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Alight

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International Minneapolis, MN EIN 363241033 · IRS Reg 36-3241033 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Alight

Alight is an international humanitarian organization that works for and with communities displaced by conflict, natural disasters, and social and economic crises. The organization provides essential services such as health care, clean water, shelter, protection, livelihood programming, and education, with a special focus on women and girls. Alight serves 4 million people across more than 20 countries each year.

Founded
Headquarters
Minneapolis, MN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q710
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1979

Mission

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Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q710
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 1%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.33%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Alight is a registered international nonprofit based in Minneapolis, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1978 and has been operating for 48 years. Its EIN is 363241033. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $76M in annual revenue. 75 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Alight has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 89/100.

Alight is located in Minneapolis, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1978 and has been active for 48 years.

Based on official tax filings, Alight has $76M in annual revenue. 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.

Alight is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $76M in annual revenue. The organization has 75 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Alight. 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.

Alight has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Alight is an international humanitarian organization that works for and with communities displaced by conflict, natural disasters, and social and economic crises. The organization provides essential services such as health care, clean water, shelter, protection, livelihood programming, and education, with a special focus on women and girls. Alight serves 4 million people across more than 20 countries each year. Alight is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1978.

Among international charities registered in United States: Alight's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $76M is well above the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Alight are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Alight is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 363241033, 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.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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Leadership

JA
James Behnke
Chief Fin & Admin Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AD
Adan A A•••
COUNTRY DIRECTOR
BE
Bernad O•••••• O•••••
COUNTRY DIRECTOR
BR
Brenda C•••••••••
Director
DO
Dogon M•••••••
Director
GI
Gina P•••••••
Director
GR
Greg P•••
Director
IM
Imad L•••••
SECRETARY
JA
James B•••••
Chief Fin & Admin Officer
JE
Jeremy K H•••••••
DIR. OF GOV'T AFFAIRS & ADVOC.
JO
Jocelyn W••••
PRESIDENT
LY
Lynn H•••••••
VICE-CHAIR
MA
Mahboub M•••••
Director
MA
Mark D•••••
TREASURER
MA
Mark W••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
MA
Martha M••••••••
Director
MA
Mary W••••••
Director
MA
Maureen R•••
Director
PA
Paul B••••••
Director
RA
Randhir S••••
COUNTRY DIRECTOR
RI
Richard V•••••
Director
RI
Richard V••••••
Director
SA
Sarah H••••••
CO & EXPERIENCE OFFICER
VA
Vanessa H•••••
Director
VI
Virginia R•••••••••••••••
Director
W
W D•••• C••••
CHAIR
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$76.5M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$61.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$81.8M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$62.5M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$62.6M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Alight This page 89 $76.5 million -
Empower-Emerging Markets Foundation 89 $11.8 million -
American Leprosy Missions Inc 89 $15.8 million 7%
Orphan Grain Train Inc 89 $53.7 million -
English Language Institute in China 89 $17.1 million -
Cure International Inc 89 $63.2 million 1%
Asi 89 $12.8 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 75 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Alight

What is Alight?
Alight is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Minneapolis, United States. Alight is an international humanitarian organization that works for and with communities displaced by conflict, natural disasters, and social and economic crises. The organization provides essential services such as health care, clean water, shelter, protection, livelihood programming, and education, with a special focus on women and girls. Alight serves 4 million people across more than 20 countries each year.
When was Alight founded?
Alight was founded in 1978.
Who leads Alight?
James Behnke serves as Chief Fin & Admin Officer.
Where is Alight located?
Headquartered in Minneapolis, United States.
What is Alight's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Alight trustworthy?
Alight has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Alight's registration number?
IRS EIN: 363241033. Registration: 36-3241033 (United States).
What is Alight's website?
http://www.wearealight.org