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Georgetown International Relations Association Incorporated

EIN 52-0895972 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceWeak38 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of the Georgetown International Relations Association is to promote youth education in global affairs through a series of Model UN conferences and related programming in Washington, D.C. and around the world by creating new opportunities for youth to explore international affairs.

Income
$591,488
Spending
$621,903
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
15.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
0
Volunteers
300

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 8% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 April 30, 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 (5)
  1. $410,116 spent. The North American Invitational Model United Nations (NAIMUN) is a Model United Nations conference for high school students which takes place annually in February. February 2025 marked the 62nd iteration of the conference. NAIMUN draws roughly 3000 high school students from around the country and world to participate in 40 committees, each designed to enhance students' understanding of a given international affairs topic. Some committees simulate actual organs of the United Nations, while others focus on smaller governing bodies or corporate boards across a wide array of historical timelines. Each of these simulations provides its participants with a chance to enhance their research, public speaking, and critical thinking skills as they work in pursuit of a common problem. NAIMUN is staffed by roughly 250 Georgetown University student volunteers.
  2. $111,286 spent. The National Collegiate Security Conference (NCSC) is a Model United Nations conference for college students which takes place in October annually. October 2024 marked the 52nd iteration of the conference. NCSC draws around 600 students from around the country and world to participate in approximately 20 simulations of modern, security-focused dilemmas or crises. NCSC is staffed by Georgetown University student volunteers, who also gain the opportunity to engage substantively with the material and enhance their skills in public speaking, research, organization, and leadership.
  3. $18,539 spent. The GIRA Global program oversees a series of partnerships with foreign universities and organizations to facilitate Model UN conferences around the world. Some of these endeavors involve sending Georgetown University staff volunteers to staff other institutions' Model UN conferences while others involve GIRA staff working directly with other universities to develop new Model UN programs. GIRA receives a portion of the revenue from the programs it is involved in facilitating and at times receives a licensing fee from its partners as well as covered expenses.
  4. $5,832 spent. GIRA Local is a program that hosts a conference on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, a Model UN conference in the spring, and regular international relations-related programming for middle school students in the DC region.
  5. $76,130 spent. This section includes funding for Georgetown's competitive Model UN team, helping to develop knowledge of international relations and global affairs as well as public speaking and leadership skills for college students.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 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? 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 April 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 December 1969.

    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.

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