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Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger, reaching over 26.5 million people across more than 55 countries.
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Mission
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Focus areas & reach
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· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Action Against Hunger USA with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 7 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 7 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAction Against Hunger USA is a registered international nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its EIN is 133327220. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $161M in annual revenue. 134 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Action Against Hunger USA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 133327220. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Action Against Hunger USA has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Action Against Hunger USA is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years.
Based on official tax filings, Action Against Hunger USA has $161M in annual revenue. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Action Against Hunger USA is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $161M in annual revenue. The organization has 134 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Action Against Hunger USA. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Action Against Hunger USA holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger, reaching over 26.5 million people across more than 55 countries. Action Against Hunger USA is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1985.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $161M is well above the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Action Against Hunger USA are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Action Against Hunger USA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 133327220, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ACTION AGAINST HUNGER USA is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Hunger Hotspots in 2026: Devastating Hunger Amid a Life-Threatening Funding Crisis - Action Against Hunger
Action Against Hunger and IHG Hotels & Resorts Mark First Year of Partnership Helping Millions Tackle Malnutrition - Yahoo Finance
Sign On: Demand a permanent ceasefire and full humanitarian access in Gaza - Action Against Hunger
Over 100 Humanitarian Organizations Call for Immediate Ceasefire and Unimpeded Aid Access in Gaza - Action Against Hunger
Action Against Hunger Condemns Air Strikes on a Health Center it Supports - Action Against Hunger
Action Against Hunger USA CEO to receive inaugural James T. Morris Humanitarian Award at 10th ARW - News at IU
Lives Hang in the Balance as U.S. Government Freezes International Aid - Action Against Hunger
Action Against Hunger Appoints Three New Board Members to Help Address the Global Hunger Crisis - Action Against Hunger
As Conflict Escalates in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Action Against Hunger Warns of Imminent Hunger Crisis - Action Against Hunger
Global Hunger Funding Gap Hit 65% for Neediest Countries - Action Against Hunger
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 134 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- Wikidata structured data
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 134 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1985
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Action Against Hunger USA
- What is Action Against Hunger USA?
- Action Against Hunger USA is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger, reaching over 26.5 million people across more than 55 countries.
- When was Action Against Hunger USA founded?
- Action Against Hunger USA was founded in 1985.
- Who leads Action Against Hunger USA?
- Raji Kalra serves as Interim Chief Financial Office.
- Where is Action Against Hunger USA located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States. The charity operates in 47 countries.
- What is Action Against Hunger USA's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Action Against Hunger USA trustworthy?
- Action Against Hunger USA has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Action Against Hunger USA's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 133327220. Registration: 13-3327220 (United States).
- What is Action Against Hunger USA's website?
- http://www.actionagainsthunger.org