America’s Charities is a left-of-center nonprofit organization that facilitates workplace giving and corporate philanthropy programs, claiming to connect businesses and employees with charitable organizations. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, the organization operates as an intermediary, collecting and distributing employee donations to charities while providing administrative and consulting services for corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. ¹

Background and Structure

America’s Charities was originally established to help nonprofits gain access to workplace giving campaigns, such as the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), the official federal-employee workplace-giving program. Over time, it has expanded its services to include a range of corporate philanthropy solutions, such as employee assistance funds (EAFs), disaster relief coordination, and corporate social responsibility consulting. The organization claims to serve over 200 businesses, including Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, with a combined employee base of more than 13.5 million. ²

As of 2025, James E. Starr was working as president and CEO of America’s Charities. The organization’s board of directors was chaired by Laurie De Armond and included representatives from corporate sectors and nonprofit management. ³

Financials

In 2023, America’s Charities reported $43.6 million in total revenue, with $38.4 million (88 percent) derived from contributions collected through workplace giving campaigns. Program service revenue accounted for $4.6 million (10 percent), while investment income contributed $561,300 (1 percent). ¹

The organization’s financial position included $24.9 million in assets and $14.4 million in net assets by the end of 2023, a significant increase from prior years. ¹

Programs and Activities

The organization facilitates employee donations through payroll deductions and matching gift programs for both private-sector employers and public-sector campaigns like the CFC. ⁴

Employee Assistance Funds (EAFs), also referred to as Employee Relief Funds or Employee Crisis Funds, are programs designed to assist employees in managing unexpected financial hardships. In 2019, America’s Charities initiated a pilot EAF service in collaboration with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, aiming to expand the program to more businesses in 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of EAF programs as employees nationwide faced unforeseen financial difficulties. By the end of 2020, America’s Charities had significantly expanded its EAF program, serving over 100 clients, processing more than 16,000 grants, and managing over $16 million in grant funds. America’s Charities. ⁴

Political Positioning

The organization assists companies in channeling donations to nonprofits during crises, such as natural disasters or public health emergencies. In 2020, approximately 70 percent of donations made through America’s Charities’ platforms supported causes related to COVID-19 response or social justice issues. ⁵

In the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020, America’s Charities facilitated $1.2 million in funds raised by employer clients for social justice initiatives. ⁴

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