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The 990 read · EIN 13-3327220 · NY · Fiscal year 2024

Action Against Hunger - USA

Action Against Hunger - USA: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“Aah-USA's mission is to save lives by preventing, detecting, and treating undernutrition, particularly during and after disasters and conflicts. From crisis to sustainability, we tackle the direct and underlying causes of hunger through integrated, holistic solutions.”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated

Top pay
$432K Charles Owubah, 0.3% of spending
Revenue
$160.8M 99.5% from donations and grants
Spent
$160.0M 90.4% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$14.9M end of 2024
Savings
1.1 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People
104 employees, 19 volunteers
Form 990 (2024), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

No red flags in its latest filing.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.

02 · Where $1 goes · 2024

Of each dollar it spent, 90.4¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
90.4¢
Programs, $144.6M
4.7¢
Fundraising, $7.6M
4.9¢
Admin, $7.8M
Form 990 (2024), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
5¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, Action Against Hunger - USA spent 5¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $159.9M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 24% of program spending · $2.0M in grants $34.7M

Ethiopia: Ethiopia, with a population of 129.7 million, is africa's second most populous nation. Despite economic gains from 20002015, the country is off-track in meeting several sustainable development goal targets, including poverty, hunger, health, and water, sanitation and hygiene (wash) goals. The 2024 global hunger index ranked ethiopia 102 out of 127 countries, with 22.2 million undernourished.humanitarian needs remain vast, with 28.5 million people requiring assistance and 4.4 million internally displaced by conflict and climate events. Acute malnutrition is severe, with only 32 per…

Program 2 · 20.9% of program spending · $697K in grants $30.2M

South sudan: in 2024, south sudan faced escalating hunger and malnutrition driven by economic instability, conflict, widespread flooding, and an influx of refugees and returnees. According to the 2024 global hunger index, south sudan is experiencing alarming levels of hunger.from september to november 2024, 6.3 million people (47 per cent of the population analysed) were classified as being in crisis (ipc phase 3) or worse, with 1.71 million in emergency (ipc phase 4) and 41,000 people in catastrophe (ipc phase 5). Flooding affected over 1.4 million people, devastating crops and displacing…

Program 3 · 7.9% of program spending · $67K in grants $11.4M

Kenya: In 2024, kenya's hunger and malnutrition crisis intensified, with around 1 million people experiencing severe food insecurity (ipc phase 3+) by august. Projections indicate this number could rise to over 1.8 million by early 2025 due to anticipated la nina conditions. Over 760,000 children in 23 arid and semi-arid counties were acutely malnourished.key contributing factors included recurring droughts and floods, high food and fuel prices, poor infant feeding practices, disease outbreaks, pest infestations, and reduced donor funding. Floods damaged infrastructure and disrupted health…

Program 4 · 4.4% of program spending · $310K in grants $6.4M

Uganda: In uganda, approximately 797,000 people (about 17 per cent of the population analysed) in refugee-hosting districts are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity (ipc phase 3 or above). Currently, an estimated 54,000 children aged between 6 and 59 months and 9,800 pregnant or lactating women suffer from acute malnutrition in refugee settlements and urban refugee populations. The situation is expected to worsen: between february and june 2025, the number of people in need of urgent action is projected to rise to 953,000 (21 per cent of the population analysed). Adjumani,…

Program 5 · 3.4% of program spending $5.0M

Haiti: In 2024, haiti faced an unprecedented humanitarian crisis marked by escalating violence, forced displacement, and worsening food insecurity. The number of internally displaced persons surged from 350,000 to 750,000 over the year, as armed clashes and insecurity forced entire communities to flee, particularly in port-au-prince, bringing the risk of famine. The situation was further compounded by a resurgence of cholera and the chronic weakness of health and sanitation systems, leaving millions of haitians in urgent need of humanitarian assistance.to address these pressing challenges,…

Program 6 · 0.7% of program spending · $55K in grants $1.0M

Tanzania: In 2024, tanzania's food security situation was significantly impacted by climate-related shocks, particularly prolonged droughts and severe flooding linked the el nino phenomenon. According to the 2024 integrated food security phase classification report, approximately 900,000 people (13 per cent of the analysed population) faced high levels of acute food insecurity (ipc phase 3 or above). Flooding displaced over 200,000 people and caused the loss of 240,709 metric tons of crops, causing a major impact on the 59 per cent of tanzania's population that work in agriculture. While…

Form 990 (2024), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $59.1M to $14.9M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2024.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
59
62
53
53
79
95
121
62
87
87
130
15
Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (2024)
05 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in 2024, from the charity and related organizations.

Charles Owubah
Chief Executive Officer
$431,703
Gary Camus
Chief Financial Officer
$272,095
Maria E Fort Meyer
Dir. of People & Strategy
$244,506
Eric Bebernitz
Dir. of External Relations
$243,701
Michael P Rodriguez
Project Director, Propel Adapt
$211,338
John T Stillman
Dir. of Tech. Svc and Innovation
$185,133
Timothy a Staffa
Chief of Staff
$179,226
Tori Sayanlar
Director, Development
$164,750
Form 990 (2024), Part VII, Section A
Largest outside contractors
ContractorServicePaid
PlusmediaMarketing consulting$1,347,243
Ankura Consulting Group LLCExpert services and advisory$390,283
Yurgosky Consulting LtdSalesforce implementation$387,463
Carol Cone on Purpose LLCPurpose and fast co award entry/purpose$276,451
Anne Lewis StrategiesEmail marketing consulting$231,700
Form 990 (2024), Part VII, Section B
06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the Action Against Hunger - USA.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the Action Against Hunger - USA CEO make?

Charles Owubah, Chief Executive Officer, received $431,703 in reportable compensation in 2024, 0.3% of Action Against Hunger - USA's $160.0M in spending.

Form 990 (2024), Part VII

What percentage of Action Against Hunger - USA donations go to programs?

Action Against Hunger - USA reported 90.4% of 2024 spending as programs, 4.7% as fundraising and 4.9% as management.

Form 990 (2024), Part IX

How much money does Action Against Hunger - USA have?

Net assets were $14.9M at the end of 2024, about 1.1 months of spending.

Form 990 (2024), Part X

Does Action Against Hunger - USA have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.

Form 990 (2024)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. Action Against Hunger - USA Form 990, 2024 (IRS e-file)
  2. Action Against Hunger - USA Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

Amir Arani, “Action Against Hunger - USA: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/action-against-hunger-usa/