Raza Development Fund Inc
Rdf is a mission driven community development financial institution (cdfi) dedicated to unlocking lasting prosperity in communities across america. Since its founding in 1999, rdf has provided responsible, …
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RDF is a national CDFI unlocking prosperity through investments in housing, health, education, entrepreneurship, and more.
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Mission
Rdf is a mission driven community development financial institution (cdfi) dedicated to unlocking lasting prosperity in communities across america. Since its founding in 1999, rdf has provided responsible, attainable financial solutions to community-based organizations working in health, education, affordable housing, homeownership, entrepreneurship, and community resilience. Rdf is one of the few cdfis to hold a prestigious aa- rating from s&p, a reflection of its exceptional financial strength and impact. To date, rdf has invested more than $1.6 billion across 38 states, leveraging over $7 billion in additional capital.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 7 similar community development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Raza Development Fund Inc has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 95% of the 23,818 community development charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented community development charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRaza Development Fund Inc is a registered community development nonprofit based in Phoenix, AZ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1996 and has been operating for 30 years. Its EIN is 521954196. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $26M in annual revenue. 102 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Raza Development Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 521954196. 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.
Raza Development Fund Inc 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 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United States is 90/100.
Raza Development Fund Inc is located in Phoenix, AZ, United States. The organization was established in 1996 and has been active for 30 years.
Based on official tax filings, Raza Development Fund Inc has $26M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 91% for community development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Raza Development Fund Inc is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as an Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $26M in annual revenue. The organization has 102 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Raza Development Fund 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Raza Development Fund Inc 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 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 91%). 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.
RDF is a national CDFI unlocking prosperity through investments in housing, health, education, entrepreneurship, and more. Raza Development Fund Inc is classified as a community development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1996.
Among community development charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of $26M is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Raza Development Fund Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Raza Development Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521954196, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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.
RAZA DEVELOPMENT FUND INC 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 (25)
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25 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 102 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 102 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 · 1996
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Raza Development Fund Inc
- What is Raza Development Fund Inc?
- Raza Development Fund Inc is a community development organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4)) based in Phoenix, United States. RDF is a national CDFI unlocking prosperity through investments in housing, health, education, entrepreneurship, and more.
- When was Raza Development Fund Inc founded?
- Raza Development Fund Inc was founded in 1996.
- Who leads Raza Development Fund Inc?
- Antonio Lopez serves as CFO.
- Where is Raza Development Fund Inc located?
- Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, United States.
- What is Raza Development Fund Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Raza Development Fund Inc trustworthy?
- Raza Development Fund Inc 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 Raza Development Fund Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 521954196.
- What is Raza Development Fund Inc's website?
- http://www.razafund.org