Nonprofit · EIN 13-2503656
IMPROVING ECONOMIES FOR STRONGER COMMUNITIES
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $32,318,340 | $31,867,803 | $450,537 | $32,425,820 | $28,963,001 | $3,462,819 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $30,212,303 | $29,366,639 | $845,664 | $33,554,070 | $30,647,622 | $2,906,448 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $32,318,340
- of which government grants
- $30,137,765
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $10,175,160
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $2,127,831
- Other salaries and wages
- $9,634,860
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $13,842,966
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $123,619
- Accounting fees
- $66,900
- Occupancy
- $1,023,820
- Travel
- $1,558,967
- Depreciation
- $29,414
- Program services (functional)
- $25,553,145
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,478,451
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,836,207
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $33,554,070
- Total assets, end of year
- $32,425,820
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $28,963,001
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,462,819
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $81,494
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,462,819
- Gross receipts
- $32,318,340
- Employees
- 52
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1964
- State of legal domicile
- NY
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID HARTINGH | CEO/PRESIDENT Officer | 52 | $405,273 | $54,916 |
| PRADEEP LIYANAMANA | CHIEF OF PARTY Highest-paid employee | 43 | $238,421 | $62,805 |
| DAVID BLOOD | CHIEF OF PARTY Highest-paid employee | 45 | $220,493 | $65,803 |
| JUDIT DEILINGER | VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Officer | 51.5 | $213,843 | $50,133 |
| ERIN SPINNELL | VP OPERATIONS Officer | 53 | $206,900 | $54,855 |
| DANIEL NICHOLS | VP FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING Officer | 47 | $209,546 | $44,051 |
| PAM STEVENS | AVP GLOBAL AWARDS Key employee | 48.75 | $196,618 | $50,401 |
| BRIAN RUDERT | CHIEF OF PARTY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $219,575 | $16,253 |
| ADAM KEATTS | AVP AGRICULTURE LED GROWTH Key employee | 49 | $185,604 | $44,294 |
| CHAD FORD | AVP TRADE AND ENTERPRISE Key employee | 47 | $176,594 | $37,228 |
| JOHN LINDSAY | AVP WORKFORCE ENTERPRENUERSHIP AND YOUTH Key employee | 43 | $155,279 | $42,296 |
| JACINTA SANTOS | DIRECTOR, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,980 | $29,341 |
| CHARLES CONCONI | CHIEF OF PARTY Highest-paid employee | 42 | $149,671 | $28,398 |
| WING KEITH | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN LANGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN GURLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD ALDRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STUART FLEISCHMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GILBERT GITICHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MORGAN MCGRATH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROGER LAWRENCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID HARTINGH | CEO/PRESIDENT Officer | 53.5 | $385,012 | $42,297 |
| CHARLES CONCONI | CHIEF OF PARTY Highest-paid employee | 42 | $279,418 | $60,887 |
| PRADEEP LIYANAMANA | CHIEF OF PARTY Highest-paid employee | 43 | $224,613 | $56,126 |
| DAVID BLOOD | CHIEF OF PARTY Highest-paid employee | 45 | $210,128 | $60,248 |
| JUDIT DEILINGER | VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Officer | 51 | $204,162 | $45,655 |
| ERIN SPINNELL | VP OPERATIONS Officer | 53.75 | $196,102 | $49,288 |
| DANIEL NICHOLS | VP FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING Officer | 49 | $202,280 | $40,148 |
| BRIAN RUDERT | CHIEF OF PARTY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $220,510 | $16,065 |
| ADAM KEATTS | AVP AGRICULTURE LED GROWTH Key employee | 45.5 | $178,108 | $39,839 |
| PAM STEVENS | DIRECTOR CONTRACTS & GRANTS Key employee | 49 | $190,008 | $27,001 |
| DANIEL FITZPATRICK | CHIEF OF PARTY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $174,591 | $42,337 |
| CHAD FORD | AVP TRADE AND ENTERPRISE Key employee | 49 | $167,865 | $24,876 |
| JOHN LINDSAY | AVP WORKFORCE ENTERPRENUERSHIP AND YOUTH Key employee | 45 | $150,973 | $38,554 |
| WING KEITH | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MORGAN MCGRATH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GILBERT GITICHE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STUART FLEISCHMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD ALDRICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD LAYTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN GURLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEAN LANGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROGER LAWRENCE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2000 M ST NW STE 250, WASHINGTON, DC 20036-3315
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAVID HARTINGH, 2000 M STREET NW 250, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
- Signed the 990
- DAN NICHOLS, VP, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
- Phone
- (202) 589-2600
- Website
- IESC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CALIBRE CPA GROUP PLLC
Mission
IESC HELPS PEOPLE IMPROVE THEIR LIVES BY CATALYZING PRIVATE SECTOR GROWTH AND EMPLOYMENT IN ECONOMICALLY DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.
