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Africa Development Promise

EIN 38-3909756 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Africa Development Promise is a Colorado based nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the lives and livelihoods of rural women in East Africa through training and resources that support their collective efforts to operate competitively in the marketplace.

Income
$340,321
Spending
$261,117
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 75%
Employees
1
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$28,038, executive director

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: 65 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $62,635 spent. In Rwanda, ADP focused on boosting the agricultural capacity of 8 cooperatives (500+ women farmers) by promoting crop diversification, integrated pest management (IPM) training, and improved irrigation systems for sustainable water use. A highlight was the construction of a farm packhouse for the KAJU Cooperative, which equips the cooperative to receive, clean, grade, cool, and store fresh produce for market. This critical infrastructure allows farmers to reduce post-harvest losses and sell produce when prices peak, improving both income and food security.
  2. $62,635 spent. ADP also continued the IPM project through Farmer Field Schools to address crop damage from pests and disease, a recurring challenge in drought-prone Bugesera District. By strengthening farmers' ability to adapt to changing conditions, the program improves yields, supports economic development, and contributes to community well-being.
  3. $62,635 spent. In Uganda, ADP expanded its vocational training programs with the construction of a new classroom and the purchase of sewing machines. The tailoring program now offers a second year of advanced training, enabling Level 1 graduates to become professional tailors. In addition, ADP continued to provide cooperative members, students, and community members with training in computer literacy and entrepreneurship. In total, ADP trained 87 students through the vocational program in 2024, while in Rwanda, 40 students completed microbusiness development courses. These efforts reflect ADP's commitment to building skills that empower individuals, strengthen cooperatives, and foster long-term resilience.
  4. In Uganda, ADP's vocational training offers cooperative members, middle and high school students, and community members access to computer literacy, sewing, and entrepreneurship courses. In 2023, ADP trained 79 students while in Rwanda ADP trained 40 students through our microbusiness development

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 August 2014.

    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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