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Center for Disaster Philanthropy

The when, where and how of informed disaster giving

four stars

92.02

One Thomas Circle, NW Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005
tel: (202) 464-2018   Web Site
EIN: 45-5257937

Board Leadership
Lori J. Bertman
Board Chair

CEO
Patricia McIlreavy
President and CEO

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 92.02 four stars
  Financial 97.50 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 89.00 three stars
This rating was published 09/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

The Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc. holds a vision of a world where the impact of disasters is minimized by thoughtful, equitable and responsible recovery for all. Our mission is to leverage the power of philanthropy to mobilize a full range of resources that strengthen the ability of communities to withstand disasters and recover equitably when they occur.

The Center for Disaster Philanthropy Inc. holds a vision of a world where the impact of disasters is minimized by thoughtful, equitable and responsible recovery for all. Our mission is to leverage the power of philanthropy to mobilize a full range of resources that strengthen the ability of communities to withstand disasters and recover equitably when they occur.

Learn more about how we calculate the overall score and rating.

Financial

four stars

97.50

Accountability & Transparency

three stars

89.00

This rating was published 09/01/2020 and includes data from FY2019, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 95.2%
  Administrative Expenses 2.5%
  Fundraising Expenses 2.2%
  Fundraising Efficiency < $0.01
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.30
  Program Expenses Growth 78.5%
  Liabilities to Assets 10.5%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Center for Disaster Philanthropy on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Center for Disaster Philanthropy on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Center for Disaster Philanthropy (DC) 92.02 four stars
The Land Institute (KS) 95.63 four stars
The Philanthropy Roundtable (DC) 88.22 three stars
AOPA Foundation (MD) 95.02 four stars
National Institute on Money in State Politics (MT) 89.02 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $13,747,286
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $13,747,286
   Program Service Revenue $353,880
Total Primary Revenue $14,101,166
   Other Revenue $60,254
TOTAL REVENUE $14,161,420
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $12,866,632
   Administrative Expenses $357,003
   Fundraising Expenses $354,267
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $13,577,902
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $583,518
   
Net Assets $14,633,079

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Facilitate Access $10,995,309 85.5%
Impact Knowledge $1,708,582 13.3%
Build Awareness $162,741 1.3%

Ratings History
Center for Disaster Philanthropy has received 2 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2019-12 09/01/2020 92.02 four stars
2018-12 05/01/2020 95.05 four stars
2018-12 09/03/2019 92.22 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 45-5257937
Name in IRS Master File CENTER FOR DISASTER PHILANTHROPY INC
NTEE Code M05
NTEE Classification Research Institutes and/or Public Policy Analysis
NTEE Type Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness and Relief
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date September, 2012
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2018
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$269,403 1.98% Robert Ottenhoff President, CEO

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Center for Disaster Philanthropy (DC) 92.02 four stars
American Constitution Society for Law and Policy (DC) 87.64 three stars
Supportive Housing Network of New York (NY) 86.10 three stars
Independence Institute (CO) 91.45 four stars
Charity Navigator (NJ) 92.39 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Center for Disaster Philanthropy
One Thomas Circle, NW
Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005
tel: (202) 464-2018
EIN: 45-5257937

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Board Leadership

Lori J. Bertman
Board Chair

CEO

Patricia McIlreavy
President and CEO

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