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MADRE

CharityWatch rating issued
December 2025

Top-Rated Charity
A
CharityWatch Rating
Our independent rating based
on a number of factors.
 
82%
Program Percentage
Amount spent on programs
relative to overhead.
 
$11
Cost to Raise $100
Amount spent to raise
$100 of contributions.
Ratings & Metrics

Contact Information

MADRE
26 Broadway
3rd Floor – Office #378
New York, NY 10004

Other Names

None

Tax Status

501(c)3

Website

www.madre.org

Stated Mission

To advance women's human rights by meeting urgent needs in communities and building lasting solutions to the crises women face.

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Ratings & Metrics

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Data based on Fiscal Year Ended 09/30/2024

Program Percentage: 82%

The percentage of MADRE's cash budget it spends on programs relative to overhead (fundraising, management, and general expenses).

$14,000,000

Calculated Total Expenses

(rounded)

 

Cost to Raise $100: $11

How many dollars MADRE spends on fundraising to raise each $100 of contributions.

$8,500,000

Calculated Total Contributions

(rounded)

Government Funding

0% to 24%

Percentage of cash revenue
coming from government sources

 

Financial Documents

Entity Document Type Tax ID
MADRE, Inc. Audited Financial Statements 13-3280194
MADRE, Inc. IRS Form 990 13-3280194
MADRE, Inc. Government Grants as submitted to the California Department of Justice 13-3280194
Entity: MADRE, Inc.
Document Type: Audited Financial Statements
Tax ID: 13-3280194
Entity: MADRE, Inc.
Document Type: IRS Form 990
Tax ID: 13-3280194
Entity: MADRE, Inc.
Document Type: Government Grants as submitted to the California Department of Justice
Tax ID: 13-3280194

Governance & Transparency

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CharityWatch evaluates certain criteria related to a charity's Governance and Transparency. Donors may want to consider a charity's willingness to be open and transparent with CharityWatch to be a good litmus test for determining its commitment to public accountability.
This charity is Top-Rated
What does it mean to be Top-Rated?
 
MADRE
meets governance benchmarks.
 
MADRE
meets transparency benchmarks.
Transparency
Provides Financial Information
Audit Accessibility
Governance: Policies
Reports regularly & consistently monitoring & enforcing compliance with a written Conflict of Interest Policy
Reports required, annual disclosure by officers, directors, and key staff of interests that could give rise to conflicts
Reports having a written Whistleblower Policy
Reports having a written Document Retention and Destruction Policy
Governance: Financials
Reports providing copy of tax form to all board members prior to filing it with IRS
Reports that financial statements were audited by an independent accountant
Governance: Board of Directors
Reports at least 5 voting board members
51% or more of voting board members reported as independent
Reports documenting minutes of board and board committee meetings
Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy Opt-Out Policy  

Top Salaries

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  Name Title Compensation
1 Yifat Susskind Executive Director $365,032
2 Delisha Sylvester Senior Director of People and Culture $216,781
3 Lauren Dasse Senior Director of Advocacy $215,039
1
Name: Yifat Susskind
Title: Executive Director
Compensation: $365,032
2
Name: Delisha Sylvester
Title: Senior Director of People and Culture
Compensation: $216,781
3
Name: Lauren Dasse
Title: Senior Director of Advocacy
Compensation: $215,039

Analysts' Notes

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CharityWatch Analysts perform an in-depth analysis of charities' audited financial statements and IRS tax filings, and often review other documents such as state filings, annual reports, and fundraising contracts during their evaluations. Below are select notes that CharityWatch believes may be of interest to donors.

According to the MADRE audit of September 30, 2024 (Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Significant Concentrations):

"...approximately 29% of total public support and revenue was received from three foundations during the year ended September 30, 2024..."