Nuru International works to end poverty in remote and rural areas by equipping local leaders with the tools and knowledge to build holistic, self-sustaining, and self-scaling impact programs. The organization also provides training, access to resources, and knowledge in the areas of agriculture, financial literacy, healthcare, and education. Nuru International implements these development programs in Ethiopia, Kenya, and Nigeria. In addition to its development programs, the organization works to educate audiences on the value of locally-led development, climate-resilient agriculture, and resilience building as solutions for extreme poverty, climate change, and state fragility, and inspires action to improve the lives of people globally.
For the year ended December 31, 2021, Nuru International's program expenses were:
International development |
$3,564,878 |
International awareness |
$100,413 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$3,665,291 |
*2020 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Other
Fundraising costs were 7% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $4,995,048, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Nuru International's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$4,445,801 |
Grant income - Paycheck Protection Program |
$549,247 |
Miscellaneous income |
$655 |
Investment return, net |
($289) |
Total Income |
$4,995,414 |
- Programs: 85%
- Administrative: 8%
- Fundraising: 7%
Total Income |
$4,995,414 |
Program expenses |
$3,665,291 |
Fundraising expenses |
$338,622 |
Administrative expenses |
$354,803 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$4,358,716 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$636,698 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$722,233 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$1,358,931 |
Total Liabilities |
$967,046 |
Total Assets |
$2,325,977 |
Note: According to the organization's 2021 audited financial statements, Nuru International received in-kind contributions totaling $355,364 in the form of investments ($351,880) and legal services ($3,484).