One Action
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
ONE Action's advocacy work plays a valuable role in persuading policy makers to protect, and where possible, increase funding for ONE Action's core priorities. ONE Action's supporters are highly engaged advocates and contributed valuable support to (See Schedule O)ONE Action's major campaigns.
- Income
- $3.4 million
- Spending
- $1.2 million
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 4
- Highest pay
- $216,030, sr dir, u.s. gov relatns
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- $1.1 million spent. North America: In 2024, the ONE Action team was integral to the success of US 2024 campaigns, working behind the scenes to foster bipartisan relationships and advocate for ONE's key priorities. The team provided crucial resources on PEPFAR's impact and strategies for five-year reauthorization to Congressional staff and organized private meetings for ONE's CEO with key Congressional members, including Senator Chris Coons and Congresswoman Barbara Lee.ONE also hosted multiple convenings, including a congressional briefing on African economic development with panelists representing the World Bank, Prosper Africa, USAID, and the DFC. (See Schedule O)In the lead-up to and following the 2024 US elections, ONE focused on congressional outreach to build new champions in the House and Senate. We engaged bipartisan candidates in open Senate races by publishing a briefing book on U.S. foreign assistance programs, which was sent to all Senate candidates. After the election, our US advocacy team created a briefing book for new members of the 119th Congress, adapted from our Senate candidate resource. This book introduces ONE, outlines legislative priorities, and provides messaging guidance.Through high-level engagement and strategic policy advocacy, ONE Action delivers the political influence needed to advance ONE's mission and help drive lasting progress toward economic opportunity and healthier lives across Africa.
- Europe: In the EU, we advanced our priorities with ONE Vote EU, securing 70+ political champions and mobilizing support through our EU Advocacy Days. In 2024, ONE France campaigned to strengthen the Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) to offset ODA cuts, culminating in October Advocacy Days where the team met with 10 key MPs or assistants to rally support for reversing cuts and saving the Solidarity Development Fund.In Germany, ONE's 2024 campaign focused on the Bundestag election and the 2025 federal budget. The Germany ONE Vote campaign highlighted development success stories, demanded that Germany meet its 0.7% ODA target, and called for the Federal Ministry for Economic (See Sch. O)Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to remain independent rather than merge with the Federal Foreign Office. Throughout the budget discussions, ONE staff and Youth Ambassadors actively engaged with MPs and government officials to advocate for an increased BMZ budget, emphasizing the importance and impact of development cooperation and warning of the consequences of potential budget cuts.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2003.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: Action Inc (Gloucester, MA), EIN 04-2389332. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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