Alight
90% goes to programs $4 to raise $100 Thin reserves Growing revenue
Alight is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, registered in 1979, with $76,492,994 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
1325 Quincy St Ne Ste A1, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 EIN 36-3241033 Since 1979
Revenue (FY2024)
$76.5M
▲ 24.8% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$79.4M
Net assets
$5.3M
Employees
100
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →AProgram efficiency40% of the rating90% to programs · $4 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Alight: 90% to programs · $4 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · -4% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Alight: 1 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Alight: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Alight: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See part iii, line 1.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1325 Quincy St Ne Ste A1, Minneapolis, MN, 55413
- City
- Minneapolis
- State
- Minnesota
- Subcategory
- International Human Rights
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $38.0M (FY2013) to $76.5M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $45.0MNet assets $5.3M
Operating margin
-3.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$50.3M
Total liabilities
$45.0M
Net assets
$5.3M
Salaries & benefits
$40.6M
51% of expenses
Board members
15
15 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $76,492,994▲24.8% | $79,407,657▲18.7% | $5,328,752▼33.6% | $50,305,243▲96.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $61,286,647▼25.0% | $66,874,430▼5.4% | $8,026,993▼83.0% | $25,602,152▼54.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $81,751,690▲30.8% | $70,681,210▲23.3% | $47,126,536▲28.8% | $55,928,555▲28.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $62,496,973▼0.2% | $57,323,496▲3.3% | $36,591,053▲15.0% | $43,599,902▲13.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $62,640,839▲21.0% | $55,486,442▼5.8% | $31,817,561▲30.9% | $38,583,032▲26.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $51,749,005▼16.4% | $58,879,820▲3.5% | $24,309,793▼32.7% | $30,444,118▼25.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $61,923,387▲7.6% | $56,876,240▲24.1% | $36,115,206▲16.4% | $40,713,870▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $57,564,294▲41.9% | $45,843,947▼3.6% | $31,031,550▲61.1% | $35,020,761▲55.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $40,571,809▼15.4% | $47,532,837▲5.9% | $19,256,588▼26.5% | $22,476,734▼24.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $47,931,512▲26.1% | $44,874,089▲33.6% | $26,212,470▲13.4% | $29,753,998▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $38,018,523 | $33,586,045 | $23,124,011 | $26,605,851 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Jocelyn Wyatt — $365,982 (0.46% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jocelyn Wyatt | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $365,982 |
| Sarah Hartman | Chief Operating & Eo | 40 | $310,241 |
| Zohra Zori | Chief Mktng & Eo, (until 1/2025) | 40 | $266,670 |
| Mark White | Cfo, (until 3/2025) | 40 | $250,478 |
| Adan Adar | Horn of Africa Director | 40 | $216,556 |
| Bernad Ojwang | Chief People Officer, (until 04/24) | 40 | $192,922 |
| Joyce Kim | Director of Mktng & Comm | 40 | $170,450 |
| Dorothy Mavhiri | Dir of Global Enterprises | 40 | $167,505 |
| Ash Kalb | Director | 1 | — |
| Brenda Cassellius | Vice Chair, (until 03/2025) | 1 | — |
| Greg Page | Director | 1 | — |
| Hamse Warfa | Director,(from 04/2024) | 1 | — |
| Lynn Hiestand | Chair | 15 | — |
| Mark Dayton | Director | 1 | — |
| Mark Mortenson | Director, (from 02/2024) | 1 | — |
| Martha Muffy Macmillan | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Mary Whitney | Director | 1 | — |
| Owen Olende | Director | 1 | — |
| Rolando Nunez-baza | Vice Chair, (from 03/2025) | 5 | — |
| Sridhar Prasad | Treasurer, (from 04/2024) | 5 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Care Inc | Program | $1,310,885 |
| Atomic Data | It Support | $406,287 |
| Airbnb | Lodging | $393,884 |
| Eldouma General Trading Co Ltd | Program Operations | $361,831 |
| World Vision Sudan | Program | $328,650 |
Grants received · $50.7M total
195 grants to Alight totaling $50.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor advised, international/foreign affairs | 2024 | $426,150 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $125,195 |
| Edesia Inc | Program support | 2024 | $83,750 |
| American Endowment Foundation | International | 2024 | $73,150 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $48,163 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $45,023 |
| Gofundme Org | Welcome | 2024 | $16,500 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $14,775 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Humanitarian aid and development | 2024 | $14,200 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $12,500 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $8,500 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $5,299 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | International, foreign affairs | 2023 | $788,695 |
| Airbnb Org Inc | Refugee | 2023 | $564,000 |
Grants made · $225K in FY2024
1 grant totaling $225K in FY2024. All grants made by Alight →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Street LLC | Fiscal sponsorship | $224,560 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Alight a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Alight is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3241033, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Alight's EIN?
- Alight's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3241033.
- How much revenue does Alight report?
- Alight reported $76,492,994 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Alight's spending goes to programs?
- Alight spends about 90% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Alight have?
- CharityIndex grades Alight B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Alight's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Alight's latest Form 990 is $365,982, paid to Jocelyn Wyatt (Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for Alight (EIN 36-3241033) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.