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International Institute for Environment and Development

EIN 98-0099973 · United Kingdom

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak44 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT (IIED)'S MISSION IS TO BUILD A FAIRER, MORE SUSTAINABLE WORLD, USING EVIDENCE, ACTION AND INFLUENCE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHERS.

Income
$32.9 million
Spending
$32.9 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 70%
Employees
0
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$159,764, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 44 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 85% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 27% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $11.7 million spent. CLIMATE CHANGE: CLIMATE CHANGE DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTS THE POOREST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD. WE WORK WITH POLICY AND RESEARCH PARTNERS TO REDRESS THE BALANCE BY HELPING THE POOR IN LOW AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES ACHIEVE CLIMATE RESILIENCE AND DEVELOPMENT. WE STRIVE FOR FAIR DEALS FOR PEOPLE EXPOSED TO INCREASINGLY SEVERE AND UNPREDICTABLE CLIMATE THAT CAN DESTROY LIVELIHOODS AND EXACERBATE POVERTY. IN PARTICULAR, WE IDENTIFY, GENERATE, SHARE AND EMPLOY NEW KNOWLEDGE THAT CAN BE USED TO SHAPE DEVELOPMENT POLICIES, PRACTICES AND PROGRAMMES TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE.
  2. $8.2 million spent. NATURAL RESOURCES: ESCALATING COMPETITION FOR NATURAL RESOURCES CONTINUES AND POOR PEOPLE TOO OFTEN LOSE OUT. WE AIM TO SUPPORT AND SHAPE FAIRER, MORE SUSTAINABLE GOVERNANCE OF NATURAL RESOURCES BY GENERATING THE EVIDENCE NEEDED TO IMPROVE KEY POLICIES, INSTITUTIONS AND LEGAL FRAMEWORKS. OUR PRIORITY IS TO INCREASE LOCAL CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND OTHER ECOSYSTEMS BY WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NETWORKS AND ORGANISATIONS IN AFRICA, ASIA AND LATIN AMERICA. THROUGH RESEARCH, DIALOGUE AND ACTION, WE RAISE AWARENESS OF THE KEY ROLE THAT SMALL-SCALE PRODUCERS AND LOCAL PEOPLE PLAY IN MAINTAINING THEIR RESOURCES, AND HELP IDENTIFY TOOLS AND TACTICS TO STRENGTHEN THEIR CAPACITY.
  3. $4.4 million spent. PARTNERSHIPS AND DEVELOPMENT: IIED'S PARTNERSHIPS ARE ROOTED IN A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH THAT VALUES BOTH PROCESS AND OUTCOMES EQUALLY, ENSURING THAT SOLUTIONS ARE INCLUSIVE AND EFFECTIVE. THE INSTITUTE WORKS WITH OVER 350 PARTNERS IN MORE THAN 60 COUNTRIES, BUILDING CAPACITY, GATHERING CRITICAL EVIDENCE, AND DRIVING CHANGE FROM THE GRASSROOTS TO THE POLICY LEVEL. IIED'S COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES IS EVIDENT IN ITS LONGSTANDING PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES (LDC) GROUP, PROVIDING ESSENTIAL SUPPORT TO AMPLIFY THE GROUP'S VOICE IN GLOBAL CLIMATE NEGOTIATIONS, INCLUDING THOSE LEADING TO THE PARIS AGREEMENT.
  4. $1.0 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE: SUSTAINABLE MARKETS, HUMAN SETTLEMENTS, GREEN ECONOMY COALITION, COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1989.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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