Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism
Urgent action fund (uaf) partners with women's movements worldwide (continued on schedule o) to support women's human rights defenders striving to create cultures of justice, equality and peace.
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Urgent Action Fund is a feminist fund that protects, strengthens, and sustains women and transgender human rights defenders at critical moments. We support feminist movements striving to create cultures of justice, equality, and peace. We intervene quickly when activists are poised to make great gains or face serious threats to their lives and work. We provide Rapid Response Grants that enable strategic interventions and participate in collaborative advocacy and research. We are led by activists, rooted in feminism, and strengthened through solidarity. We respond to requests from frontline activists within 72 hours and have funds on the ground within 1-7 days.
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Mission
Urgent action fund (uaf) partners with women's movements worldwide (continued on schedule o) to support women's human rights defenders striving to create cultures of justice, equality and peace.
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· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 97% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- 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 (14 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 + methodologyUrgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism is a registered international nonprofit based in Alameda, CA, 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 030419743. 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 $14M in annual revenue. 91 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 030419743. 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.
Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism 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 88% 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.
Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism is located in Alameda, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Based on official tax filings, Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism has $14M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% 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.
Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism 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 $14M in annual revenue. The organization has 91 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism. 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, Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism 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 88% 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.
Urgent Action Fund is a feminist fund that protects, strengthens, and sustains women and transgender human rights defenders at critical moments. We support feminist movements striving to create cultures of justice, equality, and peace. We intervene quickly when activists are poised to make great gains or face serious threats to their lives and work. We provide Rapid Response Grants that enable strategic interventions and participate in collaborative advocacy and research. We are led by activists, rooted in feminism, and strengthened through solidarity. We respond to requests from frontline activists within 72 hours and have funds on the ground within 1-7 days. Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism 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 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 83%. Its annual revenue of $14M is well above the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 030419743, 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 (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.
URGENT ACTION FUND FOR FEMINIST ACTIVISM 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 (25)
Source: Public filings
25 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 - 91 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 91 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 Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism
- What is Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism?
- Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Alameda, United States. Urgent Action Fund is a feminist fund that protects, strengthens, and sustains women and transgender human rights defenders at critical moments. We support feminist movements striving to create cultures of justice, equality, and peace. We intervene quickly when activists are poised to make great gains or face serious threats to their lives and work. We provide Rapid Response Grants that enable strategic interventions and participate in collaborative advocacy and research. We are led by activists, rooted in feminism, and strengthened through solidarity. We respond to requests from frontline activists within 72 hours and have funds on the ground within 1-7 days.
- When was Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism founded?
- Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism was founded in 1997.
- Who leads Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism?
- Kate Kroeger serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism located?
- Headquartered in Alameda, CA, United States. The charity operates in 74 countries.
- What is Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism trustworthy?
- Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism 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 Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 030419743.
- What is Urgent Action Fund for Feminist Activism's website?
- http://urgentactionfund.org