OPERATION USA
LOS ANGELES, CA · International Affairs
Mission
IT HELPS COMMUNITIES TO ALLEVIATE THE EFFECTS OF DISASTERS, DISEASE AND ENDEMIC POVERTY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD BY PROVIDING PRIVATELY-FUNDED RELIEF, RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT AID. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH PARTNER AGENCIES IN MANY COUNTRIES, INCLUDING LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL NGO'S, UN AND GOVERNMENT HEALTH AGENCIES AND OTHER CIVIL SOCIETY INSTITUTIONS. EACH PARTNER AGENCY RECEIVES A LIST OF AVAILABLE SUPPLIES AND EVALUATES THEM IN RELATION TO LOCAL NEEDS. THEN THE SUPPLIES ARE PACKED AND SHIPPED BY AIR, SEA AND LAND TO WHERE THE GREATEST NEED EXISTS (INCLUDING IN AREAS OF NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE, CAMBODIA, EL SALVADOR, AND TURKEY).
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds OPERATION USA
$3.5M in foundation grants on record from 19 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Operation California | $1.8M | 3 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $822K | 3 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $449K | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $448K | 4 |
| Tides Foundation | $205K | 2 |
| Chicago Community Trust | $75K | 3 |
| Community Foundation of New Jersey | $50K | 1 |
| American Endowment Foundation | $40K | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $35K | 3 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $28K | 2 |
Leadership
RICHARD WALDEN — PRESIDENT & CEO (Principal officer)
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