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International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

The international institute of tropical agriculture (iita) is a private, autonomous, not-for-profit, scientific and educational institute chartered under the laws of nigeria by decree number 32 dated july …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture is a international organization based in ALEXANDRIA, United States. Founded in 1967. Annual revenue: $103.9 million. EIN: 237185633.

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

Mission

The international institute of tropical agriculture (iita) is a private, autonomous, not-for-profit, scientific and educational institute chartered under the laws of nigeria by decree number 32 dated july 1967, to engage in research on resource and crop management and the improvement of selected food crops in sub-saharan africa.

Focus areas & reach

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

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.34%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
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.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (14 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation (present for 91% of comparable organizations)
  • 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 Institute of Tropical Agriculture is a registered international nonprofit based in Alexandria, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. Its EIN is 237185633. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $115M in annual revenue. 162 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237185633. 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 Institute of Tropical Agriculture has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% 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 Institute of Tropical Agriculture is located in Alexandria, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years. Its registered address is 901 N Washington St Ste 706, United States.

Based on official tax filings, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture has $115M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% 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 Institute of Tropical Agriculture 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 $115M in annual revenue. The organization has 162 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for International Institute of Tropical Agriculture. 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 Institute of Tropical Agriculture is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture is a international organization based in ALEXANDRIA, United States. Founded in 1967. Annual revenue: $103.9 million. EIN: 237185633. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1972.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $115M is well above the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to International Institute of Tropical Agriculture are generally tax-deductible in the United States. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237185633, 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
$100M-$1B
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 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, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1,822

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Dennis M••••••
Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

IT News Online - African Development Bank Group awards $16 . 6 million grant to International Institute of Tropical Agri
Feb 2026
itnewsonline.com
African Development Bank provides €5 Million grant to the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture to advance agr
Mar 2025
www.afdb.org
Form filed
$115.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$125.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$123.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$103.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$87.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$100.1M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$87.5M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$98.7M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$112.5M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$107.3M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica

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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 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 162 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 162 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 · 1972
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

What is International Institute of Tropical Agriculture?
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Alexandria, United States. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture is a international organization based in ALEXANDRIA, United States. Founded in 1967. Annual revenue: $103.9 million. EIN: 237185633.
When was International Institute of Tropical Agriculture founded?
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture was founded in 1972.
Who leads International Institute of Tropical Agriculture?
Dennis Mulenga serves as Director.
Where is International Institute of Tropical Agriculture located?
Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, United States.
What is International Institute of Tropical Agriculture's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is International Institute of Tropical Agriculture trustworthy?
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 International Institute of Tropical Agriculture's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237185633.
What is International Institute of Tropical Agriculture's website?
http://www.iita.org