Nonprofit · EIN 85-0833860
RESEARCH INITIATIVES FOR DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · DENVER, CO 80210
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $22,063 | $22,444 | -$381 | $2,003 | $0 | $2,003 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $95,216 | $94,979 | $237 | $819 | $0 | $819 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $18,912
- Program service revenue
- $3,151
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,695
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $19,699
- Printing, publications and postage
- $222
- Other expenses
- $828
- Program services (functional)
- $21,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $819
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,003
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,003
- Cash, savings and investments
- $2,003
- Gross receipts
- $22,063
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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Jon Blackwell | Executive Director | 10 | $0 |
| Robert Uttaro | Chairman of the Board | 10 | $0 |
| Tom Iacona | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Chandler Carlson | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Kevin Archer | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Tom Wasnock | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Jon Blackwell | Executive Director | 20 | $1,500 |
| Robert Uttaro | Chairman of the Board | 10 | $0 |
| Tom Iacona | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Chandler Carlson | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| Kevin Archer | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Tom Wasnock | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1888 S JACKSON ST, DENVER, CO 80210-3924
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Riley Blackwell, Executive Director
- Phone
- (714) 396-1800
- Website
- www.RIDEinternational.org
Mission
RIDE International advances education, community development, and environmental stewardship by providing experiential learning programs, research opportunities, and cross-cultural engagement in East Africa. The organization partners with local communities, schools, and conservation initiatives to support student field programs, community-led environmental projects, and capacity-building efforts. Through these activities, RIDE promotes global learning, cultural exchange, and sustainable development while supporting locally driven solutions to social and environmental challenges.
Program accomplishments
- Field Education & Student Programs RIDE International delivered field-based educational programs for U.S. university students conducting research and experiential learning in Kenya. During the fiscal year, RIDE facilitated logistics, local instruction, and academic support for students participating in the Partners in Scholarship (PinS) summer program. Activities included research mentorship, local transportation, field excursions, lodging coordination, and engagement with Kenyan experts. A total of 2 students directly benefited from these programs, gaining field experience in conservation, culture, and community-based development. Program costs included salaries for Kenyan coordinators, transportation, lodging, and research facilitation expenses.Expenses $10,500
- Community Impact & Development Projects RIDE supported community-led conservation and livelihood initiatives in rural Kenya, including the Kasigau Elephant Guardians program and the Bodo community development project. Activities involved funding local wildlife guardians, supporting sunflower-based human-elephant conflict mitigation, and contributing to infrastructure improvements at the Uttaro Centre in Bodo. The organization provided salary support to local conservation workers and covered costs for materials, woodwork, and transportation. These efforts directly benefited local families, conservation workers, and community stakeholders involved in environmental stewardship.Expenses $7,500
- Education Fund & Individual Academic Support RIDE administered an education assistance fund supporting Kenyan students pursuing secondary and post-secondary schooling. Funds were used for tuition payments, school fees, and related educational expenses for two beneficiaries from underserved communities. These scholarships provided sustained access to formal education and reduced financial barriers for students with strong academic potential.Expenses $3,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-0833860
- 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
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,003
- Income (IRS master file)
- $22,063
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2022
- Posted by the IRS
- March 13, 2023
- Reinstated
- Effective November 15, 2022
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $22,063 | $22,444 | $2,003 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $95,216 | $94,979 | $819 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | 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 85-0833860).
Questions about RESEARCH INITIATIVES FOR DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION
- What is the EIN of RESEARCH INITIATIVES FOR DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RESEARCH INITIATIVES FOR DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION is 85-0833860.
- Is RESEARCH INITIATIVES FOR DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2022 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2022.
- Are donations to RESEARCH INITIATIVES FOR DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RESEARCH INITIATIVES FOR DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of RESEARCH INITIATIVES FOR DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RESEARCH INITIATIVES FOR DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of RESEARCH INITIATIVES FOR DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does RESEARCH INITIATIVES FOR DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $22,063, expenses of $22,444 and total assets of $2,003 at year end.
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