Tigray Development Association In North America
100% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Tigray Development Association In North America is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1990, with $607,110 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 100% of spending to programs.
3717 Georgia Ave, Washington, DC, 20010 EIN 52-1666534 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2025)
$607K
▼ 5.7% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2025)
$1.4M
Net assets
$3.6M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating100% 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 Tigray Development Association In North America: 100% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating31 mo reserves · -130% 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 Tigray Development Association In North America: 31 mo reserves · -130% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
DGovernance25% of the rating1 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 Tigray Development Association In North America: 1 of 6 checks met earns a D 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 Tigray Development Association In North America: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Expansion of schools, health institutes & opportunities for youth in tigray/ethiopia
Contact & location
- Address
- 3717 Georgia Ave, Washington, DC, 20010
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Subcategory
- International Exchange
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $3.0M (FY2015) to $607K (FY2025) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $0Net assets $3.6M
Operating margin
-129.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.6M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$3.6M
Salaries & benefits
$0
0% of expenses
Board members
3
3 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $607,110▼5.7% | $1,394,848▲24.3% | $3,593,424▼18.0% | $3,593,424▼18.0% | 990 |
| 2024 | $643,737▼90.6% | $1,121,893▼71.4% | $4,381,162▼9.8% | $4,381,162▼9.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $6,884,276▼80.8% | $3,920,815▼91.9% | $4,859,318▲156% | $4,859,318▲156% | 990 |
| 2022 | $35,865,457▼44.6% | $48,111,145▼12.0% | $1,895,857▼86.6% | $1,895,857▼86.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $64,772,988▲1116% | $54,648,112▲3840% | $14,141,545▲252% | $14,141,545▲252% | 990 |
| 2020 | $5,325,281▲413% | $1,387,111▲25.7% | $4,016,669▲5017% | $4,016,669▲5017% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,037,962▲1086% | $1,103,419▲707% | $78,499▼53.5% | $78,499▼53.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $87,507▼75.3% | $136,815▼77.9% | $168,837▼22.6% | $168,837▼22.6% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $354,402▼79.3% | $617,833▼75.5% | $218,145▼54.7% | $218,145▼54.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,713,451▼42.8% | $2,516,885▲28.2% | $481,576▼62.5% | $481,576▼62.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,996,782 | $1,963,282 | $1,285,010 | $1,285,010 | 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 (FY2025)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isayas Abaye | Secretary | 0 | — |
| Kidane Assefa | Chairman | 0 | — |
| Lemlem Gebremariam | Treasurer | 0 | — |
Grants received · $10.2M total
17 grants to Tigray Development Association In North America totaling $10.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $111,501 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $70,227 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $301,048 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $121,590 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $35,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2021 | $3,628,141 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $370,825 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2021 | $63,920 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2021 | $63,920 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2020 | $3,632,661 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $149,476 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $149,476 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2019 | $93,950 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $6,952 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2018 | $181,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Tigray Development Association In North America a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Tigray Development Association In North America is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1666534, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Tigray Development Association In North America's EIN?
- Tigray Development Association In North America's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1666534.
- How much revenue does Tigray Development Association In North America report?
- Tigray Development Association In North America reported $607,110 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Tigray Development Association In North America's spending goes to programs?
- Tigray Development Association In North America spends about 100% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Tigray Development Association In North America have?
- CharityIndex grades Tigray Development Association In North America C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Tigray Development Association In North America's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Tigray Development Association In North America's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Isayas Abaye (Secretary).
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Data for Tigray Development Association In North America (EIN 52-1666534) 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.