How is Oxfam America funded?
Oxfam America relies almost exclusively on private funding, and we are fortunate to have more than 225,000 individual donors. Among leading humanitarian organizations, we stand alone in our refusal of US government funds, declining support from any sources that might compromise our independence. As conscientious stewards of our donors’ money, Oxfam America operates efficiently and aims to minimize fundraising and administrative costs. In 2006, we allocated 79 percent of our expenditures for development programs and emergency relief—a number that is well above the standard recommended by the AIP (American Institute of Philanthropy), one of the leading charity rating organizations in the US. During this same period, at least 90 percent of funds designated by donors for humanitarian emergencies directly supported our relief efforts for those emergencies. We strive to exceed or maintain these standards each year.
Oxfam America relies almost exclusively on private funding, and we are fortunate to have more than 225,000 individual donors. Among leading humanitarian organizations, we stand alone in our refusal of US government funds, declining support from any sources that might compromise our independence. As conscientious stewards of our donors’ money, Oxfam America operates efficiently and aims to minimize fundraising and administrative costs. In 2008, we allocated 80 percent of our expenditures for development programs and emergency relief—a number that is well above the standard recommended by the AIP (American Institute of Philanthropy), one of the leading charity rating organizations in the US. During this same period, at least 90 percent of funds designated by donors for humanitarian emergencies directly supported our relief efforts for those emergencies. We strive to exceed or maintain these standards each year.
