Model Alliance
Through strategic research, policy initiatives, and campaigns, the model alliance aims to promote fair treatment, equal opportunity, and more sustainable practices in the fashion industry, from the runway …
Model Alliance Inc
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In furtherance of our charitable efforts, the model alliance made numerous accomplishments in the last fiscal year. We convened several virtual awareness-raising events about a range of labor issues in the fashion industry, including how to create a safer, more equitable work environment, health and safety issues in the age of COVID, and how to report sexual harassment and other grievances and navigate unemployment. We supported over 300 people in our community with a wide range of issues including sexual abuse, wage theft, scams, and trafficking, and connected individuals with appropriate resources. We hosted weekly virtual support groups and provided a safe space for channeling adversity into action. Members of our community participated in know your rights events and benefitted …
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Mission
Through strategic research, policy initiatives, and campaigns, the model alliance aims to promote fair treatment, equal opportunity, and more sustainable practices in the fashion industry, from the runway to the factory floor.
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· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Model Alliance with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 71% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyModel Alliance is a registered human services nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2014 and has been operating for 12 years. Its EIN is 471601890. 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 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $520K in annual revenue. 22 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Model Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 471601890. 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.
Model Alliance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Model Alliance is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2014 and has been active for 12 years.
Based on official tax filings, Model Alliance has $520K in annual revenue. It allocates 56% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Model Alliance is classified as a Human 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 $520K in annual revenue. The organization has 22 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Model Alliance. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Model Alliance 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 56% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). 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.
In furtherance of our charitable efforts, the model alliance made numerous accomplishments in the last fiscal year. We convened several virtual awareness-raising events about a range of labor issues in the fashion industry, including how to create a safer, more equitable work environment, health and safety issues in the age of COVID, and how to report sexual harassment and other grievances and navigate unemployment. We supported over 300 people in our community with a wide range of issues including sexual abuse, wage theft, scams, and trafficking, and connected individuals with appropriate resources. We hosted weekly virtual support groups and provided a safe space for channeling adversity into action. Members of... Model Alliance is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2014.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 56% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $520K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Model Alliance are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Model Alliance is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 471601890, 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.
MODEL ALLIANCE 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 (9)
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9 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 22 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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 22 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 · 2014
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Model Alliance
- What is Model Alliance?
- Model Alliance is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. In furtherance of our charitable efforts, the model alliance made numerous accomplishments in the last fiscal year. We convened several virtual awareness-raising events about a range of labor issues in the fashion industry, including how to create a safer, more equitable work environment, health and safety issues in the age of COVID, and how to report sexual harassment and other grievances and navigate unemployment. We supported over 300 people in our community with a wide range of issues including sexual abuse, wage theft, scams, and trafficking, and connected individuals with appropriate resources. We hosted weekly virtual support groups and provided a safe space for channeling adversity into action. Members of our community participated in know your rights events and benefitted from leadership opportunities, including public speaking engagements and creative campaigns. With a coalition of survivors, nonprofit allies and advocates, we rallied in new york state for the rights of survivors of sexual assault in the fashion industry. We raised public awareness of systemic abuse in the fashion industry through social media campaigns and major news outlets. Finally, we leveraged our visibility to advance the rights of garment workers across the globe, helping to champion the garment worker protections act in california and raising awareness for uygur forced labor during fashion week.
- When was Model Alliance founded?
- Model Alliance was founded in 2014.
- Who leads Model Alliance?
- Sara Ziff serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Model Alliance located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is Model Alliance's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 56% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Model Alliance trustworthy?
- Model Alliance has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 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 Model Alliance's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 471601890.
- What is Model Alliance's website?
- http://www.modelalliance.org