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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 …
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· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe 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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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 holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 90% of the 857 charities in Lebanon it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its contact details. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than 83% of comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified a founding date. See national comparisons
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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 + methodologyInternational 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.
International Rescue Committee (IRC) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. 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 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in Lebanon is 36/100.
International Rescue Committee (IRC) is located in Beirut, Lebanon. The organization was established in 1933 and has been active for 93 years.
International Rescue Committee (IRC) is classified as a Youth Development organization, based in Lebanon. It operates as a Non-Governmental.
International Rescue Committee (IRC) is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Lebanon nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. 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 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.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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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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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Founding date · 1933
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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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.