Mission
Alight, formerly known as the American Refugee Committee, collaborates with displaced communities globally to co-create high-quality programs and services. Alight focuses on providing healthcare, clean water, shelter, and protection, as well as livelihood programming and education. Operating in over 20 countries, Alight’s 2,300 humanitarians serve more than 4 million people annually.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Founded in
1978
EIN
36-3241033
Total Assets
$55.93 million
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
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At a Glance
Partnering with Airbnb
Alight partnered with Airbnb.org in Poland to provide over 73,000 nights of free housing for Ukrainians in need of shelter amid crisis. This collaboration offered stability and safety to families displaced by the conflict.
Protection in El Salvador
In El Salvador, Alight engaged women in co-creating strategies to prevent gender-based violence, empowering them to protect themselves and spread awareness within their communities.
Supporting Somali Families
Alight provided essential services such as clean water, emergency nutrition, and healthcare to more than 319,000 Somali people, emphasizing sustainable support and collaboration with local governments for long-term solutions.
Impact Stats
1.2M
health care recipients
Provision of Healthcare and Lifesaving Medicines
Alight administered healthcare and distributed lifesaving medicines to over 1.2 million people in various crisis-affected regions.
851K
GBV prevention and care
Prevention and Care of Gender-Based Violence
Alight reached 851,000 people with gender-based violence prevention and care services, supporting vulnerable individuals to escape and recover from violence.
348K
clean water recipients
Provision of Clean Water and Sanitation
Alight provided clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education to 348,000 individuals, improving public health and living conditions in displaced communities.
6.6K
jobs supported
Livelihood Opportunities
Alight supported 6,600 people in starting jobs and provided them with livelihood opportunities, helping them achieve financial self-sufficiency.
Past Events
Safe Ride Launch
08/15/2022
Alight launched the Safe Ride program in Uganda, providing boda-boda drivers with low-interest loans, training, and support to promote safety and prevent gender-based violence.
Quick-Impact Projects
09/01/2022
Alight's Quick-Impact Projects at the Ukraine-Poland border provided immediate assistance to Ukrainian refugees, offering essential supplies and support.
Impact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
72
62
/100
Program Expense Ratio
87.27%
18
/20
Program Revenue Growth
20.85%
18
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.1574
16
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.6667
8
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 80.97M | 99.05% |
| Program Services | 401.7K | 0.49% |
| Investment Income | 178.1K | 0.22% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 13.37K | 0.02% |
| Other Notable Sources | 174.6K | 0.21% |
| Total Revenue | 81.75M | 100.00% |
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