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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, …

Community Development Phoenix, AZ EIN: 521954196 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Raza Development Fund Inc

RDF is a national CDFI unlocking prosperity through investments in housing, health, education, entrepreneurship, and more.

Founded
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
Foundation type
Organization for public safety testing (509(a)(4))
NTEE code
S43Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1996

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 7 similar community development in United States
Program spending This charity: 84%
Peer average: 91%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.42%
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.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.84
Program$0.84
84% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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

Raza 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
84% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
47

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

AN
Antonio L••••
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$25.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$26.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$48.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$23.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$19.8M 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 this charity 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 - 102 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 102 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 · 1996
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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