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. …
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)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
- 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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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyActionaid 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.
Filing history
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
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
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)
Source: Public filings
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 - The Point.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
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 - 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
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 · 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