﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" returnVersion="2024v5.2" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2025-10-21T06:04:06-07:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2024-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>391810886</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Krause &amp; Associates SC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1214 Bridge Street</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Grafton</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>53024</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2024-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>474446426</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>APPLESEED INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>APPL</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>3108979197</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>811 EAST WASHINGTON AVE</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>MADISON</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>53703</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>PHILIP KAO</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>3108979197</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2025-05-06</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>true</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>true</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>David Krause</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00064346</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>2623779988</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2025-10-21</PreparationDt>
      <SelfEmployedInd>X</SelfEmployedInd>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2024</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2025-03-06 01:10:19Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="6">
    <IRS990 documentId="IRS990-01" referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleO-01" softwareId="24020153">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>PHILIP KAO</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>4723 STONEHOLLOW WAY</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>DALLAS</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>TX</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>75287</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>1305596</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>www.appleseedimpact.org</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>2015</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>WI</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>To multipy the impact of international development organizations trying to end poverty and save the environment. Appleseed enables them to market their critical solutions to the communities they serve.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>4</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>3</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>1</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>4</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>211826</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>1185796</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>235565</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>117122</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>2678</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>0</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>447391</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>1305596</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>146076</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>124500</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>14540</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>236793</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>409621</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>382869</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>534121</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>64522</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>771475</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>274390</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>1026554</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>32226</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>12915</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>242164</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>1013639</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>To multipy the impact of international development organizations trying to end poverty and save the environment. Appleseed enables them to market their critical solutions to the communities they serve.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>481841</ExpenseAmt>
      <GrantAmt>0</GrantAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>117122</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>With nonprofit clients and funder partnerships, Appleseed amplified the work of impact organizations around the world through behavioral research and consulting. Appleseed partnered with VisionSpring in Bangladesh to help increase adoption of near vision eyeglasses. Appleseed partnered with Kheyti in India to help expand greenhouse usage and improve maintenance for rural smallholder farmers. Appleseed partnered with Pivot in Madagascar to help increase visits to rural health clinics for mothers with sick children under 5 years old. Appleseed partnered with One Acre Fund in Malawi to help increase organic matter application by farmers to improve soil health. Appleseed partnered with VisionSpring in Ghana to help capture demand for eyeglasses at pharmacies. Appleseed partnered with Maisha Meds in Kenya to help uncover and capture demand for eyeglasses at pharmacies. Appleseed partnered with Uninhibited in India to help clarify critical behaviors to drive adoption in schools of programs focused on health and learning outcomes for girls.</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>481841</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleA-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleA">true</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleB-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleB">true</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>false</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">true</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>true</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleF-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleF">true</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleF-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleF">false</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleF-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleF">false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>false</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>false</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>false</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>false</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>false</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>false</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>false</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>false</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>false</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>4</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>1</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>true</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>false</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>false</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>false</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>false</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>false</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>false</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>4</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>3</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>true</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>false</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>false</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>false</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>false</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>true</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>false</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>true</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>true</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>true</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>false</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>WI</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>JEFF BATES</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>3108979197</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>811 EAST WASHINGTON AVE</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Madison</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WI</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>53703</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>PHILIP KAO</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>40.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>116000</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>RUTH CHIANG KAO</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>BOARD MEMBER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>15.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LIEXL VAN RIPER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JOHN MARK FEILMEYER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>KAILI MUMME DELP</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>116000</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>0</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>false</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>1185796</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>1185796</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>PROGRAM INCOME</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>541900</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>117122</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>117122</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>2678</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>2678</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>1305596</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>117122</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>2678</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>116000</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>104400</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>5800</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>5800</FundraisingAmt>
