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The 990 read · EIN 13-5660870 · NY · Fiscal year FY ending Sep 2025

International Rescue Committee

International Rescue Committee Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“The International Rescue Committee responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future.”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated

Top pay
$1.1M David Miliband, 0.1% of spending
Revenue
$1.31B 96.7% from donations and grants
Spent
$1.28B 86.8% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$296.0M end of FY ending Sep 2025
Savings
2.8 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People
4,548 employees, 2,798 volunteers
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

No red flags in its latest filing.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.

02 · Where $1 goes · FY ending Sep 2025

Of each dollar it spent, 86.8¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
86.8¢
Programs, $1.11B
5.3¢
Fundraising, $67.9M
7.9¢
Admin, $100.4M
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
5¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, International Rescue Committee spent 5¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $1.27B contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 32.8% of program spending · $138.5M in grants $363.9M

IRC U.S. programs served 226,105 clients and provided virtual information. Through a network of 29 cities across the country, the IRC's Resettlement, Asylum, and Integration (RAI) U.S. department ensured that vulnerable newcomers have the resources and tools they need to build new lives in America. RAI U.S. has a diverse portfolio of programs aimed at five core outcomes: health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power. Staff and volunteers work together to resettle newly arrived refugees, facilitating food, shelter, and other basic needs during the pivotal first months in the U.S. To…

Program 2 · 8.7% of program spending · $37.0M in grants $96.3M

IRC's advisors delivered specialized and contextualized guidance in sectors including Economic Recovery and Development, Health, Education, and Violence Prevention and Response as well as support from the Monitoring, Evaluation, Technology, Accountability, and Learning (METAL) unit. The IRC maintained support services for financial, logistical, people & culture, security, IT and administration to all country programs and advanced Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion across the organization, as well as advancing our research & innovation initiatives. Finally, the IRC's Emergency Response…

Program 3 · 12.8% of program spending · $70.8M in grants $142.3M

In the Middle East, the IRC worked in Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Yemen, as well as through our Emergency Response team in the occupied Palestinian territories. This included continued delivery of critical, life-saving assistance to people affected by conflict and protracted crisis. In Syria, following the fall of the Assad government, the IRC expanded its operational footprint from a focus on the north, to respond to needs across the country. In Yemen, our programs included outpatient and reproductive healthcare, mental health support, treatment for acute malnutrition, water, sanitation…

Program 4 · 9.2% of program spending · $63.2M in grants $101.9M

In Asia, the IRC responded to continued crises and needs from refugee, internally displaced persons, and host communities in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Pakistan, and Thailand and also supported local partners in the Philippines. The IRC's cash interventions were especially impactful. IRC's health programs also impacted communities positively across the region with primary health programs, malnutrition prevention interventions, and with water supply services.

Program 5 · 2.5% of program spending · $10.4M in grants $27.3M

The IRC worked in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and the Caribbean nation, Haiti, to deliver integrated health, protection, education, and livelihood services to people facing conflict, violence, climate shocks, and displacement. Across Latin America, the IRC meets urgent needs along migration routes and in host communities while strengthening public systems to help people safely access essential services and regain control of their futures. IRC Latin America has strong relationships with local partners to reach more people with context-sensitive…

Program 6 · 1.2% of program spending · $619K in grants $13.8M

In FY25, with offices in Poland, Greece, Serbia, Italy, and Germany, and with partners across Europe, the IRC supported governments and local organizations to implement migrant integration programs.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $140.1M to $296.0M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
140
155
162
176
214
222
224
242
304
336
281
296
Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (FY ending Sep 2025)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in FY ending Sep 2025, from the charity and related organizations.

David Miliband
Director, CEO & President
$1,123,092
Madlin J Sheerman
Svp, Operations & Strategy
$450,202
Angela M Freyre
SVP and General Counsel, Secretary
$408,976
Martin Bratt
Cfo, SVP Finance, Treasurer
$398,428
Ciaran Donnelly
Svp, Crisis Response, Recovery & Development
$396,301
Madeleine Fackler
Chief Information Officer
$391,549
Zain Habboo
Chief Mobilization & Marketing Officer
$387,169
Ebighe Emafo
Svp, People & Culture
$386,115
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part VII, Section A
Largest outside contractors
ContractorServicePaid
Southwellness LLCMedical services$2,464,025
The Konterra Group LLCConsulting and staff service$1,972,908
Mondo International LLCStaffing service$967,305
Kpmg LLCFinancial audit service$843,051
Adstra LLCIt service$316,533
Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the International Rescue Committee.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the International Rescue Committee CEO make?

David Miliband, Director, CEO & President, received $1,123,092 in reportable compensation in FY ending Sep 2025, 0.1% of International Rescue Committee's $1.28B in spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part VII

What percentage of International Rescue Committee donations go to programs?

International Rescue Committee reported 86.8% of FY ending Sep 2025 spending as programs, 5.3% as fundraising and 7.9% as management.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part IX

How much money does International Rescue Committee have?

Net assets were $296.0M at the end of FY ending Sep 2025, about 2.8 months of spending.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025), Part X

Does International Rescue Committee have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.

Form 990 (FY ending Sep 2025)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. International Rescue Committee Form 990, FY ending Sep 2025 (IRS e-file)
  2. International Rescue Committee Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

Amir Arani, “International Rescue Committee: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/international-rescue-committee/