From public IRS filings
COMIC RELIEF INC
NEW YORK, NY · Philanthropy & Voluntarism
Mission
COMIC RELIEF U.S. IS COMMITTED TO BREAKING THE CYCLE OF INTERGENERATIONAL POVERTY. (SEE SCHEDULE O)WE HARNESS THE POWER OF ENTERTAINMENT TO DRIVE POSITIVE CHANGE, BY RAISING AWARENESS OF COMPLEX SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ISSUES FACING CHILDREN AND CAREGIVERS LIVING IN POVERTY, AND MOBILIZING THE PUBLIC TO ACT.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$10.1M
Total expenses
$20.3M
Total assets
$33.5M
Program expense ratio
62%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds COMIC RELIEF INC
$21.4M in foundation grants on record from 50 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | $12.2M | 6 |
| Buffett Early Childhood Fund | $3M | 4 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $1.1M | 4 |
| Critical Role Foundation | $917K | 3 |
| American Endowment Foundation | $914K | 3 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs in Indian Country | $825K | 2 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $466K | 5 |
| Grandison Foundation | $295K | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $224K | 3 |
| Evan and Tracy Segal Family Foundation | $201K | 4 |
Leadership
MICHELE GANELESS — CEO (Principal officer)
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