Aprovecho Research Center
TO RESEARCH, DEVELOP AND DISSEMINATE TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS FOR MEETING THE BASIC HUMAN NEEDS OF LOW INCOME AND IMPOVERISHED PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES IN THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES IN ORDER TO …
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This nonprofit organization assists developing world organizations to establish high quality labs so they can test and improve their wood burning cookstoves
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Mission
To research, develop and disseminate technological solutions for meeting the basic human needs of low income and impoverished people and communities in third world countries in order to help relieve their suffering, improve health, enhance their safety, and reduce their adverse impacts on their environment. Aprovecho research center is especially dedicated to creating effective and widely usable technology solutions to problems such as cooking and heating with biomass. Aprovecho research center also provides technical assistance to related appropriate technology projects worldwide.
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Aprovecho Research Center has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 75 places it in the top 25% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAprovecho Research Center is a registered international nonprofit based in Cottage Grove, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 204402181. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $598K in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Aprovecho Research Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 204402181. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Aprovecho Research Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Aprovecho Research Center is located in Cottage Grove, OR, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years. Its registered address is PO Box 1175, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Aprovecho Research Center has $598K in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 78% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Aprovecho Research Center is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $598K in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Aprovecho Research Center. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Aprovecho Research Center holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
This nonprofit organization assists developing world organizations to establish high quality labs so they can test and improve their wood burning cookstoves Aprovecho Research Center is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $598K is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Aprovecho Research Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Aprovecho Research Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 204402181, 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.
Filing history
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
APROVECHO RESEARCH CENTER is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (5)
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5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 14 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 14 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2006
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Aprovecho Research Center
- What is Aprovecho Research Center?
- Aprovecho Research Center is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cottage Grove, United States. This nonprofit organization assists developing world organizations to establish high quality labs so they can test and improve their wood burning cookstoves
- When was Aprovecho Research Center founded?
- Aprovecho Research Center was founded in 2006.
- Who leads Aprovecho Research Center?
- Nordica Maccarty serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is Aprovecho Research Center located?
- Headquartered in Cottage Grove, OR, United States.
- What is Aprovecho Research Center's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Aprovecho Research Center trustworthy?
- Aprovecho Research Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Aprovecho Research Center's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 204402181.
- What is Aprovecho Research Center's website?
- https://www.aprovecho.org