World Wildlife Fund Inc.

“Wwf's finance department gathers information from various departments within the organization and prepares the draft 990 with the assistance of our external auditors. The draft is reviewed by the ceo and chief operations officer. The chief financial officer reviews the 990 with the chair of the board's audit committee, after which, and prior to filing, the 990 is made available to our full board of directors for review.”

“Each director and staff member is provided with a copy of wwf's conflict of interest policy at the start of their association with wwf and annually thereafter, and signs an annual acknowledgement of the policy, with disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest. Wwf's conflict of interest policy is also included in the wwf board handbook and in board and staff orientation materials; available to all staff on wwf's intranet site; and featured at periodic staff trainings. In addition to the annual acknowledgement and disclosure, the policy provides that all directors and staff must disclose potential conflicts of interest at the earliest possible juncture and before the organization takes action relating to any issue in which there is a potential conflict. Potential conflicts involving directors are raised with the chairman of the board, and the board (or executive committee acting in its stead) reviews the facts of each situation and makes an independent determination of what action is in wwf's best interests, i.e., if a potential conflict exists, whether it can be fully and satisfactorily addressed, or whether the transaction must be abandoned. The board member with the potential conflict is not present during discussion and takes no part in decisions relating to the matter. Potential conflicts involving staff members are raised with wwf's president, who reviews the facts of each situation and determines, if a potential conflict exists, whether it can be fully and satisfactorily addressed, or whether the transaction must be abandoned.”

“Prior to any increases in salary or payments of additional compensation (such as bonuses) to a "disqualified person", the executive committee of the wwf board of directors, as advised by its compensation subcommittee, reviews the performance of that individual and the relevant market data for compensation of the position. The interested individual is not present and takes no part in the discussion. Wwf closely observes the irs' "intermediate sanctions" process in conducting the review and obtains an assessment as to reasonableness from an external compensation professional services firm. All board members are invited to participate in the executive committee's review and are apprised of outcomes.”

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“The organization makes its Governing documents, Conflict of interest policy, and Financial statements available on its own website and upon request.”

“Forms K-1 for some investment holdings in passthrough entities that include unrelated business revenue are not available at the time the Form 990 is filed. As a result the amount of unrelated business revenue reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 3, column (C) will differ from the total on the Form 990-T when it is later filed. See Schedule O note regarding Form 990, Part V, Line 3b.”

“Description of Organization Mission: WWFs MISSION IS TO CONSERVE NATURE AND REDUCE THE MOST PRESSING THREATS TO THE DIVERSITY OF LIFE ON EARTH. WWF HAS WORKED SINCE 1961 TO PROTECT THE FUTURE OF NATURE. THE WWF NETWORK, OF WHICH WWF-US IS PART, IS ONE OF THE WORLD'S LEADING CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS, WORKING IN OVER 100 COUNTRIES, WITH THE SUPPORT OF MILLIONS OF MEMBERS WORLDWIDE. WWF IS DEDICATED TO DELIVERING SCIENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS TO PRESERVE THE DIVERSITY AND ABUNDANCE OF LIFE ON EARTH, HALT THE DEGRADATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT, AND COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE. WWF FOCUSES ITS WORK IN SIX KEY AREAS: *CONSERVING THE WORLD'S MOST IMPORTANT FORESTS *SAFEGUARDING HEALTHY OCEANS AND MARINE LIVELIHOODS *SECURING WATER FOR PEOPLE AND NATURE *PROTECTING THE WORLD'S MOST IMPORTANT SPECIES *DOUBLING NET FOOD AVAILABILITY AND FREEZING ITS FOOTPRINT *CREATING A CLIMATE-RESILIENT AND ZERO-CARBON WORLD POWERED BY RENEWABLE ENERGY WWF WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FOUNDATIONS, GOVERNMENTS, BUSINESSES, COMMUNITIES, INDIVIDUALS, AND OUR MEMBERS TO CONSERVE MANY OF THE WORLD'S MOST ECOLOGICALLY IMPORTANT REGIONS. TOGETHER, WE ARE *PROTECTING AND RESTORING SPECIES AND THEIR HABITATS *STRENGTHENING LOCAL COMMUNITIES' ABILITY TO CONSERVE THE NATURAL RESOURCES THEY DEPEND UPON *TRANSFORMING MARKETS AND POLICIES TO REDUCE THE IMPACT OF THE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION OF COMMODITIES *ENSURING THAT THE VALUE OF NATURE IS REFLECTED IN DECISIONS MADE BY INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITIES, GOVERNMENTS, AND BUSINESSES *MOBILIZING HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION”

“FY17 was a year in which more of the multi-year revenue was used than replaced with new pledges, which produced negative revenue over expense. It does not reflect a true operating deficit, but rather a planned use of Temporarily Restricted Net Assets (funds raised in prior years designated for future use).”

