THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED TO OPERATE SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO SUPPORT, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF DIRECT RELIEF.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$88.9M
+15.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.7M
+22.3% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3.7M
+22.3% YoY
About Direct Relief Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Direct Relief Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in SANTA BARBARA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $88.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $3.7M. Net investment income was $2.1M.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with Direct Relief Foundation?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $88,898,215 | $77,176,320 | $73,185,642 |
| Revenue | $6,609,592 | $10,659,199 | $10,115,405 |
| Expenses | $4,019,629 | $3,434,711 | $4,000,728 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,073,193 | $3,358,757 | $6,155,844 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Direct Relief ($3,709,369).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DIRECT RELIEF SANTA BARBARA, CA | TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF DIRECT RELIEF | $3,709,369 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BYRON SCOTT MD - VICE CHAIR | (THRU 01/24), PRES/COO (AS OF 01/24) | 5 | — |
| MARK LINEHAN | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| HARRY MCMAHON ASST TREASURER | (THRU 02/24), VICE CHAIR (AS OF 02/24) | 1 | — |
| THOMAS STURGESS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| SIRI MARSHALL | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ANNALISA PIZZARELLO | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| MARY DWYER PHD | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAMELA GANN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STAYCE D HARRIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JAMES MCGONIGLE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARLA SALMON SCD RN FAAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARK SCHWARTZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JAMES SELBERT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LAURIE SIEGEL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH TORO MD MPH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| THOMAS TIGHE | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 5 | — |
| DAWN LONG | SENIOR VP, COO (THRU 09/23) | 5 | — |
| JONATHAN STEINER | VP OF FINANCE, CFO | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Direct Relief Foundation?
Direct Relief Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in SANTA BARBARA, CA. It holds $88.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Direct Relief Foundation?
As of 2024, Direct Relief Foundation holds $88.9M in total assets with $6.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $3.7M in 2024.
Where does Direct Relief Foundation operate?
Direct Relief Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Direct Relief Foundation award?
In 2024, Direct Relief Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $3.7M — an average of about $3.7M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Direct Relief Foundation's EIN?
Direct Relief Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5983698. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Direct Relief Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Adam R Scripps Foundation
FT MITCHELL, KY
Assets
$754.6M
Grants
281
Total Given
$35.5M
The Arthur & Patricia Price Foundation
ENCINO, CA
Assets
$3.8M
Grants
77
Total Given
$254K
The Iscovich Foundation
SANTA BARBARA, CA
Assets
$30K
Grants
5
Total Given
$7K
Cheeryble Foundation
ENCINO, CA
Assets
$2.7M
Grants
44
Total Given
$268K
Manitou Fund
WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN
Assets
—
Grants
164
Total Given
$20.1M
The Garland and Brenda Reiter
WATSONVILLE, CA
Assets
$4.2M
Grants
31
Total Given
$237K
Park City Community Foundation
PARK CITY, UT
Assets
$31.5M
Grants
98
Total Given
$5.0M
California Fire Foundation
SACRAMENTO, CA
Assets
$20.7M
Grants
88
Total Given
$1.5M
S&p Global Foundation
NEW YORK, NY
Assets
$194.4M
Grants
13
Total Given
$13.0M
Jadetree Foundation
CLEVELAND, OH
Assets
$891K
Grants
4
Total Given
$360K
Pirzada Family Foundation
FREMONT, CA
Assets
$1.0M
Grants
30
Total Given
$33K
Mckinstry Charitable Foundation
SEATTLE, WA
Assets
$134K
Grants
317
Total Given
$1.1M
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Direct Relief Foundation on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities