Iraqi Children Foundation
To intervene with love and hope in the lives of iraqi children who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and exploitation by extremists, criminals, and human traffickers.
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The Iraqi Children Foundation intervenes with love and hope in the lives of Iraqi orphans, street kids, and displaced children who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and exploitatino by criminals, traffickers, and extremists. The mission of the Iraqi Children Foundation is to partner with Iraqis and Americans to invest in Iraq's orphans, street children, and displaced children by - *Being a voice for children with no voice *Mobilizing resources to invest in education, health, protection, and trauma care *Emphasizing sustainable hand-up initiatives over hand-outs *Investing in training and capacity building of Iraqis caring for children
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Mission
To intervene with love and hope in the lives of iraqi children who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and exploitation by extremists, criminals, and human traffickers.
Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Iraqi Children Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 74 places it in the top 25% 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
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- 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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyIraqi Children Foundation is a registered international nonprofit based in Fairfax, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 261394773. 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 $780K in annual revenue. 50 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Iraqi Children Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 261394773. 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.
Iraqi Children Foundation 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 86% 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.
Iraqi Children Foundation is located in Fairfax, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, Iraqi Children Foundation has $780K in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Iraqi Children Foundation 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 medium organization. It has $780K in annual revenue. The organization has 50 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Iraqi Children Foundation. 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, Iraqi Children Foundation 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 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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 Iraqi Children Foundation intervenes with love and hope in the lives of Iraqi orphans, street kids, and displaced children who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and exploitatino by criminals, traffickers, and extremists. The mission of the Iraqi Children Foundation is to partner with Iraqis and Americans to invest in Iraq's orphans, street children, and displaced children by - *Being a voice for children with no voice *Mobilizing resources to invest in education, health, protection, and trauma care *Emphasizing sustainable hand-up initiatives over hand-outs *Investing in training and capacity building of Iraqis caring for children Iraqi Children Foundation is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $780K is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Iraqi Children Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Iraqi Children Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 261394773, 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
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
IRAQI CHILDREN FOUNDATION 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (15)
Source: Public filings
15 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
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Exploring the Challenges Faced by Iraqi Children - vocal.media
UNICEF warns water crisis is stripping millions of Iraqi children of basic rights - 964media
Sgt. Jennifer Manzo gives toys to Iraqi children. - U.S. Department of War (.gov)
Ylber Bajraktari visits Iraqi children in the city of Tal Afar in northern Iraq. Bajraktari, a participant in the Presidential Management Fellows Program, served a year with Army Gen. David H. Petraeus’ staff in Baghdad. Courtesy photo - U.S. Department of War (.gov)
Iraqi children greet U.S. Army Spc. Jeremy Sparks during a clearing operation in Shuzayf, Iraq, March 26, 2009. - U.S. Department of War (.gov)
U.S. Army Pfc. Jacob Durant greets Iraqi children while on patrol to assist Iraqi police, who are providing security for a nearby bridge project on the Euphrates River north of Al Taqaddum, Iraq, Oct. 5, 2009. Durant is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's Co - U.S. Department of War (.gov)
Images - Navy Lt. Rasha Hanna interacts with Iraqi children. - DVIDS
Images - U.S. Army soldiers talk with Iraqi children during a patrol in Mosul, Iraq. - DVIDS
Iraqi children watch U.S. Army Pfc. Joel H. Timarong as he patrols through their neighborhood. - DVIDS
Images - Staff Sgt. Josh Hedetniemi does pushups to amuse Iraqi children. - DVIDS
Activity timeline
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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 - 50 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 50 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 · 2007
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Iraqi Children Foundation
- What is Iraqi Children Foundation?
- Iraqi Children Foundation is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Fairfax, United States. The Iraqi Children Foundation intervenes with love and hope in the lives of Iraqi orphans, street kids, and displaced children who are vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and exploitatino by criminals, traffickers, and extremists. The mission of the Iraqi Children Foundation is to partner with Iraqis and Americans to invest in Iraq's orphans, street children, and displaced children by - *Being a voice for children with no voice *Mobilizing resources to invest in education, health, protection, and trauma care *Emphasizing sustainable hand-up initiatives over hand-outs *Investing in training and capacity building of Iraqis caring for children
- When was Iraqi Children Foundation founded?
- Iraqi Children Foundation was founded in 2007.
- Who leads Iraqi Children Foundation?
- Patricia Stakem serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Iraqi Children Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Fairfax, VA, United States.
- What is Iraqi Children Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Iraqi Children Foundation trustworthy?
- Iraqi Children Foundation 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 Iraqi Children Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 261394773.
- What is Iraqi Children Foundation's website?
- http://www.iraqichildren.org