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The Telos Group Inc

We form communities of American peacemakers across lines of difference, and equip them to help reconcile seemingly intractable conflicts at home and abroad.

Telos Group Inc

International Annandale, VA EIN: 264269918 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
69/100 · methodology

About The Telos Group Inc

The Telos Group Inc is a international organization based in ANNANDALE, United States. Annual revenue: $1.3 million. EIN: 264269918.

Founded
Headquarters
Annandale, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q40
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2009

Mission

We form communities of American peacemakers across lines of difference, and equip them to help reconcile seemingly intractable conflicts at home and abroad.

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: 63%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.26%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 69
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 17.0% of total expenses ($164,579 of $969,574).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.63
Program$0.63

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show The Telos Group Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 80% 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 comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for The Telos Group Inc draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical international charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 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

The Telos Group Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Annandale, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 264269918. 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 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 41 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

The Telos Group Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 264269918. 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.

The Telos Group Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. 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 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

The Telos Group Inc is located in Annandale, VA, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years. Its registered address is 9103 Colt Ln, United States.

Based on official tax filings, The Telos Group Inc has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 63% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 73% 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.

The Telos Group 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 medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 41 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for The Telos Group Inc. 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, The Telos Group 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 63% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.

The Telos Group Inc is a international organization based in ANNANDALE, United States. Annual revenue: $1.3 million. EIN: 264269918. The Telos Group Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 63% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to The Telos Group Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Telos Group Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 264269918, 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
$1M-$10M
63% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: 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
11

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Bradley T D•••••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.0M 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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 41 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 41 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 · 2009
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Telos Group Inc

What is The Telos Group Inc?
The Telos Group Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Annandale, United States. The Telos Group Inc is a international organization based in ANNANDALE, United States. Annual revenue: $1.3 million. EIN: 264269918.
When was The Telos Group Inc founded?
The Telos Group Inc was founded in 2009.
Who leads The Telos Group Inc?
Bradley T Deatherage serves as Executive Director.
Where is The Telos Group Inc located?
Headquartered in Annandale, VA, United States.
What is The Telos Group Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1M-$10M. 63% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Telos Group Inc trustworthy?
The Telos Group Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial 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 The Telos Group Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 264269918.
What is The Telos Group Inc's website?
https://www.telosgroup.org