Alight
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Alight meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people and host communities."
Year, State Incorporated:
1978, IL
Alight aims to help victims of war and civil conflicts rebuild their lives. In addition, Alight approaches new program development using a human-centered approach to identify community needs and to design appropriate responses. The organization currently operates in eleven countries and provides programs in areas such as healthcare, gender-based violence, protection, camp management, livelihoods, shelter, and education. Through its healthcare program, Alight provides nutrition, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases as well as sanitation services. The organization also helps refugees who are returning home after decades of civil war, rebuild their lives and communities.
For the year ended March 31, 2022, Alight's program expenses were:
International programs: $57,941,725
Total Program Expenses: $57,941,725
Chief Executive
Daniel Wordsworth, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$468,129
Chair of the Board
Maureen Reed
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired, Physician
Board Size
15
Paid Staff Size
2249
*2020 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events, Telemarketing, Foundation grants, Print advertisements
Fundraising costs were 3% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $69,872,311, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Alight's audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2022.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $16,708,208 |
| Interest and investment income, net | $68,868 |
| Other revenue | $544,677 |
| U.S. Government grants | $28,215,629 |
| United Nations grants | $18,264,871 |
| Private and other support | $6,683,603 |
| Total Income | $70,485,856 |
Programs: 87% Fundraising: 3% Administrative: 9%
| Total Income | $70,485,856 |
| Total expenses: | $66,517,715 |
| Program expenses | $57,941,725 |
| Fundraising expenses | $2,295,867 |
| Administrative expenses | $6,280,123 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $3,968,141 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $40,360,988 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $44,329,129 |
| Total Liabilities | $9,265,745 |
| Total Assets | $53,594,874 |
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance