DIRECT RELIEF

EIN: 951831116 501(c)(3) International Affairs

SANTA BARBARA, CA

Total Revenue
$2,398,998,642
Total Expenses
$2,307,002,152
Total Assets
$1,292,290,030
Net Assets
$1,248,271,923
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1948
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JONATHAN STEINER
Phone
8059644767
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

DIRECT RELIEF, founded in 1948, is a large national nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $2.4B in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $2.3B left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

DIRECT RELIEF IS A HUMANITARIAN AID ORGANIZATION, ACTIVE IN ALL 50 STATES AND MORE THAN 80 COUNTRIES, WITH A MISSION TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND LIVES OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY POVERTY OR EMERGENCIES - WITHOUT REGARD TO POLITICS, RELIGION, OR ABILITY TO PAY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,090,004,523

COMMUNITY HEALTH - DIRECT RELIEF, THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVES, EQUIPS HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN LOW-RESOURCE SETTINGS WITH THE MEDICAL RESOURCES THEY NEED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, AND CARE FOR...

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COMMUNITY HEALTH - DIRECT RELIEF, THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVES, EQUIPS HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN LOW-RESOURCE SETTINGS WITH THE MEDICAL RESOURCES THEY NEED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, AND CARE FOR THEIR PATIENTS - REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY. IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2025, DIRECT RELIEF PROVIDED MATERIAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO MORE THAN 2,600 COMMUNITY HEALTH PROVIDERS IN 92 COUNTRIES. THIS INCLUDES THE U.S., WHERE DIRECT RELIEF OPERATES THE NATION'S LARGEST CHARITABLE MEDICINE PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS AND NONPROFIT CLINICS IN ALL 50 STATES. AS A RESULT OF DIRECT RELIEF'S SUPPORT, ORGANIZATIONS AND HEALTH PROVIDERS CAN FOCUS THEIR TIME AND RESOURCES ON EXPANDING AND IMPROVING THEIR SERVICES INSTEAD OF PROCURING MEDICINE AND SUPPLIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $616,715,388

DISASTER RESPONSE - DIRECT RELIEF, THROUGH ITS DISASTER RESPONSE PROGRAMS, ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES BEFORE DISASTERS STRIKE BY PRE POSITIONING EMERGENCY MEDICAL MATERIALS WITH...

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DISASTER RESPONSE - DIRECT RELIEF, THROUGH ITS DISASTER RESPONSE PROGRAMS, ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF VULNERABLE COMMUNITIES BEFORE DISASTERS STRIKE BY PRE POSITIONING EMERGENCY MEDICAL MATERIALS WITH HEALTHCARE FACILITIES IN AREAS AT RISK FROM NATURAL DISASTERS. WHEN DISASTERS OCCUR, DIRECT RELIEF LEVERAGES ITS NETWORK OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO ASSESS IMMEDIATE NEEDS, UNDERSTAND THE SITUATION, AND RESPOND QUICKLY AND PRECISELY. DIRECT RELIEF'S EFFORTS ARE ALWAYSIN RESPONSE TO SPECIFIC REQUESTS FROM LOCAL PARTNERS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL RESPONDERS TO AVOID DUPLICATION OF EFFORTS AND PREVENT LOGISTICAL BOTTLENECKS, AND ENSURE THE MOST EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES.

Program 3
Expenses: $579,744,636

DISEASE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT - TO ALLEVIATE THE DISEASE BURDEN IN PROVIDERS TO ASSESS IMMEDIATE NEEDS, UNDERSTAND THE SITUATION, AND RESPOND QUICKLY AND PRECISELY. DIRECT RELIEF'S EFFORTS ARE...

