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OMB No. 1545-0047 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax Form 990 Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation) Open to Public Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements. Inspection A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10/1/2012 , and ending 9/30/2013 B Check if applicable: C Name of organization INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE, INC D Employer identification number Address change Doing Business As 13-5660870 Name change Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suite E Telephone number Initial return 122 EAST 42ND STREET (212) 551-3000 Terminated City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code Amended return NEW YORK NY 101681289 G Gross receipts $ 477,664,218 Application pending F Name and address of principal officer: H(a) Is this a group return for affiliates? Yes X No David Miliband c/o IRC 122 EAST 42ND STREET, NEW YORK, NY 10168 H(b) Are all affiliates included? X Yes No I Tax-exempt status: X 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( ) (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527 If "No," attach a list. (see instructions) J Website: www.rescue.org H(c) Group exemption number K Form of organization: X Corporation Trust Association Other L Year of formation: 1933 M State of legal domicile: NY Part I Summary 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities: IRC serves refugees and communities victimized by oppression or violent conflict worldwide. IRC is committed to freedom, human dignity and self-reliance through emergency relief, protection of human rights, post conflict development, resettlement assistance and advocacy. 2 Check this box if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets. 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) . 3 27 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) . 4 26 5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2012 (Part V, line 2a) . 5 1,791 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) . 6 3,400 7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 . 7a 0 b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 . 7b 0 Prior Year Current Year 8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) . 380,496,906 451,017,146 9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) . 0 15,431 10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) . 3,566,216 2,705,428 11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) . 2,476,975 2,384,860 12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . 386,540,097 456,122,865 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3) . 141,060,641 180,281,412 14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) . 0 0 15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) . 169,910,491 186,717,009 16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) . 873,165 519,850 b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 14,121,229 17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e) . 86,708,198 87,757,222 18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . 398,552,495 455,275,493 19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12 . -12,012,398 847,372 Beginning of Current Year End of Year 20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) . 197,925,719 215,699,151 21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) . 70,606,078 75,609,701 22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 . 127,319,641 140,089,450 Part II Signature Block Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge. 5/15/2014 Sign Signature of officer Date Here PATRICIA LONG CFO SVP FINANCE Type or print name and title Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's signature Date PTIN Paid Check if self-employed Preparer Use Only Firm's name Firm's EIN Firm's address Phone no. May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) . Yes No For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Form 990 (2012) HTA Form 990 (2012) INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE, INC 13-5660870 Page 2 Part III Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . X 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission: IRC serves refugees and communities victimized by oppression or violent conflict worldwide. Founded in 1933, the IRC is committed to freedom, human dignity and self-reliance This commitment is expressed in emergency relief, protection of human rights, post-conflict development, resettlement assistance and advocacy. 2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? . Yes X No If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O. 3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? . Yes X No If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O. 4 Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported. 4a (Code: ) (Expenses $ 206,984,500 including grants of $ 35,804,439 ) (Revenue $ 206,984,500 ) IRC is operational in 20 countries throughout Africa providing relief, rehabilitation and post conflict support to communities in the midst of, or recently recovering from, conflict, violence, and natural disasters. Throughout West Africa, in Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, IRC works in close cooperation with governments and local communities to provide post conflict assistance that rebuilds communities and institutions devastated by decades of civil war. In Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe, IRC works with refugees, returnees, and host communities to ensure that critical support reaches those most in need. IRCs programs in CAR, South Sudan, and DRC help communities recover from conflict, chronic poverty, and government instability. IRC additionally provides relief and post-conflict development in several countries in East Africa. IRC programming in Mali, Niger, and Chad provides lifesaving assistance. 4b (Code: ) (Expenses $ 64,507,125 including grants of $ 23,921,717 ) (Revenue $ 64,507,125 ) IRC worked in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. In Afghanistan, IRC focuses on providing returning refugees and internally displaced Afghans with shelter, water and sanitation, and restoring the national health, infrastructure and economy. In Myanmar, IRC provides humanitarian assistance to communities in Rakhine, Chin, Kayah, and Kayin States, focusing on health, water and sanitation, livelihoods and social development. The IRC aids approximately 140,000 refugees in nine camps along the Thai Myanmar border, providing drinking water and food as well as services like health care, sanitation, legal assistance and resettlement processing, and protection for children and abused women. In Pakistan, the IRC is rebuilding homes, schools, roads and other infrastructure, in addition to commencing new programming in the Pakistan Reading Project. In Sri Lanka, the IRC works through partnership with a local NGO to provide social service support to local youth. 4c (Code: ) (Expenses $ 63,486,351 including grants of $ 933,704 ) (Revenue $ 63,486,351 ) Within US programs, IRC helps refugees move from exile to safe havens in the U.S., giving those who have lost everything a chance at a new life. IRC provides essential services upon arrival including safe housing, community orientation, temporary financial assistance and job placement. IRC works to ensure that every refugee has access to critical health services and learns to navigate our health care system, giving special attention to children, pregnant women, the elderly and those in need of mental health services. IRC promoted livelihoods by offering financial literacy classes, small enterprise loans, and is greatly expanding our community agriculture projects through our New Roots programs. IRC enrolled children in school and has access to scholarships, tutoring, mentoring and recreational activities. IRC prepared adult refugees for life in the U.S. with English classes, job skills training, and computer literacy. IRC helped refugees understand their legal rights, make timely applications for permanent resident (green) cards and prepare for U.S. citizenship. 4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.) (Expenses $ 82,620,283 including grants of $ 4,529,679 ) (Revenue $ 82,620,283 ) 4e Total program service expenses 417,598,259 Form 990 (2012) Form 990 (2012) INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE, INC 13-5660870 Page 3 Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules Yes No 1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A . 1 X 2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? . 2 X 3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I .