Direct Relief

Direct Relief is a registered international nonprofit based in Santa Barbara, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1948 and has been operating for 78 years. Its EIN is 951831116. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2.4B in annual revenue. 143 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Direct Relief's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 951831116. 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.

Direct Relief has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 99% 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.

Direct Relief is located in Santa Barbara, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1948 and has been active for 78 years.

Based on official tax filings, Direct Relief has $2.4B in annual revenue. It allocates 99% 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.

Direct Relief is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $2.4B in annual revenue. The organization has 143 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Direct Relief. 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, Direct Relief 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 99% 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.

A humanitarian relief charity that works in the US and internationally to improve the health and lives of people affected by disasters and poverty. Direct Relief is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1948.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 99% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $2.4B is well above the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Direct Relief are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 951831116, 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.