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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: April 2025 Expires: May 2027

Identity Theft Resource Center

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards

2514 Jamacha Rd Ste 502-525
El Cajon, CA, 92019-6313

Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Identity Theft Resource Center meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
The ITRC Is a non-profit organization established to empower and guide consumers, victims, business and government to minimize risk and mitigate the impact of identity compromise and crime.

Year, State Incorporated:
2003, CA

Also Known As:
ITRC

The ITRC provides free help to anyone with U.S.-based identity credentials who would like information about how to prevent becoming a victim of an identity crime, who wants information on how to protect their personal information, and/or who would like assistance with recovering from identity misuse. The ITRC’s Victim Advisors walk all victims through the steps they need to take to address their concerns, will send a customized recovery and protection plan, and are happy to serve as a resource for as long as they are needed.

The ITRC is also a voice for victims and maintains the largest U.S. aggregate of data breach information, provides public research on victim impact, advises legislation, speaks to the media on public issues, works with businesses to develop educational materials, provides webinars & presentations for organizations, etc.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, Identity Theft Resource Center's program expenses were:

Program expenses $1,965,700
Total Program Expenses $1,965,700

Chief Executive
Eva Velasquez, President & CEO

Chair of the Board
Mr. Ralph Linares, Board Chairperson

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Goldfish Consulting

Board Size
15

Paid Staff Size
16

Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals

% of Related Contributions on Fundraising: 11.70%

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 Identity Theft Resource Center's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Grants and contributions $1,352,878
Cy Pres $468,964
Program services $425,755
Sponsorships $272,083
Interest $66
Total Income $2,519,746

Programs: 80% Fundraising: 8% Administrative: 12%

Total Income $2,519,746
Total expenses: $2,442,450
  Program expenses $1,965,700
  Fundraising expenses $190,195
  Administrative expenses $286,555
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $77,296
Beginning Net Assets $737,169
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $814,465
Total Liabilities $402,891
Total Assets $1,217,356

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Report completed by:
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest