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Boulder Institute of Microfinance

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Boulder Institute of Microfinance

We are offering two different online programs: Microfinance and Digital Transformation Training. Each of them in two formats: Extended and Intensive.

Founded
Headquarters
Syracuse, NY
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
B40
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2005

Mission

See schedule oto promote education through conducting national and international training programs of the financial value chain.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B40
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 54.12%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 32.4% of total expenses ($90,000 of $277,693).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Boulder Institute of Microfinance is a registered education nonprofit based in Syracuse, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 201175839. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for education charities in United States. The organization reports $166K in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Boulder Institute of Microfinance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Boulder Institute of Microfinance is located in Syracuse, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.

Based on official tax filings, Boulder Institute of Microfinance has $166K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Boulder Institute of Microfinance is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $166K in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Boulder Institute of Microfinance. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Boulder Institute of Microfinance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Boulder Institute of Microfinance 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.

We are offering two different online programs: Microfinance and Digital Transformation Training. Each of them in two formats: Extended and Intensive. Boulder Institute of Microfinance is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.

Among education charities registered in United States: Boulder Institute of Microfinance's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $166K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Boulder Institute of Microfinance are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Boulder Institute of Microfinance is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 201175839, 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
$100K-$1M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

RO
Robert Peck Christen
President

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

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Consuelo M•••• A••••
MEMBER
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Djibril M••••••
MEMBER
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Gerhard C••••••
MEMBER
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Lucy L•••••••
MEMBER
RI
Richard R••••••••
MEMBER
RO
Robert P••• C•••••••
PRESIDENT
SO
Sousan U••••••••••
SECRETARY
ZA
Zach F•••••
TREASURER
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
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$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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$0.5M revenue
FY2022
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$0.4M revenue
FY2021
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$0.0M revenue
FY2020
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Boulder Institute of Microfinance This page 74 $166,285 -
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Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 31 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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

Methodology

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Quick facts about Boulder Institute of Microfinance

What is Boulder Institute of Microfinance?
Boulder Institute of Microfinance is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Syracuse, United States. We are offering two different online programs: Microfinance and Digital Transformation Training. Each of them in two formats: Extended and Intensive.
When was Boulder Institute of Microfinance founded?
Boulder Institute of Microfinance was founded in 2004.
Who leads Boulder Institute of Microfinance?
Robert Peck Christen serves as President.
Where is Boulder Institute of Microfinance located?
Headquartered in Syracuse, United States.
What is Boulder Institute of Microfinance's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Boulder Institute of Microfinance trustworthy?
Boulder Institute of Microfinance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Boulder Institute of Microfinance's registration number?
IRS EIN: 201175839.
What is Boulder Institute of Microfinance's website?
http://bouldermicrofinance.org