Dcro Institute
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Corporation is organized and shall at all times be operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Sections 170(c)(2), 501(c)(3), and 2055(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code"). We offer a growing library of courses, networking, learning, and development opportunities that focus on the positive governance of risk-taking and the practical aspects of risk governance needed to pursue corporate goals and fulfill the purpose of our organizations. As part of our nonprofit mission, we actively work to advance underrepresented groups on boards and provide content to those in developing markets with substantial scholarship discounts.
- Income
- $368,662
- Spending
- $328,404
- Spent on programs
- 70%
- Reserves
- 9.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 98%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 75
- Highest pay
- $88,125, president and ceo
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
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 37% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1570% of spending went to programs.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
0 of 250 of 1 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $228,733 spent. Our overall goals include reaching a global audience. Registrants in our on-demand learning platform come from over 125 countries, and our credential holders serve on boards in more than 60 countries.
- Another overall goal is to focus on helping women attain more positions as board members and C-level executives through attaining our credentials. At the end of 2024, 54% of those who attained our Certificate in Risk Governance(R) were women, 70% of those who earned our Certificate in Cyber Risk Governance (R), and 57% of those who received permission to use our Qualified Risk Director(R) designation were women.
- We seek global partnerships to deliver our programs in support of our various mission goals. We work with multiple partners across North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia/Pacific, and Africa, and continue to expand those relationships.
- We offer generous developing market discounts to make our programs affordable anywhere in the world, offering discounts ranging from 40% to 90% based on World Bank Income Rankings. We have people enrolled in our program from 56 developing market economies.
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
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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 December 2024.
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 November 2022.
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 October 21, 2026.
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