Research Initiatives for Development Education
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
RIDE International advances education, community development, and environmental stewardship by providing experiential learning programs, research opportunities, and cross-cultural engagement in East Africa. The organization partners with local communities, schools, and conservation initiatives to support student field programs, community-led environmental projects, and capacity-building efforts. Through these activities, RIDE promotes global learning, cultural exchange, and sustainable development while supporting locally driven solutions to social and environmental challenges.
- Income
- $22,063
- Spending
- $22,444
- Reserves
- 1.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 86%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 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 (3)
- $10,500 spent. Field Education & Student Programs RIDE International delivered field-based educational programs for U.S. university students conducting research and experiential learning in Kenya. During the fiscal year, RIDE facilitated logistics, local instruction, and academic support for students participating in the Partners in Scholarship (PinS) summer program. Activities included research mentorship, local transportation, field excursions, lodging coordination, and engagement with Kenyan experts. A total of 2 students directly benefited from these programs, gaining field experience in conservation, culture, and community-based development. Program costs included salaries for Kenyan coordinators, transportation, lodging, and research facilitation expenses.
- $7,500 spent. Community Impact & Development Projects RIDE supported community-led conservation and livelihood initiatives in rural Kenya, including the Kasigau Elephant Guardians program and the Bodo community development project. Activities involved funding local wildlife guardians, supporting sunflower-based human-elephant conflict mitigation, and contributing to infrastructure improvements at the Uttaro Centre in Bodo. The organization provided salary support to local conservation workers and covered costs for materials, woodwork, and transportation. These efforts directly benefited local families, conservation workers, and community stakeholders involved in environmental stewardship.
- $3,000 spent. Education Fund & Individual Academic Support RIDE administered an education assistance fund supporting Kenyan students pursuing secondary and post-secondary schooling. Funds were used for tuition payments, school fees, and related educational expenses for two beneficiaries from underserved communities. These scholarships provided sustained access to formal education and reduced financial barriers for students with strong academic potential.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2022 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2022.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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