DIRECT RELIEF
AI Summary
DIRECT RELIEF is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $41.5M in grants paid to 1,180 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND LIVES OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY POVERTY OR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.
Cause Areas
3
Health
Forestry
International development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DIRECT RELIEF FOUNDATION
Santa Barbara, CA
$70.5M
12%
MedAssist of Mecklenburg DBA NC Medassist
Charlotte, NC
$18.1M
3%
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FREE AND CHARITABLE CLINICS INC
Alexandria, VA
$11.3M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
1.4K
Median 1st year grant
$24.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$11K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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- 1.6K grantees
- 78 board & team members
- 10 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DIRECT RELIEF?
No. DIRECT RELIEF does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DIRECT RELIEF give?
DIRECT RELIEF primarily gives to organizations located in California, Florida, and Texas. 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’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DIRECT RELIEF fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DIRECT RELIEF make each year?
In 2025, DIRECT RELIEF awarded about 1,370 grants, totaling nearly $41.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DIRECT RELIEF fund recently?
In 2025, DIRECT RELIEF awarded grants to about 1,630 grantees. Recent grantees include DIRECT RELIEF FOUNDATION, MedAssist of Mecklenburg DBA NC Medassist, and NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FREE AND CHARITABLE CLINICS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DIRECT RELIEF?
DIRECT RELIEF does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.