Precision Development Inc is located in Newton, MA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Precision Development Inc employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Precision Development Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Precision Development Inc generated $4.1m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.2m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT SMALLHOLDER FARMERS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRECISION DEVELOPMENT(PXD) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSIONTO SUPPORT PEOPLE LIVING IN EXTREME POVERTY BY PROVIDING CUSTOMIZEDDIGITAL INFORMATION AND SERVICES THAT INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY,PROFITABILITY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY. WE ARE PIONEERING ANEW MODEL FOR DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT: REACHING SMALLHOLDER FARMERS ANDOTHER USERS WITH PERSONALIZED ADVICE THROUGH THEIR MOBILE PHONES. WECOLLABORATE WITH IN-COUNTRY PARTNERS, GOVERNMENTS, AND MULTILATERALINSTITUTIONS TO REACH USERS AT SCALE WITH MOBILE-BASED PERSONALIZEDADVICE, AND GATHER EVIDENCE OF ITS IMPACT.USING TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION AGGREGATION, WE OFFER OURUSERS VALUABLE AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION, CUSTOMIZED TO THEIR GEOGRAPHY, MARKET, AND CHARACTERISTICS. PXD INCORPORATES INSIGHTS FROMBEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS, HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN, AND SOCIAL LEARNINGTHEORY, AND MAKES USE OF A/B TESTING AND DATA SCIENCE TO IDENTIFY WHATTYPES OF INFORMATION AND DELIVERY MECHANISMS WORK BEST FOR OUR USERS.PAD NOW HAS OPERATIONS IN INDIA, KENYA, PAKISTAN, RWANDA, ETHIOPIA,UGANDA, NIGERIA, ZAMBIA, AND BANGLADESH.
PRECISION DEVELOPMENT(PXD) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSIONTO SUPPORT PEOPLE LIVING IN EXTREME POVERTY BY PROVIDING CUSTOMIZEDDIGITAL INFORMATION AND SERVICES THAT INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY,PROFITABILITY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY. WE ARE PIONEERING ANEW MODEL FOR DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT: REACHING SMALLHOLDER FARMERS ANDOTHER USERS WITH PERSONALIZED ADVICE THROUGH THEIR MOBILE PHONES. WECOLLABORATE WITH IN-COUNTRY PARTNERS, GOVERNMENTS, AND MULTILATERALINSTITUTIONS TO REACH USERS AT SCALE WITH MOBILE-BASED PERSONALIZEDADVICE, AND GATHER EVIDENCE OF ITS IMPACT.USING TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION AGGREGATION, WE OFFER OURUSERS VALUABLE AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION, CUSTOMIZED TO THEIR GEOGRAPHY, MARKET, AND CHARACTERISTICS. PXD INCORPORATES INSIGHTS FROMBEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS, HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN, AND SOCIAL LEARNINGTHEORY, AND MAKES USE OF A/B TESTING AND DATA SCIENCE TO IDENTIFY WHATTYPES OF INFORMATION AND DELIVERY MECHANISMS WORK BEST FOR OUR USERS.PAD NOW HAS OPERATIONS IN INDIA, KENYA, PAKISTAN, RWANDA, ETHIOPIA,UGANDA, NIGERIA, ZAMBIA, AND BANGLADESH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Heinrich Baumann Managing Director & Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 32 | $238,963 |
Owen Barder Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $188,732 |
Tomoko Harigaya Chief Economist & Director Of Research | 40 | $143,685 | |
Jonathan Lehe Chief Strategist | 40 | $141,814 | |
Brian Keefe Director Of Finance | 40 | $136,443 | |
Jonathan Faull Director Of Communications | 40 | $125,650 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
J-pal South Asia Program Development | 12/30/19 | $256,496 |
Insource Services Inc Accounting, It And Hr Services | 12/30/19 | $128,428 |
Innovations For Poverty Action Program Development | 12/30/19 | $196,231 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,891,339 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,891,339 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $209,434 |
Investment income | $8,592 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,130,334 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $571,342 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $157,056 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,301,088 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $83,793 |
Other employee benefits | $307,111 |
Payroll taxes | $249,494 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $79,535 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $34,380 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $863,463 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $147,017 |
Information technology | $330,732 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $64,205 |
Travel | $298,925 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $16,786 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,116 |
Insurance | $5,540 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $8,247,333 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $751,143 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,106,849 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $130,244 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $25,967 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,825 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $233,584 |
Total assets | $2,251,612 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $135,870 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $20,672 |
Total liabilities | $156,542 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $570,461 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,524,609 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,251,612 |