“Line 4a, Global Conservation: WWF works to protect and restore species and their habitats, strengthen local communities' ability to conserve the natural resources they depend upon and transform markets and policies to reduce the impact of the production and consumption of commodities. Our aim is to ensure that the value of nature is reflected in investments and decisions made by individuals, communities, governments and businesses. A science-based and results oriented conservation organization, the WWF Network works in over 100 countries to fulfill its mission to conserve nature and reduce the most pressing threats to the diversity of life on Earth. WWF strives to accomplish this mission by achieving six programmatic goals: Climate, Forests, Freshwater, Oceans, Sustainable Food, and Wildlife. Line 4b, Policy: WWF works to strengthen public policy related to international biodiversity conservation through analysis and advocacy on conservation issues, international funding and lending programs, international agreements, and global environmental and development policies and practices. WWF is also working to strengthen the international regime to mitigate climate change and reduce carbon emissions, assess climate changes impacts, undertake research and develop strategies to improve the resiliency of ecosystems to climate change, and improve energy efficiency in targeted sectors. LINE 4C,PUBLIC EDUCATION: WWF SHARES INFORMATION WITH THE AMERICAN PUBLIC ON NATURE'S VALUE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVATION THROUGH A VARIETY OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS CHANNELS, FROM OUR AWARD WINNING PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS, OUR WEBSITE AND MOBILE APPS, EARNED MEDIA, OUR SIGNATURE PUBLICATION WORLD WILDLIFE MAGAZINE, TO ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL EVENTS SUCH AS EARTH HOUR AND INNOVATIVE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS THAT EDUCATE THE CONSUMER. WITH 1.1 MILLION MEMBERS IN THE UNITED STATES AND 6 MILLION SUPPORTERS GLOBALLY, THE WWF NETWORK, OF WHICH WWF IS A PART, IS WORKING TO MOBILIZE HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF PEOPLE TO SUPPORT CONSERVATION. Line 4d, Other Program Services: Market transformation: WWF partners with corporations, government agencies, NGOs, universities and research institutes to reduce the impact of the production and trade of commodities that most affect our conservation priorities. Our goal is to measurably reduce the most significant impacts of individual actors as well as entire industries.”

“Due to differing fiscal years of investment holdings in pass-through entities that include UBIT reported on WWF's Form 990-T, there are delays in receiving the necessary Forms K-1 for the tax period. The Form 990-T is filed at a later date to ensure the most current and accurate information is included. It is filed within the six-month extension allowed, no later than May 15, 2018. Form 990, Part V, Line 4b, List of Foreign Countries: Belize, Bhutan, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Namibia, Nepal, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname”

“5,393,969 Loss on Debt Swap (110,282) Gain on Exchange Rate Differences Grant reimbursements netted 787,279 on financial statements 6,070,966 Total Other Changes in Net Assets”

“There have been no changes during the year in the process.”

“IN 2017, WWF MADE VALUABLE STRIDES IN TACKLING THE CONSERVATION CHALLENGES OF THE PLANET. AMONG MANY ACHIEVEMENTS, WE NOTE THESE: US Creates New Regulations to Halt Imports of Illegally Caught Fish The US imports more than 5.3 billion pounds of seafood annually, up to one-third of which comes from ships engaging in illegal or unreported fishing. But a new US government rule released in December aims to prevent illegally caught fish from winding up in US grocery stores and restaurants. The rule - supported by 750,000 WWF activists - is a huge victory for protecting vulnerable marine species. WWF Advocates for Ivory Ban In September 2016, the International Union for Conservation of Nature reported a severe drop in Africas elephant population over the past decade, largely from poaching. But new commitments from the US and China - for which WWF advocated strongly - offer reason for hope. In July 2016, the US banned most trade of elephant ivory. China followed suit in December, announcing plans to close its domestic ivory trade by the end of 2017. US Bans Oil and Gas Drilling In 115 Million Acres of Arctic Ocean The Inupiat village in northwest Alaska belongs to a region that has been threatened by the prospect of offshore oil and gas drilling. That prospect ground to a halt on December 20, when then-President Barack Obama announced a permanent ban on oil and gas drilling throughout 115 million acres of Arctic ocean. WWF and 225,000 of its supporters called for that protective measure. Oil and gas drilling is unsafe in such a remote location and could cause massive damage to the regions indigenous communities, wildlife, and ecosystems. WWF will continue working to keep the ban intact to protect this extremely valuable landscape for future generations. As White House Leans Away from Paris Agreement, Other US Leaders Lean In Days after the US announced its intention to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, more than 1,200 leaders across the country signed a published open letter titled "We Are Still In." The signatories - which included governors, businesses, tribes, and universities - declared their support for the Paris Agreement and their commitment to lowering US carbon emissions. Building Coalitions for the Climate In addition to the coalition mentioned above, 70 companies now support the Corporate Renewable Energy Buyers Principles, a framework WWF helped create that makes it easier for large businesses to buy renewable energy. In April, Walmart launched Project Gigaton, a plan to remove a gigaton of emissions from its supply chain by 2030 with help from partners including WWF.”

