International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children does not meet the following 2 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 4 (Compensated Board Members)
Not more than one or 10% (whichever is greater) directly or indirectly compensated person(s) serving as voting member(s) of the board. Compensated members shall not serve as the board's chair or treasurer.
ICMEC does not meet this Standard because:
- The chair of the board is compensated indirectly as the father of a staff member.
Standard 17 (Web Site Disclosures)
Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990.
ICMEC does not meet this Standard because the organization’s website, https://www.icmec.org, does not include all of the recommended information for those charity websites that solicit for donations. Specifically, it does not include:
- A summary of 2019 program service accomplishments.
International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children meets the remaining 18 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Year, State Incorporated
1999, NY
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Also Known As
ICMEC
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Stated Purpose
"to protect the world?s children from sexual exploitation, abduction, and going missing, and other activities in support of these purposes."
International Center for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC) works to build a safer world for all children by advocating for improved protections, providing the necessary tools and training to those on the frontlines, and collaborating with partners around the world. The organization's core program areas are as follows: Global Initiative for Child Health and Well-Being, Global Missing Children's Center, Global Training Academy, Global Educator Centre for Excellence, and The Koons Family Institute on International Law and Policy. Through the Global Initiative for Child Health and Well-Being, ICMEC works to increase the recognition, identification, and treatment of child victims of sexual abuse and exploitation through research, advocacy, and training. The Global Missing Children's Center offers resources and action recommendations in the event of missing children or child abductions for law enforcement, families, NGOs, and government on prevention as well as the appropriate actions to take in the event a child does go missing. The organization provides first responders with the training, tools, and technology needed to help keep children safe through its Global Training Academy; training programs are customized and reach individuals and professionals such as educators, parents, students, law enforcement, healthcare providers, and other child-serving professionals. Through the Global Educator Centre for Excellence, ICMEC assists with global capacity building for educators, provides training, and curates an online Education Portal. Through The Koons Family Institute, the organization reports it conducts and commissions original research into the status of child protection laws around the world, creates replicable legal tools, promotes best practices, builds international coalitions, and collaborates with partners to identify and measure threats to children.
For the year ended December 31, 2018, International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children's program expenses were:
Program services |
$2,536,899 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$2,536,899 |
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Chief Executive
Bob Cunningham, Interim Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$0
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Chair of the Board
Franz Humer
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired Chairman, Roche Holding Ltd; Retired Chairman, Diageo plc
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Board Size
25
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Paid Staff Size
9
*Compensation is not yet available as Mr. Cunningham was hired in October 2019.
Note: In 2018, the previous President and CEO, Maura Harty, received compensation in the amount of $285,894. Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events
Fundraising costs were 9% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $3,002,413, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Source of Funds |
Grants and contributions |
$2,012,716 |
Gala, net |
$987,596 |
Contributed services and materials |
$2,101 |
Investment loss |
($9,747) |
Total Income |
$2,992,666 |
- Programs: 82%
- Administrative: 9%
- Fundraising: 9%
Total Income |
$2,992,666 |
Program expenses |
$2,536,899 |
Fundraising expenses |
$284,732 |
Administrative expenses |
$300,108 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$3,121,739 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$-129,073 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$2,763,017 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$2,633,944 |
Total Liabilities |
$518,630 |
Total Assets |
$3,152,574 |
Note: According to ICMEC's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018, the organization received in-kind contributions totaling $2,101 in the form of legal services ($1,851) and translation services ($250).