iDE
Meets Standards
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
iDE meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to create income and livelihood opportunities for poor, rural households."
Year, State Incorporated:
1982, PA
Also Known As:
International Development Enterprises
iDE is a global development organization that advances market-based approaches in agriculture; access to finance; and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) to create income and livelihood opportunities for economically and socially disadvantaged households. The organization develops inclusive market ecosystems that allow more people to participate in the economy, exercise choice through economic freedom, and achieve their aspirations. iDE reports that it operates field offices in 12 countries, employing over 800 people, 94% of whom are local.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, iDE's program expenses were:
Cambodia | $3,468,096 |
Vietnam | $407,577 |
Bangladesh | $4,682,793 |
Nepal | $1,234,611 |
Zambia | $1,801,099 |
Ghana | $1,459,070 |
Ethiopia | $3,017,382 |
Mozambique | $12,407,081 |
Honduras | $1,028,509 |
United Kingdom | $120,553 |
Multicountry projects | $4,036,363 |
Hydrologic | $1,324,287 |
Total Program Expenses | $35,499,423 |
Chief Executive
Michael Roberts, Interim Chief Executive Officer
Chair of the Board
Robert Hill
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Co-Founder, Hill & Robbins, PC
Board Size
17
Paid Staff Size
825
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Note: Compensation for Mr. Roberts is not currently available. The highest compensated employee in 2023 was the former Chief Executive Officer, Elizabeth Welch, who received $464,898.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Telemarketing
Fundraising costs were 2% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $34,030,699, 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 iDE's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
Interest income | $234,873 |
Sales. net | $903,196 |
Other income | $973,250 |
Contributions | $3,396,983 |
Field and program revenue | $5,837,239 |
Grant revenue | $34,800,125 |
Total Income | $46,145,666 |
Programs: 80% Fundraising: 2% Administrative: 19%
Total Income | $46,145,666 |
Total expenses: | $44,604,204 |
Program expenses | $35,499,423 |
Fundraising expenses | $733,240 |
Administrative expenses | $8,371,541 |
Other expenses | $0 |
Income in Excess of Expenses | $1,541,462 |
Beginning Net Assets | $8,232,321 |
Other Changes In Net Assets | $-515,019 |
Ending Net Assets | $9,258,764 |
Total Liabilities | $7,582,513 |
Total Assets | $16,841,277 |
Note: In the financial section above, "other changes in net assets" refers to currency translation adjustments.
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