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Form 990 for tax year 2025

Filed by ONE ACRE FUND.

Totals

Total revenue
$351,753,463
Total expenses
$277,425,970
Contributions and grants received
$186,731,866
Grants paid
$4,106,833
Program service revenue
$161,087,346
Investment income
$3,659,795
Other revenue
$274,456
Total assets, end of year
$365,469,461
Total liabilities, end of year
$142,011,830
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$223,457,631
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$254,309,695
Management and general expenses
$10,720,124
Fundraising expenses
$12,396,151
Program service expenses (Part III)
$254,309,695

Program services were 91.7% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $1,133,537

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $185,598,329

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $2,081,267

  • 2a · Program service revenue: PROGRAM FEES

    total $134,320,129 · related or exempt $134,320,129

  • 2b · Program service revenue: SEED AND FERTILIZER SALES

    total $26,767,217 · related or exempt $26,767,217

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $3,575,632 · excluded $3,575,632

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $2,205,036 · other assets $201,607

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $2,205,036 · other assets $117,444

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $0 · other assets $84,163

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $84,163 · excluded $84,163

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $134,790

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $1,133,537

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $134,790

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11a · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS INCOME

    total $2,183,870 · excluded $2,183,870

  • 11b · Other revenue: LOSSES ON FARMERS CROP INSURANCE

    total -$1,909,414 · excluded -$1,909,414

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $274,456

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $2,991,992 · program services $2,991,992

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $1,114,841 · program services $1,114,841

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $1,399,121 · program services $1,049,261 · management and general $166,141 · fundraising $183,719

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $52,010,649 · program services $39,005,040 · management and general $6,176,082 · fundraising $6,829,527

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $15,574,059 · program services $11,679,662 · management and general $1,849,365 · fundraising $2,045,032

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $5,037,659 · program services $3,777,959 · management and general $598,204 · fundraising $661,496

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $584,498 · program services $418,627 · management and general $28,042 · fundraising $137,829

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $602,423 · program services $479,913 · management and general $100,510 · fundraising $22,000

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $100,000 · fundraising $100,000

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $8,220,662 · program services $6,461,200 · management and general $156,634 · fundraising $1,602,828

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $1,444,559 · program services $1,444,559

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $994,777 · program services $957,773 · management and general $29,282 · fundraising $7,722

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $6,801,441 · program services $6,508,604 · management and general $220,875 · fundraising $71,962

  • 17 · Travel

    total $6,827,623 · program services $6,220,716 · management and general $292,716 · fundraising $314,191

  • 20 · Interest

    total $3,176,637 · program services $3,176,637

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $1,392,599 · program services $1,392,599

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $512,216 · program services $445,168 · management and general $53,057 · fundraising $13,991

  • 24a · Other expenses: FARMING SUPPLIES

    total $128,368,274 · program services $128,368,274 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 24b · Other expenses: GENERAL SUPPLIES

    total $12,853,915 · program services $11,828,954 · management and general $811,078 · fundraising $213,883

  • 24c · Other expenses: FARMING TRANSPORTATION

    total $6,984,458 · program services $6,984,458 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 24d · Other expenses: CASUAL LABOR

    total $5,149,676 · program services $5,149,676 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $15,283,891 · program services $14,853,782 · management and general $238,138 · fundraising $191,971

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $65,297,698 · end of year $56,916,921

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $41,439,848 · end of year $102,572,172

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $80,157,222 · end of year $54,449,745

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $25,180,251 · end of year $39,320,815

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $41,651,718 · end of year $49,823,056

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $10,295,856 · end of year $37,131,631

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $26,081,658

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $12,146,376

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $14,116,300 · end of year $13,935,282

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $73,519 · end of year $73,519

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $944,761 · end of year $2,567,349

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $7,888,980 · end of year $8,678,971

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $12,638,077 · end of year $25,523,087

  • 18 · Grants payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $109,717

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $30,400,115 · end of year $15,029,302

  • 22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $95,070,927 · end of year $92,361,093

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $7,223,589 · end of year $8,988,631

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $32,328,120 · end of year $126,408,077

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $109,385,325 · end of year $97,049,554

Mission and programs · 2025

Mission

TO EMPOWER CHRONICALLY HUNGRY FARM FAMILIES IN AFRICA TO LIFT THEMSELVES OUT OF HUNGER AND POVERTY. ONE ACRE FUND ACHIEVES ITS MISSION BY WORKING WITH SELF-HELP GROUPS IN RURAL VILLAGES TO DELIBERATELY REACH THE MOST SEVERELY HUNGER-AFFECTED.

