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African Economic Research Consortium Inc

The aerc is devoted to advanced policy research and training.

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About African Economic Research Consortium Inc

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Founded
Headquarters
Kenya
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q320
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1989

Mission

The aerc is devoted to advanced policy research and training.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q320

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.31%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

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African Economic Research Consortium Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Kenya, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its EIN is 521580447. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $9M in annual revenue. 98 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

African Economic Research Consortium Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 89/100.

African Economic Research Consortium Inc is located in Kenya, United States. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years. Its registered address is Nairobi, United States.

Based on official tax filings, African Economic Research Consortium Inc has $9M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

African Economic Research Consortium Inc is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 98 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for African Economic Research Consortium Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

African Economic Research Consortium Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the African Economic Research Consortium Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The aerc is devoted to advanced policy research and training. African Economic Research Consortium Inc is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1988.

Among international charities registered in United States: African Economic Research Consortium Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $9M is comparable to the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to African Economic Research Consortium Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. African Economic Research Consortium Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521580447, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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Leadership

VI
Victor Murinde
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Abby K•••• S•••• 1•••
Director
AB
Abebe S••••••••
Director
AL
Albert Z••••••
Director
AN
Andrew D••••••
Director
AN
Ann V•••••••••
EX-OFFICIO MEMBER
AN
Anthony M M•••••••
Director
BA
Bakayoko-Ly R•••••
Director
BE
Benedict O••• O•••••
Director
CH
Chris K K•••••
Director
DA
David L•
Director
DO
Dominique N••••••
INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ER
Ernest A•••••••
CHAIR OF THE BOARD
JE
Jean-Louis E•••
SECRETARY
JO
John M•••• M••••
EX-OFFICIO MEMBER
JO
John M•••••••
Acting Chief Finance Officer
JU
Julius M•••
Director
KE
Keith J•••••••
TREASURER
LE
Lesetja K•••••••
Director
MA
Marie-Claude M•••••
Director
ME
Mercy K••••
CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER
NJ
Njuguna N••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
OL
Oliver S S••••
Director
PH
Philipp K•••••
Director
PR
Pramila K•••••••
VICE-CHAIR OF THE BOARD
RE
Retselisitsoe M•••••••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$8.6M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$7.5M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$8.5M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$9.4M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$9.0M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
African Economic Research Consortium Inc This page 89 $8.6 million -
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Firelight Foundation 89 $3.8 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 98 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about African Economic Research Consortium Inc

What is African Economic Research Consortium Inc?
African Economic Research Consortium Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Kenya, United States. The aerc is devoted to advanced policy research and training.
When was African Economic Research Consortium Inc founded?
African Economic Research Consortium Inc was founded in 1988.
Who leads African Economic Research Consortium Inc?
Victor Murinde serves as Executive Director.
Where is African Economic Research Consortium Inc located?
Headquartered in Kenya, United States.
What is African Economic Research Consortium Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is African Economic Research Consortium Inc trustworthy?
African Economic Research Consortium Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is African Economic Research Consortium Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 521580447.
What is African Economic Research Consortium Inc's website?
http://www.aercafrica.org