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The 990 read · EIN 23-7187762 · FL · Fiscal year 2024

Centro Internacional De Agricultura Tropical

Centro Internacional De Agricultura Tropical: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“To reduce hunger and poverty, and improve human nutrition in the tropics through research aimed at increasing the eco-efficiency of agriculture…”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated

Top pay
$393K Minten Bartholomeus Joseph, 0.3% of spending
Revenue
$153.1M 94.8% from donations and grants
Spent
$150.2M 96.1% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$73.1M end of 2024
Savings
5.8 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
Form 990 (2024), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

1 thing to look at.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

low

No whistleblower policy

No whistleblower policy on $153,085,609 of revenue.

Form 990 Part VI, line 13
02 · Where $1 goes · 2024

Of each dollar it spent, 96.1¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
96.1¢
Programs, $144.3M
0.0¢
Fundraising, $0K
3.9¢
Admin, $5.9M
Form 990 (2024), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
0¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, Centro Internacional De Agricultura Tropical spent 0¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $145.1M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 72.1% of program spending $104.0M

Research Activities CIAT has global responsability for the improvement of two staple foods, cassava and common bean, together with tropical forages for livestock. In Latin America and the Caribbean, we conduct research on rice as well Representing diverse food groups and a key component of the worlds agricultural biodiversity, those crops are vital for global food and nutrition security.

Form 990 (2024), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $27.6M to $73.1M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2024.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
28
31
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73
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Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (2024)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in 2024, from the charity and related organizations.

Minten Bartholomeus Joseph
Program Leader
$392,798
Joseph Tohme
Managing Director, Americas
$289,939
Andrew Jarvis
Senior Director
$275,921
Girvetz Evan Hartunian
Principal Scientist
$275,049
Mark M Lundy
Lever Director
$266,418
Rajasekharan Janamma Maya
Managing Director, Africa
$231,711
Louis Vincent Verchot
Principal Scientist
$220,685
Michael Peters
Program Leader
$213,592
Form 990 (2024), Part VII, Section A
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Form 990 (2024), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the Centro Internacional De Agricultura Tropical.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the Centro Internacional De Agricultura Tropical CEO make?

Minten Bartholomeus Joseph, Program Leader, received $392,798 in reportable compensation in 2024, 0.3% of Centro Internacional De Agricultura Tropical's $150.2M in spending.

Form 990 (2024), Part VII

What percentage of Centro Internacional De Agricultura Tropical donations go to programs?

Centro Internacional De Agricultura Tropical reported 96.1% of 2024 spending as programs, 0% as fundraising and 3.9% as management.

Form 990 (2024), Part IX

How much money does Centro Internacional De Agricultura Tropical have?

Net assets were $73.1M at the end of 2024, about 5.8 months of spending.

Form 990 (2024), Part X

Does Centro Internacional De Agricultura Tropical have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered 1 of our twelve screening rules: no whistleblower policy. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

Form 990 (2024)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. Centro Internacional De Agricultura Tropical Form 990, 2024 (IRS e-file)
  2. Centro Internacional De Agricultura Tropical Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

Amir Arani, “Centro Internacional De Agricultura Tropical: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/centro-internacional-de-agricultura-tropical/