International Research & Exchanges Board Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
“A not-for-profit organization, irex and its partners empower youth, cultivate leaders, strengthen institutions, and extend access to quality education and information. We focus on education, leadership development, and youth employability to build stronger communities and economies worldwide.”
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Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated
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.
For each dollar donated, International Research & Exchanges Board spent 0¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $142.6M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IXThe charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.
We prepare leaders to solve problems, build networks, make decisions, and drive outcomes. We identify these leaders, develop their capabilities, provide opportunities, and expand their networks to increase impact.
We work with individuals, institutions, and governments around the world to improve the quality of teaching and learning, inside and outside the classroom. We work with teachers and administrators, from school through university and professional training.
We support the free flow of information and critical thinking so people can make informed decisions and improve their lives. We work with information consumers and producers to ensure that people can engage with high-quality content.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.
Reportable pay in FY ending Jun 2025, from the charity and related organizations.
| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Pilgrims Risk Management | Security risk & emergency management | $686,531 |
| Moi Inc | Furniture solution services | $494,820 |
| Randstad | Staffing agency | $453,132 |
| Robert Half Management Re | Staffing agency | $402,446 |
| Ukg Inc | Hris & payroll systems | $395,777 |
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
Kristin Lord, President (to Mar '25), received $618,736 in reportable compensation in FY ending Jun 2025, 0.4% of International Research & Exchanges Board's $141.2M in spending.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part VIIInternational Research & Exchanges Board reported 82.9% of FY ending Jun 2025 spending as programs, 0% as fundraising and 17% as management.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part IXNet assets were $17.8M at the end of FY ending Jun 2025, about 1.5 months of spending.
Form 990 (FY ending Jun 2025), Part XIts 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 Jun 2025)Amir Arani, “International Research & Exchanges Board: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/international-research-and-exchanges-board/