One Acre Fund
92% goes to programs $7 to raise $100 Strong reserves
One Acre Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Highland Park, Illinois, registered in 2006, with $248,204,612 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 92% of spending to programs.
2070 Green Bay Rd Ste 183, Highland Park, IL, 60035 EIN 20-3668110 Since 2006
Revenue (FY2024)
$248.2M
▲ 0.8% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$230.2M
Net assets
$141.7M
Employees
79
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating92% to programs · $7 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 One Acre Fund: 92% to programs · $7 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · +7% 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 One Acre Fund: 7 mo reserves · +7% 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 One Acre Fund: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 One Acre Fund: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To empower chronically hungry farm families in africa to lift themselves out of hunger and poverty.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2070 Green Bay Rd Ste 183, Highland Park, IL, 60035
- City
- Highland Park
- State
- Illinois
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $35.6M (FY2013) to $248.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $145.3MNet assets $141.7M
Operating margin
7.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$287.0M
Total liabilities
$145.3M
Net assets
$141.7M
Salaries & benefits
$62.9M
27% of expenses
Board members
10
8 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $248,204,612▲0.8% | $230,195,651▲1.4% | $141,713,445▲24.3% | $287,046,153▲15.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $246,189,016▲15.1% | $227,055,100▼4.3% | $114,018,616▲11.5% | $247,603,752▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $213,816,167▼11.6% | $237,309,794▲24.5% | $102,224,874▼19.2% | $223,099,275▼10.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $241,982,201▲35.3% | $190,602,164▲17.2% | $126,461,290▲67.8% | $248,719,493▲41.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $178,886,845▲9.4% | $162,582,291▲13.8% | $75,359,851▲19.1% | $175,576,638▲34.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $163,511,882▲24.3% | $142,823,385▲17.4% | $63,289,988▲48.0% | $130,301,087▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $131,511,732▲33.9% | $121,686,792▲24.2% | $42,774,404▲26.9% | $115,674,485▲36.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $98,219,781▲23.1% | $98,006,834▲24.2% | $33,714,620▼1.5% | $84,645,489▲57.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $79,791,350▲12.5% | $78,930,461▲31.9% | $34,239,933▲0.7% | $53,713,380▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $70,898,157▲66.3% | $59,850,786▲45.3% | $34,002,018▲49.0% | $50,806,937▲69.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $42,640,543▲19.7% | $41,183,481▲45.1% | $22,812,735▲7.3% | $29,971,350▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $35,627,425 | $28,382,521▲33.7% | $21,266,877▲46.9% | $29,145,498▲74.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $21,225,821▲118% | $14,477,402▲25.9% | $16,742,161▲16.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $9,724,750 | $11,499,632 | $14,316,591 | 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: Anna Carson — $249,948 (0.11% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Carson | Business Development Senior Director | 50 | $249,948 |
| Matthew Forti | Managing Director, Oaf Usa/secretary | 50 | $239,694 |
| Gideon Maina | Chief Financial Officer (as of 1/1/24) | 50 | $227,702 |
| Eric Pohlman | Chief Executive Officer | 50 | $209,855 |
| Andrew Youn | President | 35 | $206,142 |
| John Clark | Kenya Chief Executive Officer | 50 | $204,291 |
| Patrick Bell | Tupande Chief Operations Officer | 50 | $203,583 |
| Jeremy Golan | Senior Director, Smallholder Resilience Fund | 50 | $201,485 |
| Akifumi Kita | Senior Director, Partnerships | 50 | $194,336 |
| Sarah Hylden | Director of Global Operations | 50 | $187,041 |
| Belinda Bwiza | Rwanda Chief Executive Officer | 50 | $173,098 |
| Ada Osakwe | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Agnes Gathaiya | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Fred Ogana | Board Member | 3 | — |
| James Mwangi | Board Chair (see Schedule O) | 3 | — |
| Joel Ackerman | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Kanini Mutooni | Board Member | 3 | — |
| Karl Hofmann | Board Member | 3 | — |
| William Kayonga | Board Member | 3 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Eternum Ltd | Information Technology | $1,623,305 |
| Laterite Bv | Develop. Research & Social Impact | $948,101 |
| Bdo USA | Audit and Tax | $289,369 |
| Invest In Knowledge | Research & Report Writing | $154,631 |
| Ideoorg | Design Services | $137,188 |
Grants received · $198.6M total
187 grants to One Acre Fund totaling $198.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mastercard Foundation | Financial inclusion | 2024 | $22,673,980 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $15,002,600 |
| Co-impact Philanthropic Funds Inc | See part iv | 2024 | $5,833,333 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | International development | 2024 | $4,017,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $2,090,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $1,573,031 |
| Follow Your Dream Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $750,000 |
| Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust | Grants to protect the environment | 2024 | $500,000 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $351,150 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | General operating support | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Conservation International Foundation | One acre fund tanzania intensive agroforestry program, one acre fund malawi intensive agroforestry program | 2024 | $50,251 |
| Fjc | General operating support | 2024 | $45,000 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $41,500 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $30,500 |
| Tides Foundation | Equity, human rights, and economic empowerment | 2024 | $20,000 |
Grants made · $15K in FY2024
1 grant totaling $15K in FY2024. All grants made by One Acre Fund →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Columbia University | Program services | $15,279 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is One Acre Fund a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. One Acre Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-3668110, based in Highland Park, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is One Acre Fund's EIN?
- One Acre Fund's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-3668110.
- How much revenue does One Acre Fund report?
- One Acre Fund reported $248,204,612 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of One Acre Fund's spending goes to programs?
- One Acre Fund spends about 92% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does One Acre Fund have?
- CharityIndex grades One Acre Fund A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does One Acre Fund's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on One Acre Fund's latest Form 990 is $249,948, paid to Anna Carson (Business Development Senior Director).
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Data for One Acre Fund (EIN 20-3668110) 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.