Episcopal Relief and Development
Episcopal Relief & Development is a separate 501(c)(3) and the global relief and development agency of The Episcopal Church. Based in New York, New York, it partners with faith and community organizations on lasting change in communities affected by injustice, poverty, disasters and climate change.
Episcopal Relief and Development at a glance
In short: Episcopal Relief and Development gave $1.4M across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $69K), top state Hawaii. 65% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,389,150
- -19.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $69,458
- -35.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Total assets
- $37,696,238
- +0.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 65% first-time grantees (13 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (20% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Episcopal Relief and Development
- Contact
Mailing address: 815 Second Ave, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (855) 312-4325
Website: https://episcopalrelief.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Episcopal Relief and Development funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Episcopal Church in Hawaii ($275K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 104 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization says it works in more than 30 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean and the Middle East, and responds to urgent humanitarian situations in the United States and internationally. It says it selects local partnerships based on need, capacity and available resources.
The 2024 filing’s grant dollars were concentrated among recipients in Hawaii (20%), Louisiana (18%), Puerto Rico (16%), Florida (12%) and California (9%). These figures describe the locations of 2024 grant recipients, not the full geographic scope of the organization’s programs.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Episcopal Relief and Development open to new grantees?
65%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 20 grantees (65%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $72K; repeat grants $65K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $30K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2024) to $2.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Episcopal Church in Hawaii Honolulu, HI | Disater Relief | $275,150 |
| Diocese of Puerto Rico Saint Just, PR | Emergency Relief | $225,000 |
| Diocese of the Episcopal Church of Louisiana Baton Rouge, LA | Emergency Relief | $204,000 |
| Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida Sarasota, FL | Emergency Relief | $125,000 |
| Episcopal Church in Diocese of Northern California Sacramento, CA | Hurricane Relief | $120,000 |
| Diocese of Western North Carolina Ashville, NC | Emergency Relief | $87,000 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society-Hias Silver Spring, MD | Emergency Relief | $70,000 |
| American Jewish World Service New York, NY | Emergency Relief | $50,000 |
| Together Louisiana New Orleans, LA | Disater Relief | $50,000 |
| Diocese of Rio Grande Albuquerque, NM | Hurricane Relief | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization’s website reports that it devoted more than $28 million to programs and initiatives in 2024, reached 4.9 million people affected by injustice, poverty, disaster and climate risks, and collaborated with 82 local partners across 54 countries. It also states that 90% of every donor dollar supports locally led programs. The 2024 filing says the board approved an additional $3 million withdrawal from investments to support ongoing strategic-plan efforts.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,696,238 | $29,802,695 | $32,263,612 | $1,389,150 | 20 | $1,898,506 |
| 2023 | $37,606,215 | $22,520,184 | $27,854,678 | $1,725,923 | 16 | $818,061 |
| 2022 | $40,880,575 | $37,077,160 | $26,379,324 | $2,046,602 | 25 | $-149,325 |
| 2021 | $33,719,475 | $26,083,390 | $22,289,072 | $1,904,860 | 22 | $1,611,306 |
| 2020 | $32,912,605 | $19,314,017 | $20,398,029 | $2,044,587 | 21 | $3,612,481 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to advance lasting change in communities affected by injustice, poverty, disasters and climate change. Its sustainable development priorities are early childhood development, women and girls, and climate resilience. Its disaster work includes preparedness, emergency relief, long-term recovery and resilience.
The 2024 filing describes partnerships with locally led organizations and programs built around community strengths and resources. The organization says its early-childhood work promotes responsive caregiving, health, nutrition, early learning and play; its work with women and girls aims to prevent and respond to violence and advance women’s empowerment; and its climate-resilience work helps households adapt to climate risks. Its disaster response works through faith-based and secular partners.
The 2024 grants included dioceses and other organizations. For example, grantee Together Louisiana describes itself as a network of faith and community institutions working to strengthen local leadership and develop practical solutions to community challenges. American Jewish World Service describes its mission as advancing human rights and ending poverty in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. Colaborativa La Milpa describes its work as building the capacity and sustainability of community-based organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 20 grants totaling $1,389,150. Grants ranged from $8,000 to $275,150, with a median of $27,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $275,150 to The Episcopal Church in Hawaii for disaster relief; $225,000 to the Diocese of Puerto Rico for emergency relief; $204,000 to the Diocese of the Episcopal Church of Louisiana for emergency relief; $125,000 to the Episcopal Diocese of Southwest Florida for emergency relief; and $120,000 to the Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Northern California for hurricane relief. Other reported recipients included Together Louisiana ($50,000), American Jewish World Service ($50,000), and Colaborativa La Milpa ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert W. Radtke as ex-officio president and CEO; Rev. Michael Curry as president bishop, ex-officio and honorary chair; and N. Kurt Barnes as ex-officio member and CFO. Other listed officers and directors were Teri Lawver, chair through December 2024; the Rt. Rev. Hector Monterroso, vice chair; Dr. David M. Martin Jr., treasurer; Miguel Escobar, secretary; Shirley Stover Allen, Dr. Robert J. McCouch and the Rev. Steven D. Paulikas, board members.
