Americares Foundation Inc
Americares Foundation Inc. is a global non-profit organization focused on emergency response and global health. Based in Stamford, Connecticut, the organization responds to individuals affected by poverty, disaster, or crisis by delivering medicine, medical supplies, and health programs. Since its establishment in 1979, Americares has delivered more than $17 billion in humanitarian aid to 164 countries. The organization operates offices in Colombia, El Salvador, Haiti, India, Liberia, Nepal, the Philippines, Tanzania, Puerto Rico, and elsewhere in the United States, along with three warehouses located in the U.S., Europe, and India.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$412.5M
+8.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.9M
+170.0% YoY
Grant Count
78
+13.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$76K
+138.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Americares helps people and communities around the world access health in times of disaster and every day.
The organization is committed to saving lives and building healthier futures for people in crisis in the United States and around the world. Primary focus areas include:
- Disaster relief and emergency response
- Health crises
- Natural disasters (hurricanes, earthquakes, floods)
- Disease outbreaks
- Extreme heat and climate change impacts
- Mental health support
- Community health services restoration
Grantmaking
Americares makes grants to support health services and community health initiatives. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Americares operates in 164 countries globally. Within the United States, recent grant activity has focused on Texas, Florida, and Georgia. The organization maintains regional offices and warehouses strategically positioned to support emergency response and ongoing health programs internationally.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $412,452,945
- Total revenues: $1,998,093,447
- Total expenses: $1,975,249,816
- Total giving: $1,837,973,625
- Staff: 270 employees
The organization maintains an asset range and income range of $50 million or greater.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $412,452,945 | $380,165,817 | $331,108,609 |
| Revenue | $1,998,093,447 | $1,560,789,806 | $1,371,372,637 |
| Expenses | $1,975,249,816 | $1,512,856,382 | $1,410,988,353 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,415,056 | $1,569,309 | $3,780,584 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
232 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Christine Squires serves as President/CEO of Americares Foundation Inc.
The organization was founded by Robert Macauley in New Canaan, Connecticut in 1979, before relocating to its current headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINE SQUIRES | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $574,695 |
| SUSAN GROSSMAN | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY T BECKER | BOARD VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| PERCIVAL BARRETTO-KO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT M BAYLIS | DIRECTOR (THRU 06/30/24) | 1 | — |
| TIM BOSEK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHERINE CLOSE MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERTA CONROY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN GALLUCCI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TONY GOLDWYN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERICA HILL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SAMHITA JAYANTI | DIRECTOR (THRU 06/30/24) | 1 | — |
| JEAN-MARC LAOUCHEZ | DIRECTOR (AS OF 01/2024) | 1 | — |
| MEHDI MAHMUD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARTI NOXON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KENNEDY ODEDE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN SADOVE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SARAH SAINT-AMAND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL ULLMANN | CORPORATE SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| NADJA WEST | DIRECTOR (THRU 06/30/24) | 1 | — |
| WALTER WEIL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHELLE A WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD K TROWBRIDGE JR | TREASURER, SVP OPERATIONS, CFO | 40 | $305,811 |
| JENNY GOLDSTEIN | SVP & CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $313,508 |
| MEGIN WOLFMAN | SVP, CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 40 | $260,954 |
| MONICA BARBER | GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $194,454 |
| ELANA LOPEZ | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER | 40 | $328,266 |
| JULIE VARUGHESE | CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER | 40 | $305,447 |
| JENNIFER M NAUMANN | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 40 | $84,667 |
| VISHESH JAIN | DEPUTY SVP, IT AND ADMIN | 40 | $246,957 |
| JOAN LITTLEFIELD | DEPUTY SVP, GLOBAL PROGRAMS | 40 | $226,565 |
| YAEL GOTTLIEB | DIRECTOR, 3RD PARTY WAREHOUSES | 40 | $216,930 |
| LYNEISHA VAUGH-PEREZ | VP, FINANCE, PLANNING & GRANTS | 40 | $217,494 |
| KISHA DAVIS | DEPUTY SVP, STRATEGIC PSHIPS | 40 | $221,796 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Awarded $1 million to restore health services for Hurricane Helene survivors (2024)
Americares Awards $1 Million to Restore Health Services for Hurricane HeleneProvided grants to 13 clinics and community health centers to combat extreme heat (2025)
Americares provides grants to help 13 clinics, community health centers combatAwarded emergency funding for mental health support in Gaza (2024)
Americares Awards Emergency Funding for Mental Health Support in Gaza | AmericaresReceived a $5 million investment for emergency response
Awarded over $100,000 in grants to Texas clinics and health care providers (2022)
Americares provides grants to help 13 clinics, community health centers combatSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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