International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism
To provide research, training, and strategic advice to government leaders, intelligence, defense, international organizations, police and civilian communities worldwide to prevent and deter the threat of violent extremism …
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Primary research - international center for the study of violent extremism researchers conduct primary field research on groups like isis, al shabaab etc. Using research interviews of former and imprisoned terrorists as their primary method and also rely on secondary sources. Breaking the isis brand counter narrative project- given the prolific use of media by terrorist organizations such as isis to spur their global reach and propaganda, fighting isis and similar gropus in the digital and information realm has become a major pillar of our research activities. International center for the study of violent extremism takes pride in their field-based primary research and evidence-based educational video materials taht are carefully crafted to counter the efforts of extremist and terrorist organizations …
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Mission
To provide research, training, and strategic advice to government leaders, intelligence, defense, international organizations, police and civilian communities worldwide to prevent and deter the threat of violent extremism in the core areas such as capacity building and programmatic support, countering extremist narrative, alternative narrative, developing community resilience, managing intervention activities, and training.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented human services charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyInternational Center for the Study of Violent Extremism is a registered human services nonprofit based in Mclean, VA, 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 811598459. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $749K in annual revenue. 19 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 811598459. 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.
International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('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 human services charities in United States is 90/100.
International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism is located in Mclean, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Based on official tax filings, International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism has $749K in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $749K in annual revenue. The organization has 19 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism 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 93%). 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.
Primary research - international center for the study of violent extremism researchers conduct primary field research on groups like isis, al shabaab etc. Using research interviews of former and imprisoned terrorists as their primary method and also rely on secondary sources. Breaking the isis brand counter narrative project- given the prolific use of media by terrorist organizations such as isis to spur their global reach and propaganda, fighting isis and similar gropus in the digital and information realm has become a major pillar of our research activities. International center for the study of violent extremism takes pride in their field-based primary research and evidence-based educational video materials taht are carefully... International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $749K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism are generally tax-deductible in the United States. International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 811598459, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF VIOLENT EXTREMISM 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (5)
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- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 19 disclosed in the public registry.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 19 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2016
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism
- What is International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism?
- International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Mclean, United States. Primary research - international center for the study of violent extremism researchers conduct primary field research on groups like isis, al shabaab etc. Using research interviews of former and imprisoned terrorists as their primary method and also rely on secondary sources. Breaking the isis brand counter narrative project- given the prolific use of media by terrorist organizations such as isis to spur their global reach and propaganda, fighting isis and similar gropus in the digital and information realm has become a major pillar of our research activities. International center for the study of violent extremism takes pride in their field-based primary research and evidence-based educational video materials taht are carefully crafted to counter the efforts of extremist and terrorist organizations to publicize their propaganda and garner support for violence. International center for the study of violent extremism strongly believes that the voices of defectors and victims of terrorist groups should be the overriding force in their collective counter-narrative efforts. First-person research with extremists, terrorists, and their supporters, and evidence-based counter-messaging is what makes the international center for the study of violent extremism stand out from the rest. Counter narrative distribution- international center for the study of violent extremisim researchers publish and disseminate their research results globally and they also lecture to, consult with governments and ngo's and others interested in their work.
- When was International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism founded?
- International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism was founded in 2016.
- Who leads International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism?
- Anne C Speckhard serves as Ce/President.
- Where is International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism located?
- Headquartered in Mclean, VA, United States.
- What is International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
- Is International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism trustworthy?
- International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 811598459.
- What is International Center for the Study of Violent Extremism's website?
- http://www.icsve.org