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Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and individuals experiencing extreme hardship, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.
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Focus areas & reach
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Handicap International with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 7 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 7 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. 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
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyHandicap International is a registered international nonprofit based in Silver Spring, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 550914744. 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 $51M in annual revenue. 41 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Handicap International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 550914744. 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.
Handicap International 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 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.
Handicap International is located in Silver Spring, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
Based on official tax filings, Handicap International has $51M in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 83% for international charities in United States. 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.
Handicap International 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 $51M in annual revenue. The organization has 41 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Handicap International. 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, Handicap International 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 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.
Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and individuals experiencing extreme hardship, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights. Handicap International is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $51M is well above the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Handicap International are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Handicap International is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 550914744, 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
10 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
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (15)
Source: Public filings
15 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Social Affairs Minister Discusses Disability Support Programs with Handicap International - sabanew.net
Enhancing Knowledge on Mine Risk through the Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion Programme - Товариство Червоного Хреста України
Anti-Landmine Day: Handicap International warns of a rising number of anti-personnel mines - Table.Briefings
Handicap International and ICBL Launch Joint Campaign “The Nobel Piece” to Repair the Peace - ICBL-CMC
EU with Rainbow, Handicap International and Care in the fight against gender based violence - EEAS
Handicap International – Humanity & Inclusion is Seeking an Area Manager: Apply Before 21 February 2026 - Global South Opportunities
Human Rights Commission Chair discusses cooperation with Handicap International - www.saba.ye
Handicap International pays tribute to Xavier Emmanuelli - hi.org
Handicap International welcomes the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip - hi.org
Country Director of Handicap International offers condolences over attack on PM & colleagues - www.saba.ye
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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 - 41 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 41 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 · 2006
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Handicap International
- What is Handicap International?
- Handicap International is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Silver Spring, United States. Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and individuals experiencing extreme hardship, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.
- When was Handicap International founded?
- Handicap International was founded in 2006.
- Who leads Handicap International?
- Hannah Guedenet serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Handicap International located?
- Headquartered in Silver Spring, MD, United States. The charity operates in 58 countries.
- What is Handicap International's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Handicap International trustworthy?
- Handicap International 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 Handicap International's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 550914744.
- What is Handicap International's website?
- http://www.hi-us.org