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
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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.
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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.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- 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 + methodologyOutright 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.
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.
OUTRIGHT ACTION INTERNATIONAL 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
9 articles found
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Crypto Artists Hackatao Donate $50,000 Worth of ETH to Outright International - The Giving Block
Out in the World: OutRight appoints Sjödin new executive director - Bay Area Reporter
New OutRight Action International executive director announced - Los Angeles Blade
LIFE IS STRANGE: TRUE COLORS SHOWS SUPPORT FOR OUTRIGHT ACTION INTERNATIONAL WITH CHARITY CAMPAIGN - Square Enix press site
Life is Strange: True Colors teams up with LGBTQIA+ charity OutRight Action International - Gayming Magazine
LEVI’S DONATES TO OUTRIGHT ACTION INTERNATIONAL WITH NEW PRIDE COLLECTION - MR Magazine
OutRight Action International accepting Applications for COVID-19 LGBTIQ Emergency Response Fund - fundsforNGOs
OutRight Action International Launches OutRight TV to Share LGBTIQ People’s Stories Amid a Global Pandemic - curvemag.com
OutRight Action Gala Highlights Trans Lives - Gay City News
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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 - 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
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 · 83 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 · 1991
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Programs & activitiesNo 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