Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc
The Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Washington, DC that serves as a dedicated resource for donors seeking to maximize their philanthropic impact in response to disasters and humanitarian crises. Founded in 2010, CDP is the only full-time organization dedicated exclusively to helping individuals, foundations, and corporations make more thoughtful and effective disaster-related giving decisions. The organization employs 29 staff members and maintains its headquarters at One Thomas Circle, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$66.5M
+43.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.0M
-43.3% YoY
Grant Count
48
-27.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$166K
-22.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Mobilize philanthropy to strengthen the ability of communities to withstand disasters and recover equitably when they occur.
CDP's work centers on disaster preparedness and relief services, with a particular commitment to advancing equitable and long-term recovery for marginalized communities. The organization's primary funding focus areas include disaster preparedness and relief, education, and human services. CDP emphasizes racial and intersectional equity in its approach to disaster philanthropy.
Grantmaking
CDP operates as both an educational resource and an active grantmaker. The organization provides grants to support disaster recovery and preparedness efforts across multiple regions and disaster types.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CDP's grantmaking focuses primarily on Oklahoma, Hawaii, and Texas, though the organization also supports recovery efforts in other regions including Western North Carolina, California, Florida, Appalachia, and the Midwest. The organization has international reach, with presence in Mexico and support for humanitarian crises worldwide, including the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Recovery Fund.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $66,523,784
- Total Annual Giving: $14,984,287
- Total Revenues: $30,724,437 (2023)
- Total Expenses: $26,556,883 (2023)
- Total Assets (2023): $46,447,620
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $66,523,784 | $46,447,620 | $41,391,035 |
| Revenue | $42,924,135 | $30,724,437 | $41,093,385 |
| Expenses | $20,777,499 | $26,556,883 | $31,918,757 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $976,380 | $563,875 | $213,757 |
| 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
248 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
Patricia McIlreavy serves as President and CEO.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIFFANY BENJAMIN | CHAIR | 3 | — |
| HEATHER GERONEMUS | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KRISTEN WOOLF | BOARD SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| TRAVIS CAMPBELL | BOARD TREASURER AND FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE, CHA | 1 | — |
| PAUL CHEUNG THRU 063024 | BOARD GOVERNANCE & NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE, CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANITA WHITEHEAD THRU 063024 | BOARD GOVERNANCE & NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE, MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINE RILEY MILLER | BOARD GOVERNANCE & NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE, MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TIANA AUSTEL | BOARD FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE, MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GREG CHAN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| RONALD ESTRADA | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SARA PANTULIANO | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SABRENA SILVER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JEFF TERRY | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| TAMARA WINFREY-HARRIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA MCILREAVY | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $353,026 |
| BRENDA CAMACHO | CHIEF FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONS OFFICER | 40 | $219,918 |
| NICOLE BEHNAM | VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGY AND INNOVATION | 40 | $213,337 |
| SHARAD AGGARWAL | VICE PRESIDENT, FUND MANAGEMENT & COALITION BUILDI | 40 | $147,008 |
| DEVIN MATHIAS | SENIOR DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $145,540 |
| ANNA KRISTINA MOORE | DIRECTOR, INNOVATION & SPECIAL PROJECTS | 40 | $120,449 |
| TANYA GULLIVER-GARCIA | DIRECTOR, ADVISORY AND EDUCATION SERVICES | 40 | $118,614 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
CDP has announced multiple significant grant initiatives in recent years:
**Hurricane Helene Recovery:** $4.2 million in grants from the Truist Foundation-Supported Fund for recovery efforts in Western North Carolina
Center for Disaster Philanthropy Announces $4.2 Million in New Grants from**LA Wildfires:** $1.56 million in grants supporting communities recovering from wildfires
Center for Disaster Philanthropy Announces $4.2 Million in New Grants from**Hurricane Recovery:** $3.7 million in grants for hurricane recovery in Florida and Appalachia
Center for Disaster Philanthropy Announces $4.2 Million in New Grants from**Midwest Early Recovery Fund:** $1.3 million in grants announced
Center for Disaster Philanthropy Announces $4.2 Million in New Grants fromThe organization continues to expand its reach and impact through its educational resources, consulting services, and grantmaking. CDP's website averages approximately 224,000 unique page views per month, with an average of more than 155,000 monthly users, with significant traffic spikes during active disaster periods.
Center for Disaster Philanthropy Continues to Support Communities RecoveringContact Information
- Phone: 202-464-2018
- Website: www.disasterphilanthropy.org
- General Inquiries: playbook@disasterphilanthropy.org
- Media Inquiries: kristina.moore@disasterphilanthropy.org
Subject 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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