INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH IN THE DRY A Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH IN THE DRY A

EIN 98-0054968 · International, Foreign Affairs & National Security (Q053)

What they do

International Center for Agricultural Research In The Dry Areas is An International Non-profit Research Organization Dedicated to Improving Food Security, Reducing Poverty, and Enhancing The Resilience of Livelihoods In Dryland Areas Through Agricultural Research, Innovation, and Sustainable Natural Resource Management. It Works With National and International Partners to Develop Climate-resilient Crops, Strengthen Farming Systems, and Support Rural Communities Across Developing Countries.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $83.60 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders28 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

86.00%of revenue went to mission work83.6% of expenses · Program services

$102.85spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

16.85%of revenue went to management and office costs16.4% of expenses

$0.98in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

95.7%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $951,707 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $432,804 for ALY ABOUSABAA (DIRECTOR GENERA AND EX OFFICIO). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2025

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$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$33,431,021

Mission workProgram services$28,749,12286.00% of revenue83.6% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$5,633,60616.85% of revenue16.4% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$34,382,728102.85% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2025CurrentExpense mix: 83.6% mission · 16.4% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 102.85% of revenue

2024Expense mix: 83.6% mission · 16.4% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 99.15% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 81.0% mission · 19.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 99.43% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 85.8% mission · 14.2% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 97.60% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 87.3% mission · 12.7% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 98.46% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 85.2% mission · 14.8% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 100.29% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$33,431,021

Expenses$34,382,728

Annual shortfall $951,707 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$28,749,122 · 83.6% of expenses

Management and office costs$5,633,606 · 16.4% of expenses

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Revenue$33,431,021

Expenses$34,382,728

Assets$33,626,754

Income$33,431,021

Contributions$31,997,666

Mission work (program services)$28,749,122

Management and general$5,633,606

Executive compensation (total)$1,740,306

Accounting fees$61,296

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2025

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

ALY ABOUSABAADIRECTOR GENERA AND EX OFFICIO · 40 hrs/week $432,804Base $337,440 · Other $95,364

LUIS AUGUSTO BECERRADEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL - RESEARCH · 40 hrs/week $264,436Base $199,875 · Other $64,561

SELIM GUVENERGENERAL COUNSEL · 40 hrs/week $236,829Base $132,225 · Other $104,604

MICHAEL BAUMSENIOR SCIENTIFIC ADVISOR · 40 hrs/week $225,926Base $179,656 · Other $46,270

BARBARA ANN RISCHKOWSKYRESEARCH TEAM LEADER - RASP/SEP · 40 hrs/week $195,061Base $154,357 · Other $40,704

VINAY NANGIARESEARCH TEAM LEADER - SWA · 40 hrs/week $179,928Base $122,220 · Other $57,708

SHIV KUMAR AGRAWALHEAD OF FLRP & REGIONAL COORDINATOR · 40 hrs/week $174,360Base $131,765 · Other $42,595

ZAKARIA KEHELRESEARCH TEAM LEADER - GRS · 40 hrs/week $161,378Base $125,502 · Other $35,876

MOUNIR LOUHAICHIRESEARCH TEAM LEADER OF REF · 40 hrs/week $152,358Base $116,717 · Other $35,641

ZEWDIE BISHAWRESEARCH TEAM LEADER - SEED SYSTEMS · 40 hrs/week $138,085Base $131,546 · Other $6,539

ABDOUL AZIZ NIANERESEARCH & REGIONAL COORDINATOR · 40 hrs/week $135,039Base $128,500 · Other $6,539

JOHN LINDONHEAD OF PARTNERSHIPS AND RM · 40 hrs/week $125,856Base $87,125 · Other $38,731

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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (28)

ALY ABOUSABAADIRECTOR GENERA AND EX OFFICIO

LUIS AUGUSTO BECERRADEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL - RESEARCH

SELIM GUVENERGENERAL COUNSEL

MICHAEL BAUMSENIOR SCIENTIFIC ADVISOR

BARBARA ANN RISCHKOWSKYRESEARCH TEAM LEADER - RASP/SEP

VINAY NANGIARESEARCH TEAM LEADER - SWA

SHIV KUMAR AGRAWALHEAD OF FLRP & REGIONAL COORDINATOR

ZAKARIA KEHELRESEARCH TEAM LEADER - GRS

MOUNIR LOUHAICHIRESEARCH TEAM LEADER OF REF

ZEWDIE BISHAWRESEARCH TEAM LEADER - SEED SYSTEMS

ABDOUL AZIZ NIANERESEARCH & REGIONAL COORDINATOR

JOHN LINDONHEAD OF PARTNERSHIPS AND RM

EMINA BEKTICDIRECTOR OF HR AND ADMINISTRATION

MAGALI REYES HENKELDIRECTOR OF FINANCE

MAJD JAMALHEAD OF GOVERNMENT LIAISON

VERONICA ANAM-WAIYAKIDIRECTOR OF HR AND ADMINISTRATION

LUIS-FELIPE DUTRA MENDESACTING DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

TAREK ALZABETBOARD CHAIR

MOUWAFAK JBOURBOARD VICE CHAIR

CHARLES SPILLANEBOARD MEMBER

EMMANUEL SACKEYBOARD MEMBER

RUTH HAUGBOARD MEMBER

MICHEL AFRAMBOARD MEMBER

JOSEFA SACKOBOARD MEMBER

FAOUZI BEKKAOUIBOARD MEMBER

SHADI ALIBOARD MEMBER

LAMIAE GHAOUTIBOARD MEMBER, FC CHAIR

DIANA ISIYEBOARD MEMBER, AFRC CHAIR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1984
Location: BEIRUT VERDUN 112007, LEBANON
In care of: Ghiath Nahhas
Primary officer: Ghiath Nahhas, Head of Finance

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(106) 688-9086

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2025
Tax period began: January 1, 2025
Return type: 990
NTEE classification: International, Foreign Affairs & National Security (Q053)
IRS tax category: Human Rights Organizations