American National Red Cross
The american red cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
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American National Red Cross is a human services organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Founded in 1881. Annual revenue: $3.1 billion. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 530196605.
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Mission
The american red cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, American National Red Cross has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- Established in 1900, it is among the oldest human services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 99% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (15 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmerican National Red Cross is a registered human services nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1900 and has been operating for 126 years. Its EIN is 530196605. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3.9B in annual revenue. 134 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
American National Red Cross's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 530196605. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
American National Red Cross has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
American National Red Cross is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1900 and has been active for 126 years.
Based on official tax filings, American National Red Cross has $3.9B in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 84% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
American National Red Cross is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $3.9B in annual revenue. The organization has 134 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for American National Red Cross. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, American National Red Cross holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 84%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
American National Red Cross is a human services organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Founded in 1881. Annual revenue: $3.1 billion. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 530196605. American National Red Cross is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1900.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 84%. Its annual revenue of $3.9B is well above the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to American National Red Cross are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American National Red Cross is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 530196605, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
"Keeps Me Going Back" - American Red Cross
The Heart of the American Red Cross: Volunteers Who Show Up When It Matters Most - American Red Cross
National Volunteer Week - American Red Cross
Red Cross Teams Ready to Help as Super Typhoon Nears Guam, Mariana Islands - American Red Cross
American Red Cross Honors State Farm® with the 2026 Mission Leader Award - American Red Cross
Red Cross Volunteer Force Surges 25% — Driven by Gen Z - American Red Cross
Red Crossers respond as new storm buries Northeast; weather continues to impact blood supply - American Red Cross
Fuel the Front Lines | News - American Red Cross
The Heartbeat of Hope: Celebrating 100 Years of Heritage and Humanitarianism - American Red Cross
Cops : American Red Cross SUV stolen from Near West Side
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 134 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 134 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1900
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about American National Red Cross
- What is American National Red Cross?
- American National Red Cross is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. American National Red Cross is a human services organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Founded in 1881. Annual revenue: $3.1 billion. 0% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 530196605.
- When was American National Red Cross founded?
- American National Red Cross was founded in 1900.
- Who leads American National Red Cross?
- Carmel Darcy serves as CFO.
- Where is American National Red Cross located?
- Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
- What is American National Red Cross's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1B+. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American National Red Cross trustworthy?
- American National Red Cross has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is American National Red Cross's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 530196605.
- What is American National Red Cross's website?
- http://www.redcross.org