Oxfam America
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
Oxfam America meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to fight inequality to end poverty and injustice."
Year, State Incorporated:
1974, MA
Oxfam America reports that it offers support in times of crisis and advocates for economic justice, gender equality, and climate action. The organization works with a global network of local organizations to address urgent humanitarian needs and protect lives when disaster strikes. Oxfam America works to deliver clean water, food, cash, and information to communities made vulnerable by climate change, gender-based violence, exploitation, illness, and war—working with local leaders who know how best to help people in need. During 2023-2024, Oxfam America states that it works with more than 2,300 local organizations and allies in over 80 countries.
For the year ended March 31, 2025, Oxfam America's program expenses were:
| Programs to overcome poverty and injustice | $24,082,000 |
| Campaigning for social justice | $17,590,000 |
| Saving lives: Emergency response and preparedness | $10,154,000 |
| Public education | $6,469,000 |
| Total Program Expenses | $58,295,000 |
Chief Executive
Abby Maxman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$548,895
Chair of the Board
N. James Shachoy
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Independent Corporate Advisor
Board Size
23
Paid Staff Size
250
*2024 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Door-to-door appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Telephone appeals
Fundraising costs were 22% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $74,007,000, 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 Oxfam America's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended March 31, 2025.
Source of Funds
| Contributions | $73,293,000 |
| Investment return, net | $2,102,000 |
| Contract income | $807,000 |
| In-kind contributions | $714,000 |
| Other | $65,000 |
| Total Income | $76,981,000 |
Programs: 72% Fundraising: 20% Administrative: 8%
| Total Income | $76,981,000 |
| Total expenses: | $81,283,000 |
| Program expenses | $58,295,000 |
| Fundraising expenses | $16,150,000 |
| Administrative expenses | $6,838,000 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $-4,302,000 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $56,216,000 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $-161,000 |
| Ending Net Assets | $51,753,000 |
| Total Liabilities | $19,594,000 |
| Total Assets | $71,347,000 |
Note 1: As noted in the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" refers to change in value of split interest agreements.
Note 2: According to the organization's 2025 – consolidated – audited financial statements, Oxfam America received in-kind contributions totaling $714,000, in the form of legal services.
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