Value of the sum of the organization's profits, cumulative from inception to the end of the reporting period, not paid out as dividends but retained by the organization for reinvestment in its core business or to pay down debt.
IRIS Metrics Work Better in Sets
To use IRIS metrics—and the resulting data—to understand impact performance, IRIS metrics should be used and analyzed in generally accepted sets and according to well-defined objectives. IRIS+ gives you access to generally accepted Core Metrics Sets aligned to common Impact Themes and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).