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THE MILLENNIUM PROMISE ALLIANCE INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 203042135 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE Q30 · International Affairs · Medium ($1M-$10M) · millenniumpromise.org
revenue
$1.8M
expenses
$1.6M
net assets
$415K
employees
0
program ratio
79%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE SDGS ON LOCAL & NAT'L LEVELS TO TACKLE THE ROOT CAUSE OF POVERTY.

profile · synthesized from sources

International development organization focused on advancing the Sustainable Development Goals by addressing poverty through integrated, community-driven programs. Works in partnership with governments and multilateral institutions to scale proven models in agriculture, infrastructure, and climate resilience. Operates primarily in sub-Saharan Africa, with a current emphasis on expanding rural development initiatives in Uganda.

named programs · 1 · from sources

What they call their work

Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) Project
Integrated rural development initiative in Uganda that strengthens livelihoods through investments in agriculture, water access, market infrastructure, and microfinance, with a focus on climate resilience and community-led development.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Clean Water Infrastructure and Access 1 activity
    • Delivering climate-resilient infrastructure and tools
      Provides safe piped water systems, solar mini-grids for cooperatives, reliable water access to health centers, and climate-smart agricultural tools for women farmers.
  • SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 1 activity
    • Promoting Sustainable Development Goals to address poverty
      Advocates for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals at local and national levels as a strategy to address the root causes of poverty.
  • Integrated Community-Led Development Programs 1 activity
    • Strengthening rural livelihoods through integrated development
      Implements coordinated investments in agriculture, natural resource management, water access, market infrastructure, and affordable microfinance to strengthen rural livelihoods.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Building local capacity in sustainable development
      Coordinates service delivery, provides technical expertise, strengthens monitoring and evaluation systems, and integrates climate-smart agriculture and sustainable livelihoods into local government planning.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.77M
Contributions & grants$1.79M101%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$110%
Other revenue$-23K
expenses
Total expenses$1.62M
Program expenses79%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$44K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$651K
Cash$557K
Investments$0
Liabilities$236K
Net assets$415K
Liquid reserves4.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +32.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
FRANK O'CONNELL CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 10 $44K
board members · 4
  • DR JEFFREY SACHS — CHAIR OF THE BOARD/CEO
  • DR KLAUS LEISINGER — DIRECTOR/CHAIR OF FINANCE
  • NANCY BEST — DIRECTOR
  • RIEKO SUZUKI KITAOKA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Islamic Development Bank Funder — Financial supporter of the LEGS project in Uganda.
  • Lives and Livelihoods Fund Funder — Financial supporter of the LEGS project in Uganda.
  • Ministry of Local Government Uganda Partner — Implementing partner in the Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) project, with Millennium Promise Alliance providing coordination, technical expertise, and M&E support.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Data-Driven Adaptation for Resilient Systems
    methodology: data_driven_adaptation
    By strengthening monitoring and evaluation, the organization generates actionable data that informs the scaling and adaptation of programs, enabling the shift from isolated projects to resilient, self-correcting systems.
  • Localized Impact Through Targeted Investment
    methodology: localized_impact
    By translating financing into direct community-level benefits—such as energy access, farming equipment, and entrepreneurial opportunities—the organization ensures that resources generate tangible, context-specific development outcomes.
  • Systems Change Through Sustainable Development Goals
    methodology: systems_change_through_sdgs
    By aligning interventions with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the organization addresses systemic causes of poverty through coordinated local and national action, leveraging global frameworks to drive structural change.