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Actionaid USA

Actionaid is an international network building a just, equitable, and sustainable world in solidarity with communities on the frontlines of poverty and injustice.

Social Services Washington, DC EIN: 522277575 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Actionaid USA

ActionAid is an international network building a just, equitable, and sustainable world in solidarity with communities on the frontlines of poverty and injustice. Together, we tackle the symptoms of unequal power - poverty, hunger, gender-based violence, climate change, conflict, and disaster - and challenge the ideologies, legal systems, and social norms that lie underneath. Our vision of the world is one in which every person enjoys the right to a life of dignity, freedom from poverty and all forms of oppression. With your support, we can make that vision a reality. Recently, we've seen existing inequalities exacerbated by the onset of the global pandemic, more frequent humanitarian emergencies, climate disasters, racial injustice, and government policies that put profit over people. …

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
V35
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium
Operating in
47 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2001

Mission

Actionaid is an international network building a just, equitable, and sustainable world in solidarity with communities on the frontlines of poverty and injustice.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
Operating countries (47)
Afghanistan Australia Bangladesh Brazil Burundi Cambodia China Denmark DR Congo Ethiopia France Ghana Greece Guatemala Haiti Hong Kong Iceland India Ireland Italy Kenya Lesotho Liberia Malawi Mozambique Myanmar Nepal Netherlands Nicaragua Nigeria Pakistan Philippines Rwanda Senegal Sierra Leone South Africa Spain Sweden Tanzania Thailand Gambia Uganda United Kingdom United States Vietnam Zambia Zimbabwe

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 75%
Peer average: 81%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.20%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.75
Program$0.75

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Actionaid USA with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 93% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Actionaid USA is a registered social services nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 522277575. 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 $3M in annual revenue. 41 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Actionaid USA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 522277575. 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.

Actionaid 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. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.

Actionaid USA is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.

Based on official tax filings, Actionaid USA has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 81% for social services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Actionaid USA is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 41 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Actionaid 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, Actionaid 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 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). 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.

ActionAid is an international network building a just, equitable, and sustainable world in solidarity with communities on the frontlines of poverty and injustice. Together, we tackle the symptoms of unequal power - poverty, hunger, gender-based violence, climate change, conflict, and disaster - and challenge the ideologies, legal systems, and social norms that lie underneath. Our vision of the world is one in which every person enjoys the right to a life of dignity, freedom from poverty and all forms of oppression. With your support, we can make that vision a reality. Recently, we've seen existing inequalities exacerbated by the onset of the global pandemic, more frequent humanitarian emergencies, climate disasters... Actionaid USA is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.

Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Actionaid USA are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Actionaid USA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 522277575, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
75% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
16

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

RI
Richard P•••••••••••••
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

From global news sources. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$2.7M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Concurring With ActionAid That IMF And World Bank Should Refrain From Perpetuating Colonial Rule In African Countries -
Apr 2024
www.modernghana.com
Form filed
$3.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$4.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Actionaid hosts regional meeting on agro-ecology and resilience - The Point.gm
May 2017
thepoint.gm
War-torn Syria: How you can help - USA Today
Apr 2017
www.usatoday.com
Gambia: Actionaid International the Gambia and Senegal Agree to Strengthen Collaboration On Climate Resilient Sustainabl
Aug 2015
allafrica.com
API, EWG, ActionAid Call for Repeal of Corn Ethanol Mandates - Fuels Market News
Mar 2015
fuelsmarketnews.com
ActionAid USA: Aiding Over 25 Million People - The Borgen Project
Aug 2014
borgenproject.org

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,127
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Social Services this charity 15,199
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,249
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 41 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 41 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2000
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Actionaid USA

What is Actionaid USA?
Actionaid USA is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. ActionAid is an international network building a just, equitable, and sustainable world in solidarity with communities on the frontlines of poverty and injustice. Together, we tackle the symptoms of unequal power - poverty, hunger, gender-based violence, climate change, conflict, and disaster - and challenge the ideologies, legal systems, and social norms that lie underneath. Our vision of the world is one in which every person enjoys the right to a life of dignity, freedom from poverty and all forms of oppression. With your support, we can make that vision a reality. Recently, we've seen existing inequalities exacerbated by the onset of the global pandemic, more frequent humanitarian emergencies, climate disasters, racial injustice, and government policies that put profit over people. ActionAid USA's longstanding history emphasizes the intersectionality of these issues, and now more than ever, makes the case for doubling down on dismantling the systems of injustice and inequality that keep people marginalized. Your support is critical for the future of the communities with whom we work. It helps shape our advocacy, influences how quickly we can mobilize in the face of an emergency, and grows the number of voices who will speak truth to power.
When was Actionaid USA founded?
Actionaid USA was founded in 2000.
Who leads Actionaid USA?
Richard Payling-Wright serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Where is Actionaid USA located?
Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States. The charity operates in 47 countries.
What is Actionaid USA's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
Is Actionaid USA trustworthy?
Actionaid 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 Actionaid USA's registration number?
IRS EIN: 522277575.
What is Actionaid USA's website?
http://www.actionaidusa.org