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International : Development and Relief Services

Oxfam America

The power of people against poverty

three stars

82.27

226 Causeway Street 5th Floor
Boston, MA 02114
tel: (800) 776-9326   Web Site
EIN: 23-7069110

Board Leadership
Smita Singh
Chair

CEO
Abby Maxman
President

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 82.27 three stars
  Financial 75.12 two stars
  Accountability & Transparency 97.00 four stars
This rating was published 02/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Oxfam is a global organization working to end the injustice of poverty. We help people build better futures for themselves, hold the powerful accountable, and save lives in disasters. Our mission is to tackle the root causes of poverty and create lasting solutions. Join us: oxfamamerica.org.

Oxfam is a global organization working to end the injustice of poverty. We help people build better futures for themselves, hold the powerful accountable, and save lives in disasters. Our mission is to tackle the root causes of poverty and create lasting solutions. Join us: oxfamamerica.org.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
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Total in 2018
Number of groups/individuals benefiting from tools/resources/education materials provided
19,500,000
Number of overall donors
125,786
Number of first-time donors
24,274
Average number of dollars received per donor
233
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This impact information is current as of August 2020, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

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Financial

two stars

75.12

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

97.00

This rating was published 02/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 76.3%
  Administrative Expenses 7.4%
  Fundraising Expenses 16.1%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.16
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 0.77
  Program Expenses Growth 1.6%
  Liabilities to Assets 21.5%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Oxfam America on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Oxfam America on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Oxfam America (MA) 82.27 three stars
World Relief (MD) 86.93 three stars
ADRA International (MD) 93.22 four stars
Doctors Without Borders, USA (NY) 93.91 four stars
Aga Khan Foundation, USA (DC) 87.91 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $84,391,623
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $84,391,623
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $84,391,623
   Other Revenue $4,870,070
TOTAL REVENUE $89,261,693
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $66,980,264
   Administrative Expenses $6,244,579
   Fundraising Expenses $14,084,546
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $87,309,389
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $1,952,304
   
Net Assets $70,954,081

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Saving Lives $24,034,763 35.9%
Campaigning for Social Justice $19,013,965 28.4%
Programs to Overcome Poverty and Injustice $18,904,617 28.2%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2019-03 02/01/2020 82.27 three stars
2018-03 02/01/2019 83.65 three stars
2017-03 12/22/2017 85.03 three stars
2016-03 05/01/2017 88.32 three stars
2015-03 06/01/2016 86.17 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2015-03 12/01/2015 82.40 three stars
2014-03 12/22/2014 86.99 three stars
2013-03 03/01/2014 90.29 four stars
2011-10 10/01/2012 90.31 four stars
2011-10 09/01/2012 88.19 three stars
2011-10 07/01/2012 81.79 three stars
2010-10 04/01/2012 94.58 four stars
2010-10 10/01/2011 92.97 four stars
2009-10 09/20/2011 85.78 three stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-10 10/01/2010 81.07 three stars
2008-10 10/01/2009 93.01 four stars
2007-10 03/01/2009 93.02 four stars
2006-10 08/01/2007 90.40 four stars
2005-10 12/15/2006 93.36 four stars
2004-10 02/01/2006 82.15 three stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 23-7069110
Name in IRS Master File OXFAM-AMERICA INC
NTEE Code Q30
NTEE Classification International Development, Relief Services
NTEE Type International, Foreign Affairs and National Security
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (560) Supplying money, goods or services to the poor
(902) Emergency or disaster aid fund
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date August, 1988
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End March
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • March, 2019
  • March, 2018
  • March, 2017
  • March, 2016
  • March, 2015
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$336,897 0.38% Maxman Abby President

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Oxfam America (MA) 82.27 three stars
Global Communities (MD) 87.20 three stars
Zakat Foundation of America (IL) 91.95 four stars
United Methodist Committee on Relief of Global Ministries (GA) 94.36 four stars
World Education (MA) 87.25 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Oxfam America
226 Causeway Street
5th Floor
Boston, MA 02114
tel: (800) 776-9326
fax: (617) 728-2594
EIN: 23-7069110

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Board Leadership

Smita Singh
Chair

CEO

Abby Maxman
President

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