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Resources for the Future

CharityWatch rating issued
October 2026

Top-Rated Charity
B+
CharityWatch Rating
Our independent rating based
on a number of factors.
 
69%
Program Percentage
Amount spent on programs
relative to overhead.
 
$15
Cost to Raise $100
Amount spent to raise
$100 of contributions.
Ratings & Metrics

Contact Information

Resources for the Future
1616 P Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036

Other Names

RFF

Tax Status

501(c)3

Website

www.rff.org

Stated Mission

To improve environmental, energy, and natural resource decisions through impartial economic research and policy engagement.

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Ratings & Metrics

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Data based on Fiscal Year Ended 09/30/2025

Program Percentage: 69%

The percentage of Resources for the Future's cash budget it spends on programs relative to overhead (fundraising, management, and general expenses).

$19,000,000

Calculated Total Expenses

(rounded)

 

Cost to Raise $100: $15

How many dollars Resources for the Future spends on fundraising to raise each $100 of contributions.

$9,000,000

Calculated Total Contributions

(rounded)

Government Funding

0% to 24%

Percentage of cash revenue
coming from government sources

 

Financial Documents

Entity Document Type Tax ID
Resources for the Future, Inc. Consolidated Audited Financial Statements Multiple
Resources for the Future, Inc. IRS Form 990 53-0220900
Entity: Resources for the Future, Inc.
Document Type: Consolidated Audited Financial Statements
Tax ID: Multiple
Entity: Resources for the Future, Inc.
Document Type: IRS Form 990
Tax ID: 53-0220900

Governance & Transparency

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CharityWatch evaluates certain criteria related to a charity's Governance and Transparency. Donors may want to consider a charity's willingness to be open and transparent with CharityWatch to be a good litmus test for determining its commitment to public accountability.
This charity is Top-Rated
What does it mean to be Top-Rated?
 
Resources for the Future
meets governance benchmarks.
 
Resources for the Future
meets transparency benchmarks.
Transparency
Provides Financial Information
Audit Accessibility
Governance: Policies
Reports regularly & consistently monitoring & enforcing compliance with a written Conflict of Interest Policy
Reports required, annual disclosure by officers, directors, and key staff of interests that could give rise to conflicts
Reports having a written Whistleblower Policy
Reports having a written Document Retention and Destruction Policy
Governance: Financials
Reports providing copy of tax form to all board members prior to filing it with IRS
Reports that financial statements were audited by an independent accountant
Governance: Board of Directors
Reports at least 5 voting board members
51% or more of voting board members reported as independent
Reports documenting minutes of board and board committee meetings
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy No Sharing  

Top Salaries

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  Name Title Compensation
1 William Pizer President / CEO $573,646
2 Carolyn Mollen VP, Finance & Administration $377,363
3 James Boyd Associate VP, Research and Policy Engagement $370,715
1
Name: William Pizer
Title: President / CEO
Compensation: $573,646
2
Name: Carolyn Mollen
Title: VP, Finance & Administration
Compensation: $377,363
3
Name: James Boyd
Title: Associate VP, Research and Policy Engagement
Compensation: $370,715

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