Direct Relief
Santa Barbara, California · EIN 951831116 · Private foundation
Direct Relief is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.46B in annual giving against $968.2M in assets. This page documents the 1,461 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Direct Relief — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.
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.
Grant history
The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Direct Relief, by amount:
| 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 |
| Direct Relief Foundation INTERCOMPANY TRANSFER OF FUNDS | Santa Barbara, CA | $4.3M | 2025 |
| Direct Relief Foundation INTERCOMPANY TRANSFER OF FUNDS | Santa Barbara, CA | $4.0M | 2024 |
| Direct Relief Foundation INTERCOMPANY TRANSFER OF FUNDS | Santa Barbara, CA | $3.9M | 2022 |
| Nafc COVID19-US, SAFETY NET SUPPORT, NAFC FUNDING PROGRAM | Alexandria, VA | $2.3M | 2020 |
| Nafc HURRICANE RELIEF AND RECOVERY SUPPORT | Alexandria, VA | $2.0M | 2018 |
| Por Los Nuestros ABBVIE PR ENERGY PROJECTS | San Juan, PR | $1.7M | 2022 |
| National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics NAFC CONTINUITY OF CARE AWARDS, FUND FOR HEALTH EQUITY, TEVA ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE AWARDS | Alexandria, VA | $1.6M | 2025 |
| Miami Beach Community Health Center PFIZER INFECTIOUS DISEASE AWARDS | Miami, FL | $1.6M | 2024 |
| Hpm Foundation Healthpro Med ABBVIE PR INFRASTRUCTURE, EQUIPMENT | San Juan, PR | $1.5M | 2022 |
| National Assoc of Free Clinics HURRICANE HARVEY | Alexandria, VA | $1.5M | 2019 |
| Direct Relief Foundation INTERCOMPANY TRANSFER OF FUNDS | Santa Barbara, CA | $1.3M | 2020 |
| University of Florida Foundation Inc for the Benefit of University FUND FOR HEALTH EQUITY, ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH CARE AWARDS-TEVA | Gainesville, FL | $1.3M | 2024 |
Direct Relief giving by year
Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:
How to apply for funding from Direct Relief
Direct Relief's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at directrelief.org.
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Match my nonprofit to funders →Frequently asked questions about Direct Relief
- Does Direct Relief accept grant applications?
- Direct Relief's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
- What does Direct Relief fund?
- Direct Relief's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Direct Relief Foundation, Direct Relief Foundation, Direct Relief Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
- How much does Direct Relief give in grants?
- Direct Relief reported $1.46B in grants in its most recent 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?
- Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like Direct Relief, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.
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