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Developing Radio Partners Inc

EIN 06-1710103 · Washington, DC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DRP IS A NONPROFIT AND MEDIA DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION THAT WORKS WITH PEOPLE IN LOW AND MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES RUNNING COMMUNITY BASED MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING RADIO STATIONS. DEVELOPING RADIO PARTNERS BRINGS THE MOST IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION TO THOSE HARDEST TO REACH IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA AND ACROSS THE WORLD, USING THE MOST WIDELY USED MEDIUM--RADIO--BY ENRICHING THE PROGRAMMING OF COMMUNITY BASED RADIO STATIONS. WE TRAIN JOURNALISTS ABOUT CLIMATE-SMART AGRICULTURE, HEALTH FOR WOMEN AND YOUTH THROUGH WORKSHOPS, WEEKLY BULLETINS ON TIMELY ISSUES WITH A PROBLEM STATEMENT AND SOLUTIONS AND PRODUCTION TIPS. WE PROVIDE FUNDS FOR COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND ON-SITE MENTORING. BY PROVIDING MUCH-NEEDED TRAINING, DRP HELPS RADIO STATIONS AND OTHER MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS LIVE UP TO THEIR POTENTIAL OF BEING POWERFUL AGENTS FOR POSITIVE CHANGE.

Income
$174,439
Spending
$202,051
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Volunteers
16
Highest pay
$70,000, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 32% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $161,021 spent. Developing Radio Partners is a US-based non-profit media development organization that works with people running community based radio stations in developing countries. We provide them with the skills, content and methodologies they need to bring reliable information services on development topics to their listeners. Developing Radio Partners is dedicated to bringing information on the most important topics in development - population, climate change, health and governance - to those who are hardest to reach, using the most effective media: local radio, text messaging and various social media platforms. Developing Radio Partners, (DRP), is a solutions-oriented organization committed to building vibrant, participatory communities internationally, through the development of financially and editorially independent media services with a focus on community radio. Country by country, we build the capacity of individual radio stations, associations and programming networks by working alongside station managers, their staff and their communities to achieve local development goals that enrich people's lives. Following initial workshops, DRP provides stations with: - Weekly program e-bulletins (fact sheets) that help stations develop local, accurate, timely and useful content. - Professional good practices, helping stations produce quality content and run sustainably. - Useful technologies, such as SMS and social media platforms, aiding stations in communicating with their listeners. - Scientifically-proven interventions communities can undertake in response to environmental degradation and climate change. - Training & support for Magazine-format radio journalism, as well as podcast training and development. - Support for community events sponsored by area radio stations. - The use of various social media platforms to complement radio programs and announcements.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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