
- $128.9m
- Employees
- 798
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 08/1991
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 52-1693387
Organization Overview
World Wildlife Fund Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2023, World Wildlife Fund Inc employed 798 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. World Wildlife Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, World Wildlife Fund Inc generated $372.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $352.9m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.4% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, World Wildlife Fund Inc has awarded 428 individual grants totaling $39,812,234. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE SCHEDULE O
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GLOBAL CONSERVATION:WWF PARTNERS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES, INDIVIDUALS, GOVERNMENTS, BUSINESSES AND FOUNDATIONS TO FUND ACTIONS TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF CONSERVATION AREAS; PROTECT WETLANDS AND RIVERS FROM DEPLETION; CONSERVE MARINE SEASCAPES AND REDUCE OVERFISHING; REDUCE DRIVERS OF NATURE LOSS FROM FOOD SYSTEMS; REDUCE CONFLICTS BETWEEN LOCAL PEOPLE AND WILDLIFE; EMPLOY ENERGY SOLUTIONS THAT GENERATE FEWER GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS THAN THE CURRENT ENERGY PRODUCTION SYSTEM; AND ENACT FOREST MANAGEMENT APPROACHES THAT REGENERATE OR RESTORE CRITICAL HABITATS FOR WILDLIFE AND A RANGE OF FOREST-BASED PRODUCTS FOR PEOPLE. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE DETAILS)
INTERNATIONAL COUNTRY PROGRAMS:FROM PERU'S RAINFORESTS AND THE MOUNTAINS OF BHUTAN TO NAMIBIA'S COMMUNAL CONSERVANCIES, THE WWF NETWORK BRINGS ITS SCIENCE-BASED AND RESULTS ORIENTED APPROACH TO ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES. WWF SUPPORTS THE CREATION OF NATURE-BASED LIVELIHOODS FOR COMMUNITIES IN SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST REMOTE LOCATIONS. WWF-US SPECIFICALLY MANAGES COUNTRY-OFFICE OPERATIONS THROUGHOUT LATIN AMERICA, AS WELL AS IN BHUTAN, NAMIBIA, AND NEPAL - DIRECTLY SUPPORTING CONSERVATION EFFORTS IN SOME OF THE MOST ECOLOGICALLY DIVERSE PLACES ON EARTH. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE DETAILS)
PUBLIC EDUCATION:WITH OVER ONE MILLION MEMBERS IN THE UNITED STATES, WWF-US IS WORKING TO INFORM AND ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO SUPPORT A FUTURE IN WHICH PEOPLE AND NATURE THRIVE. WWF SHARES INFORMATION WITH THE AMERICAN PUBLIC ON NATURE'S VALUE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVATION THROUGH A VARIETY OF CHANNELS, INCLUDING OUR WILD CLASSROOMS EDUCATIONAL CURRICULUM, OUR SIGNATURE PUBLICATION WORLD WILDLIFE MAGAZINE, OUR PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS, OUR WEBSITE, OUR DIRECT OUTREACH, AND OUR ANNUAL EVENTS SUCH AS EARTH HOUR. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE DETAILS)
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Carter Roberts President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $1,116,635 |
Yolanda Kakabadse Co-Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sanjeev Mehra Vice Chairman (thru 10/22); Co-Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Litterman Vice Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Shelly Lazarus Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth L Littlefield Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Pmg Inc Printing, Production, Mailing Services | 6/29/23 | $10,587,995 |
Givebridge Inc In Person Retail Membership Recruitment | 6/29/23 | $1,607,510 |
David Gardiner And Associates Program Consulting | 6/29/23 | $990,679 |
Idom Consulting Engineering Architectu Program Consulting | 6/29/23 | $2,119,397 |
Infocision Inc Membership Solutions Contact Center | 6/29/23 | $1,210,532 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $198,179 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $117,815 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $74,141,090 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $280,744,971 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,463,954 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $355,202,055 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $3,875,631 |
| Investment income | $10,665,221 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $5,448,690 |
| Net Rental Income | -$1,688,244 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$992,950 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $14,064 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $372,835,343 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $8,046,814 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $283,185 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $97,172,333 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,005,762 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,967,889 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $91,441,552 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,012,376 |
| Other employee benefits | $23,452,153 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,933,202 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $405,761 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $386,238 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $287,400 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $2,217,504 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,128,855 |
| Fees for services: Other | $33,333,996 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,521,588 |
| Office expenses | $29,281,858 |
| Information technology | $2,820,926 |
| Royalties | $455,195 |
| Occupancy | $2,603,855 |
| Travel | $6,836,800 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,303,067 |
| Interest | $1,862,957 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,450,069 |
| Insurance | $813,447 |
| All other expenses | $2,779,670 |
| Total functional expenses | $352,906,681 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $99,912,495 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $113,588,341 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $72,135,568 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $111,452,642 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $11,287,232 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $71,590,492 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $136,929,074 |
| Investments—other securities | $128,876,080 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $9,654,331 |
| Total assets | $755,426,255 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $28,888,389 |
| Grants payable | $33,991,338 |
| Deferred revenue | $17,651,941 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $40,099,050 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $11,716,554 |
| Total liabilities | $132,347,272 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $210,480,500 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $412,598,483 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $755,426,255 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, World Wildlife Fund Inc has awarded $7,969,488 in support to 72 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $442,795 |
CENTER FOR CLIMATE AND ENERGY SOLUTIONS (C2ES) PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $414,547 |
THE CONSERVATION FUND PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $930,755 |
ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS INC PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $411,000 |
CONSERVATION STRATEGY FUND (CSF) PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $393,435 |
NONPROFIT ENTERPRISE AND SELF-SUSTAINABILITY TEAM INC PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $364,179 |