Agra
85% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Agra is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, registered in 2007, with $126,759,117 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
901 N Washington St Ste 706, Alexandria, VA, 22314 EIN 98-0513530 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$126.8M
▼ 1.0% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$115.4M
Net assets
$114.3M
Employees
267
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating85% 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 Agra: 85% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating12 mo reserves · +9% 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 Agra: 12 mo reserves · +9% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 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 Agra: 5 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 Agra: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Agra's mission is to catalyze the growth of sustainable food systems across africa by influencing and leveraging partners to build a robust enabling environment where private sector thrives and smallholder farmers are empowered to produce sufficient, healthy food.
What they do
African enterprise challenge fund- aecf supports businesses working in agribusiness, rural financial services,renewable energy and technologies the aecf is essentially about stimulating pro-poor growth in the following ways;-increasing the pace of economic growth by stimulating private sector investment in agribusiness,financial services,renewable energy;improving the pattern of growth by enabling the rural poor to participate in growth as agents and beneficiaries,ensuring that the cross-cutting dimensions of poverty and environment are tackled in mutually reinforcing ways empowering the poor by improving their voice and role in the economy as well as their income.
Africa food systems forum (afs forum) (formerly the agrf) is the world's premier forum for african agriculture and food systems, bringing together stakeholders to take practical action and share lessons that will move african food systems forward. africa food systems forum's mission is to inform, influence and catalyze the transition to sustainable, resilient and inclusive food systems.
Non piata/others the purpose is to drive inclusive, sustainable food systems transformation in africa by strengthening smallholder farmers' resilience, productivity, and market access; fostering youth and women's participation; enhancing seed systems and climate-smart agriculture; and supporting governments to build enabling policies and institutional capacities for long-term agricultural growth.
Contact & location
- Address
- 901 N Washington St Ste 706, Alexandria, VA, 22314
- City
- Alexandria
- State
- Virginia
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $97.9M (FY2020) to $126.8M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $57.4MNet assets $114.3M
Operating margin
8.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$171.7M
Total liabilities
$57.4M
Net assets
$114.3M
Salaries & benefits
$34.4M
30% of expenses
Board members
11
5 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $126,759,117▼1.0% | $115,416,985▲36.3% | $114,305,981▲11.1% | $171,662,050▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $128,035,331▲59.5% | $84,681,247▼5.8% | $102,859,912▲89.5% | $153,779,250▲46.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $80,250,620▼13.0% | $89,871,701▼0.1% | $54,268,432▼17.7% | $104,813,329▼8.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $92,216,743▼5.8% | $89,948,386▼7.0% | $65,945,316▲3.7% | $114,568,714▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $97,945,606 | $96,752,076 | $63,568,102 | $113,465,945 | 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: Dr Agnes Kalibata — $368,784 (0.32% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Agnes Kalibata | President-agra | 40 | $368,784 |
| Jonathan Said | Vice President - Center of Technical Expertise | 40 | $297,026 |
| Andrew Cocx | Director - Strategy & Monitoring Evaluation & Lear | 40 | $286,428 |
| Agnes Konde | Director - Ciea | 40 | $283,312 |
| Boaz Keizire | Head of Policy | 40 | $263,132 |
| Folayinka Essan | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $263,111 |
| Muhinda Jean Jacques | Regional Manager - East & Southern Africa | 40 | $239,890 |
| Daniel Njiwa | Director - Inclusive Markets, Trade & Finance | 40 | $236,526 |
| Pathe Sene Amath | Director-afsf | 40 | $235,910 |
| Yamfwa Chinyanta | Director Human Resource & Adminstration | 40 | $234,786 |
| Mohamed Elmi | Chief Finance Officer | 40 | $230,226 |
| Gelan Tadele | Head - Strategy & Analytics | 40 | $222,313 |
| Tilahun Amede | Director - Climate Adaption, Sustainable Agri & Re | 40 | $219,253 |
| George Bigirwa | Director Cessa | 40 | $216,101 |
| Annette Kahama | General Counsel & Board Secretary | 40 | $211,859 |
| Prof Hamadi Boga | Vice President - Programs Delivery | 40 | $195,917 |
| Adam Charles Gerstenmier | Chief of Party (paita Usaid) | 40 | $187,075 |
| Hedwig Siewertsen | Head of Inclusive Finance | 40 | $180,539 |
| Hillary Tororey | Head Internal Audit | 40 | $171,672 |
| He Hailemariam Dessalegn | Chairman | 4 | $75,900 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematica Inc | Research, Data Analysis, and Program Eva | $442,565 |
| Tasai Inc | Agricultural Research and Seed Systems A | $331,936 |
| Ard Inc | Technical and Management Consulting Serv | $268,289 |
| Zachary Bleicher | Communications and Strategic Advisory Se | $159,020 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Agra a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Agra is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 98-0513530, based in Alexandria, Virginia.
- What is Agra's EIN?
- Agra's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 98-0513530.
- How much revenue does Agra report?
- Agra reported $126,759,117 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Agra's spending goes to programs?
- Agra spends about 85% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Agra have?
- CharityIndex grades Agra A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Agra's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Agra's latest Form 990 is $368,784, paid to Dr Agnes Kalibata (President-agra).
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Data for Agra (EIN 98-0513530) 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.