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Council on Foreign Relations Inc

Cfr is an independent, non-partisan foreign policy membership organization. (see sched o).

International New York, NY EIN 131628168 · IRS Sign up to see website
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87
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About Council on Foreign Relations Inc

The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan member organization, think tank, and publisher.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q055
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1927

Mission

Cfr is an independent, non-partisan foreign policy membership organization. (see sched o).

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q055
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 17 SDG 17 · Partnerships for the Goals Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 1%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.89%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 89

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Council on Foreign Relations 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 1921 and has been operating for 105 years. Its EIN is 131628168. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $99M in annual revenue. 161 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Council on Foreign Relations Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 89/100.

Council on Foreign Relations Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1921 and has been active for 105 years.

Based on official tax filings, Council on Foreign Relations Inc has $99M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Council on Foreign Relations Inc is classified as a International 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 $99M in annual revenue. The organization has 161 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Council on Foreign Relations 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.

Council on Foreign Relations Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 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 Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan member organization, think tank, and publisher. Council on Foreign Relations Inc is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1921.

Among international charities registered in United States: Council on Foreign Relations Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $99M is well above the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Council on Foreign Relations Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 131628168, 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
$10M-$100M
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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Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JE
Jennifer Perez
CFO & Treasurer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AF
Afsaneh M••••••••• B••••••••
Director
AS
Ashton B C•••••
Director
BL
Blair E•••••
VICE CHAIRMAN
CA
Caroline N M•••••
VP, EDUCATION
CA
Caroline N N••••••••••••
VP, EDUCATION
CE
Cesar C••••
Director
CH
Charles P•••••••
Director
DA
Daniel A K•••••••••••
EDITOR
DA
Daniel H Y•••••
Director
DA
David M R•••••••••
CHAIRMAN
DE
Deven J P•••••
Director
FA
Fareed Z••••••
Director
FR
Frances F T•••••••
Director
GI
Gideon G R•••
DISTINGUISHED FELLOW
GI
Giovanna B••
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
GI
Giovanna M B••
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
IR
Irina F••••••••
VP, NATIONAL PROGRAM & OUT
IV
Iva Z••••
VP,GLOB COM & MEDIA RELATIONS
JA
James M••••••
Director
JA
James M L••••••
SR. VP & DIRECTOR OF STUDIES
JA
James P G•••••
Director
JA
Jami M•••••
VICE CHAIRMAN
JA
Jane F•••••
Director
JA
Janet A N•••••••••
Director
JA
Jan M••••• H•••••
VP & CHIEF HR OFFICER
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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

What’s Next for Trade and Tariffs? - Council on Foreign Relations
Mar 2026
www.cfr.org
Trump Pauses Threat to Hit Energy Sites - Council on Foreign Relations
Mar 2026
www.cfr.org
Continuing the Inquiry - Council on Foreign Relations
Mar 2026
www.cfr.org
The Reluctant Sheriff - Council on Foreign Relations
Mar 2026
www.cfr.org
Oil Dependence and U.S. Foreign Policy - Council on Foreign Relations
Mar 2026
www.cfr.org
Coalitions of the Willing and the Strait of Hormuz - Council on Foreign Relations
Mar 2026
www.cfr.org
The Iran War’s Global Economic Impact - Council on Foreign Relations
Mar 2026
www.cfr.org
Africa’s Silence on the Iran War Speaks Volumes - Council on Foreign Relations
Mar 2026
www.cfr.org
Iran War Escalates on Energy Front - Council on Foreign Relations
Mar 2026
www.cfr.org
U.S. Foreign Policy and the Lessons of History - Council on Foreign Relations
Mar 2026
www.cfr.org
Form filed
$99.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Form filed
$79.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$106.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$102.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$105.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$82.0M revenue
FY2020
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$140.1M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$94.2M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$83.8M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$101.6M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Council on Foreign Relations Inc This page 87 $99.1 million -
Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation 89 $11.8 million -
American Leprosy Missions Inc 89 $15.8 million 7%
Orphan Grain Train Inc 89 $53.7 million -
English Language Institute in China 89 $17.1 million -
Cure International Inc 89 $63.2 million 1%
Asi 89 $12.8 million -

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 - 161 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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 Council on Foreign Relations Inc

What is Council on Foreign Relations Inc?
Council on Foreign Relations Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan member organization, think tank, and publisher.
When was Council on Foreign Relations Inc founded?
Council on Foreign Relations Inc was founded in 1921.
Who leads Council on Foreign Relations Inc?
Jennifer Perez serves as CFO & Treasurer.
Where is Council on Foreign Relations Inc located?
Headquartered in New York, United States.
What is Council on Foreign Relations Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Council on Foreign Relations Inc trustworthy?
Council on Foreign Relations Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Council on Foreign Relations Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 131628168.
What is Council on Foreign Relations Inc's website?
http://www.cfr.org