Center for Disaster Philanthropy
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Center for Disaster Philanthropy meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to mobilize philanthropy to strengthen the ability of communities to withstand disasters and recover equitably when they occur."
Year, State Incorporated:
2012, DC
Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) reports that it is dedicated to supporting equitable disaster recovery. The organization focuses on the medium and long-term phases of recovery, addressing critical needs that arise after the immediate crisis response subsides. CDP provides financial resources and technical assistance to nonprofits working on the ground to rebuild communities. By emphasizing equity, CDP reports that it prioritizes marginalized populations disproportionately impacted by disasters. Additionally, the organization provides guidance and educational resources to the philanthropic community, fostering informed giving and strategic disaster philanthropy.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Center for Disaster Philanthropy's program expenses were:
Disaster programs | $25,037,233 |
Consulting services | $334,204 |
Total Program Expenses | $25,371,437 |
Chief Executive
Patricia McIlreavy, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$364,483
Chair of the Board
Tiffany Benjamin
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Chief Executive Officer, Humana Foundation
Board Size
12
Paid Staff Size
27
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Grant proposals, Internet, Radio, Telemarketing
Fundraising costs were 8% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $33,309,167, 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 Center for Disaster Philanthropy's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
Interest and other income, net | $564,516 |
Consulting fees | $634,829 |
In-kind contributions | $3,800,828 |
Contributions and grants | $29,508,339 |
Total Income | $34,508,512 |
Programs: 84% Fundraising: 8% Administrative: 8%
Total Income | $34,508,512 |
Total expenses: | $30,340,958 |
Program expenses | $25,371,437 |
Fundraising expenses | $2,521,492 |
Administrative expenses | $2,448,029 |
Other expenses | $0 |
Income in Excess of Expenses | $4,167,554 |
Beginning Net Assets | $38,686,807 |
Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
Ending Net Assets | $42,854,361 |
Total Liabilities | $3,593,259 |
Total Assets | $46,447,620 |
Note: For the year ended December 31, 2023, CDP reported in-kind donations totaling $3,800,828 including advertisements ($3,659,038), legal and professional service fees ($125,037), and software, technology and other ($16,753).
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