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Oxfam-America Inc

EIN 23-7069110 · Boston, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OXFAM AMERICA (OXFAM OR OA) IS A GLOBAL ORGANIZATION THAT FIGHTS INEQUALITY TO END POVERTY AND INJUSTICE. WE OFFER LIFESAVING SUPPORT IN TIMES OF CRISIS AND ADVOCATE FOR ECONOMIC JUSTICE, GENDER EQUALITY, AND CLIMATE ACTION.

Income
$85.1 million
Spending
$78.3 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
4.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
302
Volunteers
169
Highest pay
$525,298, president & ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (international, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (international, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    21 of 21 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 (4)
  1. $19.2 million spent. CAMPAIGNING FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE: OXFAM AMERICA CAMPAIGNS TO CHANGE UNJUST POLICIES THAT DEEPEN INEQUALITY AND KEEP PEOPLE TRAPPED IN POVERTY. WE ADDRESS INEQUALITIES AT A GLOBAL LEVEL AND IN THE U.S. WE PROMOTE CORPORATE ACCOUNTABILITY, RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS CONDUCT AND WORKER JUSTICE THROUGH A COMBINATION OF COMMUNITY LED ADVOCACY, TECHNICAL GUIDANCE, ALONG WITH PUBLIC, CORPORATE, INVESTOR AND POLICY MAKER EDUCATION ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND WELL-BEING.
  2. $17.0 million spent. PROGRAMS TO OVERCOME POVERTY AND INJUSTICE: OXFAM AMERICA AND PARTNERS STRENGTHENED COMMUNITY RESILIENCE AND ADDRESSED THE STRUCTURAL DRIVERS OF POVERTY AND INEQUALITY. ACROSS AFRICA, OXFAM SUPPORTED WOMEN FARMERS WITH RESOURCES AND TRAINING TO EXPAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND STRENGTHEN THEIR LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY. IN THE DRC, OXFAM WORKED WITH COMMUNITIES TO RESTORE DIGNITY, EXPAND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, SUPPORT PEACEBUILDING, AND ADVOCATE FOR SUSTAINED U.S. DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE. IN KENYA'S MARSABIT COUNTY, OXFAM AND IREMO PROVIDED SMALL GRANTS TO OVER 6,000 WOMEN, ENABLING LIVESTOCK RESTOCKING, SMALL BUSINESS GROWTH, AND NEW GREENHOUSES AND GARDENS. IN NORTHEASTERN NIGERIA, OXFAM TRAINED NEARLY 3,000 PEOPLE IN FINANCIAL LITERACY, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, AND LEADERSHIP.
  3. $12.7 million spent. SAVING LIVES EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS: OXFAM AMERICA AND PARTNERS DELIVERED LIFE-SAVING ASSISTANCE AND PROTECTED DIGNITY ACROSS SOME OF THE WORLD'S MOST FRAGILE, CONFLICT-AFFECTED REGIONS. IN GAZA, OXFAM ADVOCATED FOR UNRESTRICTED HUMANITARIAN ACCESS AND A PERMANENT CEASEFIRE WHILE REACHING OVER 59,000 PEOPLE WITH FOOD, CLEAN WATER, HYGIENE SUPPLIES. IN THE DRC, OXFAM RESTORED WATER SYSTEMS, DISTRIBUTED HYGIENE KITS, SUPPORTED SURVIVORS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE, AND STRENGTHENED PEACEBUILDING, REACHING MORE THAN 193,000 PEOPLE. IN SOUTH SUDAN, OXFAM PROVIDED ESSENTIAL WASH AND PROTECTION SERVICES TO OVER 10,000 DISPLACED PEOPLE IN JONGLEI STATE; SUPPORTED REFUGEES AND RETURNEES NEAR RENK WITH CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION; DISTRIBUTED DIGNITY KITS; AND REHABILITATED TRADITIONAL WATER RESERVOIRS.
  4. $6.9 million spent. PUBLIC EDUCATION: IN THE PAST YEAR OXFAM COMMUNICATED TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT ISSUES SUCH AS ECONOMIC JUSTICE, CLIMATE ACTION, GENDER JUSTICE, AND HUMANITARIAN RESPONSES. SPECIFIC EXAMPLES OF THESE ISSUES INCLUDE THE ONGOING CONFLICT IN GAZA, WORKERS' RIGHTS, TAXING THE ULTRAWEALTHY, THE IMPORTANCE OF LIFESAVING AID AND LOCAL HUMANITARIAN LEADERSHIP.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending March 2026.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1988.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 21, 2026.

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