irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.41MSAI PROVIDES STRATEGIC AND IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE, ADVISORY SERVICES,TOOLS/RESOURCES, AND CUSTOMIZED TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO HELP VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVANCE WORKING CONDITIONS. THIS INCLUDES HELPING CORPORATE PARTNERS WITH IMPLEMENTATION IN THEIR OWN OPERATIONS OR SUPPLY CHAINS, HELPING INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT THEIR MEMBERS, AND HELPING CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS, GOVERNMENT AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES TO DEVELOP POLICIES AND TO DESIGN AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS.
- #2 $1.29MSAI DEVELOPS AND MAINTAINS THE SA8000 STANDARD, SOCIAL FINGERPRINT AND OTHER STANDARDS AND TOOLS FOR ORGANIZATIONS TO MEASURE AND IMPROVE THEIR WORKING CONDITIONS AND LABOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Global Living Wage Coalition
Coalition co-founded by SAI to establish a common definition and methodology for calculating living wages, supporting implementation and research globally.
Living Wage Program
Initiative to advance living wages through wage gap assessments, strategic roadmaps, training, and partnerships with the Global Living Wage Coalition and Anker Research Institute.
SA8000 Auditor Training
Training programs for auditors, certification bodies, and internal auditors on the SA8000 standard and auditing techniques.
SA8000 Certification Program
Global social certification standard based on internationally recognized labor rights principles, covering child labor, freedom of association, working hours, wages, health and safety, and more. Applies to organizations in any country and industry.
Strategic Roadmap for Implementation
Customized advisory service to help companies develop actionable plans for implementing living wages across operations and supply chains.
Wage Gap Assessment and Toolkit
Service that analyzes current wages versus living wage benchmarks, identifies gaps, and provides tools for companies to address disparities in their supply chains.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Supply Chain Labor Rights Investigation and Advocacy 4 activities
- Operate SA8000 social certification programOperates the SA8000 Standard, a globally recognized social certification program that ensures fair and decent working conditions across more than 5,000 certified facilities, protecting over 2.8 million workers worldwide. Provides oversight through Social Accountability Accreditation Services (SAAS) to ensure audit quality and credibility.
- Provide consulting and capacity building for supply chain social performanceOffers consulting services and custom training programs to help companies implement human rights commitments, improve social performance in supply chains, and develop management systems for credible and cost-effective compliance. Supports organizations in measuring social impact and building skills on social compliance issues.
- Provide wage assessment and advisory servicesOffers wage gap assessment services to measure differences between current wages and living wage benchmarks, and advises company leadership on strategies to implement living wages, including risk assessment and integration into due diligence processes.
- Support ethical purchasing and production capacity initiativesRuns the FairCapacity Program to improve production capacity measurement and forecasting, promote transparency, and incentivize ethical purchasing practices that reduce undue pressure on workers in global supply chains.
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Alternative Dispute Resolution Standards & Accreditation 1 activity
- Accredit certification bodies and verification systemsProvides third-party accreditation for social audit certification systems by developing consistent, reliable, and transparent oversight systems. Accredits certification bodies to conduct SA8000 audits to ensure consistent and effective implementation of the certification system.
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Worker Rights Advocacy & Wage Protection 1 activity
- Advance living wage standards through advocacy and researchHas promoted living wages as a core principle of decent work since 1997 through the SA8000 Standard and engagement with brands and retailers. Co-founded the Global Living Wage Coalition in 2013 to establish common methodologies and supports implementation through research, training, and advisory services.
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Professional Education and Certification for Financial and Estate Planners 1 activity
- Deliver auditor and consultant training programsProvides comprehensive training programs for auditors and consultants, including SA8000 Basic and Advanced Lead Auditor Training, IRIS Ethical Recruitment Auditor Training, and the Social Accountability Consultant Course. Offers both in-person and online courses required for certification and professional development, reaching thousands of professionals globally.
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Community Recycling & Reuse Education 1 activity
- Support inclusive economic initiatives for marginalized workersSupported the early development of the Inclusive Waste Recycling Consortium (iWrc) to advance health and well-being for waste-pickers and connect them with companies seeking ethically sourced recycled materials.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Develop and maintain social accountability standards and toolsDevelops and maintains the SA8000 Standard, Social Fingerprint, and other assessment tools used by organizations to improve working conditions and labor management systems. Conducts a comprehensive revision of the SA8000 Standard every five years to align with evolving social norms and industry contexts.
- Implement 100-day workplace improvement programsRuns the TenSquared and 100-day accelerated change programs that bring together workers and managers to collaboratively address root causes of workplace issues and achieve measurable improvements, such as reducing workplace accidents to zero and cutting emergency evacuation times by 80%. Directly benefited over 38,000 workers across 40+ companies and 15 industries in Brazil, China, and Turkey.
