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Halifax creates opportunitites for leaders to learn, generate ideas and put them into action

Halifax International

Social Services Washington, DC EIN: 452826015 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Halifax International Security Forum

Halifax International Security Forum is a social services organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $4.9 million. EIN: 452826015.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
R11
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2013

Mission

Halifax creates opportunitites for leaders to learn, generate ideas and put them into action

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 78%
Peer average: 79%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.33%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.78
Program$0.78
78% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Halifax International Security Forum with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 84% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 10% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Halifax International Security Forum is a registered social services nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 452826015. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $8M in annual revenue. 56 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Halifax International Security Forum's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 452826015. 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.

Halifax International Security Forum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.

Halifax International Security Forum is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.

Based on official tax filings, Halifax International Security Forum has $8M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 79% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Halifax International Security Forum is classified as a Social Services 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 $8M in annual revenue. The organization has 56 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Halifax International Security Forum. 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, Halifax International Security Forum 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 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 79%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

Halifax International Security Forum is a social services organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $4.9 million. EIN: 452826015. Halifax International Security Forum is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.

Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 79%. Its annual revenue of $8M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Halifax International Security Forum are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Halifax International Security Forum is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 452826015, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
78% 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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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
21

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

PE
Peter V•• P•••••
President

Officers & trustees (20)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Halifax security forum draws global crowd to discuss future of democracy - MSN
May 2026
www.msn.com
Death of Russian ambassador to DPRK, forgotten detainees and Halifax Forum - NK News
Dec 2025
www.nknews.org
Halifax International Security Forum - Ending the War in Ukraine - Profile with Michael Serapio - CPAC.ca
Dec 2025
www.cpac.ca
Halifax Forum laid bare a depressing truth: No one has solutions on North Korea - NK News
Dec 2025
www.nknews.org
Halifax International Security Forum - EEAS
Dec 2025
www.eeas.europa.eu
Ranking Member Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Congressional Delegation to 2025 Halifax International Security Forum - United S
Nov 2025
www.foreign.senate.gov
This Year in Halifax: The Takeaways from HFX 2025 - Policy Magazine
Nov 2025
www.policymagazine.ca
Ukraine peace plan roils Halifax - Politico
Nov 2025
www.politico.com
Cramer Underscores Importance of Democracy at Halifax International Security Forum, Meets with Key Defense Leaders - Sen
Nov 2025
www.cramer.senate.gov
Pentagon MIA in Halifax - Politico
Nov 2025
www.politico.com
Form filed
$7.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Social Services this charity 15,199
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 56 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 56 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2011
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Halifax International Security Forum

What is Halifax International Security Forum?
Halifax International Security Forum is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Halifax International Security Forum is a social services organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $4.9 million. EIN: 452826015.
When was Halifax International Security Forum founded?
Halifax International Security Forum was founded in 2011.
Who leads Halifax International Security Forum?
Peter Van Praagh serves as President.
Where is Halifax International Security Forum located?
Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
What is Halifax International Security Forum's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
Is Halifax International Security Forum trustworthy?
Halifax International Security Forum has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Halifax International Security Forum's registration number?
IRS EIN: 452826015.
What is Halifax International Security Forum's website?
http://www.halifaxtheforum.org