Nonprofit · EIN 20-3668110
ONE ACRE FUND
Tax-exempt · HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $351,753,463 | $277,425,970 | $74,327,493 | $365,469,461 | $142,011,830 | $223,457,631 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $248,204,612 | $230,195,651 | $18,008,961 | $287,046,153 | $145,332,708 | $141,713,445 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $246,189,016 | $227,055,100 | $19,133,916 | $247,603,752 | $133,585,136 | $114,018,616 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $186,731,866
- Program service revenue
- $161,087,346
- Investment income
- $3,659,795
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $84,163
- Other revenue
- $274,456
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,106,833
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,399,121
- Other salaries and wages
- $52,010,649
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $74,021,488
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $584,498
- Accounting fees
- $602,423
- Occupancy
- $6,801,441
- Travel
- $6,827,623
- Depreciation
- $1,392,599
- Program services (functional)
- $254,309,695
- Management and general (functional)
- $10,720,124
- Fundraising (functional)
- $12,396,151
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $287,046,153
- Total assets, end of year
- $365,469,461
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $142,011,830
- Net assets, end of year
- $223,457,631
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $13,935,282
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $126,408,077
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $97,049,554
- Gross receipts
- $354,210,733
- Employees
- 82
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- IL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW FORTI | MANAGING DIRECTOR, OAF USA Officer | 50 | $252,785 | $29,072 |
| ANDREW YOUN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 35 | $261,698 | $11,225 |
| ANNA CARSON | BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SENIOR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 50 | $243,217 | $7,553 |
| ERIC POHLMAN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $230,095 | $11,225 |
| JOHN CLARK | KENYA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Key employee | 50 | $222,369 | $3,882 |
| AKIFUMI KITA | SENIOR DIRECTOR, PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 50 | $209,781 | $8,387 |
| SARAH HYLDEN | DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 50 | $197,142 | $20,772 |
| PATRICK BELL | TUPANDE CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 50 | $198,947 | $11,225 |
| TIMOTHY WHELAN | CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 50 | $201,100 | $0 |
| GIDEON MAINA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 50 | $184,763 | $5,534 |
| BELINDA BWIZA | RWANDA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Key employee | 50 | $175,249 | $11,225 |
| ADA OSAKWE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AGNES GATHAIYA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED OGANA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES MWANGI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOEL ACKERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KANINI MUTOONI | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 03/2025) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| KARL HOFMANN | BOARD MEMBER (UNTIL 06/2025) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARIA SHIPIRI | BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 06/2025) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| WILLIAM KAYONGA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW FORTI | MANAGING DIRECTOR, OAF USA/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $239,694 | $21,579 |
| ANNA CARSON | BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SENIOR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 50 | $249,948 | $5,216 |
| GIDEON MAINA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (AS OF 1/1/24) Officer | 50 | $227,702 | $4,980 |
| ANDREW YOUN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $206,142 | $16,275 |
| ERIC POHLMAN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $209,855 | $11,661 |
| JEREMY GOLAN | SENIOR DIRECTOR, SMALLHOLDER RESILIENCE FUND Highest-paid employee | 50 | $201,485 | $17,806 |
| PATRICK BELL | TUPANDE CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 50 | $203,583 | $11,661 |
| SARAH HYLDEN | DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 50 | $187,041 | $21,579 |
| JOHN CLARK | KENYA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Key employee | 50 | $204,291 | $4,033 |
| AKIFUMI KITA | SENIOR DIRECTOR, PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 50 | $194,336 | $7,467 |
| BELINDA BWIZA | RWANDA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Key employee | 50 | $173,098 | $11,661 |
| ADA OSAKWE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AGNES GATHAIYA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED OGANA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES MWANGI | BOARD CHAIR (SEE SCHEDULE O) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL ACKERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KANINI MUTOONI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KARL HOFMANN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM KAYONGA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW YOUN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 35 | $266,030 | $12,846 |
| MATTHEW FORTI | MANAGING DIR., OAF USA/SECY. Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $199,166 | $23,772 |
| AYANDA MNGADI | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 50 | $214,788 | $4,443 |
| JOHN CLARK | KENYA CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Key employee | 50 | $214,231 | $4,443 |
| BRIAN HEESE | INVESTOR RELATIONS DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 50 | $195,200 | $4,505 |
| ANNA CARSON | BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SR. DIR. Highest-paid employee | 50 | $189,114 | $4,443 |
| SARAH HYLDEN | DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 50 | $164,955 | $17,266 |
| JOHN MUNDY | DIR., BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 50 | $180,291 | $0 |
| MATTHEW SABIN | GROWTH UNIT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 50 | $163,953 | $12,846 |
| ERIC POHLMAN | RWANDA COUNTRY DIRECTOR Key employee | 50 | $159,455 | $12,846 |
| JAMES MWANGI | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL ACKERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AGNES GATHAIYA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KARL HOFMANN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM KAYONGA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KANINI MUTOONI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED OGANA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ADA OSAKWE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2070 GREEN BAY ROAD 183, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035-2412
- In care of
- % GIDEON MAINA
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ERIC POHLMAN, 2070 GREEN BAY ROAD 183, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035
- Signed the 990
- ERIC POHLMAN, CEO
- Phone
- (815) 572-9714
- Website
- WWW.ONEACREFUND.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BDO USA
Mission
TO EMPOWER CHRONICALLY HUNGRY FARM FAMILIES IN AFRICA TO LIFT THEMSELVES OUT OF HUNGER AND POVERTY. ONE ACRE FUND ACHIEVES ITS MISSION BY WORKING WITH SELF-HELP GROUPS IN RURAL VILLAGES TO DELIBERATELY REACH THE MOST SEVERELY HUNGER-AFFECTED.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION STARTED WORKING WITH 40 FARM FAMILIES IN JANUARY 2006 AND AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025 IS SERVING OVER 2,000,000 FARMERS DIRECTLY REACHED AND 3,900,000 FARMERS REACHED THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS IN AFRICA TO TEACH THEM MORE PRODUCTIVE FARMING METHODS AND HELP ELIMINATE HUNGER. THE ORGANIZATION REACHED OVER 30 MILLION PEOPLE IN THOSE FAMILIES.Expenses $254,309,695 · grants $4,106,833 · revenue $161,087,346
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-3668110
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $365,469,461
- Income (IRS master file)
- $354,210,733
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $351,753,463 | $277,425,970 | $365,469,461 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $248,204,612 | $230,195,651 | $287,046,153 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $246,189,016 | $227,055,100 | $247,603,752 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $213,816,167 | $237,309,794 | $223,099,275 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-3668110).
Questions about ONE ACRE FUND
- What is the EIN of ONE ACRE FUND?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ONE ACRE FUND is 20-3668110.
- Is ONE ACRE FUND tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to ONE ACRE FUND tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ONE ACRE FUND file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ONE ACRE FUND due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ONE ACRE FUND last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ONE ACRE FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ERIC POHLMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of ONE ACRE FUND?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 20 people; 11 received compensation from the organization, the highest $252,785 (MATTHEW FORTI, MANAGING DIRECTOR, OAF USA).
- How much revenue does ONE ACRE FUND have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $351,753,463, expenses of $277,425,970 and total assets of $365,469,461 at year end.
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