Program 1 · 3.7% of program spending $4.2M
Training - includes training offices, fellowships, workshops, seminars, allowances to trainees, and training-related travel.
The 990 read · EIN 23-7185633 · NI · Fiscal year 2024
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
In its own words
“The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a private, autonomous, not-for-profit, scientific and educational institute chartered under the laws of nigeria by decree number 32 dated july 1967, to engage in research on resource and crop management and the improvement of selected food crops in…”
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
- $418K Simeon Ehui, 0.4% of spending
- Revenue
- $115.1M 100% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $114.2M 100% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $39.8M end of 2024
- Savings
- 4.2 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 1,822 employees, 11 volunteers
01 · Red flags
No red flags in its latest filing.
We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.
02 · Where $1 goes · 2024
Of each dollar it spent, 100.0¢ went to programs, as reported.
The split the charity filed.
Cost to raise $1
0¢
as reported
For each dollar donated, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture spent 0¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $115.1M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX03 · 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 2 · 0.3% of program spending $316K
Information services - covers the costs of publication of annual reports and technical bulletins, translation and printing of various public information activities, and knowledge management service.
04 · The savings
Net assets: $19.6M to $39.8M in 11 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2024.
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05 · Who gets paid
The 8 highest-paid people.
Reportable pay in 2024, from the charity and related organizations.
Simeon Ehui
Director Gen'l/Regional Dir/Board Member
$418,000
Dashiell Kenton E
Deputy Director Gen'l Partn'ship & Dev.
$248,303
Vanlauwe Bernard P
Deputy Director Gen'l (research)
$211,270
Koper Hilde Alida
Deputy Director Gen'l Corporate Serv.
$204,574
Manyong Victor Aw
Dir R4d Directorate Regional Hub
$194,060
Asiedu Robert
Director R4d West Africa
$186,762
Derera John
Sr Dir. Plant Breeding and Pre-Breeding
$185,777
Menkir Abebe
Maize Breeder
$183,477
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| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Satguru Travel & Tourism LLC | Travel services | $2,097,932 |
| Adritex (u) Ltd | Supply, installation & commissioning of mainlines and control valves | $1,517,358 |
| Elite Travels Services Ltd | Travel services | $797,440 |
06 · Questions
The questions people ask about the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture CEO make?
Simeon Ehui, Director Gen'l/Regional Dir/Board Member, received $418,000 in reportable compensation in 2024, 0.4% of International Institute of Tropical Agriculture's $114.2M in spending.
Form 990 (2024), Part VIIWhat percentage of International Institute of Tropical Agriculture donations go to programs?
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture reported 100% of 2024 spending as programs, 0% as fundraising and 0% as management.
Form 990 (2024), Part IXHow much money does International Institute of Tropical Agriculture have?
Net assets were $39.8M at the end of 2024, about 4.2 months of spending.
Form 990 (2024), Part XDoes International Institute of Tropical Agriculture have any red flags in its filing?
Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.
Form 990 (2024)07 · Sources and citing
Every number, traced.
- International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Form 990, 2024 (IRS e-file)
- International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page
Amir Arani, “International Institute of Tropical Agriculture: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/international-institute-of-tropical-agriculture/