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.
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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 is an international network building a just, equitable, and sustainable world in solidarity with communities on the frontlines of poverty and injustice.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Actionaid USA with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
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- 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Financials
From irs 990 (fy2024) · FY2024Leadership & board
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· vs. 8 similar social services in United StatesSimilar charities
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5 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
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ACTIONAID 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
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (15)
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15 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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6 articles found
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Concurring With ActionAid That IMF And World Bank Should Refrain From Perpetuating Colonial Rule In African Countries - Modern Ghana
Actionaid hosts regional meeting on agro-ecology and resilience - thepoint.gm
War-torn Syria: How you can help - USA Today
Gambia: Actionaid International the Gambia and Senegal Agree to Strengthen Collaboration On Climate Resilient Sustainable Agriculture - allAfrica.com
API, EWG, ActionAid Call for Repeal of Corn Ethanol Mandates - Fuels Market News
ActionAid USA: Aiding Over 25 Million People - The Borgen Project
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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 - 41 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 41 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 · 2000
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Programs & activitiesNo 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