International : Development and Relief Services
Grameen Foundation USA
Empowering people. Changing lives. Innovating for the world's poor.
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (59.25) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 67.5% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 26.8% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 5.6% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.03 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (29.25) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 38.1% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 13.6% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 1.15 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (30.00) |
Income Statement (FYE 12/2006)
Contact Information
Grameen Foundation USA
50 F Street, NW
8th Floor
Washington, DC 20001
tel: (202) 628-3560
fax: (202) 628-3880
Leadership (FYE 12/2006)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Counts | President, CEO (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $114,302 | 1.10% | |
| Other Salaries of Note | ||||
| Deborah Burand | Executive Vice President of Programs (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) | $138,004 | 1.33% | |
| Nancy Nelson | Vice President of Development (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) | $132,230 | 1.27% | |
| Susan Davis | Chair (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) | $10,000 | 0.09% | |
Donor Privacy Policy
YES, this charity has a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
Grameen Foundation (GF) USA supports microfinance, commonly known as banking for the poor. Microfinance provides small loans, savings, and other financial services so poor people can launch businesses. As an entrepreneur's business grows, so does her self-esteem, her family's well-being, and jobs in her community. GF was founded in 1997 by individuals inspired by Muhammad Yunus and Grameen Bank, Nobel Peace Prize laureates. Our mission is to empower the world's poorest people to lift themselves out of poverty with dignity through access to financial services and to information. GF provides local organizations with financing, technology and training so they can follow in Grameen Bank's footsteps. These organizations, GF's partners, serve millions across Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East.
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|---|---|---|
| Grameen Foundation USA - DC | 59.25 |  |
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| Root Capital - MA | 65.08 | |
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| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Grameen Foundation USA - DC | 59.25 | |
| ACCION International - MA | 63.28 | |
| Women for Women International - DC | 63.06 | |
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