Program accomplishments
- TRADE AND ENTERPRISE: IN THE HOME OFFICE, IESC IS STRUCTURED UNDER A PRACTICE AREA MODEL. OUR THREE CURRENT PRACTICE AREAS INCLUDE: 1) AGRICULTURE-LED GROWTH; 2) TRADE AND ENTERPRISE; AND 3) WORKFORCE, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND YOUTH. THE TRADE AND ENTERPRISE PRACTICE AREA WORKS WITH ENTERPRISES ACROSS ECONOMIC SECTORS TO LAUNCH, INNOVATE, AND GROW. IT ALSO WORKS TO ADVANCE TRADE FACILITATION EFFICIENCY, COORDINATION, AND TRANSPARENCY.Expenses $8,794,260 · grants $2,774,759
- AGRICULTURE-LED GROWTH: IN THE HOME OFFICE, IESC IS STRUCTURED UNDER A PRACTICE AREA MODEL. OUR THREE CURRENT PRACTICE AREAS INCLUDE: 1) AGRICULTURE-LED GROWTH; 2) TRADE AND ENTERPRISE; AND 3) WORKFORCE, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND YOUTH. THE AGRICULTURE-LED GROWTH PRACTICE AREA WORKS TO FOSTER AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE ECONOMICALLY DEVELOPING WORLD BY FACILITATING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL LINKAGES, AND ACCESS TO INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGIES, AND MARKETS.Expenses $5,635,717 · grants $716,840
- WORKFORCE, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND YOUTH: IN THE HOME OFFICE, IESC IS STRUCTURED UNDER A PRACTICE AREA MODEL. OUR THREE CURRENT PRACTICE AREAS INCLUDE: 1) AGRICULTURE-LED GROWTH; 2) TRADE AND ENTERPRISE; AND 3) WORKFORCE, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND YOUTH. THE WORKFORCE, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND YOUTH PRACTICE AREA WORKS TO EQUIP JOBSEEKERS WITH MODERN SKILLS AND HELP THEM SECURE IN-DEMAND JOBS, PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND EMPOWER YOUTH.Expenses $11,123,168 · grants $6,683,561
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 13-2503656
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1964
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $32,425,820
- Income (IRS master file)
- $32,318,340
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $32,318,340 | $31,867,803 | $32,425,820 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $30,212,303 | $29,366,639 | $33,554,070 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $23,794,254 | $23,253,685 | $24,366,418 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 13-2503656).
Questions about IMPROVING ECONOMIES FOR STRONGER COMMUNITIES
- What is the EIN of IMPROVING ECONOMIES FOR STRONGER COMMUNITIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of IMPROVING ECONOMIES FOR STRONGER COMMUNITIES is 13-2503656.
- Is IMPROVING ECONOMIES FOR STRONGER COMMUNITIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1964.
- Are donations to IMPROVING ECONOMIES FOR STRONGER COMMUNITIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does IMPROVING ECONOMIES FOR STRONGER COMMUNITIES file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of IMPROVING ECONOMIES FOR STRONGER COMMUNITIES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did IMPROVING ECONOMIES FOR STRONGER COMMUNITIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of IMPROVING ECONOMIES FOR STRONGER COMMUNITIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DAVID HARTINGH.
- Who are the officers and directors of IMPROVING ECONOMIES FOR STRONGER COMMUNITIES?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 21 people; 13 received compensation from the organization, the highest $405,273 (DAVID HARTINGH, CEO/PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does IMPROVING ECONOMIES FOR STRONGER COMMUNITIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $32,318,340, expenses of $31,867,803 and total assets of $32,425,820 at year end.
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