Oxfam-america Inc
72% goes to programs $22 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Oxfam-america Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Boston, Massachusetts, registered in 1988, with $75,339,434 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 72% of spending to programs.
77 N Washington St 5-1, Boston, MA, 02114 EIN 23-7069110 Since 1988
Revenue (FY2024)
$75.3M
▼ 9.4% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$80.1M
Net assets
$51.4M
Employees
317
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
BProgram efficiency40% of the rating72% to programs · $22 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 Oxfam-america Inc: 72% to programs · $22 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating8 mo reserves · -6% 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 Oxfam-america Inc: 8 mo reserves · -6% margin earns a B+ 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 Oxfam-america Inc: 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 Oxfam-america Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Create lasting solutions to fight inequality to end poverty and injustice
What they do
Campaigning for social justice: oxfam america campaigns to change unjust policies that deepen inequality and keep people trapped in poverty. oxfam america continues to address global inequalities by influencing corporate practices. oxfam america published a policy paper framing inequality as a barrier to international cooperation. additionally, oxfam america advanced gender justice in the philippines and malawi. in the philippines, oxfam america supported the development of the care policy scorecard, engaging policymakers on unpaid care work. this educational effort informed landmark legislation benefiting approximately 238,000 individuals - through public investment in care infrastructure.
Saving lives - emergency response and preparedness: through a dual-track strategy, oxfam america's humanitarian work addressed both immediate, life-saving needs and strengthened the long-term capacity of local partners. in eastern drc, oxfam america financial support made it possible for over 400,000 displaced people to receive clean water, food, sanitation, and hygiene kits. in gaza, following the january 2025 ceasefire, oxfam america called for unrestricted humanitarian access and commercial flows to prevent famine and ensure urgent aid delivery for palestinians facing hunger, injury, and illness. in the ongoing war in ukraine, oxfam america provided support to oxfam international's global humanitarian team response partnering with local organizations to assist nearly 2.5 million people.
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, holding wealthy polluters accountable, and gender equality.
Contact & location
- Address
- 77 N Washington St 5-1, Boston, MA, 02114
- City
- Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- Subcategory
- International Development & Relief
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $68.0M (FY2013) to $75.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $19.6MNet assets $51.4M
Operating margin
-6.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$71.0M
Total liabilities
$19.6M
Net assets
$51.4M
Salaries & benefits
$33.2M
41% of expenses
Board members
21
21 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75,339,434▼9.4% | $80,086,661▼4.8% | $51,447,063▼7.8% | $71,010,015▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $83,115,051▲2.2% | $84,094,310▼15.8% | $55,776,240▲2.9% | $77,160,401▼4.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $81,357,087▼19.1% | $99,899,149▼3.5% | $54,205,947▼27.3% | $81,153,998▼16.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $100,583,862▼7.2% | $103,482,494▲7.7% | $74,512,131▼4.2% | $97,328,984▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $108,365,278▲47.5% | $96,085,327▲11.1% | $77,786,253▲34.6% | $98,567,095▲27.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $73,459,476▼17.7% | $86,462,333▼1.0% | $57,776,839▼18.6% | $77,122,039▼14.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $89,261,693▼8.3% | $87,309,389▼4.7% | $70,954,081▲0.3% | $90,486,224▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $97,326,841▲22.9% | $91,570,741▲6.0% | $70,761,125▲9.3% | $88,865,539▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $79,172,637▼1.7% | $86,415,765▼2.9% | $64,727,769▼6.2% | $81,998,618▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $80,510,286▼12.8% | $89,017,017▲9.6% | $69,006,032▼13.1% | $83,976,993▼10.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $92,324,198▲35.9% | $81,190,780▼0.7% | $79,384,809▲19.2% | $93,685,005▲19.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $67,958,480 | $81,768,356▲4.9% | $66,615,424▼14.0% | $78,312,112▼11.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $77,963,886▲4.0% | $77,420,926▼12.1% | $88,914,901▼10.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $74,958,011▼3.1% | $88,038,424▲3.2% | $99,690,397▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $77,369,224 | $85,296,056 | $97,875,378 | 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: Maxman Abby — $496,921 (0.62% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maxman Abby | President & Ceo | 39.9 | $496,921 |
