Direct Relief

Direct Relief (formerly known as Direct Relief International) is a nonprofit humanitarian organization whose mission is to improve the lives of people in poverty or emergency situations by providing the appropriate medical resources. The charity provides emergency medical assistance and disaster relief in the United States and internationally. The organization is headed by an independent board of directors and its president and CEO, Thomas Tighe.

Direct Relief
FoundedSanta Barbara, California, US
August 23, 1948 (1948-08-23)
FounderWilliam D. Zimdin, Dezso Karczag
TypeCharitable Organization
Tax ID no.
95-1831116
Legal status501(c)(3) organization
FocusDisaster preparedness and relief services
Location
  • Santa Barbara, California
Coordinates34°26′14″N 119°50′36″W
Area served
International
Key people
Thomas Tighe, president and CEO
John Romo, chairman of the board of directors
Revenue
$1.1B
Employees
100 full-time
Volunteers
20,000+ individuals, companies, and foundations
Websitedirectrelief.org
Formerly called
Direct Relief International
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