Winrock International Institute for
Winrock International is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, with additional operations in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1985 through the merger of three Rockefeller-affiliated organizations, Winrock is a recognized leader in U.S. and international development. The organization employs 1,109 staff members and operates in 53 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America, as well as throughout the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$158.5M
+1.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.8M
-27.8% YoY
Grant Count
32
-63.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$118K
+98.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Winrock International's mission is to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources across the globe.
Primary Focus Areas:
Agriculture, Resilience and Water (ARW): Catalyzes transformational and sustainable development gains by addressing root causes of food, water, and economic insecurity. ARW co-creates innovative solutions with farmers, communities, agricultural businesses, cooperatives, and other stakeholders across Africa, Asia, and Latin America in the areas of food security, market systems, water systems, and resilience.
Wallace Center: Brings together diverse people and ideas to co-create solutions that build healthy farms, equitable economies, and resilient food systems in the United States. The center's work focuses on five key levers for systemic change.
Agriculture: Develops and implements strategies that boost food production and build resilience in response to climate change impacts including droughts and floods.
Economic Development: Increases economic opportunity for disadvantaged communities.
Energy and Environment: Addresses environmental sustainability and energy challenges.
Human and Social Capital: Strengthens social systems and human development.
Grantmaking
Winrock manages awards for a variety of clients, including the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). More than 95% of the organization's funding comes from the U.S. government, primarily USAID.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Winrock operates across multiple continents with active programs in:
- Africa
- Asia (including Bangladesh, Nepal, Philippines, and Cambodia)
- Latin America
- United States
The organization works in 53 countries globally.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Revenues: $119,231,319
- Total Expenses: $118,852,928
- Total Assets: $158,544,133
2023 Financial Data:
- Total Revenues: $118,534,035
- Total Expenses: $118,970,595
- Endowment: $83,643,840
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $158,544,133 | $156,006,052 | $119,639,802 |
| Revenue | $119,231,319 | $118,534,035 | $110,967,461 |
| Expenses | $118,852,928 | $118,970,595 | $104,501,862 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,191,335 | $1,450,089 | $2,386,855 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- President and CEO: Rodney Ferguson
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOYJIT DEB ROY | INTERIM CEO/PRESIDENT (UNTIL 6/30/24) | 40 | $392,695 |
| MAQSODA MAQSODI | CEO/PRESIDENT (AS OF 7/1/24) | 40 | $227,446 |
| JUDE KEARNEY | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JOHN M NEES | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JERRY B ADAMS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SAMAR S ALI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM BUMPERS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BETH DUNFORD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHAELA EDWARDS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| THOMAS GREEN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| NANETTE MEDVED-PO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LISA MILTON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TUAN NGUYEN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| PETER O'NEILL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STACY A SWANN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SAUD SIDDIQUE | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARK WATSON | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JUDY WEISHAR | CFO & TREASURER | 40 | $345,003 |
| MALIKA MAGAGULA | CHIEF OPERATING OFF. (UNTIL 12/2/24) | 40 | $452,413 |
| PATRICIA MCCALL | CHIEF STRATEGY AND GROWTH OFFICER | 40 | $366,035 |
| EDNA CRUZ | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER | 40 | $306,745 |
| AMANDA HILLIGAS | VP, GLOBAL PROGRAMS (UNTIL 12/2/24) | 40 | $400,746 |
| MARY GRADY | CEO, ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES TRUST | 40 | $386,146 |
| BRIAN BEAN | CHIEF OF PARTY, CRM VIETNAM | 40 | $329,252 |
| ALEXIS ELLICOTT | CHIEF OF PARTY | 40 | $330,341 |
| RICHARD WARRICK | CHIEF OF PARTY | 40 | $284,760 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Winrock International announced a 2026–2028 strategic plan focused on regenerative agriculture and environmental ecosystems
Winrock International to lead new USDOL project to combat labor exploitationWinrock launched a new climate-resilient milling initiative with support from the Rockefeller Brothers Fund
Winrock launches new climate-resilient milling initiative with support fromWinrock International was selected to lead a new U.S. Department of Labor project to combat labor exploitation in critical minerals supply chains
Winrock International to lead new USDOL project to combat labor exploitationSubject Areas
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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