Episcopal Relief and Development is led by Robert W. Radtke, Ex-Officio-President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 6 of 26 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert W. Radtke
Ex-Officio-President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$318K (2020) → $400K (2024)
Sean Rowe
President Bishop, Ex-Officio & Hon Chair
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teri Lawver
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicia S. Carrion
Senior Director & Human Resources
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$164K (2023) → $171K (2024)
Abagail Nelson
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$244K (2020) → $278K (2024)
Elizabeth Deisroth
Vice President & Advancement
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$174K (2020) → $191K (2024)
Tammi Mott
Vice President & Global Program Operations
Vice President & Intl Program Ops → Vice President & Global Program Operations, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$147K (2020) → $193K (2024)
Sergio J. Lopez Soto
Vice President & Finance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$168K (2024)
David M. Martin Jr.
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Silva
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miguel Escobar
Secretary
Board Member → Board Member & Secretary, 2022
Board Member & Secretary → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
N. Kurt Barnes
Ex-Officio Member & CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Ji McCouch
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Stover Allen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
The Rev Steven D. Paulikas
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Longenecker Lcsw
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Jones II
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Faeth
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Putney Cloos
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
The Rt Rev Hector Monterroso
Vice Chair
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Cisluycis
Acting COO
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Van De Weert
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
The Rev Canon Michele Hagans
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
The Rev Christine Purcell
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Blanca Tomas Famadas
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Washer
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Esther Cohen (2020–2024) — Chief Operating Officer · Filing note: Thru 12/2024
- Former: Michael Curry (2024) — President Bishop, Ex-Officio & Hon Chair · Filing note: Thru 10/2024
- Former: Emily Bloom (2020–2023) — Vice President & Business Development
- Former: The Most Rev Michael B. Curry (2020–2023) — President Bishop, Ex-Officio & Hon Chair
- Former: Sean McConnell - Senior Dir (2023) — Faith & Community Engagement
- Former: Chiseche S. Mibenge (2020–2022) — Director & Gender Initiatives
- Former: Deacon Geoffrey T. Smith (2020–2022) — Ex-Off Member & COO
- Former: Laura Ellen Muglia (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rosalie S. Ballentine (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: The Rt Rev Mary Gray-Reeves (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: The Rt Rev Jennifer Baskerville-Bur (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Carrascadon (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sean McConnell (2022) — Vice President & Episcopal Church Programs
- Former: John A. Mackinnon (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Malaika Kamunanwire (2020–2021) — Vice President, Marketing & Communications
- Former: Sophie Hollingsworth (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: The Rt Rev Jeffrey D. Lee (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Michael Carscaddon (2021) — Board Member
- Former: The Rev Canon G. Razim (2020) — Board Member
- Former: The Rev David C. Killeen (2020) — Board Member
- Former: The Rt Rev W. Ramos Orench (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Thomas W. Stoever Jr. (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $400K, to Robert W Radtke (Ex-Officio-President & CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Episcopal Relief and Development
How much does Episcopal Relief and Development give each year?
Episcopal Relief and Development gave $1.4M across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 16 grants.
What is Episcopal Relief and Development's typical grant size?
Episcopal Relief and Development's median grant in 2024 was $27,500, and its average grant was $69,458, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Episcopal Relief and Development that year got $72K on average.
Where does Episcopal Relief and Development give grants?
Episcopal Relief and Development's top state is Hawaii, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Louisiana (18%) and Puerto Rico (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ashville, NC (2 grants).
Does Episcopal Relief and Development give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Episcopal Relief and Development's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Emergency Relief" (10 grants), "Hurricane Relief" (6 grants) and "Disater Relief" (4 grants).
Who are Episcopal Relief and Development's largest grantees?
Episcopal Relief and Development's largest 2024 grantees include The Episcopal Church in Hawaii ($275,150), Diocese of Puerto Rico ($225,000) and Diocese of the Episcopal Church of Louisiana ($204,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Episcopal Relief and Development?
Episcopal Relief and Development reported $37.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $29.8M.
What does Episcopal Relief and Development fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to advance lasting change in communities affected by injustice, poverty, disasters and climate change. Its sustainable development priorities are early childhood development, women and girls, and climate resilience. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Episcopal Relief and Development?
Episcopal Relief and Development has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check episcopalrelief.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Episcopal Relief and Development's EIN?
Episcopal Relief and Development's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1635264. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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