International Food Policy Research

“International food policy research institute's executive committee shall conduct the business of the board of trustees between meetings and shall perform such other duties as shall be delegated by the board of trustees.”

“International food policy research institute updated its bylaws to update the number and composition of voting trustees.”

“The form 990 is prepared by the finance unit and reviewed by both the director of finance and administration and the director general. It is then forwarded to the external auditors for their review before a copy is shared with the board of trustees. The chair of the audit committee consolidates and forwards any comments from the board to international food policy research institute's (ifpri) finance team. Once all comments have been addressed, the finalized form 990 is provided to the board of trustees. The return is then signed by an authorized officer of ifpri as well as the external tax return preparer.”

“International food policy research institute's (ifpri) personnel manual addresses conflict of interest. Appointment letters for new staff include ifpri's conflict of interest statement. Signing the appointment letter certifies that the staff member has read the statement and has agreed to abide by its provisions. Senior management as well as other staff as deemed appropriate by senior management are required to sign the conflict of interest on an annual basis. The board of trustees handbook requires trustees to disclose any matters that would be considered a conflict of interest while discharging responsibilities of a trustee. Failure to comply with ipfri's conflict of interest policy may subject the staff member to disciplinary action, up to and including the termination of employment. Such matters fall under the jurisdiction of the audit committee to review and determine.”

“All officer salary adjustments generally take place during an annual merit process. During this process, the board of trustees uses an approved salary plan that was determined using independent survey data. The independent survey data includes compensation data for similarly qualified persons in comparable positions at similarly situated organizations. The compensation decisions are approved and documented by the international food policy research institute's board of trustees. This process last occurred in 2024.”

“The international food policy research institute makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and audited financial statements available to the public upon request in the same time and manner as other disclosures required under internal revenue code section 6104.”

“Other fees: program service expenses 631,294. Management and general expenses 1,099,734. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,731,028. Research svcs & collab costs: program service expenses 41,443,438. Management and general expenses 392,673. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 41,836,111.”

“Post-retirement related changes 78,970.”

“International food policy research institute's oversight and selection process has not changed from the prior tax year.”