From public IRS filings
DIRECT RELIEF
SANTA BARBARA, CA · International Affairs
Mission
IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND LIVES OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY POVERTY OR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS BY MOBILIZING AND PROVIDING ESSENTIAL MEDICAL RESOURCES NEEDED FOR THEIR CARE.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$2.4B
Total expenses
$2.4B
Total assets
$1.2B
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds DIRECT RELIEF
$128.4M in foundation grants on record from 572 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Relief Foundation | $15.3M | 4 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $14.3M | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $11.3M | 4 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $9.4M | 4 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | $8.1M | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $7.6M | 2 |
| Blackbaud Giving Fund | $4M | 3 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $2.9M | 4 |
| California Community Foundation | $2.8M | 4 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $2.3M | 7 |
Leadership
JONATHAN STEINER (Principal officer)
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