“Supporters raise $250,000 for bison WWF supporters raised more than $250,000 to extend bison habitat in Badlands National Park from 57,640 acres to 80,193 acres. The expansion will allow the park to sustain a herd of more than 1,000 bison. WWFs objective is to sustain five herds of this size in the Northern Great Plains by 2025. Mexico bans gillnets in Upper Gulf of California In June, the government of Mexico implemented a permanent ban on gillnets in vaquita habitat - fewer than 30 of the critically endangered porpoises remain, and their decline has been attributed primarily to bycatch - and committed to helping local communities resume legal, sustainable fishing activities. A recent WWF-coordinated vaquita campaign rallied more than 200,000 WWF supporters worldwide. UN's civil aviation body caps emissions Following active engagement from WWF, the United Nations civil aviation body agreed in October to cap carbon pollution from international aviation. At least 65 countries have signed the agreement. Aviation represents the fastest-growing source of greenhouse gas emissions driving global climate change, and this agreement will address more than three-fourths of expected emissions growth between 2021 and 2035. WWF releases analysis of grassland loss WWF released the first edition of the Plowprint Report, a publication that will track annual grassland conversion to cropland across the Great Plains. WWF is dedicated to achieving no net loss of grasslands and has focused its efforts on conserving the Northern Great Plains, a 180 million-acre region that remains largely intact. CARE-WWF Alliance improves crops, fish stocks in Mozambique Since 2012, the CARE-WWF Alliance in Mozambiques Primeiras e Segundas Archipelago has established 59 field schools teaching climate-resilient agriculture, doubling yields of staple crops. The Alliance has also supported no-fishing zones established and managed by three key communities, increasing fish stocks by at least 50%, fish diversity by 200%, and families reporting catches by 70%. McDonald's commits to better beef McDonalds committed to source only deforestation-free beef by 2020 in at-risk regions, including the Amazon and other valuable ecosystems across Latin America. WWF helped the company develop this goal. FSC certifies 320,000 acres in China The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified 320,000 acres of forestland in southern China, and secured commitments to improve management on another 450,000 acres. This marks a major milestone in WWF and Apples partnership to see 1,000,000 acres of forestland in China under improved management by 2020. General Motors commits to rubber sustainability policy In partnership with WWF, General Motors became the first automaker to commit to developing a policy to use tires made from sustainable natural rubber. Unsustainable production of natural rubber is rapidly becoming the leading cause of deforestation in mainland Southeast Asia; 75% of natural rubber goes into making tires for planes, buses, cars, and trucks. DRC grants women the right to own land The Democratic Republic of the Congo granted women the legal right to own land. Before, women who paid for and farmed the land lacked legal claim to it. WWF, in partnership with USAID, worked to empower women in the DRC by teaching them sustainable farming techniques and by successfully advocating for requirements that women be represented on natural resource committees. More Irrawaddy dolphins in Cambodia WWF-Cambodia staff members documented 11 new Irrawaddy dolphin calves in the Mekong River in February, and saw a 30% drop in dolphin mortality from 2015 to 2016. The Cambodian Mekong Dolphin Conservation Project, in which WWF participates, works to maintain a viable dolphin population and protect it from overfishing. Protection for Antarctic sea Twenty-four countries and the European Union agreed to protect for 35 years nearly a million square miles of Antarcticas Ross Sea, establishing 70% as a fully”