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Development Assoc International Inc International

EIN 23-2838716 · Colorado Spgs, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Enhancing the integrity and effectiveness of Christian leaders worldwide so that the Church can fulfill its role in extending the Kingdom of God.

Income
$5.7 million
Spending
$5.8 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 100%
Employees
20
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$107,169, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 0 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $3.3 million spent. Connecting (creating, building, and maintaining partnerships) DAI cooperates with leaders and their organizations to enable them to develop their own capacity. DAI also partners with similar ministries so that together we provide leadership development to others. On a third level, DAI encourages partnerships between those who need each other so that all can accomplish their mission.
  2. $836,597 spent. Educating (providing relevant, formal and nonformal educational experiences) DAI encourages the development of leaders through interactive adult education courses. The courses combine biblically based content uniquely written in response to the needs of leaders, with a method that includes case studies, thought provoking questions and application exercises. No outside expert is required, so local trainers can use these courses with individuals or small groups in a variety of settings. DAI also conducts various specialized workshops and seminars.
  3. $723,714 spent. DAI serves as a fiscal sponsor for projects that fit DAIs mission and are taking place through ministries DAI is serving with leadership development. Many of the leaders DAI serves, and their programs need financial resources beyond what they can earn and raise locally. If DAI staff work with an organization closely enough to determine that these funds could be used effectively and accounted for adequately, and that the project fits within DAIs mission, then they will recommend that project to be fiscally sponsored. Beyond providing funds for valuable projects, this also serves a leadership development purpose. It provides the opportunity for local DAI staff to mentor the leadership of the fiscally sponsored project in fund raising and accountability. It takes those leaders to a new level of effectiveness, thereby fulfilling DAIs mission.
  4. $43,486 spent. Consulting (specialized consulting provided in areas of leadership, strategic planning, organizational structure, finance, church mobilization, and research and evaluation) In order to enable leaders and their organizations to find their own solutions for the challenges they are facing, DAI provides shortterm consulting that builds capacity. Topics like leadership, strategic planning, organizational structure, finance, adult learning, and research and evaluation are available.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.

    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 September 1996.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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