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Nonprofit · EIN 87-1088927

ISF ADVISORS

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20005

Financials

$4M$3.5M2023$2.8M$3.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ISF ADVISORS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,810,791$3,369,373-$558,582$694,034$159,126$534,908
December 31, 2023990$4,035,127$3,461,518$573,609$1,493,561$400,071$1,093,490
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$798,087
Program service revenue
$2,002,108
Investment income
$10,596
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$742,697
Other salaries and wages
$298,392
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,249,634
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$7,126
Accounting fees
$48,823
Occupancy
$25,973
Travel
$217,980
Program services (functional)
$2,249,768
Management and general (functional)
$1,119,605

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,493,561
Total assets, end of year
$694,034
Total liabilities, end of year
$159,126
Net assets, end of year
$534,908
Net assets without donor restrictions
$534,908
Gross receipts
$2,810,791
Employees
6
Volunteers
3
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
DC

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
DANIEL ZOOKEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$340,210$0$32,154
CRAIG COURTNEYMANAGING DIRECTOR
Officer
40$330,755$0$39,578
ELIZABETH VANDERWOUDECFO/TREASURER
Officer
2$0$203,936$14,664
HAYDEN ALDREDGESENIOR MANAGER
Highest-paid employee
40$140,378$0$15,304
ANDREW GRAHAMSENIOR ASSOCIATE
Highest-paid employee
40$101,967$0$5,962
THOMAS CARROLLBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0$76,681$4,011
LORENZO BERNASCONIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
MIRIAM CHEROGONYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
DANIEL ZOOKEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$321,514$0$47,231
CRAIG COURTNEYSENIOR ADVISOR
Highest-paid employee
40$314,002$0$38,079
ELIZABETH VANDERWOUDECFO/TREASURER
Officer
2$0$188,265$13,822
HAYDEN ALDREDGEMANAGER
Highest-paid employee
40$127,882$0$14,357
SARAH DEVERMANNMANAGER
Highest-paid employee
40$114,880$0$16,032
THOMAS CARROLLBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
LORENZO BERNASCONIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0
MIRIAM CHEROGONYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1401 K ST NW STE 900, WASHINGTON, DC 20005-3455
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ELIZABETH VANDERWOUDE, 1401 K STREET NW 900, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
Signed the 990
ELIZABETH VANDERWOUDE, CFO/TREASURER
Phone
(202) 987-7700
Return prepared by
CBIZ ADVISORS LLC

Mission

ISF ADVISORS IS THE LEADING STRATEGIC AND FINANCIAL ADVISORY GROUP COMMITTED TO MOBILIZING CAPITAL FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE, EQUITABLE, AND PRODUCTIVE GLOBAL FOOD SYSTEM.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • USAID AFFORD SEEKS TO SAFELY AND SUSTAINABLY REDUCE MICRONUTRIENT INADEQUACIES AND IMPROVE DIETS, PARTICULARLY FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN, THROUGH LARGE-SCALE FOOD FORTIFICATION (LSFF). ISF IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DESIGNING, MOBILIZING, AND IMPLEMENTING FINANCING SOLUTIONS FOR THE FOOD INDUSTRY. BY ADDRESSING THESE BARRIERS HOLISTICALLY, INCLUDING ENHANCING ACCESS TO FINANCING AND SUPPORTING CAPACITY-BUILDING EFFORTS, THE PRODUCTION AND AVAILABILITY OF FORTIFIED FOODS CAN BE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED.
    Expenses $382,602
  • ISF SUPPORTED THE GATES FOUNDATION IN IDENTIFYING AND ASSESSING VALUE CHAIN FINANCE OPPORTUNITIES THAT CAN INCREASE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE, FIT FOR PURPOSE CREDIT TO SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN SELECTED COUNTRIES. THE ENGAGEMENT INCLUDED DEVELOPING A "VIABILITY" MODEL THAT CAN HELP UNDERSTAND, AND IDENTIFY, UNDER WHAT VALUE CHAIN AND ENABLING ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS IS THERE AN INCENTIVE TO FINANCE SMALLHOLDER PRODUCTION NEEDS THROUGH GLOBAL / REGIONAL AND LOCAL OFFTAKERS, AND HOW.
    Expenses $331,160 · revenue $525,335
  • ISF IS PART OF A 5-YEAR USDA FUNDED INITIATIVE TO PROMOTE CASHEW PROCESSING IN WEST AFRICA, IN ORDER TO GENERATE JOBS AND REDUCE THE CARBON FOOTPRINT OF RAW CASHEWS BEING SHIPPED TO ASIA FOR PROCESSING. ISF IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MOBILIZING INVESTMENT, AND DESIGNED CATALYTIC LENDING MECHANISMS TO CROWD IN AND DE-RISK PRIVATE INVESTMENTS. ISF ALSO PROVIDES MATCHMAKING SUPPORT TO LINK AGRO-PROCESSORS TO RELEVANT SOURCES OF DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN FINANCING.
    Expenses $280,075
  • ALL OTHER PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $1,255,931 · revenue $1,476,773

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
87-1088927
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$694,034
Income (IRS master file)
$2,810,791

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,810,791$3,369,373$694,034IRS
990December 2023$4,035,127$3,461,518$1,493,561XML
990December 2022$2,785,565$2,648,616$884,818IRS
990December 2021–––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 87-1088927).

Questions about ISF ADVISORS

What is the EIN of ISF ADVISORS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ISF ADVISORS is 87-1088927.
Is ISF ADVISORS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to ISF ADVISORS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ISF ADVISORS 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 ISF ADVISORS 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 ISF ADVISORS 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 ISF ADVISORS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ELIZABETH VANDERWOUDE.
Who are the officers and directors of ISF ADVISORS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $340,210 (DANIEL ZOOK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does ISF ADVISORS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,810,791, expenses of $3,369,373 and total assets of $694,034 at year end.

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