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Americares Foundation Inc

Americares helps people and communities around the world access health in times of disaster and every day. We are a global health and disaster relief organization that helps …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Americares Foundation Inc

Americares helps people and communities around the world access health in times of disaster and every day. We are a global health and disaster relief organization that helps people and communities around the world access health in times of disaster and every day. Each year, Americares reaches 80 countries on average, including the United States, with life-changing health programs, medicine, medical supplies and emergency aid. Americares is one of the world's leading nonprofit providers of donated medicine and medical supplies. For 45 years, we have met the health needs of our local partners and their communities. Our donors make it possible to get medicine and critical care to families and communities in need

Founded
Headquarters
Stamford, CT
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q123
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
major
Operating in
86 countries

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1979

Mission

Americares helps people and communities around the world access health in times of disaster and every day. We are a global health and disaster relief organization that helps people and communities around the world access health in times of disaster and every day. Each year, Americares reaches 80 countries on average, including the United States, with life-changing health programs, medicine, medical supplies and emergency aid. Americares is one of the world's leading nonprofit providers of donated medicine and medical supplies. For 45 years, we have met the health needs of our local partners and their communities. Our donors make it possible to get medicine and critical care to families and communities in need

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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Operating countries (86)
Afghanistan Albania Angola Argentina Armenia Bangladesh Belize Bhutan Bolivia Brazil Burundi Cambodia Cameroon Chile Costa Rica Ivory Coast DR Congo Ecuador El Salvador Eritrea Ethiopia Ghana Guatemala Guinea-Bissau Guinea Guyana Haiti Honduras India Indonesia Iraq Jamaica Japan Kenya Lebanon Liberia Libya Madagascar Malawi Mali Micronesia, Federated States of Moldova Mongolia Mozambique Myanmar Nepal Netherlands Nicaragua Nigeria North Korea Pakistan Palestine Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Congo Romania Russia Rwanda Senegal Sierra Leone Solomon Islands Somalia South Africa Sri Lanka Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Sudan Eswatini Syria Tanzania Thailand Gambia Togo Trinidad and Tobago Uganda United States Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam Serbia Zambia Zimbabwe

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 98%
Peer average: 75%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.03%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.98
Program$0.98
98% to programs beats the peer average (75%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Americares Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 13 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 75 places it in the top 25% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (13 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Americares Foundation Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Stamford, CT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. Its EIN is 061008595. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1.6B in annual revenue. 207 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Americares Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 061008595. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Americares Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Americares Foundation Inc is located in Stamford, CT, United States. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years. Its registered address is 88 Hamilton Avenue, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Americares Foundation Inc has $1.6B in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 75% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Americares Foundation Inc is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $1.6B in annual revenue. The organization has 207 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Americares Foundation Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Americares Foundation Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 98% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Americares helps people and communities around the world access health in times of disaster and every day. We are a global health and disaster relief organization that helps people and communities around the world access health in times of disaster and every day. Each year, Americares reaches 80 countries on average, including the United States, with life-changing health programs, medicine, medical supplies and emergency aid. Americares is one of the world's leading nonprofit providers of donated medicine and medical supplies. For 45 years, we have met the health needs of our local partners and their communities. Our donors make it possible to get medicine and critical care to families and... Americares Foundation Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1979.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $1.6B is well above the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Americares Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Americares Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 061008595, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1B+
98% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
265

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

RI
Richard K T••••••••• J•
CFO, TREASURER, SVP, GIK OP

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Americares and CAA Volunteers Promote Disaster Preparedness on LA Wildfires Anniversary - PR Newswire
Jan 2026
www.prnewswire.com
Sombre farewell as Americares ends life-saving mission in Hanover - Jamaica Gleaner
Dec 2025
jamaica-gleaner.com
Video Actor Tony Goldwyn on his global health work with Americares - abcnews.com
Dec 2025
abcnews.go.com
Actor Tony Goldwyn is honored for support of Americares - FOX 5 New York
Dec 2025
www.fox5ny.com
Stamford-based Americares sends emergency medical team to Jamaica - Westfair Communications
Nov 2025
westfaironline.com
'Committed to being there.' Stamford-based Americares deploys emergency medical team to Jamaica for hurricane relief - N
Nov 2025
connecticut.news12.com
Joy and Eric Weintz are presenting a benefit for Americares at The Guild on November 19 - InMenlo
Nov 2025
inmenlo.com
Hurricane Melissa - Americares
Oct 2025
www.americares.org
Stamford-based Americares to send aid to Jamaica - WFSB
Oct 2025
www.wfsb.com
CT-based Americares says it’s ready to respond to Jamaica - WFSB
Oct 2025
www.wfsb.com
Form filed
$1560.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$1371.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$1234.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1440.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$976.3M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$1044.7M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$2380.4M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$915.7M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$742.0M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$560.2M revenue
FY2014
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 207 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
GlobalGiving partner directory
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 207 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1979
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Americares Foundation Inc

What is Americares Foundation Inc?
Americares Foundation Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Stamford, United States. Americares helps people and communities around the world access health in times of disaster and every day. We are a global health and disaster relief organization that helps people and communities around the world access health in times of disaster and every day. Each year, Americares reaches 80 countries on average, including the United States, with life-changing health programs, medicine, medical supplies and emergency aid. Americares is one of the world's leading nonprofit providers of donated medicine and medical supplies. For 45 years, we have met the health needs of our local partners and their communities. Our donors make it possible to get medicine and critical care to families and communities in need
When was Americares Foundation Inc founded?
Americares Foundation Inc was founded in 1979.
Who leads Americares Foundation Inc?
Richard K Trowbridge Jr serves as CFO, TREASURER, SVP, GIK OP.
Where is Americares Foundation Inc located?
Headquartered in Stamford, CT, United States. The charity operates in 86 countries.
What is Americares Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $1B+. 98% of expenses go to program services.
Is Americares Foundation Inc trustworthy?
Americares Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Americares Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 061008595.
What is Americares Foundation Inc's website?
http://www.americares.org