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Center on Conscience & War

To extend and defend the rights of conscientious objectors to war by providing counseling to members of the military, military-aged youth, and others on their rights and resources …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
78/100 · methodology

About Center on Conscience & War

The Center on Conscience & War (CCW) works to extend and defend the rights of conscientious objectors (COs), those who oppose their participation in war, including members of the US military who, following a crisis of conscience, seek discharge as conscientious objectors. CCW also assists others who oppose their participation in war and the preparation for war, including youth required to register with Selective Service; individuals seeking US Citizenship who wish to take the alternative, nonviolent oath; and citizens of other countries facing mandatory military service. CCW opposes conscription, and, in the event of an active military draft, CCW will assist in the placement of conscientious objectors in alternative service programs, as we did in previous draft years.

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

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1971

Mission

To extend and defend the rights of conscientious objectors to war by providing counseling to members of the military, military-aged youth, and others on their rights and resources under US law and policy.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Disaster Relief
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar disaster relief in United States
Program spending This charity: 93%
Peer average: 37%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 48.03%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 78
Peer average: 88

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 33.4% of total expenses ($50,000 of $149,593).

Where every $1 goes

$0.93
Program expenses$0.93 ($139,106)
93% to programs beats the peer average (37%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Center on Conscience & War is a registered disaster relief nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1940 and has been operating for 86 years. Its EIN is 530207406. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 88/100 for disaster relief charities in United States. The organization reports $104K in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Center on Conscience & War has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78/100. 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 78 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for disaster relief charities in United States is 88/100.

Center on Conscience & War is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1940 and has been active for 86 years.

Based on official tax filings, Center on Conscience & War has $104K in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 37% for disaster relief charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Center on Conscience & War is classified as a Disaster Relief organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $104K in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Center on Conscience & War. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Center on Conscience & War has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 93% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 37%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Center on Conscience & War (CCW) works to extend and defend the rights of conscientious objectors (COs), those who oppose their participation in war, including members of the US military who, following a crisis of conscience, seek discharge as conscientious objectors. CCW also assists others who oppose their participation in war and the preparation for war, including youth required to register with Selective Service; individuals seeking US Citizenship who wish to take the alternative, nonviolent oath; and citizens of other countries facing mandatory military service. CCW opposes conscription, and, in the event of an active military draft, CCW will assist in the placement of conscientious objectors in alternative service... Center on Conscience & War is classified as a disaster relief organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1940.

Among disaster relief charities registered in United States: Center on Conscience & War's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78/100 is below the peer average of 88/100. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 37%. Its annual revenue of $104K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Center on Conscience & War are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Center on Conscience & War is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 530207406, 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
$100K-$1M
93% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

MI
Michael Rasmussen
Interim Director

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

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Chris L•••••••
Board Member
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Dan C•••
Board Chair
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Ellen B•••••••
Board Member
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Ethan F••••
Board Member
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Fritz G••••••
Board Member
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Jarrod G••••••
Board Member
MA
Maria S•••••••
Executive Director
MI
Michael R••••••••
Interim Director
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Nolan F•••••••
Board Member
RI
Richard C•••••
Board Member
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
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$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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$0.4M revenue
FY2022
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$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other disaster relief in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Center on Conscience & War This page 78 $104,100 93%
Northwest Harris Volunteer Fire Department Inc 93 $110,818 97%
Harvey Ambulance Service Inc 89 $844,367 -
Hebron Interfaith Human Services Inc 88 $240,879 100%
St George Island Charity Cook Off Auction Inc 86 $255,300 100%
Cazcares Inc 86 $312,280 -
Sexual Assault Resource Center 86 $955,221 -
Benevolent Association-York 86 $422,346 -
Desert Manna 86 $539,067 -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 38 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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

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Quick facts about Center on Conscience & War

What is Center on Conscience & War?
Center on Conscience & War is a disaster relief publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. The Center on Conscience & War (CCW) works to extend and defend the rights of conscientious objectors (COs), those who oppose their participation in war, including members of the US military who, following a crisis of conscience, seek discharge as conscientious objectors. CCW also assists others who oppose their participation in war and the preparation for war, including youth required to register with Selective Service; individuals seeking US Citizenship who wish to take the alternative, nonviolent oath; and citizens of other countries facing mandatory military service. CCW opposes conscription, and, in the event of an active military draft, CCW will assist in the placement of conscientious objectors in alternative service programs, as we did in previous draft years.
When was Center on Conscience & War founded?
Center on Conscience & War was founded in 1940.
Who leads Center on Conscience & War?
Michael Rasmussen serves as Interim Director.
Where is Center on Conscience & War located?
Headquartered in Washington, United States.
What is Center on Conscience & War's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
Is Center on Conscience & War trustworthy?
Center on Conscience & War has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78 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 Center on Conscience & War's registration number?
IRS EIN: 530207406.
What is Center on Conscience & War's website?
http://centeronconscience.org