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International Relations Council

EIN 43-0864912 · Kansas City, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The International Relations Council strengthens Kansas Citys global perspective by maintaining an active dialogue around world events global issues and their impact on our community. As a nonpartisan educational nonprofit organization the IRC values informed civil discourse accessibility and substance as we work to sharpen our communities 21st-century global acumen.

Income
$217,208
Spending
$221,787
Spent on programs
56%
Reserves
41.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 47%
Employees
3
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$59,654, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 41.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    57% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 34 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    22 of 22 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • 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, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $24,481 spent. From Eleanor Roosevelt our first speaker in January 1955 to Secretaries of State Henry Kissinger Madeleine Albright and Condoleezza Rice from revered journalist Jim Lehrer to Peace Corps Director Carol Bellamy hundreds of journalists professors diplomats and other experts have joined us in Kansas City through the years to provide keen international insight valuable analysis and a range of perspectives to the IRCs diverse audience. Our robust global-affairs programming provides opportunities for IRC individual and organizational members and members of our community to dive into international issues engage experts and understand more fully the connections between whats going on around the world and in our region. IRC lectures and panel discussions are often free or low-cost and occur throughout the year.
  2. $5,573 spent. The International Relations Council is proud to work with Kansas City-area schools and teachers a wide range of programs for students. High school students from across the greater Kansas City area are invited to put their global knowledge to the test in the annual Academic WorldQuest competition a flagship program of the World Affairs Councils of America. The local competition hosted by the IRC every spring since 2006 is entirely cost-free for schools. In addition away from the borders and coasts Kansas City-area students are often surprised to find just how many international academic and professional opportunities await them after high school. Each fall the Your Global Future college and career fair brings students to the table with dozens of international businesses organizations colleges and universities to show them just how global their future can be.
  3. $95,311 spent. The International Relations Council offers membership for individuals families universities nonprofit organizations and businesses. We value our members and the unique insights international experience and sincere desire to understand the world they bring to the IRC network and the Kansas City community. Our members come from a wide range of backgrounds and include community leaders international business people university faculty students and other individuals interested in deepening their global. Expenses in this program area involve recruiting onboarding and serving members.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 2024.

    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 March 1957.

    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 October 21, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: International Code Council Inc (Cntry Clb Hls, IL), EIN 36-3999004. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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