Episcopal Relief and Development
Episcopal Relief and Development reported $29.8 million in revenue and $32.3 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $83.35 went to program services, $8.21 to management and general costs and $8.44 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 92.9% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $508,656 (EX-OFFICIO-PRESIDENT & CEO). 37 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 34% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $32MFor context, the median across 3,614 covered human services charities: $88.27 programs, $11.52 management, $0.21 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $30MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 83.4% | 87.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 8.2% | 11.4% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 8.4% | 0.2% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.10 | $0.02 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 92.9% | 20.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 70.8% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $508,656 | $274,992 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.58% | 1.18% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 37 | 6 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 11.5 | 6.9 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 16 of 18 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseSustainable developmentthe organization partners with locally-led organizations around the world to advance lasting change in communities impacted by injustice, poverty, disaster and climate change through an inclusive, comprehensive, forward-looking approach that builds on a community's existing strengths, assets and resources. Using the sustainable development goals ("sdgs") as a framework, the organization creates long-term development strategies, demonstrating a measurable impact in the following interconnected priority areas
Disaster relief & recoveryworking through a global network of faith and secular partners, the organization supports people in the united states and around the world who have been impacted by natural disasters and human-made crises like conflicts. Founded on a respect for the dignity of all people, the organization's approach is inclusive, comprehensive and forward-looking, building on a community's existing strengths, assets and resources
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX-OFFICIO-PRESIDENT & CEO Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $399,814 | $0 | $108,842 | $508,656 |
| PRES. BISHOP, EX-OFF. & HON CHAIR Director/trustee, officer, 1.00 hrs/week | $0 | $291,470 | $95,989 | $387,459 |
| EX-OFFICIO MEMBER & CFO Director/trustee, 1.00 hrs/week | $0 | $296,317 | $69,542 | $365,859 |
| EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $278,173 | $0 | $81,773 | $359,946 |
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $270,912 | $0 | $67,451 | $338,363 |
| PRES. BISHOP, EX-OFF.&HON CHAIR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $0 | $271,069 | $44,899 | $315,968 |
| ACTING COO Officer, 1.00 hrs/week | $0 | $206,000 | $52,501 | $258,501 |
| VP, ADVANCEMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $190,927 | $0 | $55,531 | $246,458 |
37 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from Episcopal Relief and Development (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.3M (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b18 · 16 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18Yes
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 577
- Volunteers Part I, line 6200
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| SANKY COMMUNICATIONS INC Fundraising | $482,155 |
| ACCENTURE LLP Organizational development | $282,500 |
| EMORY UNIVERSITY Mtm research | $129,899 |
| METRO GRAPHICS LLC Printing | $118,625 |
| CDS GLOBAL Data svc/pament pr/donor mt | $101,190 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 6 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
47 private foundations reported grants to Episcopal Relief and Development totaling $1.5M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Questions people ask
How much of Episcopal Relief and Development's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, Episcopal Relief and Development reported that 83.4% of its $32.3 million in expenses went to program services, 8.2% to management and general and 8.4% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does Episcopal Relief and Development pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation Episcopal Relief and Development reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $508,656, for the role of EX-OFFICIO-PRESIDENT & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does Episcopal Relief and Development get its money?
Of $29.8 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 92.9% came from contributions and grants and 0.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is Episcopal Relief and Development a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 73-1635264 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202543079349302284 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202443169349302654 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202333039349300528 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202202869349301310 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202103129349301175 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202013159349303851 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 73-1635264: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.