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International Christian Concern Inc

EIN 52-1942990 · Washington, DC

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To assist Christians who are victims of persecution and discrimination, calling upon Christians and other religious faiths to provide such support and assistance to those who suffer from persecution and discrimination because of their religious faith, and to come to their aid to secure their right of free practice of religion, while promoting religious freedom as a fundamental human right of all people.

Income
$3.9 million
Spending
$5.8 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
25
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$218,932, president

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

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 50% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 6 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, 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. $3.2 million spent. Assistance program: There is a spectrum of persecution from job discrimination to imprisonment, torture, and murder. ICC aids persecuted Christians that suffer along this spectrum to heal, withstand blows, and grow the church in depth and breadth in persecuted areas. Some of ICC's activities are as follows: - Aid to believers who have lost jobs due to persecution - Aid to believers whose communities are attacked - Aid to communities whose churches have been damaged or destroyed - Aid to those beaten for their faith - Aid to the families of martyrs ICC also builds the church by spreading the gospel and discipling believers in heavily persecuted areas: - Purchase and distribution of scripture - Financial support and training for church planters or underground pastors - Financial support of those pushing the gospel out via radio, internet, and various other means
  2. $1.0 million spent. Awareness program: As faithful stewards of God's word, ICC feels that it has been called to stand in a massive gap created by the church and the mainstream media and to educate those around us about the existence and severity of Christian persecution worldwide. ICC does this through press releases, newsletters, websites, social media, podcasts, various reports, and other means.
  3. $509,743 spent. Advocacy program: ICC is working through government leaders in the U.S. Congress, the State Department, and the White House to support legislation, bring pressure on persecuting countries, and secure the release of the imprisoned. Advocacy is a challenging yet important function that ICC provides to suffering Christians, not because they believe they can ultimately stop persecution before Christ's return, but because they believe they have a scriptural mandate to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.

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 May 1996.

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

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

    California's Attorney General lists its registration as revoked as of January 1, 2001. Organizations on this list may not solicit donations in California.

    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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