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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.
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Mission
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Alight has a minimal profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 96% of the 12,755 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 90 reflects how little GiveRadar has been able to verify so far, and is not a judgment about the organization itself. Explore United States data
- Established in 1978, it predates 89% of the international charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAlight 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. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $76M in annual revenue. 75 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Alight's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 363241033. 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.
Alight has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('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.
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. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 83% 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.
Alight 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 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Alight 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 83%). 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.
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 an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1978.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 83%. 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
ALIGHT 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 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
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 75 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 · 1978
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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, MN, United States.
- What is Alight's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Alight trustworthy?
- Alight has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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