Business Council for International Understanding Inc
Education of International relations - BCIU facilitates dialogue and meetings between world businesses and government leaders.
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Visit www.bciu.orgAbout Business Council for International Understanding Inc
A strategic partner for global businesses and governments, BCIU helps build the infrastructure of a thriving world by facilitating relationships, partnerships, and international understanding.
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Mission
Education of International relations - BCIU facilitates dialogue and meetings between world businesses and government leaders.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Business Council for International Understanding Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1958, it is among the oldest international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 12,755 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBusiness Council for International Understanding Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1958 and has been operating for 68 years. Its EIN is 136161195. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $10M in annual revenue. 77 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Business Council for International Understanding Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 136161195. 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.
Business Council for International Understanding Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Business Council for International Understanding Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1958 and has been active for 68 years.
Based on official tax filings, Business Council for International Understanding Inc has $10M in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 83% for international charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Business Council for International Understanding Inc is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $10M in annual revenue. The organization has 77 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Business Council for International Understanding Inc. 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, Business Council for International Understanding Inc 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 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.
A strategic partner for global businesses and governments, BCIU helps build the infrastructure of a thriving world by facilitating relationships, partnerships, and international understanding. Business Council for International Understanding Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1958.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $10M is comparable to the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Business Council for International Understanding Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Business Council for International Understanding Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 136161195, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING INC 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (24)
Source: Public filings
24 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 77 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 77 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 · 1958
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Business Council for International Understanding Inc
- What is Business Council for International Understanding Inc?
- Business Council for International Understanding Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. A strategic partner for global businesses and governments, BCIU helps build the infrastructure of a thriving world by facilitating relationships, partnerships, and international understanding.
- When was Business Council for International Understanding Inc founded?
- Business Council for International Understanding Inc was founded in 1958.
- Who leads Business Council for International Understanding Inc?
- Ginelle K Baugh serves as Senior Vice President.
- Where is Business Council for International Understanding Inc located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is Business Council for International Understanding Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Business Council for International Understanding Inc trustworthy?
- Business Council for International Understanding Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Business Council for International Understanding Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 136161195.
- What is Business Council for International Understanding Inc's website?
- http://www.bciu.org