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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About International Committee of the Red Cross

The ICRC protects lives and dignity in conflict zones through neutral, impartial, and independent action. See how we deliver aid and uphold international humanitarian law.

Founded
Headquarters
Switzerland, CH
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
Q33Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1942

Mission

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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 international in United States
Program spending This charity: 89%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.02%
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)
$0.89
Program$0.89
89% to programs beats the peer average (75%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show International Committee of the Red Cross with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1863, it is among the oldest international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 12,755 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 10% 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
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

International Committee of the Red Cross is a registered international nonprofit based in Switzerland, CH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1863 and has been operating for 163 years. Its EIN is 986001029. 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 $2.3B in annual revenue. 253 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

International Committee of the Red Cross's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 986001029. 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 Committee of the Red Cross 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 89% 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.

International Committee of the Red Cross is located in Switzerland, CH, United States. The organization was established in 1863 and has been active for 163 years. Its registered address is 19 Avenue de la Paix, United States.

Based on official tax filings, International Committee of the Red Cross has $2.3B in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% 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.

International Committee of the Red Cross is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $2.3B in annual revenue. The organization has 253 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for International Committee of the Red Cross. 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, International Committee of the Red Cross 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 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.

The ICRC protects lives and dignity in conflict zones through neutral, impartial, and independent action. See how we deliver aid and uphold international humanitarian law. International Committee of the Red Cross is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1863.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $2.3B is well above the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to International Committee of the Red Cross are generally tax-deductible in the United States. International Committee of the Red Cross is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 986001029, 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
$1B+
89% 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
17,990

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Lydie H••••••• C••••••••• D••••••••
Chief Finance Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

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.

Humanitarian сooperation agenda with the International Committee of the Red Cross discussed at the MFA of Turkmenistan - turkmenistan.gov.tm

www.turkmenistan.gov.tm ·

Key messages on the behaviour expected of International Committee of the Red Cross employees and people who work with us - ReliefWeb

reliefweb.int ·

Members of the International Committee ⁠of the Red Cross gather to facilitate the release of unidentified bodies held by Israel on Wednesday. - Yahoo News Canada

ca.news.yahoo.com ·

GW Law's International Law Program Hosts Brand-Manatt Lecture with the International Committee of the Red Cross - law.gwu.edu

www.law.gwu.edu ·

President Gatti Santana hosts meeting with representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross and enforcement States - UNITED NATIONS | International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals

www.irmct.org ·

Partner Voices: Mirjana Spoljaric, President, International Committee of the Red Cross - World Bank Blogs

blogs.worldbank.org ·

African Development Bank and the International Committee of the Red Cross join hands to advance sustainable solutions in conflict-affected settings - African Development Bank Group

www.afdb.org ·

Productive exchange between Cuba and the International Committee of the Red Cross - Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba

cubaminrex.cu ·

Peter Maurer, President, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) - The Washington Post

www.washingtonpost.com ·

International Committee of the Red Cross Backs Killer Robot Ban - Human Rights Watch

www.hrw.org ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Humanitarian сooperation agenda with the International Committee of the Red Cross discussed at the MFA of Turkmenistan -
Mar 2026
www.turkmenistan.gov.tm
Key messages on the behaviour expected of International Committee of the Red Cross employees and people who work with us
Mar 2026
reliefweb.int
Members of the International Committee ⁠of the Red Cross gather to facilitate the release of unidentified bodies held by
Feb 2026
ca.news.yahoo.com
GW Law's International Law Program Hosts Brand-Manatt Lecture with the International Committee of the Red Cross - law.gw
Dec 2025
www.law.gwu.edu
Form filed
$2299.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
President Gatti Santana hosts meeting with representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross and enforceme
Mar 2024
www.irmct.org
Partner Voices: Mirjana Spoljaric, President, International Committee of the Red Cross - World Bank Blogs
Jan 2024
blogs.worldbank.org
Form filed
$2869.0M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
African Development Bank and the International Committee of the Red Cross join hands to advance sustainable solutions in
Dec 2023
www.afdb.org
Productive exchange between Cuba and the International Committee of the Red Cross - Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores
Oct 2023
cubaminrex.cu
Form filed
$2658.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$2152.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Peter Maurer, President, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) - The Washington Post
Jun 2021
www.washingtonpost.com
International Committee of the Red Cross Backs Killer Robot Ban - Human Rights Watch
May 2021
www.hrw.org
Form filed
$2131.8M 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
International this charity 25,023
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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 - 253 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 · 253 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 · 1863
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about International Committee of the Red Cross

What is International Committee of the Red Cross?
International Committee of the Red Cross is a international supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Switzerland, United States. The ICRC protects lives and dignity in conflict zones through neutral, impartial, and independent action. See how we deliver aid and uphold international humanitarian law.
When was International Committee of the Red Cross founded?
International Committee of the Red Cross was founded in 1863.
Who leads International Committee of the Red Cross?
Lydie Huguette Christiane Droisneau serves as Chief Finance Officer.
Where is International Committee of the Red Cross located?
Headquartered in Switzerland, CH, United States.
What is International Committee of the Red Cross's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 89% of expenses go to program services.
Is International Committee of the Red Cross trustworthy?
International Committee of the Red Cross 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 International Committee of the Red Cross's registration number?
IRS EIN: 986001029.
What is International Committee of the Red Cross's website?
http://www.icrc.org