Acdi Voca
80% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Acdi Voca is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1966, with $162,518,399 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 80% of spending to programs.
20 F Street Nw 7th Floor, Washington, DC, 20001 EIN 52-0811461 Since 1966
Revenue (FY2024)
$162.5M
▲ 21.9% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$140.7M
Net assets
$53.0M
Employees
195
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating80% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Acdi Voca: 80% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · +13% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Acdi Voca: 5 mo reserves · +13% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Acdi Voca: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Acdi Voca: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To achieve better lives for people and communities by increasing economic prosperity and social inclusion.
What they do
Agriculture: we help farmers and agribusinesses sustainably improve productivity, access markets, and feed a growing population. this involves catalyzing sustainable production, agribusiness supply chains, and effective natural resource management. we focus on nutrient-rich commodities, tree crops, and agroforestry, often reaching producers through cooperatives, farm groups, and private service providers.
Resilience: we help communities and households better prepare for, withstand, and recover from shocks and stresses. we promote the resilience of people and systems through work that spans a range of areas: governance, peace and reconciliation, risk management, climatechange adaptation, community and livelihood development, water and sanitation, and peace and reconciliation.
Contact & location
- Address
- 20 F Street Nw 7th Floor, Washington, DC, 20001
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $164.4M (FY2013) to $162.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $71.4MNet assets $53.0M
Operating margin
13.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$124.4M
Total liabilities
$71.4M
Net assets
$53.0M
Salaries & benefits
$58.1M
41% of expenses
Board members
5
5 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $162,518,399▲21.9% | $140,748,594▲7.7% | $52,982,342▲102% | $124,357,842▲56.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $133,356,290▲20.2% | $130,679,555▲19.1% | $26,282,170▲18.1% | $79,644,219▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $110,954,689▲6.6% | $109,736,347▲5.2% | $22,257,420▲6.8% | $72,966,481▲51.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $104,041,243▲21.5% | $104,331,208▲21.6% | $20,836,428▼0.8% | $48,126,945▼8.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $85,646,326▼1.0% | $85,814,349▼0.3% | $21,014,195▼10.2% | $52,381,771▼3.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $86,469,045▼11.8% | $86,074,709▼12.1% | $23,412,603▲6.6% | $54,417,597▲26.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $98,078,901▼17.6% | $97,971,037▼17.6% | $21,954,930▼11.6% | $42,951,580▼18.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $118,956,875▼6.5% | $118,895,509▼8.0% | $24,830,038▼0.6% | $52,652,534▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $127,254,051▼6.0% | $129,222,936▼4.1% | $24,969,625▼10.8% | $53,987,129▼4.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $135,329,273▼9.9% | $134,695,815▼9.6% | $28,005,011▼39.4% | $56,431,502▼33.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $150,241,354▼8.6% | $149,052,697▼8.8% | $46,221,908▲2.3% | $84,535,395▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $164,417,447 | $163,364,913▲0.2% | $45,193,268▲13.6% | $76,411,143▼17.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $162,984,736▼1.3% | $39,790,193▲17.9% | $92,417,482▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $165,185,799▲20.1% | $33,735,955▲2.8% | $84,074,883▲28.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $137,587,412▲26.3% | $32,827,656▲62.5% | $65,571,698▲31.5% | 990 |
| 2008 | — | $108,904,094 | $20,201,281 | $49,860,034 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Sylvia Megret — $461,256 (0.33% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvia Megret | President & Ceo | 40 | $461,256 |
| Maura Allen | Chief Program Officer | 40 | $287,576 |
| Regis Terrien | Chief of Party | 40 | $287,449 |
| Heidi Pilloud | Cfo/treasurer | 40 | $287,312 |
| Bob Fries | Chief Technical Officer | 40 | $286,281 |
| Glenn Lines | Chief of Party | 40 | $283,964 |
| Gevorg Adamyan | Chief Integration Officer | 40 | $281,198 |
| Joe Sanders | Chief of Party | 40 | $279,867 |
| Sophie Walker | Chief of Party | 40 | $276,864 |
| Patrick Norrell | Svp of Inclusive Market Systems | 40 | $260,361 |
| Sabrina Amburgey | Vp Bdg | 40 | $258,045 |
| Quanita Pokolo-hassell | Assistant Secretary & Svp | 40 | $242,233 |
| Brian Meister | Secretary | 40 | $232,887 |
| Nicole Chao | Vice President | 40 | $213,713 |
| Andrew Gilbert | Director | 1 | — |
| Anthony Latta | Director (thru 8/5) | 1 | — |
| Asif Shaikh | Vice Chair (thru 9/10) | 1 | — |
| Charles J Hall | Director (thru 9/10), Chair (beg. 9/11) | 2 | — |
| Deborah Atwood | Director (thru 9/8) | 1 | — |
| Erica Bliss | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | I.t. Provider | $792,638 |
| Aeroclass Sas | Travel Services Provider | $472,636 |
| Cantera Partners LLC | International Trade Consultant | $370,901 |
| Rsm Us LLP | Audit Services | $267,336 |
| Red River Managed Services LLC | I.t. Services | $240,326 |
Grants received · $2.0M total
13 grants to Acdi Voca totaling $2.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $220,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2020 | $310,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2019 | $200,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Support in nw balkans to generate and disseminate a comprehens | 2017 | $89,042 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | Subcontract grant award | 2017 | $76,953 |
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc | Funds raised by globalgiving and disbursed to meet donor expectations | 2017 | $5,968 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | Subcontract grant award | 2016 | $126,779 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Develop i-smart 2.0 | 2015 | $92,784 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | Subcontract grant award | 2015 | $81,214 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2015 | $6,589 |
| Family Health International | General support | 2014 | $607,452 |
| Trustees of Tufts College | Subcontract grant award | 2014 | $168,032 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Provide support | 2014 | $40,347 |
Grants made · $1.7M in FY2024
1 grant totaling $1.7M in FY2024. All grants made by Acdi Voca →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tanager | General support | $1,724,547 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Acdi Voca a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Acdi Voca is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-0811461, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Acdi Voca's EIN?
- Acdi Voca's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-0811461.
- How much revenue does Acdi Voca report?
- Acdi Voca reported $162,518,399 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Acdi Voca's spending goes to programs?
- Acdi Voca spends about 80% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Acdi Voca have?
- CharityIndex grades Acdi Voca A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Acdi Voca's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Acdi Voca's latest Form 990 is $461,256, paid to Sylvia Megret (President & Ceo).
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Data for Acdi Voca (EIN 52-0811461) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.