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Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian nonprofit that advances children's rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of challenges children face. We're there from birth until adulthood, and we support children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity, while particularly focusing on the experience of girls. We drive changes in practice and policy at the local, national and global levels using our reach, expertise and knowledge. With more than …
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Plan International USA Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1939, it is among the oldest international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 15 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 87 places it in the top 1% 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 (15 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPlan International USA Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Providence, RI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1939 and has been operating for 87 years. Its EIN is 135661832. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $52M in annual revenue. 120 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Plan International USA Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 135661832. 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.
Plan International USA Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Plan International USA Inc is located in Providence, RI, United States. The organization was established in 1939 and has been active for 87 years.
Based on official tax filings, Plan International USA Inc has $52M in annual revenue. It allocates 69% of expenses to programs and services. This is below 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.
Plan International USA Inc is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $52M in annual revenue. The organization has 120 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Plan International USA Inc. 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, Plan International USA Inc 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 69% 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.
Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian nonprofit that advances children's rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of challenges children face. We're there from birth until adulthood, and we support children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity, while particularly focusing on the experience of girls. We drive changes in practice and policy at the local, national and global... Plan International USA Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1939.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 69% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $52M is well above the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Plan International USA Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 135661832, 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
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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PLAN INTERNATIONAL USA INC 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
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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10 articles found
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Ahead of International Women's Day, Plan International USA calls for sustained investment in girls' education - PR Newswire
International Day of the Girl: Plan International report spotlights barriers keeping girls out of school - PR Newswire
Plan International and Paramount launch "Worthy" campaign to support girls' education worldwide - Yahoo Finance
From its Providence HQ, Plan International aids the globe. Then USAID cuts came. - The Providence Journal
Plan International celebrates International Women's Day with 'Empower Girls. Change the Future' campaign - PR Newswire
Plan International and Paramount Partner on New Dora Campaign to Empower Girls Worldwide - NickALive!
Plan International Announces National Campaign, Unveils 2024 State of the World's Girls Report - PR Newswire
Teens Take Over – Girl,17, becomes President in Malawi - Plan International
Maham has hope for the reproductive rights of girls and young women in the USA - Plan International
Why we must prioritise education as we build back from COVID-19 - Plan International
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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 - 120 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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- GlobalGiving partner directory
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 120 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 · 1939
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Plan International USA Inc
- What is Plan International USA Inc?
- Plan International USA Inc is a international supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Providence, United States. Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian nonprofit that advances children's rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it is girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of challenges children face. We're there from birth until adulthood, and we support children to prepare for and respond to crises and adversity, while particularly focusing on the experience of girls. We drive changes in practice and policy at the local, national and global levels using our reach, expertise and knowledge. With more than 85 years of experience, we work to transform lives in over 80 countries. We won't stop until we are all equal. We center our work around seven key impact areas: Youth empowerment; Inclusive, quality education; Early childhood development; Skills and work; Emergencies; Protection from violence; and Sexual and reproductive health and rights.
- When was Plan International USA Inc founded?
- Plan International USA Inc was founded in 1939.
- Who leads Plan International USA Inc?
- Shanna Marzilli serves as CEO.
- Where is Plan International USA Inc located?
- Headquartered in Providence, RI, United States. The charity operates in 70 countries.
- What is Plan International USA Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 69% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Plan International USA Inc trustworthy?
- Plan International USA Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 Plan International USA Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 135661832.
- What is Plan International USA Inc's website?
- http://www.planusa.org