      </CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>8500</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>7602</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>449</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>449</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>14590</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>14590</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>351800</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>339356</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>6222</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>6222</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>8866</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>7178</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1688</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <InformationTechnologyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>7613</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>6851</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>381</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>381</FundraisingAmt>
      </InformationTechnologyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>17864</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>17864</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>5768</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>5768</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>BILLING AND BANK FEES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>3120</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>0</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>3120</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>534121</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>481841</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>37740</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>14540</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>225219</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>317055</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <EOYAmt>659624</EOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>48603</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>47250</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>568</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2625</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>274390</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1026554</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>32226</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>12915</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>32226</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>12915</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>232164</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>354015</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>10000</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>659624</EOYAmt>
      </DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>242164</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1013639</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>274390</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1026554</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>771475</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>false</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>true</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>X</SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>true</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>false</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="IRS990ScheduleA-01" softwareId="24020153">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <OtherSupportSumAmt>0</OtherSupportSumAmt>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>160672</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>92914</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>110874</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>211826</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>1185796</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1762082</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp>
      <GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>160672</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>92914</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>110874</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>211826</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>1185796</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1762082</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>114725</SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>1647357</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>2678</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>2678</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
      <UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp>
      <OtherIncome170Grp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </OtherIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>1764760</TotalSupportAmt>
      <GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>374687</GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.93350</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>0.75160</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
      <PublicSupportTotal509Amt>0</PublicSupportTotal509Amt>
      <PublicSupportCY509Pct>0</PublicSupportCY509Pct>
      <InvestmentIncomeCYPct>0</InvestmentIncomeCYPct>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="IRS990ScheduleB-01">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" softwareId="24020153">
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>1305596</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>1305596</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>1305596</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>771475</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>771475</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>771475</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleF documentId="IRS990ScheduleF-01" softwareId="24020153">
      <AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>Sub-Saharan Africa</RegionTxt>
        <OfficesCnt>0</OfficesCnt>
        <EmployeeCnt>5</EmployeeCnt>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>PROGRAM SERVICES</TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>
        <SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>RESEARCH/CONSULTING</SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>
        <RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>30034</RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>
      </AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
      <AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>Europe</RegionTxt>
        <OfficesCnt>0</OfficesCnt>
        <EmployeeCnt>3</EmployeeCnt>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>PROGRAM SERVICES</TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>
        <SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>RESEARCH/CONSULTING</SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>
        <RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>330670</RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>
      </AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
      <AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
        <RegionTxt>East Asia and Pacific</RegionTxt>
        <OfficesCnt>0</OfficesCnt>
        <EmployeeCnt>1</EmployeeCnt>
        <TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>PROGRAM SERVICES</TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt>
        <SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>RESEARCH/CONSULTING</SpecificServicesProvidedTxt>
        <RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>167931</RegionTotalExpendituresAmt>
      </AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp>
      <SubtotalOfficesCnt>0</SubtotalOfficesCnt>
      <SubtotalEmployeesCnt>9</SubtotalEmployeesCnt>
      <TotalOfficeCnt>0</TotalOfficeCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>9</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <SubtotalSpentAmt>528635</SubtotalSpentAmt>
      <TotalSpentAmt>528635</TotalSpentAmt>
      <TransferToForeignCorpInd>false</TransferToForeignCorpInd>
      <InterestInForeignTrustInd>false</InterestInForeignTrustInd>
      <ForeignCorpOwnershipInd>false</ForeignCorpOwnershipInd>
      <PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd>false</PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd>
      <ForeignPartnershipInd>false</ForeignPartnershipInd>
      <BoycottCountriesInd>false</BoycottCountriesInd>
    </IRS990ScheduleF>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="IRS990ScheduleO-01" softwareId="24020153">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Process of 990 Review The 990 is sent to the board president/ED and board treasurer to review and approve prior to filing.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>All governing documents, financial statements and conflicts of interst are available upon request.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 15a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Process for determining compensation for organizations CEO, Executive Director or Top Management Official Motion approved in quarterly board meetings.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Ruth Chiang Kao board member is married to Philip Kao Executive Director .</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>RESEARCH, FIELD WORK AND CONSULTING 227363. 227363. 0. 0.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ADMIN AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT 124437. 111993. 6222. 6222.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>