International Rice Research Institute
International Rice Research Institute: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
“To reduce poverty and hunger, improve the health of rice farmers and consumers and ensure environmental sustainability through collaborative research, partnership and the strengthening of national agricultural research and extension systems.”
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
- $277K Ajay Kohli, 0.3% of spending
- Revenue
- $85.5M 96.1% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $85.1M 85.3% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $46.5M end of 2024
- Savings
- 6.6 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 1,038 employees, 8 volunteers
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.
Of each dollar it spent, 85.3¢ went to programs, as reported.
For each dollar donated, International Rice Research Institute spent 0¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $82.2M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IXNet assets: $42.4M to $46.5M in 11 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2024.
The 8 highest-paid people.
Reportable pay in 2024, from the charity and related organizations.
| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Aiarc | Administrative services | $13,685,000 |
| Wintersteiger Seedmech Gmbh | Research support | $1,638,939 |
| Gawa at Kalinga Labor Service Cooperativ | Farm labourers | $1,634,380 |
| Marsman Tours and Travel Corp | Travel services | $1,493,689 |
| Intertek Scanbi Diagnostics Ab | Research support | $1,331,102 |
The questions people ask about the International Rice Research Institute.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the International Rice Research Institute CEO make?
Ajay Kohli, Dep Dir Gen-Research Delivery, received $277,383 in reportable compensation in 2024, 0.3% of International Rice Research Institute's $85.1M in spending.
Form 990 (2024), Part VIIWhat percentage of International Rice Research Institute donations go to programs?
International Rice Research Institute reported 85.3% of 2024 spending as programs, 0% as fundraising and 14.7% as management.
Form 990 (2024), Part IXHow much money does International Rice Research Institute have?
Net assets were $46.5M at the end of 2024, about 6.6 months of spending.
Form 990 (2024), Part XDoes International Rice 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)Every number, traced.
- International Rice Research Institute Form 990, 2024 (IRS e-file)
- International Rice Research Institute Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Amir Arani, “International Rice Research Institute: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/international-rice-research-institute/