Agros International
Agros' mission is to see rural poor families own agricultural land, attain economic self-sufficiency, realize their god-given potential, and pass on to future generations the values and resources that enable them to flourish.
Agros International at a glance
In short: Agros International reported $349K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $348,526 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +112.1% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $9,696,407
- +84.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $8,490,845
- +131.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $79,048
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,973,735
- +19.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Agros International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $164K (2023) to $644K (2021). In 2024 it reported $349K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Land Hope Life Seattle, WA | Assist Rural Poor Families in Market-Led Agricultural Production | $351,976 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,696,407 | $8,490,845 | $3,973,735 | $348,526 | Total only | $79,048 |
| 2023 | $5,255,313 | $3,667,303 | $3,334,784 | $164,332 | Total only | $97,399 |
| 2022 | $4,632,722 | $4,954,613 | $3,733,066 | $412,114 | Total only | $-2,869 |
| 2021 | $3,399,558 | $4,102,403 | $3,309,063 | $643,763 | Total only | $50,073 |
| 2020 | $2,184,747 | $2,861,026 | $2,593,014 | $351,976 | 1 | $4,417 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Agros International
Based on IRS filings
Agros International is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.7M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $349K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $79K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Agros International is led by Alberto Solano, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alberto Solano
Executive Director
Executive Director & President → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$138K (2020) → $188K (2024)
Kristi Drake
Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bart Brynestad
Director
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Kopp
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Garcia
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chi-Dooh Li
Director
Founder & Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Sywulka
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Wright
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Wood
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Li
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Sirich
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Kierstead
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$122K (2021) → $138K (2024)
Charles Kovac
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Spare
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula Rowland
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Alfred Kaltschmitt (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Weber (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Molly Delamarter (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Paul Moulton (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Kimberly Cuevas (2022–2023) — Director of Resource Development
- Former: Esteban Sywulka (2023) — Director
- Former: Dustin Brumbaugh (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Chuck Kovac (2022) — Director
- Former: Bruce Andrews (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kenneth Kierstad (2020) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Li Chi-Dooh (2020) — Director
- Former: Steve Sywulka (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $188K, to Alberto Solano (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Agros International
How much does Agros International give each year?
Agros International reported $349K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $164K in grants paid.
How large is Agros International?
Agros International reported $9.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.5M.
What is Agros International?
Agros International is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $9.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Agros International operate?
Agros International has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Agros International's EIN?
Agros International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1276578. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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