IREX
International Research & Exchanges Board

Media Assistance

For assistance with media requests, contact:

Keith Mellnick , Communications Manager
(202) 628-8188 x127
E-mail: newsroom@irex.org
After hours: (888) 409-6605

IREX Facts in Brief

Type of organization

IREX is a US-based international nonprofit organization [501(c)(3)].

IREX Europe is a registered association in France, founded in affiliation with IREX in the United States.

Date of incorporation

IREX was incorporated in January 1968.

IREX Europe was registered in June 2004.
Annual budget Approximately $50 million
Donors IREX receives funding and support from the US government, European donors, multi-lateral organizations, major foundations, leading corporations, and individual donations, particularly from IREX alumni.
Type of work

IREX and its partner IREX Europe deliver cross-cutting programs and consulting expertise in more than 50 countries through partnership, consultation, training, academic and professional exchange, and research.

Together with IREX Europe and our many local partners around the globe, IREX seeks programming opportunities that strengthen local communities, promote good governance, train the next generation of democratic leaders, and enhance knowledge in critical areas of social, economic, and public policy development.
Staff IREX has a staff of more than 400 professionals worldwide.

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