International Budget Partnership
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
International Budget Partnership does not meet the following 4 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 1 (Oversight of Operations and Staff)
Organizations shall have a board of directors that provides adequate oversight of the charity's operations and its staff. Indication of adequate oversight includes, but is not limited to, regularly scheduled appraisals of the CEO's performance, evidence of disbursement controls such as board approval of the budget, fund raising practices, establishment of a conflict of interest policy, and establishment of accounting procedures sufficient to safeguard charity finances.
IBP does not meet this Standard because its board of directors does not:
- Have a voting member of the board who is assigned the responsibility of serving as the treasurer.
Standard 6 (Board Policy on Effectiveness)
Have a board policy of assessing, no less than every two years, the organization's performance and effectiveness and of determining future actions required to achieve its mission.
IBP does not meet this Standard because:
- The board of directors does not have a written policy stating that, at least every two years, an appraisal be done assessing the organization’s performance and effectiveness and determining future actions required to achieve its mission.
Standard 7 (Board Approval of Written Report on Effectiveness)
Submit to the organization's governing body, for its approval, a written report that outlines the results of the aforementioned performance and effectiveness assessment and recommendations for future actions.
IBP does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization has not completed an effectiveness assessment in the last two years.
Standard 18 (Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy)
Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.
IBP does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization's website, https://internationalbudget.org, does not provide access to a privacy policy.
International Budget Partnership meets the remaining 16 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to make public finance systems in developing countries more open and accountable to citizens."
Year, State Incorporated:
2013, DC
The International Budget Partnership (IBP) works to strengthen civil society organizations and networks by developing the skills and relationships needed to improve budget processes and create change in the countries where the organization operates. IBP researches, measures, and monitors budget transparency, participation, and accountability around the world to build an evidence base promoting greater openness. The organization engages with international stakeholders, including donors, government oversight institutions and international NGOs, to play a greater role in budget issues. IBP also produces evidence, analysis, and case studies on the impact of the organization and its partners to inform more strategic and effective practices.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, International Budget Partnership's program expenses were:
Research | $3,833,964 |
Country strategies | $5,769,630 |
Advocacy | $77,868 |
Global initiative for fiscal transparency | $849,412 |
Training, technical assistance, and networking | $804,426 |
Learning | $472,604 |
Communications | $472,409 |
Tax | $1,409,286 |
Total Program Expenses | $13,689,599 |
Chief Executive
Ana Patricia Munoz, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Sofia Sprechmann Sineiro
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Secretary General, CARE International
Board Size
9
Paid Staff Size
79
*Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: The compensation for Ana Patricia Munoz is not currently available. In 2022, the previous Executive Director, Warren Krafchik, received $281,238 in compensation.
Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals
Fundraising costs were 7% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $9,009,660 are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on International Budget Partnership's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
Other revenue | $2,538 |
Lease income | $44,400 |
Contracts | $154,886 |
Interest income | $201,421 |
Grants and contributions | $9,009,660 |
Total Income | $9,412,905 |
Programs: 89% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 7%
Total Income | $9,412,905 |
Total expenses: | $15,392,500 |
Program expenses | $13,689,599 |
Fundraising expenses | $675,063 |
Administrative expenses | $1,027,838 |
Other expenses | $0 |
Income in Excess of Expenses | $-5,979,595 |
Beginning Net Assets | $22,670,751 |
Other Changes In Net Assets | $-58,749 |
Ending Net Assets | $16,632,407 |
Total Liabilities | $7,176,079 |
Total Assets | $23,808,486 |
Note: In the financial section above, "other changes in net assets" refers to a currency loss.
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