International Research and Exchanges Board Inc.

“Form 990, Part I, Line 5 & Part V, Line 2a The number of employees listed (221) only reflects the employees paid out of the headquarters office with a W-2. IREX is an international organization with over 453 total persons (including foreign local hires) in 27 offices in 28 countries. The majority of employees are located in IREX country offices. Only 194 employees are located in the headquarters office in Washington, DC. Organization's Mission Form 990, Part III, Line 1 INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH & EXCHANGES BOARD (IREX) PROMOTES POSITIVE LASTING CHANGE GLOBALLY. IREX ENABLES LOCAL INDIVIDUALS AND INSTITUTIONS TO BUILD KEY ELEMENTS OF A VIBRANT SOCIETY: QUALITY EDUCATION, INDEPENDENT MEDIA, AND STRONG COMMUNITIES. TO STRENGTHEN THESE SECTORS, IREX'S PROGRAM ACTIVITIES ALSO INCLUDE CONFLICT RESOLUTION, TECHNOLOGY FOR DEVELOPMENT, WOMEN AND YOUTH. WITH MORE THAN 45 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, IREX IS GUIDED BY ITS ENDURING VALUES AND IS COMMITTED TO ORGANIZATIONAL EXCELLENCE, MEASURABLE IMPACT AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP. IREX EMPLOYS FIELD-TESTED METHODS AND INNOVATIVE USES OF TECHNOLOGIES TO DEVELOP PRACTICAL AND LOCALLY-DRIVEN SOLUTIONS WITH OUR PARTNERS. PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITY #1 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A The Democracy, Governance and Media technical division has an extensive portfolio of programs focused on good governance, civil society strengthening, youth and women's empowerment, media development, and NGO capacity-building in Africa, Asia, Europe & Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. IREX integrates targeted activities for underrepresented populations, which include women, youth, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities. Through Collaborative Technologies program activities managed by the Center of Collaborative Technology, IREX works to provide and integrate new technologies that create a more inclusive information society to help inform communities, policymakers, academics, and civil society leaders throughout the world as they seek ways to expand citizens' access to information. IREX's engages in partnership with people, organizations, and government institutions to improve their communities and foster good governance through elevating citizen voice, broadening access to information for citizens and policymakers, foster accountability and promote good governance. IREX works closely with civil society organizations to strengthen engagement between citizens and government, and provide opportunities for people to improve their lives and be leaders in their communities. IREX works to advance media professionalism, sustainability, sound media laws, and the local institutions that support independent media and journalists. PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITY #2 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B Education supports economic development, social reform, and civic participation within a society and provides the foundation for tomorrow's leaders. IREX works with individuals, institutions, and governments to expand access to and improve the quality of education worldwide. IREX designs programs and provides consulting to support lifelong learning starting at the primary and secondary levels, continuing through higher education, and including continuing professional training. Program areas include Basic Education Development, Higher Education Development, International Education and Research Support.”

“FORM 990, PART V, LINE 4B Armenia Azerbaijan El Salvador Georgia Ghana Iraq Jordan Kenya Kazakhstan Kyrgyzstan Liberia Libya Moldova Mozambique Namibia Romania Russia South Africa Tunisla Tajikistan Turkmenistan Ukraine West Bank”

“Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Form 990 was reviewed thoroughly by the organization's Treasurer in initial draft and final form prior to filing. The Board of Directors have authorized the members of the Finance Committee to review the final copy of the return. The review by the Finance Committee was conducted prior to filing the Form 990. The Form 990 was made available electronically to all members of the Board of Directors before it was filed with the IRS.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c The Board of Governors at their November 2010 meeting adopted an annual conflict of interest submission disclosure requirement for each Governor. A similar disclosure is required for all members of staff senior management group. In addition, IREX has a written conflict of interest policy covering employees. After the annual disclosures are submitted, they are reviewed by the Office of the President (for Board members) or the Chief of Staff (for senior staff). If there is a potential or perceived conflict, the matter is elevated to the President and Chairperson of the Board (for Board members) or the President and Chief of Staff (for senior staff). If there is a conflict, the person would recuse themselves from any deliberations or decision-making related to the transaction.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Lines 15a & 15b The President's annual salary increase and award are determined by the Chairperson of the Board of Governors in consultation with the members of the Executive Committee. Annual salary increases and awards for other officers and key employees are determined by the President based on annually established institutional salary increase ranges for all DC paid employees. Any officer or key employee awards are determined by the President within the parameters of an employee award plan adopted by the Board of Governors. Finally all other officer and key employee salary increases and awards (if any) are reviewed by the President with the Chairperson of the Board. Annually, IREX acquires salary survey information from a variety of sources and makes adjustments of salary ranges, if necessary. Deliberations and decisions regarding the determination of compensation, such as salary increases and awards, are contemporaneously documented.”

“Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Copies of the financial statements are also available on the IREX website.”

“Form 990, Part IX, Lines 1, 2, 3, 24A & B In carrying out program services, IREX works extensively in partnerships with other organizations. Over 90% of IREX's total program expenditures were devoted to educational, professional exchanges and partnership activities plus the staff and travel costs directly related to supporting these activities.”