Rfe-Rl Inc
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Rfe-Rl Inc is a arts culture organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $127.1 million. EIN: 521068522.
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Rfe/rl promotes democratic values by reporting the news in countries lacking a free press.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRfe-Rl Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1976 and has been operating for 50 years. Its EIN is 521068522. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for arts & culture charities in United States. The organization reports $157M in annual revenue. 101 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Rfe-Rl Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.
Rfe-Rl Inc is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years.
Based on official tax filings, Rfe-Rl Inc has $157M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Rfe-Rl Inc is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $157M in annual revenue. The organization has 101 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Rfe-Rl 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.
Rfe-Rl Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Rfe-Rl Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Rfe-Rl Inc is a arts culture organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $127.1 million. EIN: 521068522. Rfe-Rl Inc is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1976.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Rfe-Rl Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $157M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Rfe-Rl Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Rfe-Rl Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521068522, 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.
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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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RFE-RL 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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Truth as a Weapon: Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty - Hoover Institution
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- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 101 disclosed in the public registry.
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- GDELT Project + Google News
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Quick facts about Rfe-Rl Inc
- What is Rfe-Rl Inc?
- Rfe-Rl Inc is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Rfe-Rl Inc is a arts culture organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $127.1 million. EIN: 521068522.
- When was Rfe-Rl Inc founded?
- Rfe-Rl Inc was founded in 1976.
- Who leads Rfe-Rl Inc?
- Joe Lataille serves as CFO.
- Where is Rfe-Rl Inc located?
- Headquartered in Washington, United States.
- What is Rfe-Rl Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Rfe-Rl Inc trustworthy?
- Rfe-Rl Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Rfe-Rl Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 521068522.
- What is Rfe-Rl Inc's website?
- http://www.rferl.org