named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Climat
Assesses climate vulnerability and resilience in rural health systems, including a study on climate resilience in a hospital in Chad.
EBOLA Research
Conducts clinical trials and operational research on Ebola treatment, vaccination, and supportive care, including studies on monoclonal antibodies and therapeutic protocols.
NutriVax
Research initiative modeling the potential impact of mass nutritional supplementation on measles transmission dynamics.
OptiMA
Research project optimizing the treatment of uncomplicated acute malnutrition in children 6–59 months using MUAC-based protocols in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other countries.
Projet AIRE
Implements and evaluates pulse oximetry in primary healthcare for children under 5 in West Africa to improve detection and outcomes of hypoxemia.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
- Conduct field-based clinical and operational research to improve humanitarian medicineLeads scientific studies on malnutrition treatment protocols, pediatric pneumonia case management, hypoxemia detection, mpox therapeutics, and climate resilience in healthcare settings. Publishes findings in peer-reviewed journals such as Annals of Global Health.
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International Emergency Medical Relief 1 activity
- Deliver medical care and humanitarian assistance in crisis-affected communitiesProvides emergency medical care and humanitarian services to populations affected by conflict, natural disasters, and epidemics across more than 15 countries, primarily in Africa. Supported 8.9 million people in 2025 and over 22 million since 2009.
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Charitable Grantmaking to Specific Causes 1 activity
- Fund sustainable healthcare projects and strengthen local health systemsFinances initiatives that train healthcare professionals, improve medical infrastructure, and support long-term access to care in fragile contexts. Nearly 92% of funds were allocated to operational activities in 2024.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Train healthcare workers and upgrade medical facilitiesBuilds local capacity by training medical staff and improving equipment in health centers, including deployment of solar-powered oxygen and blood storage systems in remote areas of Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali, and Chad.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.38M
Contributions & grants$10.45M101%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$7410%
Other revenue$-72K
expenses
Total expenses$10.28M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$590K
Grants paid out$9.31M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.15M
Cash$1.03M
Investments$0
Liabilities$690K
Net assets$456K
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -24.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLIE KUNZER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $164K |
| SARA PATTIZ | MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER | 40 | $127K |
board members · 12
- ALAN HARPER — TREASURER
- ALON UNGER — BOARD MEMBER
- ANNE-CATHERINE FAYE — BOARD MEMBER
- CATHERINE DUMAIT-HARPER — BOARD MEMBER
- CECILY GALLUP — PRESIDENT
- DIANE LAWSON — BOARD MEMBER
- GLENDA HERSH — BOARD MEMBER
- KEISHA FLINT — BOARD MEMBER
- MOUMOUNI KINDA — BOARD MEMBER
- OLIVIER LECLERC — BOARD MEMBER
- PIERRE CREMIEUX — CLERK
- ROBIN ADELSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- ALIMA Network — Parent international NGO network of which ALIMA USA Inc is a part, operating under a shared mission and model.
- ALIMA UK Network — UK-based affiliate organization that enables tax-efficient donations for UK taxpayers.
- Air France – Flying Blue Partner — Accepts donated air miles to support deployment of teams and training of local healthcare workers.
- Association loi 1901 Network — Member organization registered under French law 1901 governing nonprofit associations.
- BMJ Global Health Partner — Published multiple research outputs from ALIMA’s AIRE and OptiMA projects focused on malnutrition and pediatric care in West and Central Africa.
- CNIL Government — Regulatory body to which individuals may file complaints regarding data privacy.
- Climate Action Accelerator Partner — Supports ALIMA's environmental pilot projects including ECOBOOST, SMARTE, PLASTIK, CRESH, and CLEAN.
- Commission européenne Partner — Conducts regular audits of ALIMA's financial operations.
- Dakar Government — Operational headquarters located in Dakar, indicating strong operational presence and coordination with local systems.
- ECHO Partner — Conducts regular audits of ALIMA's financial operations.
- Forum des ONG Internationales en RDC Coalition — Member of a collective of international NGOs in the Democratic Republic of Congo advocating for urgent humanitarian action.
- Frontiers in Public Health Partner — Published ALIMA research on therapeutic failure factors and treatment outcomes using the OptiMA simplified protocol for acute malnutrition.
- Gouvernement français Government — Conducts regular audits of ALIMA's financial operations.
- Nations Unies Partner — Conducts regular audits of ALIMA's financial operations.
- ONG locales Partner — Operational partners in humanitarian medical programs
- ONG partenaires Partner — Operational partner organizations collaborating with ALIMA in humanitarian responses.
- The Lancet Global Health Partner — Published ALIMA-led research on Ebola vaccination safety and immunogenicity in infants and optimization of malnutrition treatment protocols.
- The New England Journal of Medicine Partner — Published research findings from ALIMA-led studies, including a placebo-controlled trial of tecovirimat for mpox and a randomized Ebola vaccine trial.
- USAID Partner — Conducts regular audits of ALIMA's financial operations.
- partenaires locaux Partner — Local partners collaborate with ALIMA to deliver projects and sustain operations amid funding challenges.
- Électriciens Sans Frontières Partner — Collaborates with ALIMA on environmental pilot projects focused on sustainable energy and infrastructure in healthcare settings.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Integrated Emergency Care and Research for Innovationmethodology: integrated_emergency_care_and_researchBy combining emergency medical response with field-based research and innovation, ALIMA improves the sustainability and effectiveness of care and develops scalable solutions for future health crises.
- Integration of Emergency Response and Long-Term Developmentmethodology: emergency_and_development_integrationBy integrating immediate emergency interventions with long-term health system strengthening, ALIMA achieves sustained medical impact in crisis settings, ensuring care continues beyond acute phases.
- Local Anchoring Through Staffing and Partnershipsmethodology: local anchoringBy employing 95% of staff from the countries where it operates and partnering with local health authorities and NGOs, ALIMA strengthens local ownership, improves response effectiveness, and ensures continuity of care during funding fluctuations.
- Local-International Alliance Modelmethodology: local-international allianceBy forming alliances between local and international organizations, ALIMA delivers more effective and contextually adapted humanitarian medical care, because local actors ensure cultural relevance and rapid deployment while international partners provide technical and financial support.