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Summary
Slavery is the fastest growing organized crime in the world. It's real, hidden in plain sight, and tearing at the social fabric of every nation and economic structure. But that's why we exist- 21st Century abolitionists determined to bring change. Our operational strategy, and the heart cry of our organization, is to Reach, Rescue, and Restore lives.
Contact information
Mailing address:
A21
4364 Western Center Blvd PMB 2132
Fort Worth, TX 76137
Website: a21.org
Phone: 1-949-202-4681
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 862765873
CEO/President: Nicholas Caine
Chairman: Lew Jackson
Board size: 4
Founder: Nicholas and Christine Caine
Ruling year: 2009
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 12/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
We are one of the largest organizations in the world that is solely fighting human trafficking.
At a local, domestic, and international level. All over the world, we are not just responding to trafficking that is already taking place, but we are actively working on the frontlines to prevent it from happening to begin with.
We have a contextualized approach. Because the problem looks different everywhere we work, so does our response. We're innovative and creative. We identify the gaps in each context and seek to fill them.
We have a unique vision to scale impact. Our Reach, Rescue, and Restore programs work together to provide a comprehensive response to human trafficking. Each program has been designed to stand alone-filling critical gaps in the communities we work in without duplicating efforts. We are also committed to giving away our resources and knowledge to other groups combatting human trafficking so we can reach a tipping point where slavery is abolished everywhere, forever.
We have an unwavering commitment to the one. Whether it's preventing one life from ever experiencing exploitation in the first place to walking alongside the one who has toward freedom, independence, and a better story. We are with them every step of the way.
We believe in the role of abolitionists. Simply put, our work wouldn't be possible without you. Your giving, volunteering, fundraising, hosting, walking, and sharing is why we will see the day where a world without slavery becomes a reality.
Our team is comprised of qualified and seasoned professionals. Our team members are driven by a personal sense of calling and are deeply passionate to see slavery come to an end. Our staff on the ground is focused on raising up local leaders to make a difference in their countries, cities, and communities all over the world.
Partnership is essential to everything we do. We understand that real change takes time, and it's nearly impossible without collaboration. That's why we work with government entities, law enforcement, frontline professionals, other non-profits, individuals, and industries in nearly every sector-because to end slavery, it will take all of us.
Mission statement
To abolish slavery everywhere, forever.
Statement of faith
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Transparency grade
D
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Anti-Trafficking
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating |  | 1051 of 1582 | 19 of 24 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 1269 of 1583 | 23 of 24 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1492 of 1583 | 23 of 24 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 54 of 1583 | 2 of 24 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2019 | 2018 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 7% | 15% | 8% | 21% | 20% | 10% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 7% | 15% | 8% | 20% | 20% | 10% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 98% | 99% | 100% | 98% | 98% | 99% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 8% | 14% | 8% | 18% | 17% | 10% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 2% | 1% | 0% | 2% | 2% | 1% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2019 | 2018 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 83% | 65% | 77% | 70% | 67% | 82% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 93% | 101% | 105% | 115% | 114% | 101% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 75% | 66% | 81% | 80% | 77% | 83% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 7% | -1% | -5% | -15% | -14% | -1% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 12% | -10% | -38% | -98% | -98% | -3% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 10% | 20% | 15% | 13% | 16% | 8% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2019 | 2018 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 1.07 | 4.16 | 3.52 | 3.81 | 5.19 | 3.17 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 1.81 | 2.23 | 1.84 | 1.50 | 1.12 | 1.05 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.75 | 9.26 | 6.47 | 5.72 | 5.83 | 3.32 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2019 | 2018 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 16.95 | 2.09 | 1.73 | 1.87 | 2.64 | 5.81 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.05 | 0.48 | 0.58 | 0.53 | 0.38 | 0.17 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.53 | 0.68 | 0.79 | 0.98 | 1.28 | 2.99 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2019 | 2018 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 7% | 41% | 54% | 49% | 34% | 19% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 88% | 14% | 13% | 13% | 13% | 26% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Cash | $520,992 | $920,346 | $1,035,642 | $637,705 | $2,486,465 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $499,345 | $823,240 | $1,358,334 | $941,422 | $222,450 |
| Short-term investments | $10,170 | $7,815 | $19,427 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $1,030,507 | $1,751,401 | $2,413,403 | $1,579,127 | $2,708,915 |
| Long-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Fixed assets | $282,801 | $351,672 | $623,859 | $162,211 | $130,101 |
| Other long-term assets | $981,328 | $1,113,116 | $579,213 | $32,848 | $0 |
| Total long-term assets | $1,264,129 | $1,464,788 | $1,203,072 | $195,059 | $130,101 |
| Total assets | $2,294,636 | $3,216,189 | $3,616,475 | $1,774,186 | $2,839,016 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $493,245 | $1,009,562 | $1,289,900 | $598,992 | $466,129 |
| Other current liabilities | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current liabilities | $493,245 | $1,009,562 | $1,289,900 | $598,992 | $466,129 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $439,102 | $738,174 | $465,112 | $7,964 | $59,400 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $439,102 | $738,174 | $465,112 | $7,964 | $59,400 |
| Total liabilities | $932,347 | $1,747,736 | $1,755,012 | $606,956 | $525,529 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Without donor restrictions | $1,155,257 | $409,323 | $1,498,964 | $0 | $2,313,487 |
| With donor restrictions | $207,032 | $1,059,130 | $362,499 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $1,362,289 | $1,468,453 | $1,861,463 | $1,167,230 | $2,313,487 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Total contributions | $9,349,161 | $10,713,875 | $11,764,904 | $7,890,477 | $8,867,169 |
| Program service revenue | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | ($1,291) | ($1,299) | $25,622 | $606 | $891 |
| Other revenue | $57,649 | $47,639 | $172,542 | $159,752 | $50,053 |
| Total other revenue | $56,358 | $46,340 | $198,164 | $160,358 | $50,944 |
| Total revenue | $9,405,519 | $10,760,215 | $11,963,068 | $8,050,835 | $8,918,113 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Program services | $6,236,102 | $8,736,855 | $9,593,469 | $6,170,080 | $7,383,677 |
| Management and general | $1,922,818 | $1,705,546 | $1,759,061 | $1,430,106 | $686,815 |
| Fundraising | $1,381,607 | $882,107 | $2,442,785 | $1,599,858 | $928,351 |
| Total expenses | $9,540,527 | $11,324,508 | $13,795,315 | $9,200,044 | $8,998,843 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2019 | 2018 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($135,008) | ($564,293) | ($1,832,247) | ($1,149,209) | ($80,730) |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($135,008) | ($564,293) | ($1,832,247) | ($1,149,209) | ($80,730) |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Nicholas Caine | President | $180,250 |
| Rhiannon Dubois | Employee | $136,576 |
| Michelle Parrozzo | Employee | $132,026 |
| Mi Yung Park | Employee | $128,517 |
| Robin Seitz | Employee | $117,821 |
| Markee Johnson | Employee | $108,654 |
Compensation data as of: 12/31/2025
Response from ministry
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History
In 2008, a few ordinary people set out to do the impossible... abolish slavery everywhere, forever. To see a world where women are no longer sold for sex. Where men are no longer sold for labor. Where children are no longer taken from their families and exploited. Where every single person is free.
Program accomplishments
Hero Award - Phil Hyldgaard, A21 Chief Operating Officer, received the Hero Award in 2012 from the U.S. Department of State Trafficking in Persons Office for his work to combat human trafficking with A21.
UN Women of Peace Media Award - Christian Elliot, A21 Director of Global Development, received the UN Women of Peace Media Award in 2020 for his work with A21 Can You See Me? Campaigns to help end violence against women and girls.
Awarded the 2020 Presidential Award for Extraordinary Efforts to Combat Trafficking in Persons for our USA North Carolina operations.