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International Fertilizer Development Center

TO INCREASE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSFER OF EFFECTIVE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND PLANT NUTRIENT TECHNOLOGY AND AGRICULTURAL MARKETING EXPERTISE.

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67
Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
67/100 · methodology

About International Fertilizer Development Center

IFDC believes the key to global food security starts with the soil and ends at the supermarket. Through practical technologies, evidence-based approaches, and inclusive partnerships…

Founded
Headquarters
Muscle Shoals, AL
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q310
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1977

Mission

To increase sustainable agricultural productivity through the development and transfer of effective and environmentally sound plant nutrient technology and agricultural marketing expertise.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.68%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2022 · IRS 990 (FY2022)
$0.87
Program$0.87
87% to programs beats the peer average (83%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show International Fertilizer Development Center with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1974, it predates 91% of the international charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 12,755 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for International Fertilizer Development Center draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical international charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

International Fertilizer Development Center is a registered international nonprofit based in Muscle Shoals, AL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1974 and has been operating for 52 years. Its EIN is 630676451. 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 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $60M in annual revenue. 86 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

International Fertilizer Development Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 630676451. 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.

International Fertilizer Development Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. 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 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 87% 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.

International Fertilizer Development Center is located in Muscle Shoals, AL, United States. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years. Its registered address is 46 David Lilienthal Dr, United States.

Based on official tax filings, International Fertilizer Development Center has $60M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 83% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

International Fertilizer Development 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 major organization. It has $60M in annual revenue. The organization has 86 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for International Fertilizer Development 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, International Fertilizer Development 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 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.

IFDC believes the key to global food security starts with the soil and ends at the supermarket. Through practical technologies, evidence-based approaches, and inclusive partnerships… International Fertilizer Development Center is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1974.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $60M is well above the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to International Fertilizer Development Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. International Fertilizer Development Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 630676451, 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
87% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2022) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2022): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
56

Leadership

From FY2022 filing

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Chris H•••
DEPUTY CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$60.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$52.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$50.6M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2022 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 86 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2022 on record
  • Named leadership · 86 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1974
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about International Fertilizer Development Center

What is International Fertilizer Development Center?
International Fertilizer Development Center is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Muscle Shoals, United States. IFDC believes the key to global food security starts with the soil and ends at the supermarket. Through practical technologies, evidence-based approaches, and inclusive partnerships…
When was International Fertilizer Development Center founded?
International Fertilizer Development Center was founded in 1974.
Who leads International Fertilizer Development Center?
Chris Holt serves as DEPUTY CFO.
Where is International Fertilizer Development Center located?
Headquartered in Muscle Shoals, AL, United States.
What is International Fertilizer Development Center's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately $10M-$100M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is International Fertilizer Development Center trustworthy?
International Fertilizer Development Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial 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 International Fertilizer Development Center's registration number?
IRS EIN: 630676451.
What is International Fertilizer Development Center's website?
https://www.ifdc.org