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Nuclear Threat Initiative Inc

The Nuclear Threat Initiative is a nonprofit, nonpartisan global security organization focused on reducing nuclear, biological, and emerging technology threats imperiling humanity.

International Washington, DC EIN: 522289435 (IRS) Reg: 52-2289435 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Nuclear Threat Initiative Inc

NTI works to protect lives, livelihoods, quality of life, and the environment now and for future generations.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q41
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2001

Mission

The Nuclear Threat Initiative is a nonprofit, nonpartisan global security organization focused on reducing nuclear, biological, and emerging technology threats imperiling humanity.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 78%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.40%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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)
$0.78
Program$0.78
78% to programs 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, Nuclear Threat Initiative Inc has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 12,755 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 10% 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 donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Nuclear Threat Initiative Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its EIN is 522289435. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $20M in annual revenue. 191 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Nuclear Threat Initiative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 522289435. 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.

Nuclear Threat Initiative Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% 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.

Nuclear Threat Initiative Inc is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, Nuclear Threat Initiative Inc has $20M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 83% 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.

Nuclear Threat Initiative 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 large organization. It has $20M in annual revenue. The organization has 191 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Nuclear Threat Initiative 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, Nuclear Threat Initiative 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 78% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 83%). 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.

NTI works to protect lives, livelihoods, quality of life, and the environment now and for future generations. Nuclear Threat Initiative Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $20M is well above the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Nuclear Threat Initiative Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Nuclear Threat Initiative Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 522289435, 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
$10M-$100M
78% 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

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
75

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

AM
Amy H•••••••
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$19.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$19.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$14.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$12.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$14.9M 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 - 191 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 · 191 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 · 2001
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Nuclear Threat Initiative Inc

What is Nuclear Threat Initiative Inc?
Nuclear Threat Initiative Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. NTI works to protect lives, livelihoods, quality of life, and the environment now and for future generations.
When was Nuclear Threat Initiative Inc founded?
Nuclear Threat Initiative Inc was founded in 2001.
Who leads Nuclear Threat Initiative Inc?
Amy Hargrett serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Where is Nuclear Threat Initiative Inc located?
Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
What is Nuclear Threat Initiative Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
Is Nuclear Threat Initiative Inc trustworthy?
Nuclear Threat Initiative Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Nuclear Threat Initiative Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 522289435. Registration: 52-2289435 (United States).
What is Nuclear Threat Initiative Inc's website?
http://www.nti.org