Activities or mission (Part I)

TO EMPOWER CHRONICALLY HUNGRY FARM FAMILIES IN AFRICA TO LIFT THEMSELVES OUT OF HUNGER AND POVERTY.

  • THE ORGANIZATION STARTED WORKING WITH 40 FARM FAMILIES IN JANUARY 2006 AND AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025 IS SERVING OVER 2,000,000 FARMERS DIRECTLY REACHED AND 3,900,000 FARMERS REACHED THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS IN AFRICA TO TEACH THEM MORE PRODUCTIVE FARMING METHODS AND HELP ELIMINATE HUNGER. THE ORGANIZATION REACHED OVER 30 MILLION PEOPLE IN THOSE FAMILIES.

    Expenses $254,309,695 · Grants $4,106,833 · Revenue $161,087,346

As filed on the 2025 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • ERIC POHLMAN

    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $241,320
    From this org
    $230,095
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,225
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $193,585
    Bonus
    $13,530
    Other
    $22,980
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $11,225
    Filer's total
    $241,320
  • ADA OSAKWE

    BOARD CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • AGNES GATHAIYA

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • ANDREW YOUN

    PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $272,923
    From this org
    $261,698
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,225
    Hours/week
    35

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $215,767
    Bonus
    $20,800
    Other
    $25,131
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $11,225
    Filer's total
    $272,923
  • FRED OGANA

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • JAMES MWANGI

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • JOEL ACKERMAN

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • KANINI MUTOONI

    BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 03/2025)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • KARL HOFMANN

    BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 06/2025)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • MARIA SHIPIRI

    BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 06/2025)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • WILLIAM KAYONGA

    BOARD MEMBER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • GIDEON MAINA

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $190,297
    From this org
    $184,763
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $5,534
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $138,659
    Bonus
    $3,119
    Other
    $42,985
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $5,534
    Filer's total
    $190,297
  • MATTHEW FORTI

    MANAGING DIRECTOR, OAF USA

    Total calculated
    $281,857
    From this org
    $252,785
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $29,072
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $205,700
    Bonus
    $22,000
    Other
    $25,085
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $29,072
    Filer's total
    $281,857
  • BELINDA BWIZA

    RWANDA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $186,474
    From this org
    $175,249
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,225
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $160,555
    Bonus
    $3,934
    Other
    $10,760
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $11,225
    Filer's total
    $186,474
  • JOHN CLARK

    KENYA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $226,251
    From this org
    $222,369
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $3,882
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $176,511
    Bonus
    $1,731
    Other
    $44,127
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $3,882
    Filer's total
    $226,251
  • AKIFUMI KITA

    SENIOR DIRECTOR, PARTNERSHIPS

    Total calculated
    $218,168
    From this org
    $209,781
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $8,387
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $182,816
    Bonus
    $4,500
    Other
    $22,465
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $8,387
    Filer's total
    $218,168
  • ANNA CARSON

    BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SENIOR DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $250,770
    From this org
    $243,217
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $7,553
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $172,297
    Bonus
    $27,555
    Other
    $43,365
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $7,553
    Filer's total
    $250,770
  • PATRICK BELL

    TUPANDE CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $210,172
    From this org
    $198,947
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $11,225
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $184,253
    Bonus
    $3,934
    Other
    $10,760
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $11,225
    Filer's total
    $210,172
  • SARAH HYLDEN

    DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL OPERATIONS

    Total calculated
    $217,914
    From this org
    $197,142
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $20,772
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $173,139
    Bonus
    $2,000
    Other
    $22,003
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $20,772
    Filer's total
    $217,914
  • TIMOTHY WHELAN

    CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $201,100
    From this org
    $201,100
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    50

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $177,042
    Bonus
    $2,000
    Other
    $22,058
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $201,100

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 1a · Housing allowance or residence for personal use
  • 1a · Payments for business use of a personal residence
  • 1b · Written policy on the line-1a expenses
  • 2 · Substantiation required before reimbursing expenses
  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A HOUSING ALLOWANCE OR RESIDENCE FOR PERSONAL USE
ONE ACRE FUND HAS A POLICY THAT COVERS REIMBURSEMENT OF HOUSING ALLOWANCE AND HOME OFFICE EXPENSES FOR STAFF LISTED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, AND SUCH REIMBURSEMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III)

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

  • ONE ACRE UK LIMITED

    ASSIST FARMERS · UK

    Directly controlled by NA

  • ONE ACRE STICHTING

    ASSIST FARMERS · NL

    Directly controlled by NA

Taxable family on this return

Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.

Disregarded entities

Part I: entities that legally are the filer and file no return of their own.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2025
IRS schema version
2025v4.2
Source object
202612389349301711

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