International Rescue Committee (IRC)
International Rescue Committee
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The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. Rescuing lives At work today in over 40 countries and in 22 U.S. cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home. Our commitment When an emergency arises, the IRC arrives on the scene within 72 hours with urgently needed supplies and expertise that protect people caught in the midst of chaos. We commit to stay as …
The International Rescue Committee responds to humanitarian crises and helps people affected by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and rebuild their lives. It was founded in 1933 at the suggestion of Albert Einstein. The IRC delivers emergency aid and …
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Lebanon
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, International Rescue Committee (IRC) has a partial profile.
- Established in 1933, it is among the oldest charities in Lebanon GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Lebanon - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Lebanon data
- GiveRadar's profile for International Rescue Committee (IRC) draws on its contact details, in line with the typical charities in Lebanon it tracks. View this cohort
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
International Rescue Committee is listed in Lebanon. 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.
International Rescue Committee is listed in Lebanon. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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#93 of 766 charities in Lebanon on integrity score
37/100 puts it in the top 13% of the cohort, tied with 144 others. Positions are competition ranks: ties share a position. Cohorts are the tightest local peer set with at least 30 comparable organizations; a metric is left out where the cohort is too small or nearly uniform.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar youth development charities in Lebanon.
Cause areas in Lebanon
Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.
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Frequently asked questions about International Rescue Committee (IRC)
International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a youth development nonprofit based in Beirut, Lebanon. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 1933 and has been operating for 93 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. Rescuing lives At work today in over 40 countries and in 22 U.S. cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home. Our commitment When an emergency arises, the IRC arrives on the scene within 72 hours with urgently needed supplies and expertise that protect people caught... International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a youth development organization based in Lebanon. The organization was founded in 1933.
International Rescue Committee (IRC) is located in Beirut, Lebanon. The organization was established in 1933 and has been active for 93 years.
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Quick facts about International Rescue Committee (IRC)
- What is International Rescue Committee (IRC)?
- International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a youth development non-governmental based in Beirut, Lebanon. The International Rescue Committee responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. Rescuing lives At work today in over 40 countries and in 22 U.S. cities, the IRC restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home. Our commitment When an emergency arises, the IRC arrives on the scene within 72 hours with urgently needed supplies and expertise that protect people caught in the midst of chaos. We commit to stay as long as we are needed, helping survivors to heal, recover and rebuild their communities to be stronger, more stable and more democratic. In the United States, the IRC has helped hundreds of thousands of refugees thrive in the country that gave them sanctuary and a new beginning. From the first moment the IRC hits the ground we work toward lasting solutions. Building local capacity and self-sufficiency -- and promoting human rights, participation and accountability -- are at the core of all of our innovative programs. Using your donations wisely The IRC is consistently awarded high marks by charity watchdog groups and respected publications for our efficient use of financial support and the effectiveness of our work. Of every $1 the IRC spends, more than 90¢ goes to programs and services that directly benefit refugees and communities affected by war or disaster.
- When was International Rescue Committee (IRC) founded?
- International Rescue Committee (IRC) was founded in 1933.
- Where is International Rescue Committee (IRC) located?
- Headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon.
- Is International Rescue Committee (IRC) trustworthy?
- International Rescue Committee (IRC) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). 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 Rescue Committee (IRC)'s website?
- http://www.rescue.org/
- Are donations to International Rescue Committee (IRC) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.