Mita Project
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Mita Project works to strengthen food security climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods among smallholder farming communities in Cte dIvoire and West Africa The organization supports farmers through climate-smart agriculture training regenerative farming practices digital agricultural extension services cooperative engagement and market access support with a strong focus on women farmers and underserved rural communities Mita Project promotes sustainable land management soil restoration climate adaptation and community-based agricultural development The organization also develops and implements low-cost digital advisory systems including SMSUSSD platforms to improve farmer access to localized climate and agricultural information in low-connectivity rural environments
- Income
- $117,000
- Spending
- $107,000
- Reserves
- 1.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 87%
- Highest pay
- $24,000, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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)
- $92,000 spent. Program 1 Climate-Smart Agriculture Farmer Training Mita Project provided climate-smart agriculture training and regenerative farming support to smallholder farmers in northern Cte dIvoire with a focus on women farmers and underserved rural communities Activities included cooperative-based training sessions field demonstrations and farmer outreach on mulching composting intercropping water management soil restoration and reduced field burning During 2025 the program reached more than 300 farmers across three agricultural cooperatives Monitoring data showed increased adoption of soil-protecting practices including reductions in field burning and greater use of mulching and organic soil management techniques Farmers also reported improved decision-making related to planting timing climate variability and sustainable land management practices Program 2 TikaHarvest Digital Advisory Platform Mita Project developed and piloted TikaHarvest a localized SMSUSSD digital advisory platform designed for smallholder farmers in low-connectivity rural environments The platform delivers climate and agronomic advisories accessible on basic mobile phones without requiring internet access or smartphones In 2025 TikaHarvest was piloted with 300 farmers across three cooperatives in Cte dIvoire Farmers received localized advisories related to rainfall timing drought conditions soil protection mulching and climate-adaptive planting strategies Early monitoring indicated strong farmer engagement and increased adoption of recommended climate-resilient agricultural practices The platform supports improved farmer access to timely agricultural information and strengthens climate adaptation efforts among vulnerable rural communities
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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