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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: June 2025 Expires: June 2027

Center for Disaster Philanthropy

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
(202) 464-2018
One Thomas Circle NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC, 20005
https://disasterphilanthropy.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

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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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance