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Outright Action International

Outright International works at global, regional and national levels to eradicate the persecution, inequality and violence faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ) people around …

Outright International

International New York, NY EIN: 943139952 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About Outright Action International

Outright International works at global, regional and national levels to eradicate the persecution, inequality and violence faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ) people around the world. With staff in over 12 countries and headquarters in New York, Outright builds the capacity of LGBTIQ movements, documents human rights violations, advocates for inclusion and equality, and holds leaders accountable for protecting the rights of LGBTIQ people everywhere. Outright was founded in 1990 and has recognized consultative status at the United Nations.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Z99Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large
Operating in
73 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1996

Mission

Outright International works at global, regional and national levels to eradicate the persecution, inequality and violence faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ) people around the world. With staff in over 12 countries and headquarters in New York, Outright builds the capacity of LGBTIQ movements, documents human rights violations, advocates for inclusion and equality, and holds leaders accountable for protecting the rights of LGBTIQ people everywhere. Outright was founded in 1990 and has recognized consultative status at the United Nations.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
Operating countries (73)
Afghanistan Algeria American Samoa Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Bahamas Bangladesh Barbados Belize Botswana Burkina Faso Cambodia Cameroon Chile China Colombia Ivory Coast DR Congo Timor-Leste Egypt Equatorial Guinea Fiji Ghana Haiti Honduras India Indonesia Iran Iraq Jamaica Japan Kazakhstan Kenya Kiribati Kyrgyzstan Lebanon Lesotho Libya Malawi Malaysia Mali Mauritania Mauritius Mexico Morocco Myanmar Nauru Nepal Nigeria Papua New Guinea Peru Philippines Congo Russia Singapore Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa Sri Lanka Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Sudan Eswatini Taiwan Tanzania Thailand Trinidad and Tobago Tunisia Türkiye Uganda Ukraine Vietnam Zimbabwe

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 80%
Peer average: 83%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.79%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.80
Program$0.80
80% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Outright Action International has 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 97% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • 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 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Outright Action International is a registered international nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 943139952. 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 $16M in annual revenue. 83 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Outright Action International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 943139952. 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.

Outright Action International 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.

Outright Action International is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years. Its registered address is 216 East 45th Street, 17th Floor, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Outright Action International has $16M in annual revenue. It allocates 80% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with 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.

Outright Action International 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 $16M in annual revenue. The organization has 83 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Outright Action International. 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, Outright Action International 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 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.

Outright International works at global, regional and national levels to eradicate the persecution, inequality and violence faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ) people around the world. With staff in over 12 countries and headquarters in New York, Outright builds the capacity of LGBTIQ movements, documents human rights violations, advocates for inclusion and equality, and holds leaders accountable for protecting the rights of LGBTIQ people everywhere. Outright was founded in 1990 and has recognized consultative status at the United Nations. Outright Action International is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 80% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $16M is well above the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Outright Action International are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Outright Action International is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 943139952, 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
80% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
34

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MA
Maria S••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$16.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$13.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$15.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Crypto Artists Hackatao Donate $50,000 Worth of ETH to Outright International - The Giving Block
Oct 2022
thegivingblock.com
Out in the World: OutRight appoints Sjödin new executive director - Bay Area Reporter
Aug 2022
www.ebar.com
New OutRight Action International executive director announced - Los Angeles Blade
Aug 2022
www.losangelesblade.com
Form filed
$19.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
LIFE IS STRANGE: TRUE COLORS SHOWS SUPPORT FOR OUTRIGHT ACTION INTERNATIONAL WITH CHARITY CAMPAIGN - Square Enix press s
Sep 2021
press.na.square-enix.com
Life is Strange: True Colors teams up with LGBTQIA+ charity OutRight Action International - Gayming Magazine
Sep 2021
gaymingmag.com
Form filed
$5.7M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
LEVI’S DONATES TO OUTRIGHT ACTION INTERNATIONAL WITH NEW PRIDE COLLECTION - MR Magazine
May 2020
mr-mag.com
OutRight Action International accepting Applications for COVID-19 LGBTIQ Emergency Response Fund - fundsforNGOs
Apr 2020
www2.fundsforngos.org
OutRight Action International Launches OutRight TV to Share LGBTIQ People’s Stories Amid a Global Pandemic - curvemag.co
Apr 2020
www.curvemag.com
OutRight Action Gala Highlights Trans Lives - Gay City News
May 2019
gaycitynews.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 83 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 83 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1991
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Outright Action International

What is Outright Action International?
Outright Action International is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. Outright International works at global, regional and national levels to eradicate the persecution, inequality and violence faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ) people around the world. With staff in over 12 countries and headquarters in New York, Outright builds the capacity of LGBTIQ movements, documents human rights violations, advocates for inclusion and equality, and holds leaders accountable for protecting the rights of LGBTIQ people everywhere. Outright was founded in 1990 and has recognized consultative status at the United Nations.
When was Outright Action International founded?
Outright Action International was founded in 1991.
Who leads Outright Action International?
Maria Sjdin serves as Executive Director.
Where is Outright Action International located?
Headquartered in New York, NY, United States. The charity operates in 73 countries.
What is Outright Action International's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 80% of expenses go to program services.
Is Outright Action International trustworthy?
Outright Action International 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 Outright Action International's registration number?
IRS EIN: 943139952.
What is Outright Action International's website?
https://www.outrightinternational.org