Grantmaking public charityEIN 951831116
DIRECT RELIEF
SANTA BARBARA, CA 93117
Total Assets
$1.2B
FY 2023
Annual Giving
$340.4M
FY 2023
Grants Made
1,145
FY 2023
Avg Grant
$297K
FY 2023
Grant Range
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Typical
Deadlines
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Applications
Programs & Activities
Program 1
$545.0MDisaster 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 2
$316.3MDisease prevention and treatment - to alleviate the disease burden in 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 2024, direct relief provided healthcare partners in 53 countries with 68.8 million courses of medication to treat conditions that include cancer, diabetes, hiv/aids and rare diseases. Direct relief also supports programs to advance breast cancer awareness and early detection, hiv prevention and testing and cervical cancer screening, as well as comprehensive diabetes prevention and treatment programs that include assistance for children with type 1 diabetes.
Program 3
$3.1MDirect relief has an internal policy to transfer all board-designated unrestricted bequests and gifts to the board restricted investment fund (brif) held by direct relief foundation. The purpose of the brif is to provide a reserve for future operations.
Focus Areas
Financial Snapshot
2023 filing
Total Revenue
$2.4B
Total Expenses
$2.4B
Top Recipients
500 grants
Grant Size Distribution
500 grants
Geographic Focus
51 states
+41 more states
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