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International Rescue Committee Inc

The International Rescue Committee responds to the worlds worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive,recover, gain control …

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80
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About International Rescue Committee Inc

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is at work in over 40 countries and more than 20 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q710
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major
Operating in
33 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1955

Mission

The International Rescue Committee responds to the worlds worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive,recover, gain control of their future.

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.
Operating countries (33)
Afghanistan Burundi Central African Republic Chad DR Congo Ethiopia Greece Iran Jordan Kenya Lebanon Liberia Malaysia Mali Mexico Myanmar Niger Nigeria Pakistan Philippines Sierra Leone Somalia Syria Tanzania Thailand Uganda Ukraine United Kingdom United States Yemen Serbia Zimbabwe South Sudan

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.07%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
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)
$0.88
Program$0.88
88% 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

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, International Rescue Committee Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1933, 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 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 Rescue Committee Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1933 and has been operating for 93 years. Its EIN is 135660870. 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 $1.5B in annual revenue. 176 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.

International Rescue Committee Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 135660870. 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 Rescue Committee Inc 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 88% 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 Rescue Committee Inc is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1933 and has been active for 93 years.

Based on official tax filings, International Rescue Committee Inc has $1.5B in annual revenue. It allocates 88% 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 Rescue Committee Inc 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 major organization. It has $1.5B in annual revenue. The organization has 176 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for International Rescue Committee Inc. 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 Rescue Committee Inc 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 88% 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 International Rescue Committee responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is at work in over 40 countries and more than 20 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. International Rescue Committee Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1933.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $1.5B is well above the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to International Rescue Committee Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 135660870, 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+
88% 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
4,431

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MA
Martin B••••
CFO

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.

International Rescue Committee is Seeking a Project Coordinator to Support AI-Powered Humanitarian Health Innovation - Apply by 30 September 2026 - Global South Opportunities

www.globalsouthopportunities.com ·

Venezuela After the Earthquakes: Solidarity Among Neighbors and Deep Gratitude for International Rescue Workers - Latin Times

www.latintimes.com ·

International Rescue Committee (IRC) is Seeking a Communications & Engagement Coordinator - Apply By 31 July 2026 - Global South Opportunities

www.globalsouthopportunities.com ·

International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Partners Launch PlayMatters 3.0 to Expand Learning through Play across East Africa - Africa24 TV

africa24tv.com ·

Qatar Charity, International Rescue Committee Strengthen Humanitarian Partnership in Bangladesh - Qatar news agency

qna.org.qa ·

Qatar Charity and International Rescue Committee Strengthen Humanitarian Partnership in Bangladesh [EN/AR] - ReliefWeb

reliefweb.int ·

International Rescue Committee is Seeking a Career Development Specialist - Apply By 6 July 2026 - Global South Opportunities

www.globalsouthopportunities.com ·

Change in battlefield situation in Ukraine not resolved humanitarian crisis – International Rescue Committee - Ukrinform

www.ukrinform.net ·

International Rescue Committee CEO David Miliband talks humanitarian relief at Campbell Hall - The Daily Nexus

dailynexus.com ·

Rockefeller Foundation Commits US$10 Million to Support International Rescue Committee Innovation for People Living in Conflict and Crisis - The Rockefeller Foundation

www.rockefellerfoundation.org ·

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

International Rescue Committee is Seeking a Project Coordinator to Support AI-Powered Humanitarian Health Innovation - A
Jul 2026
www.globalsouthopportunities.com
Venezuela After the Earthquakes: Solidarity Among Neighbors and Deep Gratitude for International Rescue Workers - Latin
Jul 2026
www.latintimes.com
International Rescue Committee (IRC) is Seeking a Communications & Engagement Coordinator - Apply By 31 July 2026 - Glob
Jun 2026
www.globalsouthopportunities.com
International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Partners Launch PlayMatters 3.0 to Expand Learning through Play across East Afr
Jun 2026
africa24tv.com
Qatar Charity, International Rescue Committee Strengthen Humanitarian Partnership in Bangladesh - Qatar news agency
Jun 2026
qna.org.qa
Qatar Charity and International Rescue Committee Strengthen Humanitarian Partnership in Bangladesh [EN/AR] - ReliefWeb
Jun 2026
reliefweb.int
International Rescue Committee is Seeking a Career Development Specialist - Apply By 6 July 2026 - Global South Opportun
Jun 2026
www.globalsouthopportunities.com
Change in battlefield situation in Ukraine not resolved humanitarian crisis – International Rescue Committee - Ukrinform
Jun 2026
www.ukrinform.net
International Rescue Committee CEO David Miliband talks humanitarian relief at Campbell Hall - The Daily Nexus
May 2026
dailynexus.com
Rockefeller Foundation Commits US$10 Million to Support International Rescue Committee Innovation for People Living in C
Apr 2026
www.rockefellerfoundation.org
Form filed
$1529.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1341.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1373.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$950.7M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$805.3M 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 - 176 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
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 · 176 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 · 1933
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about International Rescue Committee Inc

What is International Rescue Committee Inc?
International Rescue Committee Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. The International Rescue Committee responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is at work in over 40 countries and more than 20 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.
When was International Rescue Committee Inc founded?
International Rescue Committee Inc was founded in 1933.
Who leads International Rescue Committee Inc?
Martin Bratt serves as CFO.
Where is International Rescue Committee Inc located?
Headquartered in New York, NY, United States. The charity operates in 33 countries.
What is International Rescue Committee Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1B+. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is International Rescue Committee Inc trustworthy?
International Rescue Committee Inc 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 International Rescue Committee Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 135660870.
What is International Rescue Committee Inc's website?
http://www.rescue.org