Investigative Research Center Inc
The investigative research center (irc) is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to holding our leaders accountable to democratic, free-market values through long-term and in-depth research programs.
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The investigative research center (irc) is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to holding our leaders accountable to democratic, free-market values through long-term and in-depth research programs.
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The investigative research center (irc) is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to holding our leaders accountable to democratic, free-market values through long-term and in-depth research programs.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Investigative Research Center Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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- Its integrity score of 74 places it in the top 25% of the 98,862 health charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyInvestigative Research Center Inc is a registered health nonprofit based in Fairfax, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 834079084. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 20 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Investigative Research Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 834079084. 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.
Investigative Research Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('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 health charities in United States is 90/100.
Investigative Research Center Inc is located in Fairfax, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
Based on official tax filings, Investigative Research Center Inc has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $41M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Investigative Research Center Inc is classified as a Health 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 $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 20 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Investigative Research Center Inc. 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, Investigative Research Center 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 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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 investigative research center (irc) is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to holding our leaders accountable to democratic, free-market values through long-term and in-depth research programs. Investigative Research Center Inc is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among health charities registered in United States: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $3M is below the peer average of $41M.
Yes, donations to Investigative Research Center Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Investigative Research Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 834079084, 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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INVESTIGATIVE RESEARCH CENTER INC 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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5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 20 disclosed in the public registry.
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Data freshness
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 20 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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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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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2019
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Investigative Research Center Inc
- What is Investigative Research Center Inc?
- Investigative Research Center Inc is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Fairfax, United States. The investigative research center (irc) is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to holding our leaders accountable to democratic, free-market values through long-term and in-depth research programs.
- When was Investigative Research Center Inc founded?
- Investigative Research Center Inc was founded in 2019.
- Who leads Investigative Research Center Inc?
- Daniel Halper serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Investigative Research Center Inc located?
- Headquartered in Fairfax, VA, United States.
- What is Investigative Research Center Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Investigative Research Center Inc trustworthy?
- Investigative Research Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Investigative Research Center Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 834079084.
- What is Investigative Research Center Inc's website?
- http://www.investigativeresearchcenter.org