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Groundscout

The primary purpose of groundscout is to promote the recognition and protection of human rights and the rule of law. Groundscout will partner with various north american and …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Groundscout

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Founded
Headquarters
Jackson, MS
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q40
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2016

Mission

The primary purpose of groundscout is to promote the recognition and protection of human rights and the rule of law. Groundscout will partner with various north american and european governments to provide counter-terrorism and prevention of violent extremism services, as well as locate and preserve evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q40
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 96%
Peer average: 92%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.96
Program expenses$0.96 ($520,895)
96% to programs beats the peer average (92%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Groundscout is a registered international nonprofit based in Jackson, MS, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 811422791. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for international charities in United States. The organization reports $573K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Groundscout has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 96% 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.

Groundscout is located in Jackson, MS, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.

Based on official tax filings, Groundscout has $573K in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 92% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Groundscout is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $573K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Groundscout. 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.

Groundscout has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 96% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 92%. Visit the Groundscout 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.

The primary purpose of groundscout is to promote the recognition and protection of human rights and the rule of law. Groundscout will partner with various north american and european governments to provide counter-terrorism and prevention of violent extremism services, as well as locate and preserve evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Groundscout is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among international charities registered in United States: Groundscout's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of $573K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Groundscout are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Groundscout is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 811422791, 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
96% to programs
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016.
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Taxes

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Leadership

CH
Chris Engels
President

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Chris E•••••
President
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2024
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$0.0M revenue
FY2020
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$0.0M revenue
FY2019
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$0.2M revenue
FY2018
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$0.7M revenue
FY2017
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$0.1M revenue
FY2016
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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Groundscout This page 70 $572,868 96%
Full Gospel Business Mens Fellowship International - Usa … 93 $157,607 84%
Mooncatcher Project Inc 90 $223,917 97%
Life Center Ethiopia 90 $372,412 90%
First Ladies Initiative 90 $536,180 95%
Fields of Abundance Mission 90 $162,732 94%
Arlene Campbell Humanitarian Foundation 90 $242,104 96%
Inventions for Good Inc 90 $214,826 99%
Chalice of Mercy Inc 90 $396,335 82%

Sources and verification

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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 - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

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 Groundscout

What is Groundscout?
Groundscout is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Jackson, United States. The primary purpose of groundscout is to promote the recognition and protection of human rights and the rule of law. Groundscout will partner with various north american and european governments to provide counter-terrorism and prevention of violent extremism services, as well as locate and preserve evidence of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
When was Groundscout founded?
Groundscout was founded in 2016.
Who leads Groundscout?
Chris Engels serves as President.
Where is Groundscout located?
Headquartered in Jackson, United States.
What is Groundscout's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
Is Groundscout trustworthy?
Groundscout has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Groundscout's registration number?
IRS EIN: 811422791.
What is Groundscout's website?
http://www.groundscout.org