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Micronutrient Forum

EIN 83-2468517 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak33 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To promote alignment and collective action on vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients across sectors by bridging nutrition science, policy, programs, and responsible business practices for health and well-being.

Income
$3.9 million
Spending
$3.9 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 88%
Employees
7
Volunteers
97
Highest pay
$254,308, director of programs

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

Weak: 33 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 97% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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 (5)
  1. $1.7 million spent. The Micronutrient Data Innovation Alliance (DInA) co-organized a regional meeting with the Learning Network on Nutritional Surveillance and the Anaemia Action Alliance to discuss and learn how better use of data can lead to more effective assessment of the multifactorial determinants of Anaemia in Africa. To advance national and regional efforts, DInA launched the Manifesto for Accelerated Action on Large Scale Food Fortification and makes critical fortification data widely available to inform national policy and program decisions through the Global Fortification Data Exchange (GFDx).
  2. $1.1 million spent. The Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Consortium (HMHB) hosts two Technical Advisory Groups composed of renowned scientists who continue to publish new evidence and guidance documents on maternal nutrition interventions: Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) and balanced energy-protein supplements. Among others, new outputs included guidance on Implementation Science and the use of MMS in Anaemia treatment. The 2nd Africa Maternal Nutrition and MMS meeting in Kenya, co-hosted with Kenya's State Department of Public Health, engaged over 130 leaders from 17 African countries in a dynamic sharing of experiences, and resulted in a Call to Action urging leaders to scale up maternal nutrition interventions, notably MMS as part of antenatal care services.
  3. $317,959 spent. The Standing Together for Nutrition Consortium (ST4N) published the Global Resilience Report in partnership with UNICEF and the World Food Programme, which summarizes the impact and lessons of the poly-crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic, conflicts, and climate events, leading to crucial policy recommendations to safeguard nutrition during future crises. To support ST4N in collating and generating the evidence on the linkages between the climate and nutrition crises and policy solutions, a new multidisciplinary Steering Committee was formed. An overview of evidence and policy messages was presented at an I-CAN meeting at the Rome Nutrition Week, the Committee on World Food Security (CFS 52), and the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 29).
  4. $222,029 spent. For Child Diet, a Regional Dialogue on Improving Access to Locally Produced, Nutritious and Safe Complementary Foods brought together 100 local producers, policy and regulatory authorities, funders and social impact investors, and technical organizations. Priorities for collective action were identified to overcome regulatory, finance, market, and demand barriers, and the African Network of Local Producers was initiated.
  5. $23,698 spent. Other program services

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 2019.

    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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