International Rescue Committee Inc
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a 501(c)(3) humanitarian organization headquartered at 122 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10168. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC operates in more than 40 countries and 26 U.S. cities, responding to the world's worst humanitarian crises including conflict and disaster situations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$669.8M
+6.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$71.8M
+1.1% YoY
Grant Count
105
+20.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$684K
-16.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The IRC helps people affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover, and rebuild their lives. The organization delivers lasting impact through five core areas:
- Ensuring safety from harm
- Improving health
- Increasing access to education
- Improving economic well-being
- Ensuring people have power to influence decisions affecting their lives
The IRC provides resettlement, asylum, and integration services in communities across the United States and Europe, with particular focus on the unique needs of women and girls.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The IRC operates across multiple regions:
Africa: Works in 20 countries including Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Libya, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Burundi, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Chad, and Tanzania.
Global: Operates in more than 40 crisis-affected countries with resettlement and integration services throughout Europe and the Americas.
United States: Provides vital support in 26 U.S. cities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (FY 2024):
- Total Revenue: $1.53 billion
- Total Expenses: $1.54 billion
- Total Assets: $670 million
- Total Liabilities: $421 million
Prior Year Data (FY 2023):
- Total Revenue: $1.34 billion
- Total Expenses: $1.43 billion
- Total Assets: $629.98 million
Staffing: 3,787 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $669,753,275 | $629,978,674 | $584,265,431 |
| Revenue | $1,529,582,620 | $1,341,268,864 | $1,373,898,628 |
| Expenses | $1,540,173,216 | $1,428,761,701 | $1,270,160,699 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,024,324 | $5,087,902 | $3,844,324 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
211 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark ($13,014,790), Church World Service Inc ($10,693,702), Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio Inc ($10,319,511).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Access Inc San Francisco, CA | Refugee Programs | $69,253 |
| Afghan Community Cultural Center Inc El Cajon, CA | Refugee Programs | $6,000 |
| American Civic Association Binghamton, NY | Refugee Programs | $185,376 |
| Americans for Immigrant Justice Miami Springs, FL | Refugee Programs | $314,000 |
| API Chaya Seattle, WA | Anti-Trafficking | $188,235 |
| Aria Hope Foundation El Cajon, CA | Refugee Programs | $6,000 |
| Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | Refugee Programs | $703,370 |
| Cache Refugee & Immigration Connection LOGAN, UT | Refugee Programs | $22,602 |
| Caritas of Austin AUSTIN, TX | Refugee Programs | $493,288 |
| Catholic Charities Archdiocese of San Antonio Inc San Antonio, TX | Refugee Programs | $10,319,511 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
President and CEO: David Miliband
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Miliband | Dir/CEO/Pres | 37.5 | $1,177,954 |
| Madlin J Sheerman | Senior Vice President, Operations Strategy | 37.5 | $481,113 |
| Oscar Raposo Until 04012024 | CFO, SVP Finance, Treasurer | 37.5 | $458,452 |
| Angela M Freyre | Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Board Secretary | 37.5 | $480,581 |
| Ciaran Donnelly | SVP Crisis Response, Recovery and Development | 37.5 | $453,910 |
| Madeleine Fackler | Chief Information Officer | 37.5 | $395,470 |
| Zain Habboo | Chief Mobilization Marketing Officer | 37.5 | $387,334 |
| Martin Bratt | Acting Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer | 37.5 | $376,673 |
| Matthew Collins-Gibson | Vice President Philanthropy | 37.5 | $353,574 |
| Johannes Van De Weerd | SVP Resettlement Asylum and Intergration | 37.5 | $356,908 |
| Ourania Dionysiou | Vice President IPP and GPPS | 37.5 | $365,140 |
| Ebighe Emafo | Senior Vice President People and Culture | 37.5 | $345,770 |
| Masood Ahmed | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Titilola Banjoko | Director | 1 | — |
| George Biddle | Director | 1 | — |
| Kerwin Charles | Director | 1 | — |
| Cheryl Cohen Effron | Director | 1 | — |
| Laurence D Fink | Director | 1 | — |
| Victoria Long Foley | Director | 1 | — |
| Kenneth R French | Director | 1 | — |
| Udi Grofman | Director | 1 | — |
| Becca Heller | Director | 1 | — |
| Maria Hummer -Tuttle | Director | 1 | — |
| Uzodinma Iweala MD | Director | 1 | — |
| Matthew M Johnson | Director | 1 | — |
| Kathrin Jungehlsing | Director | 1 | — |
| Martin Kimani From 062024 | Director | 1 | — |
| Christina Kirby | Director | 1 | — |
| Andrew Klaber | Director | 1 | — |
| Prakash Melwani | Director | 1 | — |
| Eduardo G Mestre | Co-Chair, Board of Directors | 1 | — |
| Jillian Muller | Director | 1 | — |
| Janet Napolitano | Director | 1 | — |
| Viet Thanh Nguyen | Director | 1 | — |
| Thomas NidesFrom 122023 | Director | 1 | — |
| Michael J O Neill | Director | 1 | — |
| Pamela Saunders-Albin | Director | 1 | — |
| Joshua L Steiner | Director | 1 | — |
| Mona K Sutphen | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Merryl H Tisch | Director | 1 | — |
| P Maureen White | Director | 1 | — |
| Leah Joy Zell | Director | 1 | — |
| Timothy F Geithner | Co-Chair, Board of Directors | 1 | — |
| Steven Klinsky | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Kathleen M Pike PhD | Director | 1 | — |
| Sally Susman | Co-Chair, Board of Directors | 1 | — |
| Abraham Verghese | Director | 1 | — |
| Clifford S AsnessUntil 122023 | Director | 1 | — |
| Francois-Xavier de MallmannUntil 03 | Director | 1 | — |
Recent Activity & Impact (2024)
Recent developments and announcements
1.6 million children and youth enrolled in learning programs
2.8 million people gained access to clean water
10.6 million patients received primary health care consultations
60,000+ people, including refugees and asylum seekers, received vital support in the U.S.
Operates 3,300 outpatient clinics providing treatment for infectious diseases including malaria, dengue, and HIV/AIDS
Maintains critical health centers treating severely malnourished children in locations including Gaza, Ethiopia, and Afghanistan
Responds to emergencies within 72 hours to deliver critical assistance including food, clean water, and shelter
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does International Rescue Committee Inc fund?
The IRC helps people affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover, and rebuild their lives. The organization delivers lasting impact through five core areas: • Ensuring safety from harm • Improving health • Increasing access to education • Improving economic well-being • Ensuring people have power to influence decisions affecting their lives The IRC provides resettlement, asylum, and integration services in communities across the United States and Europe, with particular focus on the uni…
Where does International Rescue Committee Inc make grants?
The IRC operates across multiple regions: **Africa:** Works in 20 countries including Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Uganda, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Libya, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Burundi, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Chad, and Tanzania. **Global:** Operates in more than 40 crisis-affected countries with resettlement and integration services throughout Europe and the Americas. **United States:** Provides vital support…
What size grants does International Rescue Committee Inc award?
In 2024, International Rescue Committee Inc awarded 105 grants totaling $71.8M — an average of about $684K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is International Rescue Committee Inc's EIN?
International Rescue Committee Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-5660870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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