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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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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About American National Red Cross

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P210
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1938

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 where
Human Services · NTEE P210
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 1 SDG 1 · No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere. SDG 2 SDG 2 · Zero Hunger End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. SDG 10 SDG 10 · Reduced Inequalities Reduce inequality within and among countries.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 97%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.02%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($3.0 billion)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American 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. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. 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 has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

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 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 97% 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.

American National Red Cross has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. Visit the American National Red Cross profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

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: American National Red Cross's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 97%. 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.

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Annual revenue
$1B+
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

CA
Carmel Darcy
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AF
Afsaneh M B••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
AN
Anne M•••••••
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
AR
Aradhana S••••
BOARD MEMBER
BO
Bonnie M••••••••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
BR
Brian J R•••
CFO
BR
Brian R•••
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
CA
Carmel D••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
CA
Carole L B••••
BOARD MEMBER
CH
Chris H•••••
PRESIDENT, BIOMEDICAL SERVICES
CL
Clifford H••••
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
DA
David A B••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
David A T•••••
BOARD MEMBER
DA
David H C••••
BOARD MEMBER
DE
Dennis M W•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
DO
Dominick T••••
SVP, PRODUCT MGMNT AND PLATFORM DEV
DO
Don H••••••
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
EN
Enrique A C•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
GA
Gail M•••••••
PRESIDENT & CEO
HA
Harvey J••••••
PRESIDENT, HUMANITARIAN SVCS
HE
Herman E B••••
BOARD MEMBER
JA
Jack M•••••••
PRESIDENT OF TRAINING SERVICES
JE
Jennifer B•••••
BOARD MEMBER
JE
Jennifer H••••••
CORP SEC & CHIEF OF STAFF
JO
Johnny C T••••• J•
BOARD MEMBER
JO
Joseph E M••••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

The Heart of the American Red Cross: Volunteers Who Show Up When It Matters Most - American Red Cross
Apr 2026
www.redcross.org
National Volunteer Week - American Red Cross
Apr 2026
www.redcross.org
Red Cross Teams Ready to Help as Super Typhoon Nears Guam, Mariana Islands - American Red Cross
Apr 2026
www.redcross.org
American Red Cross Honors State Farm® with the 2026 Mission Leader Award - American Red Cross
Mar 2026
www.redcross.org
Red Cross Volunteer Force Surges 25% — Driven by Gen Z - American Red Cross
Mar 2026
www.redcross.org
Red Crossers respond as new storm buries Northeast; weather continues to impact blood supply - American Red Cross
Feb 2026
www.redcross.org
The Heartbeat of Hope: Celebrating 100 Years of Heritage and Humanitarianism - American Red Cross
Feb 2026
www.redcross.org
Cops : American Red Cross SUV stolen from Near West Side
Jan 2026
chicagotribune.com
Red Cross Responding Across Multiple States as Treacherous Winter Storm Crosses the Country - American Red Cross
Jan 2026
www.redcross.org
Red Cross Declares Severe Shortage after Blood Supply Falls 35% in Past Month - American Red Cross
Jan 2026
www.redcross.org
Form filed
$3917.0M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Form filed
$3804.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$3217.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$3182.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$3090.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$2839.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$2813.5M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$3608.0M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$2676.0M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$2618.2M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
American National Red Cross This page 89 $3.9 billion 0%
Northside Pdx 93 $209,935 100%
Coalition Against Poverty in Suffolk Inc 93 $255,283 81%
North Texas Mavericks Water Polo Club 93 $263,799 100%
Friends of Faith Ministry 93 $218,657 100%
Sleep Tight Kids Inc 93 $208,046 100%
Made New Foundation Inc 93 $487,660 100%
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Speak Your Truth Today 93 $246,004 95%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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, United States.
What is American National Red Cross's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1B+. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is American National Red Cross trustworthy?
American National Red Cross has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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