Centro International De Agricultura Tropical Incorporated is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Medley, Florida, registered in 1993, with $141,407,652 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 100% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$141.4M
▲ 19.1% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2023)
$138.9M
Net assets
$73.0M
Employees
1
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 Centro International De Agricultura Tropical Incorporated: 100% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Centro International De Agricultura Tropical Incorporated: 6 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Centro International De Agricultura Tropical Incorporated: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To reduce hunger and poverty, and improve human nutrition in the tropics through research aimed at increasing the eco-efficiency of agriculture
Research activities ciat has global responsability for the improvement of two staple foods, cassava and common bean, together with tropical forages for livestock. in latin america and the caribbean, we conduct research on rice as well representing diverse food groups and a key component of the worlds agricultural biodiversity, those crops are vital for global food and nutrition security.
Revenue grew from $114.3M (FY2013) to $141.4M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
1.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$193.1M
Total liabilities
$120.1M
Net assets
$73.0M
Salaries & benefits
$49.7M
36% of expenses
Board members
13
13 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $141,407,652▲19.1% | $138,879,630▲17.5% | $72,994,195▲7.9% | $193,135,507▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2022 | $118,744,170▲13.7% | $118,150,194▲15.7% | $67,655,079▲0.5% | $177,639,981▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $104,393,238▲26.5% | $102,087,335▲26.1% | $67,343,465▲0.7% | $160,083,379▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $82,544,079▼4.1% | $80,982,209▼7.0% | $66,856,568▲4.3% | $140,268,620▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $86,116,243▼0.4% | $87,064,235▲2.3% | $64,086,772▼1.0% | $128,900,450▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $86,457,791▲0.9% | $85,123,573▼3.6% | $64,730,689▲0.4% | $112,880,045▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $85,647,151▼10.3% | $88,274,603▼7.8% | $64,496,100▼4.3% | $118,293,272▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $95,516,528▼14.6% | $95,791,107▼14.0% | $67,419,196▲1.5% | $118,997,679▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $111,824,410▼16.0% | $111,407,745▼13.9% | $66,419,120▲116% | $129,320,137▲36.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $133,162,624▲16.5% | $129,341,531▲15.6% | $30,747,795▲11.2% | $94,674,663▲11.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $114,288,326 | $111,840,506▲8.2% | $27,641,105▲9.0% | $85,180,085▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $103,326,044▲19.3% | $25,359,365▲28.0% | $86,280,421▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $86,632,986▲54.6% | $19,814,119▲7.8% | $75,619,392▲37.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $56,041,001 | $18,381,879 | $54,921,902 | 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.
Highest-paid: Andrew Jarvis — $233,250 (0.17% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Jarvis | Director General-research Strategy and Innovati | 40 | $233,250 |
| Louis Vincent Verchot | Principal Scientist, Landscape Restoration | 40 | $201,660 |
| Rajasekharan Janamma Maya | Senior Advisor-strategic Program Development | 40 | $192,230 |
| Minten Bartholomeus Joseph | Biodiversity For Food and Agriculture | 40 | $191,503 |
| Joseph Tohme | Agrobiodiversity Director | 40 | $187,990 |
| Michael Peters | Senior Scientist | 40 | $173,550 |
| Laderach Peter Roman Django | Program Leader Climate Action | 40 | $172,219 |
| Jean Claude Rubyogo | Program Leader Crops For Nutrition and Health | 40 | $164,159 |
| Girvetz Evan Hartunian | Principal Scientist, Fin. and Investment Climate | 40 | $163,910 |
| Mark M Lundy | Director-food Environment & Consumer Behavio | 40 | $162,543 |
| Peter Wenzl | Genetic Resources Unit Director | 40 | $155,839 |
| Zougmore Robert Bellarmin | Principal Scientist Climate Action | 40 | $139,100 |
| Desta Lulseged Tamene | Director Multifunctional Landscape | 40 | $138,349 |
| Kihara Job Maguta | Principal Scientist Multifunctional Landscape | 40 | $135,400 |
| Notenbaert An Maria Omer | Thematic Leader Crops For Nutrition and Health | 40 | $131,050 |
| Newby Jonathan Craig | Leader Crops For Nutrition and Health | 40 | $121,910 |
| Ricardo Alfonso Hernandez Barco | Food Environment & Consumer Behavior | 40 | $102,179 |
| Philippe Attey Bouady Assiro | Senior Manager Human Resources | 40 | $95,875 |
| Julia Marton-lefevre | Ecology and Environmental Planning | 0.6 | $8,820 |
| Douglas Van Den Aardweg | Finance, Governance, Risk | 0.5 | $5,892 |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Prointegra Est Sas | Temporary Workers | $1,059,202 |
| Nissan Mexicana Sa De Cv | Vehicule Suppliers | $989,342 |
| Empresa De Eneria Del Pacifico Sa Esp | Electricity Services | $984,497 |
| Mes Occidente Sas | Computers Equipment | $767,182 |
| Dell Colombia Inc | Technologies Services | $626,834 |
8 grants to Centro International De Agricultura Tropical Incorporated totaling $2.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | Research-agricultural sciences | 2023 | $88,518 |
| Cornell University | Research-agricultural sciences | 2022 | $480,583 |
| Cornell University | Research | 2021 | $256,425 |
| Cornell University | Research-agricultural sciences | 2020 | $493,875 |
| Cornell University | — | 2019 | $384,765 |
| Cornell University | Research-agricultural sciences | 2018 | $228,835 |
| Cornell University | Research | 2017 | $99,938 |
| Cornell University | Research | 2016 | $49,911 |
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Data for Centro International De Agricultura Tropical Incorporated (EIN 23-7187762) 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.