| Kurmann Thomas | Vp Resource Development | 40 | $302,543 |
| Mutasah Tawanda | Vp Global Partnerships and Impact | 40 | $286,512 |
| Cummings Gina | Vp Alliances, Advocacy, and Policy | 38 | $285,068 |
| Rooney Alissa | Vp Public Engagement | 40 | $249,020 |
| Tsongas Ashley | Vp, Strategy & Operations | 40 | $241,505 |
| Lawson-lartego Late | Chief Innovation Officer, Agile | 40 | $210,163 |
| Cronan Cynthia | Cfo / Asst. Treasurer | 39.25 | $209,712 |
| Clack Mark | Dir.,gov. Relations & Public Policy | 40 | $189,439 |
| Ramisetty Alivelu - Chief | Gender Justice & Inclusion Officer | 40 | $189,329 |
| Mallette Kenneth | Director, Marketing Strategy | 40 | $186,453 |
| Scribner Shannon | Chief of Staff / Asst. Secretary | 40 | $183,245 |
| Abbas Farah | Sr. Dir. Tim Tech. & Info Mgmt. | 40 | $179,802 |
| Tamir Irit | Sr. Dir. Psd & Senior Legal Advisor | 40 | $178,280 |
| Alt Margie | Director | 1 | — |
| Bebbington Anthony | Director | 1 | — |
| Dalnoot Ashley | Director | 1 | — |
| Frett Latanya | Director (until 10/31/2024) | 1 | — |
| Gaviser Leslie Sara | Director | 1 | — |
| Green-riley Naima | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Chong Koster LLC | Supporter Engagement | $1,127,469 |
| Blue State Digital Inc | Consulting | $976,444 |
| Meta Platforms Inc | Supporter Engagement | $957,342 |
| Givebridge Inc | Fundraising | $800,685 |
| Ab Data Ltd | Fundraising/consulting | $468,300 |
Grants received · $91.3M total
586 grants to Oxfam-america Inc totaling $91.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $587,188 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Civil rights, social action & advocacy, environment, human services, civil rights, social action & advocacy | 2024 | $532,150 |
| Climateworks Foundation | To protect and support the potential of forested and other landscapes to mitigate climate change | 2024 | $170,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Human service | 2024 | $117,225 |
| The Us Charitable Gift Trust | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2024 | $116,150 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $91,100 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $82,200 |
| Impactassets Inc | General support | 2024 | $73,000 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $71,500 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $65,000 |
| Conservation International Foundation | Strengthened community-based conservation for fishery management in ratanakiri province, cambodia | 2024 | $55,077 |
| The Seattle Foundation | To provide general support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation For Greater New Haven | For general support | 2024 | $43,000 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $39,303 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $35,724 |
Grants made · $457K in FY2024
11 grants totaling $457K in FY2024. All grants made by Oxfam-america Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oxfam America Action Fund Inc | Aid effectiveness | $262,253 |
| North Carolina Justice Center | Just economies | $32,000 |
| 9 To 5 National Association of Working Women | Accountable governance | $30,000 |
| Federation of Southern Cooperatives Land Assistance Fund | Just economies | $25,000 |
| Agricultural Missions Inc | Just economies | $22,500 |
| Occidental Arts and Ecology Center | Just economies | $20,000 |
| Democracy In Action | Just economies | $20,000 |
| Institute For Enhanced Equity | Accountable governance | $15,000 |
| Southern Rural Black Women Initiative For Social Economic Jus | Just economies | $10,000 |
| Step Up Louisiana Organizing Fund | Accountable governance | $10,000 |
| Peoples Justice Council | Just economies | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Oxfam-america Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Oxfam-america Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7069110, based in Boston, Massachusetts. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Oxfam-america Inc's EIN?
- Oxfam-america Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7069110.
- How much revenue does Oxfam-america Inc report?
- Oxfam-america Inc reported $75,339,434 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Oxfam-america Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Oxfam-america Inc spends about 72% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Oxfam-america Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Oxfam-america Inc B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Oxfam-america Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Oxfam-america Inc's latest Form 990 is $496,921, paid to Maxman Abby (President & Ceo).
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Data for Oxfam-america Inc (EIN 23-7069110) 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.