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DIRECT RELIEF FOUNDATION

DIRECT RELIEF FOUNDATION

Santa Barbara, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
20-5983698
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder
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DIRECT RELIEF FOUNDATION

Santa Barbara, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
20-5983698
Single Organization Support
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2006

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Direct Relief Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in California, with a total of $3 million in grants paid in 2023. This foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO OPERATE SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF DIRECT RELIEF.
Total Funding Given

$3M

2023
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DIRECT RELIEF
SANTA BARBARA, CA
$38.7M
100%
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$9.7M
Median 2nd year grant
$11.2M
E
Evan Marwell
Board Member
S
Stayce D Harris
Board Member
M
Mary Dwyer
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DIRECT RELIEF FOUNDATION?
No. DIRECT RELIEF FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DIRECT RELIEF FOUNDATION give?
DIRECT RELIEF FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DIRECT RELIEF FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DIRECT RELIEF FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $9.7 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DIRECT RELIEF FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, DIRECT RELIEF FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DIRECT RELIEF FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DIRECT RELIEF FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include DIRECT RELIEF. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DIRECT RELIEF FOUNDATION?
DIRECT RELIEF FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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