Investigative Research Center Inc
The Investigative Research Center (IRC) is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to holding our leaders accountable to democratic, free-market values through long-term and in-depth research programs.
Investigative Research Center Inc at a glance
In short: Investigative Research Center Inc gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $100,000
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $138,054
- -71.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Investigative Research Center Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was America Salutes You ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $100K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America Salutes You McLean, VA | To support of a range of veterans, military family, and first responder non-profits. | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $138,054 | $3,212,970 | $3,562,264 | $100,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $487,348 | $1,931,018 | $1,753,171 | — | — |
| 2022 | $309,501 | $1,583,000 | $1,370,242 | $49,720 | 1 |
| 2021 | $96,743 | — | $1,585,706 | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,682,449 | $2,000,000 | $1,388,490 | — | — |
| 2019 | $1,070,939 | $1,100,000 | $29,061 | — | — |
About Investigative Research Center Inc
Based on IRS filings
Investigative Research Center Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Fairfax, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $138K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Investigative Research Center Inc is led by Daniel Halper, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel Halper
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$15K (2019) → $180K (2024)
Randy Scheunemann
Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noah Pollak
Fellow
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$165K (2022) → $175K (2024)
Elliot Fuchs
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristopher Anderson
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $180K, to Daniel Halper (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Investigative Research Center Inc
How much does Investigative Research Center Inc give each year?
Investigative Research Center Inc gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Investigative Research Center Inc?
Investigative Research Center Inc reported $138K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What is Investigative Research Center Inc?
Investigative Research Center Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Fairfax, VA. It holds $138K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Investigative Research Center Inc operate?
Investigative Research Center Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Virginia.
What is Investigative Research Center Inc's EIN?
Investigative Research Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4079084. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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