Program 1 · 20.1% of program spending $14.5M
Sustainable Livestock Systems
The 990 read · EIN 52-1953157 · KE · Fiscal year 2024
International Livestock Research Institute
International Livestock Research Institute: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
In its own words
“To improve food and nutrition security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research for efficient, safe and sustainable use of livestock-ensuring better lives through livestock.”
Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.
Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated
- Top pay
- $337K Djikeng Appolinaire, 0.4% of spending
- Revenue
- $95.4M 85.6% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $91.8M 78.8% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $45.7M end of 2024
- Savings
- 6.0 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 641 employees
01 · Red flags
No red flags in its latest filing.
We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.
02 · Where $1 goes · 2024
Of each dollar it spent, 78.8¢ went to programs, as reported.
The split the charity filed.
Cost to raise $1
0¢
as reported
For each dollar donated, International Livestock Research Institute spent 0¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $81.7M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX03 · What it does
What it told the IRS it spent on.
The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.
Program 2 · 14.7% of program spending $10.6M
Impact at Scale
Program 3 · 13.3% of program spending $9.6M
Policies, Institutions and Livelihoods
Program 4 · 11.6% of program spending $8.4M
Livestock Genetics
Program 5 · 7.7% of program spending $5.5M
Project Management Units (Livestock CRP & Gender Platform)
Program 6 · 5.8% of program spending $4.2M
Feed and Forage Development
04 · The savings
Net assets: $30.7M to $45.7M in 11 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2012 to 2024.
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05 · Who gets paid
The 8 highest-paid people.
Reportable pay in 2024, from the charity and related organizations.
Djikeng Appolinaire
Director General
$336,892
Michael Owen Gerba
Director Corporate Services
$326,373
Stella Yinza Kiwango
Director People and Organizational Development
$258,234
Siboniso Moyo
Deputy Director General (partnerships ) and Impact
$251,690
Shirley Tarawali
Assistant Director General
$248,434
Margret Munyinda Covic Namukolo
Director General's Representative to Ethiopia.
$185,915
Robert Mutisya Nzioka
Chief Financial Officer.
$185,127
Iain Wright
Deputy Director General Research and Development
$127,935
Largest outside contractors
| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Generali Worldwide Insurance | Pension | $2,202,007 |
| Hemingways Travel Limited | Travel | $1,487,589 |
| Uap Insurance Company Ltd | Insurance | $1,168,925 |
| Cigna International Health Services Bvba | Insurance | $1,102,152 |
| Airlink Travel Agency Plc | Travel | $660,774 |
06 · Questions
The questions people ask about the International Livestock Research Institute.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the International Livestock Research Institute CEO make?
Djikeng Appolinaire, Director General, received $336,892 in reportable compensation in 2024, 0.4% of International Livestock Research Institute's $91.8M in spending.
Form 990 (2024), Part VIIWhat percentage of International Livestock Research Institute donations go to programs?
International Livestock Research Institute reported 78.8% of 2024 spending as programs, 0% as fundraising and 21.2% as management.
Form 990 (2024), Part IXHow much money does International Livestock Research Institute have?
Net assets were $45.7M at the end of 2024, about 6.0 months of spending.
Form 990 (2024), Part XDoes International Livestock Research Institute have any red flags in its filing?
Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.
Form 990 (2024)07 · Sources and citing
Every number, traced.
- International Livestock Research Institute Form 990, 2024 (IRS e-file)
- International Livestock Research Institute Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page
Amir Arani, “International Livestock Research Institute: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/international-livestock-research-institute/