Planet Aid Inc
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Mission
Protect the environment, reduce waste, and increase the efficient use of vital resources. Reduce poverty and foster direct cooperation and understanding among people across the planet.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Planet Aid Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 5% 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 contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyPlanet Aid Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Milford, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 043348171. 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 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $37M in annual revenue. 67 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Planet Aid Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 043348171. 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.
Planet Aid Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 78% 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.
Planet Aid Inc is located in Milford, MA, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Based on official tax filings, Planet Aid Inc has $37M in annual revenue. It allocates 78% 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.
Planet Aid Inc 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 $37M in annual revenue. The organization has 67 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Planet Aid 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, Planet Aid 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 78% 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.
Discover how Planet Aid, a nonprofit organization, transforms textile reuse into sustainable community development. Join our global mission. Planet Aid Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 78% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $37M is well above the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Planet Aid Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 043348171, 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.
PLANET AID 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (24)
Source: Public filings
24 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Goodwill Signs On To Take Former Planet Aid Space - The MoCo Show -
Planet Aid Prepares to Close in September - The MoCo Show -
Planet Aid’s Recycling Program, Debunked! - Charity Watch
Planet Aid adds new Ohio donation centers for recycling textiles - Waste Today -
International Charity Planet Aid Pays $1.925 Million to Settle Six-Year Libel Lawsuit - Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting
Planet Aid v. City of St. Johns (6th Cir.)(2015) - Free Speech Center
Behind the Bins: Former Planet Aid Employees Describe ‘Cult-like' Experience - NBC4 Washington
Planet Aid’s ubiquitous clothing donation boxes aren’t so charitable - Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting
Behind the Bins: What Did Planet Aid Do With Your Taxpayer Dollars? - NBC4 Washington
Planet Aid and the Clothing Bin Wars - Nonprofit Quarterly
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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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 - 67 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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 · 67 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 · 1997
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Planet Aid Inc
- What is Planet Aid Inc?
- Planet Aid Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Milford, United States. Discover how Planet Aid, a nonprofit organization, transforms textile reuse into sustainable community development. Join our global mission.
- When was Planet Aid Inc founded?
- Planet Aid Inc was founded in 1997.
- Who leads Planet Aid Inc?
- James R Duckworth serves as CFO.
- Where is Planet Aid Inc located?
- Headquartered in Milford, MA, United States.
- What is Planet Aid Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 78% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Planet Aid Inc trustworthy?
- Planet Aid Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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 Planet Aid Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 043348171.
- What is Planet Aid Inc's website?
- http://www.planetaid.org