State Fundraising Notices
Effective June 8, 2024
World Resources Institute (“WRI”) is a public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are applied to WRI’s mission that is to move human socie to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. Donations are tax-deductible subject to the fullest extent allow by U.S. law. Consult with your tax advisor.
Certain States require WRI to provide You with various notices of your rights to learn more about us. WRI’s financial reports, including our IRS Form 990, is available online or a copy of our three most recently filed Form 990 may be obtained by writing to 10 G Street NE, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20002 to the attention of Legal.
If You are a resident of the following states, You may obtain information directly by contacting:
California: World Resources Institute’s audited financial statement is available upon require to WRI at the address given above or online at financial reports.
Colorado: Colorado residents may obtain copies of registration and financial documents from the office of the Secretary of State, (303) 894-2680, http://www.sos.state.co.us/, re: Reg. No. 20023005873.
FLORIDA: A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF THE WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING 1-800-435-7352, TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE OR AT WWW.FLORIDACONSUMERHELP.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. WRI’S REGISTRATION NUMBER IN FLORIDA IS CH579.
Georgia: The following information will be sent upon request: (A) A full and fair description of the programs and activities of World Resources Institute; and (B) A financial statement or summary which shall be consistent with the financial statement required to be filed with the Secretary of State pursuant to Code Section 43-17-5.
Kansas: In Kansas our license number is 21-026946.
Maryland: Copies of documents and information submitted by the World Resources Institute under the Maryland Solicitations Act are available for the cost of copies and postage from WRI at 10 G Street NE, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20002 to the attention of Legal or calling WRI at (202) 729-7600 or for the cost of postage and copies, from the Secretary of State, Statehouse, Annapolis, MD 21401, 1-410-974-5534.
Michigan: Charities Reg. No.10290
Mississippi: The official registration and financial information of the World Resources Institute may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-888-236-6167.
New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING (973) 504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/ocp.htm#charity. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT.
New York: A copy of the World Resources Institute’s last financial report filed with the Attorney General of New York is available by sending the request to the New York Attorney General’s Charities Registry at www.charitiesnys.com or, upon request, by contacting the Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005, or calling (212) 416-8401 or writing to World Resources Institute at 10 G Street NE, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20002 to the attention of Legal or calling (202) 729-7600. Financial information about WRI and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-888-830-4989 or 919-807-2217.
North Carolina: Financial information about the World Resources Institute and a copy of its licenses are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 888-830-4989 within North Carolina or (919) 807-2214 outside North Carolina. This is not an endorsement by the state.
Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of the World Resources Institute may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. For more information, including financial statements, contact World Resources Institute at 10 G Street NE, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20002 to the attention of Legal or call (202) 729-7600.
Virginia: A financial statement for the most recent fiscal year is available upon request from the State Division of Consumer Affairs, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23209; 1-804-786-1343.
Washington: The registration required by the Charitable Solicitation Act is on file with the Secretary of State. You may obtain financial disclosure information by contacting the Secretary of State at 1-800-332-4483 or www.sos.wa.gov.
West Virginia: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. Registration does not imply endorsement.
Wisconsin: A financial statement of the World Resources Institute, disclosing assets, liabilities, fund balances, revenue, and expenses for the preceding fiscal year, will be provided upon request.
REGISTRATION WITH A STATE AGENCY DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THAT STATE.