Charities Aid Foundation America
99% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Growing revenue
Charities Aid Foundation America is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, registered in 1993, with $1,059,508,784 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 99% of spending to programs.
225 Reinekers Ln, Alexandria, VA, 22314 EIN 43-1634280 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.1B
▲ 11.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.0B
Net assets
$479.0M
Employees
141
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating99% to programs · $0 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 Charities Aid Foundation America: 99% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating6 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 Charities Aid Foundation America: 6 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a A 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 Charities Aid Foundation America: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Charities Aid Foundation America: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To enable u.s. taxpayers to give to validated charities across borders around the world.
What they do
Donor advised gifts: in fy25, donors worked with caf america to make 833 donor advised gifts (dags) totaling $14m. donor advised gifts enable donors to recommend grants without establishing a specific fund at caf america. this program serves as a complement to caf america's philanthropic advisory services and is a resource for donors interested in supporting a variety of causes.
Friends funds: friends funds are available to international charitable organizations to increase support from american donors. during fy25, donors worked with caf america to make 361 grants to 107 foreign charitable organizations who have established friends funds with caf america. this caf america product aggregates donations solicited by foreign charitable organizations in support of pre-approved charitable organizations and projects.
Revenue and expenses pertaining to the operation and management of program services that is not allocable to any fund or type of fund.
Contact & location
- Address
- 225 Reinekers Ln, Alexandria, VA, 22314
- City
- Alexandria
- State
- Virginia
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $107.7M (FY2014) to $1.1B (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6.7MNet assets $479.0M
Operating margin
3.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$485.8M
Total liabilities
$6.7M
Net assets
$479.0M
Salaries & benefits
$16.6M
2% of expenses
Board members
11
11 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,059,508,784▲11.3% | $1,021,451,488▲12.1% | $479,031,455▲10.9% | $485,759,064▲9.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $951,859,237▲16.6% | $911,493,403▲21.8% | $431,911,867▲10.5% | $444,916,585▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $816,418,831▲8.2% | $748,073,903▲18.5% | $390,957,169▲21.2% | $401,011,474▲22.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $754,327,499▲23.5% | $631,273,113▲4.7% | $322,503,800▲48.0% | $328,499,115▲47.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $610,753,957▲42.7% | $602,661,581▲54.8% | $217,871,193▲12.2% | $223,169,273▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $428,127,530▲52.9% | $389,229,287▲48.4% | $194,095,558▲24.6% | $197,640,249▲25.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $280,028,065▲61.5% | $262,239,692▲76.5% | $155,775,159▲11.3% | $157,475,468▲11.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $173,436,123▲27.4% | $148,557,884▲20.6% | $139,939,323▲33.8% | $140,854,002▲33.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $136,121,358▲19.5% | $123,214,525▲45.4% | $104,566,153▲9.3% | $105,820,155▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $113,924,936▲5.8% | $84,748,375▼21.7% | $95,677,816▲39.9% | $96,436,230▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $107,719,130 | $108,268,697▲55.4% | $68,408,900▲5.6% | $88,899,664▲36.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $69,669,501▲44.4% | $64,801,293▲9.4% | $64,988,471▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $48,263,831▲21.7% | $59,222,367▲9.7% | $59,706,106▲8.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $39,666,406 | $54,001,836 | $55,116,367 | 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: Theodore Hart — $441,705 (0.04% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore Hart | Former President & Ceo | 0 | $441,705 |
| Jessica Krafft | President & Ceo | 40 | $353,997 |
| Rodger Jacobson | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $352,074 |
| Nicole Varner | Senior Vice President | 40 | $170,900 |
| Roberto Trevino | Vp, Thought Leadership & Philan. | 40 | $159,235 |
| Loren Previti | Vp, Tech & Cybersecurity | 40 | $153,771 |
| Brooks Reed | Asst. Vice President, Finance | 40 | $147,630 |
| Kelsey M Mccarthy | Avp Donor Services | 40 | $134,795 |
| Andras Kosaras | Dir. (thru 5/24)/sec. (as of 5/24) | 3 | — |
| Anna Hofmeister | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Audrey L Jacobs | Director | 1 | — |
| Char Mollison | Chair | 5 | — |
| Ingrid Summers | Director | 1 | — |
| Martin Riant | Vice Chair | 5 | — |
| Matt Hammerstein | Director | 1 | — |
| Morey Ward | Director | 1 | — |
| Neil Heslop | Director | 1 | — |
| Oscar Bazoberry | Director | 1 | — |
| Oscar De Bruyn Kops | Sec. (thru 4/24)/dir. (as of 4/24) | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Cybergrants LLC | Grant Processing | $8,287,044 |
| Apfs Staffing Inc Addison Group | Temp Hiring Agency | $886,959 |
| Omaze Inc | Digital Fundraising | $450,000 |
| Bdo USA LLP | Financial Statement Audit | $177,158 |
| Emily Street Enterprises LLC Nauticon I | Remote It Support | $104,604 |
Grants received · $301.6M total
433 grants to Charities Aid Foundation America totaling $301.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-salem Foundation | 14 grant(s) for varying purposes | 2024 | $5,844,669 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $4,201,584 |
| Greater Cincinnati Foundation | Programatic support | 2024 | $4,201,584 |
| Thdf II Inc | To assist local charities | 2024 | $2,384,900 |
| American Endowment Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $1,734,624 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $1,330,852 |
| Strada Education Foundation Inc | Operating grant | 2024 | $1,106,531 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $752,511 |
| Foundation For the Carolinas | Charitable gift | 2024 | $700,957 |
| Austin Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $624,932 |
| Future of Life Institute | Support for university research into the consequences of nuclear war. | 2024 | $619,861 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $601,758 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $586,383 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $556,225 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | International development | 2024 | $310,488 |
Grants made · $556.0M in FY2024
14,494 grants totaling $556.0M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Charities Aid Foundation America →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American National Red Cross | Charitable donation | $12,641,465 |
| Feeding America | Charitable donation | $7,053,777 |
| Nature Conservancy | Charitable donation | $6,271,073 |
| Globalgiving Foundation Inc | Charitable donation | $5,845,905 |
| Thurgood Marshall College Fund Inc | Charitable donation | $3,725,207 |
| Blood Cancer United Inc | Charitable donation | $3,643,964 |
| Illinois State University Foundation | Charitable donation | $3,606,051 |
| United Negro College Fund Inc | Charitable donation | $3,547,751 |
| The Global Foodbanking Network | Charitable donation | $3,371,979 |
| National Arbor Day Foundation | Charitable donation | $3,283,176 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | Charitable donation | $3,060,446 |
| Pyxera Global Inc | Charitable donation | $3,052,000 |
| Habitat For Humanity International Inc | Charitable donation | $2,930,350 |
| National Volunteer Fire Council Inc | Charitable donation | $2,913,231 |
| Great Rivers Greenway Foundation | Charitable donation | $2,833,855 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Charities Aid Foundation America a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Charities Aid Foundation America is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-1634280, based in Alexandria, Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Charities Aid Foundation America's EIN?
- Charities Aid Foundation America's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-1634280.
- How much revenue does Charities Aid Foundation America report?
- Charities Aid Foundation America reported $1,059,508,784 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Charities Aid Foundation America's spending goes to programs?
- Charities Aid Foundation America spends about 99% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Charities Aid Foundation America have?
- CharityIndex grades Charities Aid Foundation America A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Charities Aid Foundation America's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Charities Aid Foundation America's latest Form 990 is $441,705, paid to Theodore Hart (Former President & Ceo).
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Data for Charities Aid Foundation America (EIN 43-1634280) 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.