- Maintain public consultant registry and professional standardsMaintains a publicly available registry of qualified consultants and trainers in social accountability, co-created with HAP, requiring completion of eligibility criteria and the Social Accountability Consultant course. Charges application and annual fees to cover verification and system maintenance costs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$7.23M
Contributions & grants$2.66M37%
Program service revenue$4.50M62%
Investment income$34K0%
Other revenue$30K
expenses
Total expenses$7.26M
Program expenses77%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2.10M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$5.35M
Cash$1.83M
Investments$29K
Liabilities$2.76M
Net assets$2.59M
Liquid reserves3.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -1.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANE HWANG | CEO/ PRESIDENT | 55 | $199K |
| JOHN GEORGANTAS | CFO/ TREASURER | 55 | $181K |
| JOHN BROOKES | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $176K |
| STEPHANIE WILSON | DIRECTOR | 40 | $148K |
| CHRISTIE DALY | Secretary | 40 | $145K |
board members · 7
- ALICE TEPPER MARLIN — BOARD MEMBER
- DAN HENKLE — Chairman
- DAVID MCLAUGHLIN — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID PAUKER — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSEPH IAROCCI — BOARD MEMBER
- NICHOLAS MILOWSKI — BOARD MEMBER
- TAMARA LEWIS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 20
Who they work with
- Anker Research Institute Partner — Founding partner of the Global Living Wage Coalition and research core; SAI serves as institutional host of its research network.
- Cole Haan Partner — Partnered with SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY INTERNATIONAL INC to re-engineer its approach to social performance and compliance in the supply chain using the Social Fingerprint tool.
- Global Living Wage Coalition Partner — Co-founded by SAI in 2013 to establish a common definition and methodology for living wage and support implementation work.
- HAP Partner — Co-created and maintains the SAI Consultant Registry in partnership with HAP.
- HAP Partner — Partnership supporting the Social Accountability Consultant Registry.
- HAP International Partner — Partners with HAP International to verify applications and conduct phone interviews as part of the SAI Consultant Registry process.
- ISO Government — Aligns accreditation processes with internationally recognized ISO standards.
- Inclusive Waste Recycling Consortium Partner — Collaborated with iWrc in its early stages to advance health and well-being for waste-pickers and connect them with ethical buyers.
- Rapid Results Institute Partner — Co-created the TenSquared program with SAI
- SA8000 Network — Develops and maintains the SA8000 standard as part of its framework for improving labor conditions.
- SAAS Partner — Accreditation division of SAI that provides assurance services for social accountability credentials.
- Social Accountability Accreditation Services Government — Collaborates on auditor training requirements for SA8000 certification
- Social Accountability Accreditation Services (SAAS) Government — Department of SAI that provides oversight and accreditation for the SA8000 certification program.
- The Walt Disney Company Partner — Partnered with SAI and Rapid Results Institute to create the TenSquared program
- academia Partner — Works with academic institutions on research and implementation of workplace social accountability.
- brands Partner — Collaborates with brands to advance human rights in workplaces.
- governments Partner — Engages with governments to support policy and implementation of workplace human rights.
- non-profits Partner — Collaborates with non-profits to promote human rights at work.
- suppliers Partner — Works with suppliers to implement socially responsible workplace practices.
- trade unions Partner — Partners with trade unions to advance worker rights in global workplaces.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Capacity Building Through Skill Transfer and Leadership Engagementmethodology: capacity_building_through_skill_transferBy equipping workers and managers with problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills—and securing leadership buy-in—the organization ensures that social improvements are sustained beyond initial interventions, because organizational change requires both capability development and cultural embedding.
- Management Systems Approach for Continuous Improvementmethodology: management_systems_approachBy applying structured management systems rooted in standards like SA8000, the organization enables organizations to achieve sustainable social performance improvements through systematic, incremental change rather than one-off compliance checks, because institutionalized processes with leadership accountability and worker engagement produce lasting results.
- Measurement as a Driver of Social Performance Improvementmethodology: measurement_for_improvementBy developing standardized and custom measurement tools (e.g., Social Fingerprint, Anker Methodology), the organization enables targeted improvements in labor practices and living wages, because reliable data allows organizations to identify gaps, track progress, and prioritize actionable changes in supply chains.
- Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration to Co-Develop Human Rights Solutionsmethodology: multi-stakeholder_collaborationBy convening businesses, governments, labor, and civil society, the organization advances systemic human rights improvements in global supply chains, because collaborative governance builds shared ownership, legitimacy, and scalable solutions that no single actor can achieve alone.
- Worker Voice Integration for Sustainable Changemethodology: worker_voice_and_engagementBy embedding worker voice into decision-making and management systems, the organization produces more practical, equitable, and durable improvements in working conditions, because inclusive processes increase buy-in, surface root causes, and align solutions with real workplace dynamics.