irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.78MSTRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS FOR SUSTAINABILITY - THIS UNIT IS PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE FOR PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND FUNDRAISING.
- #2 $550KNETWORK ENGAGEMENT & KNOWLEDGE - THIS TEAM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECTING THE ORGANIZATION'S ENGAGEMENT WITH OUR NETWORK OF PARTNERS AND MEMBER CITIES. IT ALSO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND LEADS THE WORK TO DEVELOP LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES (WEBINARS, CONVENINGS, ETC.) FOR AND DISSEMINATION OF BEST PRACTICES TO OUR MEMBER CITIES.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Institutional Backbone
Strengthens city leadership, capacity, and financing systems to sustain resilience efforts beyond political cycles.
Network Engagement & Knowledge
Facilitates peer learning, knowledge management, and dissemination of best practices among member cities through webinars, convenings, and shared resources.
Place-Based Resilience
Supports city-led solutions that integrate resilience into neighborhoods, public spaces, and local infrastructure.
Resilience and Health
Advances urban resilience by addressing the intersection of climate, inequality, housing, and public health.
Strategic Partnerships for Sustainability
Focuses on partnership development and fundraising to support the organization’s global resilience initiatives.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Urban Resilience Planning & Advocacy 6 activities
- Advocacy for urban resilience policy and infrastructure investmentAdvances urban resilience through policy integration and federal advocacy, including securing authorization and funding for a $1.8 billion flood control study and influencing Kyoto’s SDGs Future City Strategy to incorporate resilience planning for disasters, overtourism, and pandemics.
- Capacity building for city governments and public officialsDelivers training and institutional support to city governments, including annual onboarding lectures for Kyoto City employees and over 200 public lectures in Japanese cities. Focuses on integrating resilience into governance, promoting traditional urban assets, and strengthening cross-silo leadership and financing mechanisms.
- Fundraising and partnership development for city resilienceEngages in fundraising and develops multi-stakeholder partnerships across government, business, and civil society to support city resilience initiatives and expand investment readiness.
- Global urban resilience network coordinationOperates a global network of over 100 member cities across 46 countries, connecting Chief Resilience Officers to share codified practices, build partnerships, and scale city-led resilience solutions. The network represents more than 336 million people and supports peer learning and cross-sector collaboration.
- Implementation of place-based urban resilience initiativesImplements localized resilience projects in schools, neighborhoods, public spaces, and urban infrastructure, with integration into urban health systems to address climate, housing, and infrastructure stressors.
- Production and dissemination of urban resilience researchProduces and publishes research outputs including reports, white papers, books, podcasts, and speaker series such as 'Urban Exchange,' 'Cities on the Frontline,' and 'The Rise of the Chief Resilience Officer.' Research focuses on heatwave impacts, cultural resilience, and city-led adaptation strategies.
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Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 1 activity
- Convening urban leaders through global summits and eventsHosts high-level global convenings including the U20 Summit and a three-day December 2025 summit, bringing together mayors, Chief Resilience Officers, investors, and changemakers to address urban resilience, climate action, health, and financing. Events focus on knowledge exchange, strategic investment, and collaborative problem-solving.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Digital tools and communication for resilience knowledge sharingOperates a newsletter and an AI assistant tool to improve access to urban resilience resources, news, and events, supporting real-time knowledge dissemination across the network.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.66M
Contributions & grants$2.53M95%
Program service revenue$39K1%
Investment income$84K3%
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$4.39M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.36M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$4.28M
Cash$4.01M
Investments$0
Liabilities$508K
Net assets$3.78M
Liquid reserves11.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -28.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEY HILL | DIR. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP | 40 | $160K |
board members · 11
- BRUNO NEELE — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL STANDER — VICE CHAIR & TREASURER
- GARETH MORGAN — DIRECTOR
- JO DA SILVA — DIRECTOR
- MAIMUNAH SHARIF — DIRECTOR
- NAINA BATRA — SECRETARY
- NEILS HOLM-NIELSEN — DIRECTOR
- QIYUN WOO — DIRECTOR
- SUSAN AITKEN — BOARD CHAIR
- SYLVESTER TURNER — CHAIR
- VITO DELLERBA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- 100 Resilient Cities Network — Predecessor initiative that brought together the community of cities before transitioning to the Resilient Cities Network in 2020.
- Amsterdam Government — Has an office in Amsterdam, indicating a local presence and potential collaboration with Dutch urban authorities.
- Army Corps of Engineers Partner — Partnered with Broward County on the Section 203 Flood Control System study and improvement project.
- Centre for Liveable Cities Partner — Co-organizes the World Cities Summit to advance liveable and sustainable urban development.
- Chief Resilience Officers Network — Core members of the global network who share practices and lead city-level resilience strategies.
- Chief Resilience Officers Network — Core members of the network who lead urban resilience efforts in their cities.
- Chief Resilience Officers Network — Network includes Chief Resilience Officers from member cities.
- Chief Resilience Officers Network — Network of city officials engaged in urban resilience leadership and programming
- Chief Resilience Officers Network — Network of city officials leading urban resilience efforts supported by the organization.
- Global Steering Committee Coalition — Collaborates with R-Cities to advance city-led resilience, with leadership expressing commitment to deepen partnership under new co-managing directors.
- Member Cities Network — Global Resilient Cities Network engages with a network of member cities to share resilience strategies and best practices.
- New York City Government — Has an office in New York City, indicating a local presence and potential collaboration with city entities.
- R-Cities Network — Member of the Resilient Cities Network that scales urban resilience solutions.
- Resilient Cities Network Network — Kyoto City, through its Chief Resilience Officer, participated in the global CRO orientation and resilience strategy development supported by the Resilient Cities Network.
- Resilient Cities Network Network — Member of a global network of cities working on urban resilience.
- Resilient Cities Network Network — Member of the Resilient Cities Network organizing global events for urban resilience
- Resilient Cities Network Network — Member organization providing peer learning and political legitimacy on climate resilience financing and large-scale investments.
- Singapore Government — Has an office in Singapore, indicating a local presence and potential collaboration with Singaporean urban agencies.
- South Florida Water Management District Partner — Cost-sharing and implementation partner with Broward County on major water infrastructure projects.
- Urban Redevelopment Authority Partner — Co-organizes the World Cities Summit to advance liveable and sustainable urban development.
- World Meteorological Organization Government — Cites WMO's assessment on the likelihood of El Niño driving extreme weather events.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Chief Resilience Officer Modelmethodology: chief-resilience-officer-modelBy embedding Chief Resilience Officers within city governments, the organization enables sustained resilience planning across political cycles, breaks down interdepartmental silos, and ensures continuity in long-term resilience implementation because dedicated leadership institutionalizes cross-sectoral action.
- Integrated Urban Systems Approachmethodology: urban-systems-redesignBy applying systems thinking to integrate climate, health, governance, and equity considerations across urban sectors, the organization strengthens resilience because interconnected challenges like climate risk and social vulnerability require coordinated, place-based redesign rather than isolated interventions.
- Peer Learning and Global Scaling of Local Solutionsmethodology: peer-learning-and-scaleBy identifying proven resilience practices in one city and facilitating their transfer through peer learning, knowledge exchange, and institutional support, the organization enables rapid, equitable scaling of solutions across diverse urban contexts because cities learn best from comparable peers facing similar systemic challenges.