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    International Justice Mission

    International Justice Mission

     

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    501(c)(3) organization

    Donations are tax-deductible

    http://www.ijm.org

    PO Box 2227
    Arlington VA 22202

    703-465-5495


    Arlington VA | IRS ruling year: 1995 | EIN: 54-1722887  

     

    Organization Mission

    IJM’s mission is to protect the poor from violence by rescuing victims, bringing the criminals to justice, restoring survivors to safety and strength, and helping lo ... (More)

     


    Rating Information

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    This charity's score is 96%, earning it a Four-Star rating.


    This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 90% Accountability & Finance, 10% Leadership & Adaptability. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

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    Historical Ratings  
    alert icon Review Before Proceeding - Reported Matter of Concern

    On July 11, 2023, BBC News reported on the operations of International Justice Mission in an article titled, "Ghanaian children wrongly taken in raids backed by US charity IJM." For more information, please see BBC News article.


    For more information about our alerts methodology, see here.

    Rating Report

    • Impact & Results
    • Accountability & Finance
    • Culture & Community
    • Leadership & Adaptability
    Accountability & Finance
    Impact & ResultsAccountability & FinanceCulture & CommunityLeadership & Adaptability

     

    Accountability & Finance

     

    Score

    95

    Most Recent Fiscal Year:
    FY 2021

    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

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    Key Accountability Metrics

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    Majority Independent Board Members - 91% independent members6 out of 6 points  
    Independent Board Size - 11 independent members6 out of 6 points  
    Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee12 out of 12 points  
    Material Diversion of Assets - None12 out of 12 points  

    Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

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    Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed3 out of 3 points  
    Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Whistleblower Policy - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Document Retention and Destruction - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes3 out of 3 points  
    Compensates Board - No5 out of 5 points  
    Tax Form Distributed to Board Before Filing - Listed3 out of 3 points  
    Loans to/from Officers - Missing5 out of 5 points  
    Reports CEO and Compensation on Tax Form - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    CEO Compensation Process - Listed5 out of 5 points  

    Website Disclosures

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    Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Audit Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Staff Members Listed on Nonprofit's Website - Listed3 out of 3 points  
    Board Members Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed5 out of 5 points  
    Donor Privacy Policy Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Listed2 out of 2 points  

    Financial Metrics

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    Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 40.46%18 out of 25 points  
    Program Expense: Ratio - 69.95%25 out of 25 points  
    Fundraising Efficiency: Ratio - $0.1225 out of 25 points  
    Working Capital: Ratio - 0.46 years23 out of 25 points  

    Additional Information

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