Nonprofit · EIN 02-0544768
ONE ACTION
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20004
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,364,294 | $1,222,837 | $2,141,457 | $4,576,230 | $507 | $4,575,723 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,680,427 | $2,376,631 | $303,796 | $2,451,994 | $17,728 | $2,434,266 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,364,294
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $376,482
- Other salaries and wages
- $409,403
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $843,753
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $2,178
- Occupancy
- $52,731
- Travel
- $1,621
- Program services (functional)
- $1,076,155
- Management and general (functional)
- $121,355
- Fundraising (functional)
- $25,327
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,451,994
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,576,230
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $507
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,575,723
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,575,723
- Gross receipts
- $3,364,294
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 4
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- DC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Leibowitz | Sr Dir, U.S. Gov Relatns Highest-paid employee | 30 | $196,683 | $19,347 |
| Daniel Henke | Dir of GovRel Highest-paid employee | 30 | $144,003 | $16,449 |
| Josh Bolten | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Freston | Board Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Helene Gayle | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mort Halperin | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GAYLE SMITH | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $439,592 | $26,130 |
| THOMAS HART | PRESIDENT, ONE (UNTIL 11/23) Officer | 2.9 | $0 | $320,148 | $42,124 |
| ANNIE SCHOUW | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 0.4 | $0 | $258,847 | $20,757 |
| SUZANNE GRANVILLE | EXECUTIVE DIR, NA ADV Highest-paid employee | 7.4 | $0 | $238,558 | $39,610 |
| DANIEL HENKE | DIR OF GOV REL. Highest-paid employee | 30 | $140,322 | $0 | $16,728 |
| ELIZABETH LEIBOWITZ | SR DIR OF US GOVREL (FROM 5/23) Highest-paid employee | 30 | $119,760 | $0 | $8,965 |
| MARIELLE A THETE | DIR OF GOV REL. (UNTIL 9/23) Highest-paid employee | 30 | $106,097 | $0 | $12,344 |
| TOM FRESTON | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH BOLTEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HELENE GAYLE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MORT HALPERIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1299 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW SUITE 400, WASHINGTON, DC 20004-2400
- In care of
- % VERNELLE TEIXEIRA
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Tom Freston, 1299 Pennsylvania Ave NW 400, Washington, DC 20004
- Signed the 990
- Adam Mayaki, CFO
- Phone
- (202) 495-2700
- Website
- www.one.org
- Return prepared by
- Aprio Advisory Group LLC
Mission
ONE Action's advocacy work plays a valuable role in persuading policy makers to protect, and where possible, increase funding for ONE Action's core priorities. ONE Action's supporters are highly engaged advocates and contributed valuable support to (See Schedule O)ONE Action's major campaigns.
Program accomplishments
- North America: In 2024, the ONE Action team was integral to the success of US 2024 campaigns, working behind the scenes to foster bipartisan relationships and advocate for ONE's key priorities. The team provided crucial resources on PEPFAR's impact and strategies for five-year reauthorization to Congressional staff and organized private meetings for ONE's CEO with key Congressional members, including Senator Chris Coons and Congresswoman Barbara Lee.ONE also hosted multiple convenings, including a congressional briefing on African economic development with panelists representing the World Bank, Prosper Africa, USAID, and the DFC. (See Schedule O)In the lead-up to and following the 2024 US elections, ONE focused on congressional outreach to build new champions in the House and Senate. We engaged bipartisan candidates in open Senate races by publishing a briefing book on U.S. foreign assistance programs, which was sent to all Senate candidates. After the election, our US advocacy team created a briefing book for new members of the 119th Congress, adapted from our Senate candidate resource. This book introduces ONE, outlines legislative priorities, and provides messaging guidance.Through high-level engagement and strategic policy advocacy, ONE Action delivers the political influence needed to advance ONE's mission and help drive lasting progress toward economic opportunity and healthier lives across Africa.Expenses $1,076,155
- Europe: In the EU, we advanced our priorities with ONE Vote EU, securing 70+ political champions and mobilizing support through our EU Advocacy Days. In 2024, ONE France campaigned to strengthen the Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) to offset ODA cuts, culminating in October Advocacy Days where the team met with 10 key MPs or assistants to rally support for reversing cuts and saving the Solidarity Development Fund.In Germany, ONE's 2024 campaign focused on the Bundestag election and the 2025 federal budget. The Germany ONE Vote campaign highlighted development success stories, demanded that Germany meet its 0.7% ODA target, and called for the Federal Ministry for Economic (See Sch. O)Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to remain independent rather than merge with the Federal Foreign Office. Throughout the budget discussions, ONE staff and Youth Ambassadors actively engaged with MPs and government officials to advocate for an increased BMZ budget, emphasizing the importance and impact of development cooperation and warning of the consequences of potential budget cuts.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 02-0544768
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,576,230
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,364,294
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,364,294 | $1,222,837 | $4,576,230 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,680,427 | $2,376,631 | $2,451,994 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,376,844 | $2,276,555 | $2,147,285 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 02-0544768).
Questions about ONE ACTION
- What is the EIN of ONE ACTION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ONE ACTION is 02-0544768.
- Is ONE ACTION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 2003.
- Are donations to ONE ACTION tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does ONE ACTION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ONE ACTION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ONE ACTION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ONE ACTION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Tom Freston.
- Who are the officers and directors of ONE ACTION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $196,683 (Elizabeth Leibowitz, Sr Dir, U.S. Gov Relatns).
- How much revenue does ONE ACTION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,364,294, expenses of $1,222,837 and total assets of $4,576,230 at year end.
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