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DISEASE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT - TO ALLEVIATE THE DISEASE BURDEN IN PROVIDERS TO ASSESS IMMEDIATE NEEDS, UNDERSTAND THE SITUATION, AND RESPOND QUICKLY AND PRECISELY. DIRECT RELIEF'S EFFORTS ARE ALWAYS IN RESPONSE TO SPECIFIC REQUESTS FROM LOCAL PARTNERS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL RESPONDERS TO AVOID DUPLICATION OF EFFORTS AND PREVENT LOGISTICAL BOTTLENECKS, AND ENSURE THE MOST EFFICIENT USE OF RESOURCES.RESOURCE CONSTRAINED COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD, DIRECT RELIEF SUPPORTS A GLOBAL NETWORK OF LOCALLY-RUN HEALTH FACILITIES WITH THE MEDICINES, MEDICAL SUPPLIES, AND FUNDING. IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2025, DIRECT RELIEF PROVIDED HEALTHCARE PARTNERS IN 60 COUNTRIES WITH 34 MILLION COURSES OF MEDICATION TO TREAT CONDITIONS THAT INCLUDE CANCER, DIABETES, AND RARE DISEASES. DIRECT RELIEF ALSO SUPPORTS PROGRAMS TO ADVANCE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS AND EARLY DETECTION, CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING, AS WELL AS COMPREHENSIVE DIABETES PREVENTION AND TREATMENT PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,389,394,020
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $9,604,622
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,398,998,642

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,002,150,217
Salaries & Benefits $24,086,877
Fundraising Expenses $3,325,452
Program Expenses $2,291,611,627
Other Expenses $280,765,058
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,307,002,152

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,398,998,642 $2,383,379,388 +0.0%
Expenses $2,307,002,152 $2,365,599,490 0.0%
Net Income $91,996,490 $17,779,898 +4.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
164
Volunteers
344

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
10
$2,014,172
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARK LINEHAN CHAIR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HARRY MCMAHON VICE CHAIR, COMMITTEE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNALISA PIZZARELLO SECRETARY, COMMITTEE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS STURGESS TREASURER, COMMITTEE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURIE SIEGEL ASSISTANT SECRETARY, COMMITTEE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK SCHWARTZ ASSISTANT TREASURER, COMMITTEE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EMMA CARRASCO COMMITTEE CHAIR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM COOPER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY DWYER PHD COMMITTEE CHAIR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HENRIETTA HOLSMAN FORE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEITHAM HASSOUN MD DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES MCGONIGLE COMMITTEE CHAIR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARLA SALMON SCD RN FAAN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PERRY SIATIS ESQ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM STRICKLAND DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH TORO MD MPH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS TIGHE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (THRU 12/24) 40.00
Officer
$1,042,426 $68,813 $1,111,239
BYRON SCOTT - INTERIM CEO (1/25-5/25)/PRESIDENT & COO 40.00
Officer
$483,676 $19,811 $503,487
JONATHAN STEINER - SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE, CFO 40.00
Officer
$369,470 $29,976 $399,446
AMY WEAVER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (AS OF 5/25) 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER BENNETT VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 40.00
Highest
$315,609 $21,408 $337,017
ADAN GROUMAN VICE PRESIDENT, IT 40.00
Highest
$277,474 $34,023 $311,497
DONALD ROANE - VP CORPORATION ENGAGEMENT & STRATEGY 40.00
Highest
$274,954 $54,063 $329,017
BRENT REGINALD BALDWIN - VP LEGAL & REGULATORY AFFAIRS 40.00
Highest
$263,278 $19,314 $282,592
DOUG FROELICH VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS 40.00
Highest
$261,256 $40,313 $301,569
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $2,398,998,642 $2,307,002,152 $1,292,290,030 $91,996,490
2024 $2,383,379,388 $2,365,599,490 $1,186,035,572 $17,779,898
2023 $2,266,763,483 $2,071,171,227 $1,170,526,870 $195,592,256
2022 $2,218,136,536 $2,253,265,073 $958,254,246 $-35,128,537
2021 $1,929,697,287 $1,903,454,935 $992,717,205 $26,242,352
2021 $1,942,730,187 $1,922,583,429 $992,717,205 $20,146,758
2020 $1,999,565,510 $1,559,819,795 $968,151,460 $439,745,715
2019 $1,434,057,142 $1,187,834,078 $527,935,024 $246,223,064
2018 $1,235,283,489 $1,242,507,232 $283,205,397 $-7,223,743
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