Direct Relief
Private foundation CAEIN 95-1831116
Direct Relief is a grantmaker based in CA (EIN 95-1831116). Its most recent IRS filing reports about $41M in grants paid across 232 awards in 2024. Its largest giving areas are Healthcare, Community Development, Human Services. This profile is built from public IRS giving history — it reflects what the funder has actually funded, not an open call for proposals.
Funding capacity & financials (FY2024)
From Direct Relief's IRS Form 990. Assets show capacity; the giving rate shows how actively they deploy it (a private foundation must pay out ~5%/yr) — useful for sizing your ask.
Leadership & board
Officers, directors & key staff from Direct Relief's IRS Form 990 (Part VII).
Who does the Direct Relief fund?
The Direct Relief is a private foundation that awards grants nationally (and, in some cases, internationally). According to its most recent IRS Form 990-PF filing (FY2024), it paid about $41M across 232 grants, concentrated in Healthcare, Community Development, Human Services and Education.
What types of organizations does the Direct Relief fund?
The Direct Relief's recent grants went to nonprofits and institutions working in Healthcare, Community Development, Human Services and Education. Recent recipients include Direct Relief Foundation, Direct Relief Foundation, Direct Relief Foundation. Because giving is reported in aggregate on the 990-PF, the best signal of fit is the funder's giving history below.
How much does the Direct Relief give, and what is a typical grant?
In FY2024, the Direct Relief awarded about $41M across 232 grants — an average grant of about $179K and a median of about $100K.
Where does the Direct Relief award grants?
The Direct Relief awards grants nationally (and, in some cases, internationally), based on the locations of the recipient organizations in its 990-PF giving records.
Does the Direct Relief accept unsolicited grant applications?
GrantSonar has no verified information on whether the Direct Relief accepts unsolicited applications or has an open application cycle. This profile is built from IRS giving records, which show past grants, not current application rules. Check the Direct Relief's own website or its latest IRS filing before reaching out.
Who are recent Direct Relief grant recipients?
Recent Direct Relief grant recipients include Direct Relief Foundation ($7.1M); Direct Relief Foundation ($4.3M); Direct Relief Foundation ($4.0M); Direct Relief Foundation ($3.9M); Por Los Nuestros ($1.7M); National Association Of Free And Charitable Clinics ($1.6M). The full recipient list and giving history are available on GrantSonar.
Past Direct Relief grant recipients
GrantSonar holds 746 itemized recipient records for the Direct Relief from its IRS filings. The 25 largest are listed, with the fiscal year and the purpose the filing states. The full list is on GrantSonar.
| Recipient | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Relief FoundationCA | $7.1M | 2022 | INTERCOMPANY TRANSFER OF FUNDS |
| Direct Relief FoundationCA | $4.3M | 2024 | INTERCOMPANY TRANSFER OF FUNDS |
| Direct Relief FoundationCA | $4.0M | 2023 | INTERCOMPANY TRANSFER OF FUNDS |
| Direct Relief FoundationCA | $3.9M | 2021 | INTERCOMPANY TRANSFER OF FUNDS |
| Por Los NuestrosPR | $1.7M | 2021 | ABBVIE PR ENERGY PROJECTS |
| National Association Of Free And Charitable ClinicsVA | $1.6M | 2024 | NAFC CONTINUITY OF CARE AWARDS, FUND FOR HEALTH EQUITY, TEVA ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE AWARDS |
| Miami Beach Community Health CenterFL | $1.6M | 2023 | PFIZER INFECTIOUS DISEASE AWARDS |
| Hpm Foundation Healthpro MedPR | $1.5M | 2021 | ABBVIE PR INFRASTRUCTURE, EQUIPMENT |
| University Of Florida Foundation INC For The Benefit Of UniversityFL | $1.3M | 2023 | FUND FOR HEALTH EQUITY, ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE AWARDS-TEVA |
| Fundacion Hospital Pediatrico INCPR | $1.3M | 2021 | ABBVIE PR INFRASTRUCTURE, EQUIPMENT, ABBVIE PR MEDICALLY FRAGILE POPULATIONS |
| Utah Navajo Health Systems INCUT | $1.1M | 2024 | BD AWARDS PROGRAM, POWER FOR HEALTH |
| Community Clinic Of Maui INC DbaHI | $1.1M | 2023 | HAWAII WILDFIRES |
| Hui No Ke Ola PonoHI | $1.1M | 2023 | HAWAII WILDFIRES |
| Nat'L Assoc Of Comm Health CentersMD | $1.0M | 2024 | FUND FOR HEALTH EQUITY |
| Native HealthAZ | $957K | 2024 | POWER FOR HEALTH |
| Valley Health Team INCCA | $950K | 2022 | POWER FOR HEALTH |
| Confederated Salish & Kootenai TribesMT | $940K | 2024 | POWER FOR HEALTH |
| Altamed Health Services CorpCA | $914K | 2024 | LOS ANGELES COUNTY WILDFIRES REPSONSE |
| The Pascua Yaqui TribeAZ | $829K | 2024 | POWER FOR HEALTH |
| VocesPR | $769K | 2022 | ABBVIE PR EMERGENCY PREP & RESP, ABBVIE PR MEDICALLY FRAGILE POPULATIONS |
| The Maven ProjectCA | $750K | 2022 | SAFETY NET SUPPORT |
| Society Of Critical Care MedicineIL | $750K | 2021 | UKRAINE CRISIS |
| Society Of Critical Care MedicineIL | $750K | 2022 | UKRAINE CRISIS |
| Med Centro INCPR | $700K | 2021 | ABBVIE PR INFRASTRUCTURE, EQUIPMENT, ABBVIE PR ENERGY PROJECTS |
| Southeast Alaska Regional Health ConsorAK | $698K | 2024 | POWER FOR HEALTH |
Markdown version of this recipient history, for citation and LLM retrieval.
Based on the Direct Relief's public IRS Form 990-PF filings (most recent: FY2024). 990 data reflects giving history and typically lags 1–2 years; it is not an open call for proposals. Always confirm the funder's current guidelines before applying.
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