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Observer research Foundation America
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Observer Research Foundation America with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyObserver Research Foundation America is a registered international nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 852694328. 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 $629K in annual revenue. 30 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Observer Research Foundation America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 852694328. 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.
Observer Research Foundation America 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Observer Research Foundation America is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.
Based on official tax filings, Observer Research Foundation America has $629K in annual revenue. It allocates 67% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
Observer Research Foundation America 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 $629K in annual revenue. The organization has 30 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Observer Research Foundation America. 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, Observer Research Foundation America 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 67% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 67% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $629K is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Observer Research Foundation America are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Observer Research Foundation America is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 852694328, 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 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION AMERICA 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 (10)
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10 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 30 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 30 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 · 2020
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Observer Research Foundation America
- What is Observer Research Foundation America?
- Observer Research Foundation America is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Observer research Foundation America
- When was Observer Research Foundation America founded?
- Observer Research Foundation America was founded in 2020.
- Who leads Observer Research Foundation America?
- Dhruva Jaishankar serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Observer Research Foundation America located?
- Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
- What is Observer Research Foundation America's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 67% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Observer Research Foundation America trustworthy?
- Observer Research Foundation America 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 Observer Research Foundation America's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 852694328.
- What is Observer Research Foundation America's website?
- https://orfamerica.org/