Migrant Workers Action
Migrant Workers Action advocates for the rights of migrant domestic workers facing abuses under the Kafala system.
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MWA is an non-governmental organisation working towards abolishing the state-sponsored labour exploitation and human trafficking of Migrant Domestic Workers (MDWs) through Lebanon's Kafala system. MWA's overall aim is for the establishment of a fair and just immigration system for migrant domestic workers guaranteeing their inclusion in the Lebanese Labour Law and the enjoyment of their fundamental rights.
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Mission
Migrant Workers Action advocates for the rights of migrant domestic workers facing abuses under the Kafala system.
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· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Migrant Workers Action with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 97% of comparable charities. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 77 places it in the top 10% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMigrant Workers Action is a registered international nonprofit based in Dallas, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 843809824. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $458K in annual revenue. 17 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. Recent news coverage is predominantly positive.
Migrant Workers Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 843809824. 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.
Migrant Workers Action has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 80% 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.
Migrant Workers Action is located in Dallas, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years.
Based on official tax filings, Migrant Workers Action has $458K in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 78% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Migrant Workers Action 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 small organization. It has $458K in annual revenue. The organization has 17 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Migrant Workers Action. 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, Migrant Workers Action 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 80% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). 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.
MWA is an non-governmental organisation working towards abolishing the state-sponsored labour exploitation and human trafficking of Migrant Domestic Workers (MDWs) through Lebanon's Kafala system. MWA's overall aim is for the establishment of a fair and just immigration system for migrant domestic workers guaranteeing their inclusion in the Lebanese Labour Law and the enjoyment of their fundamental rights. Migrant Workers Action is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $458K is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Migrant Workers Action are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Migrant Workers Action is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 843809824, 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
6 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.
MIGRANT WORKERS ACTION 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 (5)
Source: Public filings
5 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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4 articles found
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Displacement of migrant workers in Lebanon increases risk of modern slavery - Walk Free
Lebanon: Report finds migrant domestic workers from Sierra Leone subject to forced labour & trafficking, incl. by Lebanese recruitment agencies - Business and Human Rights Centre
T.N. police book case against Dainik Bhaskar on charges of spreading rumours of migrant workers being attacked - The Hindu
Tiruppur safe for migrant workers, action will be taken against those spreading rumours: Collector - The Hindu
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 - 17 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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- Supplementary verification
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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 · 17 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 · 2019
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Migrant Workers Action
- What is Migrant Workers Action?
- Migrant Workers Action is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Dallas, United States. MWA is an non-governmental organisation working towards abolishing the state-sponsored labour exploitation and human trafficking of Migrant Domestic Workers (MDWs) through Lebanon's Kafala system. MWA's overall aim is for the establishment of a fair and just immigration system for migrant domestic workers guaranteeing their inclusion in the Lebanese Labour Law and the enjoyment of their fundamental rights.
- When was Migrant Workers Action founded?
- Migrant Workers Action was founded in 2019.
- Who leads Migrant Workers Action?
- Kyle Lawrence serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Migrant Workers Action located?
- Headquartered in Dallas, TX, United States.
- What is Migrant Workers Action's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Migrant Workers Action trustworthy?
- Migrant Workers Action has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Migrant Workers Action's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 843809824.
- What is Migrant Workers Action's website?
- https://mwaction.org/