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Relief International Inc

Relief international (ri) partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change, and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience, and promote long-term health and wellbeing of people in …

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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Relief International Inc

Relief International partners with communities impacted by conflict and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. At Relief International, the pursuit of our mission is underpinned by a set of core capacities that define who we are and how we operate. To achieve our mission, we ensure that Relief International is safe, truly local, conflict sensitive, climate smart, evidence based, and committed to going the distance.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q330
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major
Operating in
17 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1995

Mission

Relief international (ri) partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change, and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience, and promote long-term health and wellbeing of people in the communities that we serve.

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 (17)
Afghanistan Bangladesh Chad Ghana Iran Iraq Jordan Lebanon Myanmar Pakistan Palestine Somalia Sudan Syria United States Yemen South Sudan

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 84%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.50%
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)
$0.84
Program$0.84
84% to programs beats the peer average (83%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Relief International Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds 15 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
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 97% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • 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 (15 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

Relief International 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 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its EIN is 954300662. 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 $66M in annual revenue. 132 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Relief International Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 954300662. 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.

Relief International 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 84% 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.

Relief International Inc is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.

Based on official tax filings, Relief International Inc has $66M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% 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.

Relief International 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 $66M in annual revenue. The organization has 132 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Relief International 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, Relief International 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 84% 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.

Relief International partners with communities impacted by conflict and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. At Relief International, the pursuit of our mission is underpinned by a set of core capacities that define who we are and how we operate. To achieve our mission, we ensure that Relief International is safe, truly local, conflict sensitive, climate smart, evidence based, and committed to going the distance. Relief International Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1990.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $66M is well above the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Relief International Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 954300662, 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
84% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 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, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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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
182

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

FA
Farzaneh D•••••••••
Acting CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Relief International is Seeking a Global Awards & Donor Compliance Manager (Remote) – Apply Before 4 March 2026 - Global
Feb 2026
www.globalsouthopportunities.com
Relief International is Seeking a Supply Chain Systems Specialist (Remote) – Apply Before 9 March 2026 - Global South Op
Feb 2026
www.globalsouthopportunities.com
Work Remotely as an International Procurement Coordinator at Relief International: Apply by 5 February 2025 - Global Sou
Jan 2026
www.globalsouthopportunities.com
Relief International is Seeking a Roving Supply Chain and Operations Manager (Remote) – Apply Before 20 January 2026 - G
Jan 2026
www.globalsouthopportunities.com
International relief: International community steps up support - The Morning
Dec 2025
www.themorning.lk
International Debt Report 2025: When relief isn’t enough — LMICs face their largest external debt outflows in 50 years -
Dec 2025
blogs.worldbank.org
Relief International is Hiring a Desk Coordinator: Remote (with 20% travel) - Global South Opportunities
Nov 2025
www.globalsouthopportunities.com
Big Relief to International Students and Professionals, US Clarifies Scope of $100,000 H‑1B Fee - The CSR Journal
Oct 2025
thecsrjournal.in
Children's Emergency Relief International relocates HQ to Austin - The Business Journals
Aug 2025
www.bizjournals.com
Form filed
$66.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$72.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$62.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$70.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$60.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$44.7M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$48.7M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$43.1M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$25.3M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$26.0M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica

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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 - 132 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

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 · 132 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 · 1990
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Relief International Inc

What is Relief International Inc?
Relief International Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Relief International partners with communities impacted by conflict and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing. At Relief International, the pursuit of our mission is underpinned by a set of core capacities that define who we are and how we operate. To achieve our mission, we ensure that Relief International is safe, truly local, conflict sensitive, climate smart, evidence based, and committed to going the distance.
When was Relief International Inc founded?
Relief International Inc was founded in 1990.
Who leads Relief International Inc?
Farzaneh Dailaghian serves as Acting CFO.
Where is Relief International Inc located?
Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States. The charity operates in 17 countries.
What is Relief International Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
Is Relief International Inc trustworthy?
Relief International 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 Relief International Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 954300662.
What is Relief International Inc's website?
http://www.ri.org