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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: December 2024 Expires: December 2026

Relief International

Standards Not Met
Standards Not Met
6 7 16
(202) 639-8660
1101 14th Street NW, Suite 710
Washington, DC, 20005
http://www.ri.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. Complaints

Relief International does not meet the following 3 Standards for Charity Accountability:

Standard 6 (Board Policy on Effectiveness)
Have a board policy of assessing, no less than every two years, the organization's performance and effectiveness and of determining future actions required to achieve its mission.

Relief International does not meet this Standard because:

  • The board of directors does not have a written policy stating that, at least every two years, an appraisal be done assessing the organization’s performance and effectiveness and determining future actions required to achieve its mission.

Standard 7 (Board Approval of Written Report on Effectiveness)
Submit to the organization's governing body, for its approval, a written report that outlines the results of the aforementioned performance and effectiveness assessment and recommendations for future actions.

Relief International does not meet this Standard because:

  • Although the organization produced a written effectiveness assessment report for its effectiveness assessment performed in September 2024, the report was not submitted for approval to the board of directors.

Standard 16 (Annual Report)
Have an annual report available to all, on request, that includes: (a) the organization's mission statement, (b) a summary of the past year's program service accomplishments, (c) a roster of the officers and members of the board of directors, (d) financial information that includes (i) total income in the past fiscal year, (ii) expenses in the same program, fund raising and administrative categories as in the financial statements, and (iii) ending net assets.

Relief International does not meet this Standard because the 2023 annual report did not include:

  • A roster of the organization's board of directors.

Relief International meets the remaining 17 Standards for Charity Accountability.

Stated Purpose:
"to partner with communities impacted by conflict, climate change, and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience, and promote long-term health and wellbeing of people in the communities that we serve."

Year, State Incorporated:
1990, DE

Relief International reports that it focuses on delivering humanitarian and development assistance to vulnerable communities in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Principal program services include health and nutrition; education; economic opportunity; water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH); food security and livelihoods; and emergency response. Relief International works to improve access to essential health services, maternal and child healthcare, and nutrition programs. This includes building local health capacities, supporting healthcare infrastructure, and providing critical medical supplies. The organization aims to enhance access to education for children in crisis and conflict zones, with a focus on psychosocial support and safe learning environments. Relief International supports livelihoods and economic development through vocational training, small business development, and financial services. The organization addresses water and sanitation needs by providing drinking water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene education to prevent waterborne diseases and promote health. Relief International also provides emergency food assistance, supports sustainable agriculture practices, and responds to natural disasters, conflicts, and other emergencies with assistance, including the provision of water, shelter, and medical care.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, Relief International's program expenses were:

Multi-sectoral $50,267,736
Health $6,393,562
Education $2,965,028
Economic opportunity $2,408,153
Other $368,303
Total Program Expenses $62,402,782

Chief Executive
Craig Redmond, Chief Executive Officer

Compensation*
$350,000

Chair of the Board
Debra Davis

Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Retired, Financial Advisor

Board Size
17

Paid Staff Size
2445

*2023 compensation, as reported by the organization, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.

Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Membership appeals, Planned giving arrangements

Fundraising costs were 1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $70,765,685, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

The following information is based on Relief International's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Source of Funds
Grants and contributions $69,938,856
Microfinance loan interest $1,098,785
Private contributions $783,178
Voluntary emissions reduction sales $560,177
Other income $66,441
In-kind contributions $43,651
Total Income $72,491,088

Programs: 85% Fundraising: 1% Administrative: 14%

Total Income $72,491,088
Total expenses: $73,463,464
  Program expenses $62,402,782
  Fundraising expenses $427,019
  Administrative expenses $10,633,663
  Other expenses $0
Income in Excess of Expenses $-972,376
Beginning Net Assets $2,330,132
Other Changes In Net Assets $0
Ending Net Assets $1,357,756
Total Liabilities $18,114,836
Total Assets $19,472,592

Note: According to Relief International's 2023 audited financial statements, the organization received $43,651 in contributed medical supplies.

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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance