Direct Relief
Santa Barbara, California · EIN 951831116 · Private foundation
Direct Relief is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.46B in annual giving against $968.2M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 1,461 grants for Direct Relief. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Direct Relief funds
Direct Relief's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, health care, mental health, public health, substance use & recovery.
Populations it has supported include low-income communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Relief Foundation AID | Santa Barbara, CA | $13.1M | 2019 |
| Direct Relief Foundation INTERCOMPANY TRANSFER OF FUNDS | Santa Barbara, CA | $7.1M | 2023 |
| Direct Relief Foundation INTERCOMPANY GRANT TO SUPPORT RELATED ENTITY | Goleta, CA | $6.7M | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from Direct Relief
Direct Relief's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at directrelief.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Direct Relief
- Does Direct Relief accept grant applications?
- Direct Relief's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Direct Relief fund?
- Direct Relief's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Direct Relief Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Direct Relief give in grants?
- Direct Relief reported $1.46B in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $257.7M over 1,461 grants.
- Where is Direct Relief located?
- Direct Relief is based in Santa Barbara, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 951831116.
- How can I find foundations similar to Direct Relief?
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