Oxfam-america Inc
Oxfam America Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The organization is classified as an international development and relief services organization. Oxfam America was founded in 1970 by a group of volunteers in response to the humanitarian crisis created by the fight for independence in Bangladesh. Originally located in Washington, DC, the organization relocated to Boston in 1973. The organization has been tax-exempt since August 1988.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$71.0M
-8.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$457K
-61.4% YoY
Grant Count
11
-54.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$42K
-15.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Oxfam is a global organization that fights inequality to end poverty and injustice. The organization offers lifesaving support in times of crisis and advocates for economic justice, gender equality, and climate action. Oxfam demands equal rights and equal treatment so that everyone can thrive, not just survive.
Primary Program Areas:
International Relief: Oxfam works with local organizations, providing funds and empowering poor people to play a central role in the development of their families, communities, and regions.
Policy & Advocacy: The organization combines research, advocacy, and campaigning to engage world public opinion and influence policy decisions.
Emergency Response and Preparedness: Oxfam works with local partners and governments to save lives in emergencies, providing assistance in crisis zones globally.
Economic Justice and Fair Economies: Programs focused on building fair economies, protecting land and water rights, and creating equitable and sustainable food systems.
Women's Rights and Leadership: Transformative leadership programs advancing the rights and leadership of women and girls across multiple countries including Ghana, Kenya, India, El Salvador, Nepal, Uganda, South Africa, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Vietnam.
Grantmaking
Oxfam America functions as both a grantmaker and grant recipient. The organization distributed $19,966,804 in total giving according to its most recent IRS Form 990 filing.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Oxfam America's work spans multiple regions globally, with nearly half of humanitarian and development work focused on Africa and the Middle East. The organization has provided assistance in countries including Turkey, Morocco, Pakistan, the Horn of Africa, Ukraine, Poland, and numerous African nations. Primary grantmaking focuses on Louisiana, Wisconsin, and New York, though the organization's international programs extend far beyond the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (Fiscal Year 2025):
- Total Assets: $71,010,015
- Total Revenue: $75.3 million
- Total Expenses: $80.1 million
- Total Liabilities: $19.6 million
- Total Giving: $19,966,804
Funding Sources: Approximately two-thirds of Oxfam America's funding comes from individual donors who want to end poverty and injustice. The organization also receives support from foundations and corporations.
Fund Allocation: More than 70 percent of funding goes directly to support Oxfam's short- and long-term approach to making change in the world.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $71,010,015 | $77,160,401 | $81,153,998 |
| Revenue | $75,339,434 | $83,115,051 | $81,357,087 |
| Expenses | $80,086,661 | $84,094,310 | $99,899,149 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,538,272 | $1,241,824 | $745,496 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Principal Officer: Abby Maxman
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| HAMILTON JOE H | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAKAR YANA AYESHA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KHARAS HOMI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KUMARAIAH DIVYA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MEJIA CARLOS | DIRECTOR (AS OF 3/31/2024) | 1 | — |
| MEZOUI OUSSAMA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIRCHANDANI BHAKTI | DIRECTOR (AS OF 10/27/2024) | 1 | — |
| MUNANA CARL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL ROSHAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SILBERMAN MICHAEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TSAI DABIE | DIRECTOR (UNTIL 08/17/2024) | 1 | — |
| SHACHOY JAMEY | CHAIR | 3.5 | — |
| JAYAWICKKRAMA SHERINE | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| TORRENS TARA | TREASURER | 2.5 | — |
| REGAN JACK | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MAXMAN ABBY | PRESIDENT & CEO | 39.9 | $496,921 |
| CRONAN CYNTHIA | CFO / ASST. TREASURER | 39.25 | $209,712 |
| SCRIBNER SHANNON | CHIEF OF STAFF / ASST. SECRETARY | 40 | $183,245 |
| 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 |
| TAMIR IRIT | SR. DIR. PSD & SENIOR LEGAL ADVISOR | 40 | $178,280 |
| LAWSON-LARTEGO LATE | CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER, AGILE | 40 | $210,163 |
| 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 |
| ABBAS FARAH | SR. DIR. TIM TECH. & INFO MGMT. | 40 | $179,802 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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