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Rfe-Rl Inc

Rfe/rl promotes democratic values by reporting the news in countries lacking a free press.

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73
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Rfe-Rl Inc

Rfe-Rl Inc is a arts culture organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $127.1 million. EIN: 521068522.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A34Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
very-large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1976

Mission

Rfe/rl promotes democratic values by reporting the news in countries lacking a free press.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A34Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 92%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.20%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Rfe-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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Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% 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

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Leadership

JO
Joe Lataille
CFO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AB
Abdul Q•••• H••••
SERVICE DIRECTOR
AM
Amanda M•••••
Director
BE
Benjamin H•••••
GEN. COUNSEL & SEC.
BE
Bethany K••••
Director
BL
Blanquita C•••••
CHAIRPERSON (FROM 01/21 - 01/21)
CE
Celeste D••••••
Director & DATA SCIENCE
CH
Christian W•••••
Director
CH
Christine F•••••
HEAD OF OPERATIONS
DA
Daisy S•••••••
VP, EDITOR IN CHIEF
EM
Emily N•••••
Director
EM
Employee
SR. NEWS EDITOR
EM
Employee 1
MANAGING EDITOR
EM
Employee 2
EXECUTIVE EDITOR
EM
Employee 3
SENIOR EDITOR
GU
Guy G•••••••
DEPUTY HEAD, CORP SECURITY
JA
Jackson D••••
Director
JA
Jamie F••
PRESIDENT, CEO
JE
Jeff G•••••
Director
JO
Joe L•••••••
CFO
JO
Jonathan A••••••••
Director
KA
Karen J••••••
COMPTROLLER
KA
Karen K•••••••
CHAIRPERSON
KR
Kristin L•••
Director
LI
Lisa C•••••
Director
MA
Margaret H•••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Lego, Hip-Hop, And Deepfakes: How Iran Uses AI To Shape Western Opinion - NewsGram
May 2026
www.newsgram.com
Iran, Taiwan, And Trade Tensions: What To Expect At The Trump-Xi Summit - NewsGram
May 2026
www.newsgram.com
Form filed
$156.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Truth as a Weapon: Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty - Hoover Institution
Mar 2024
www.hoover.org
Form filed
$170.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$131.9M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$127.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$122.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Rfe-Rl Inc This page 73 $156.5 million -
Paris Community Theater 93 $316,442 100%
Taylor Music Group 93 $100,949 83%
Chinese Center on Long Island Inc 93 $228,712 100%
Boston Festival Orchestra Inc 93 $215,316 94%
Oregon Arts Watch 93 $304,412 84%
Tri-State German-American School 93 $62,903 94%
Orchestra Santa Monica 93 $329,123 81%
Methow Music Festival Association 93 $217,431 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 101 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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