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International Christian Response -- USA

EIN 26-1591373 · Lynden, WA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MOBILIZE SPIRITUAL AND MATERIAL SUPPORT TO ENCOURAGE PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS TO PERSEVERE AND PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL.

Income
$11.1 million
Spending
$11.1 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
0.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
11
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$161,742, executive director until 10/24

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (religion, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 9% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (religion, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $9.9 million spent. THE SPIRITUAL AND MATERIAL SUPPORT THAT ICR HELPS TO MOBILIZE IS PRIMARILY DIRECTED TO COUNTRIES AND REGIONS THAT ARE DEMONSTRABLY HOSTILE TOWARDS CHRISTIANS, THE CHURCH, AND ACTIVITIES AIMED AT ADVANCING THE GOSPEL. ICR SUPPORTS EFFORTS AND PROJECTS IN THESE HOSTILE AREAS FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING THE PERSECUTED, EQUIPPING LOCAL CHURCHES, AND ADVANCING THE GOSPEL. THE ORGANIZATION'S SWITZERLAND-BASED SISTER MINISTRY, WHICH WAS FOUNDED IN 1969, AND WITH WHOM THE ORGANIZATION CLOSELY COLLABORATES ON A DAILY BASIS, RECEIVES A COMBINATION OF PERIODIC REPORTING AND FINANCIAL DOCUMENTATION, AND CONDUCTS IN-PERSON FIELD VISITS OF PARTNERS IT AND THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORT THROUGH THE GRANTING OF FUNDS. THESE ARE THE PRIMARY METHODS OF ACCOUNTABILITY USED TO MONITOR THE USE OF GRANTS SENT TO ORGANIZATIONS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.
  2. $581,092 spent. ICR ENDEAVORS TO FAITHFULLY SHARE STORIES AND NEWS ABOUT PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS LIVING IN COUNTRIES HOSTILE TOWARD THEIR FAITH WITH CHRISTIANS AND CHURCHES IN THE UNITED STATES. THIS EFFORT IS AIMED AT ENCOURAGING, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES, AND FACILITATING GREATER UNITY WITHIN THE GLOBAL CHURCH BY HELPING CHRISTIANS IN THE UNITED STATES TO MORE EFFECTIVELY PRAY AND GIVE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on July 15, 2011.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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