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International Justice Mission

Rescue millions, protect half a billion and make justice for the poor unstoppable.

three stars

85.64

P.O. Box 58147 Washington, DC 20037
tel: (703) 465-5495   Web Site
EIN: 54-1722887

Board Leadership
B. Marc Allen
Chair

CEO
Gary Haugen
CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 85.64 three stars
  Financial 79.70 two stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 12/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

To protect the poor from violence by rescuing victims, bringing the criminals to justice, restoring survivors to safety and strength, and helping local law enforcement build a safe future that lasts.

To protect the poor from violence by rescuing victims, bringing the criminals to justice, restoring survivors to safety and strength, and helping local law enforcement build a safe future that lasts.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2018
Number of victims rescued by IJM and trained partners
4,660
Number of criminals convicted in local courts
195
Number of people trained
29,851
Survivors and their family members currently receiving aftercare services
2,034
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This impact information is current as of August 2020, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

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Financial

two stars

79.70

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 12/01/2019 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 75.2%
  Administrative Expenses 13.1%
  Fundraising Expenses 11.6%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.11
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.27
  Program Expenses Growth 14.0%
  Liabilities to Assets 42.8%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by International Justice Mission on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by International Justice Mission on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
International Justice Mission (DC) 85.64 three stars
International Center for Research on Women (DC) 86.29 three stars
Human Rights Foundation (NY) 85.55 three stars
Hope for Justice (TN) 88.48 three stars
V-Day (CA) 93.37 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $63,419,786
   Federated Campaigns $26,743
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $624,753
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $4,200,911
Total Contributions $68,272,193
   Program Service Revenue $415,349
Total Primary Revenue $68,687,542
   Other Revenue $277,483
TOTAL REVENUE $68,965,025
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $56,226,146
   Administrative Expenses $9,667,161
   Fundraising Expenses $8,293,822
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $74,187,129
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-5,222,104
   
Net Assets $17,919,870

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Field Operations $39,251,387 69.8%
Building a Movement $16,974,759 30.2%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 12/01/2019 85.64 three stars
2017-12 12/21/2018 87.44 three stars
2016-12 06/01/2018 86.02 three stars
2015-12 05/01/2017 88.21 three stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 92.15 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 12/22/2015 91.55 four stars
2013-12 12/22/2014 94.35 four stars
2012-12 12/01/2013 94.45 four stars
2011-12 11/06/2012 91.05 four stars
2010-12 04/01/2012 89.43 three stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 90.89 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 12/22/2010 87.75 three stars
2008-12 04/01/2010 87.91 three stars
2007-12 02/01/2009 87.59 three stars
2006-12 02/01/2008 85.19 three stars
2005-12 02/01/2007 87.55 three stars
2004-12 01/01/2006 81.86 three stars
2003-12 12/01/2004 84.49 three stars
2002-12 11/01/2003 81.40 three stars
2001-12 10/15/2002 87.23 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 54-1722887
Name in IRS Master File INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE MISSION
NTEE Code Q70
NTEE Classification International Human Rights
NTEE Type International, Foreign Affairs and National Security
Classification Religious Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (994) Described in section 170(b)1)(a)(vi) of the Code
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date October, 1995
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2018
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$321,096 0.43% Gary Haugen CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
International Justice Mission (DC) 85.64 three stars
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Remember Nhu (OH) 94.74 four stars
Not For Sale (CA) 93.41 four stars
HIAS (MD) 87.45 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

International Justice Mission
P.O. Box 58147
Washington, DC 20037
tel: (703) 465-5495
fax: (703) 465-5499
EIN: 54-1722887

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Board Leadership

B. Marc Allen
Chair

CEO

Gary Haugen
CEO

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