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EPISCOPAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 731635264 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE P20 · Human Services · Large ($10M-$50M) · episcopalrelief.org
revenue
$29.8M
expenses
$32.3M
net assets
$31.0M
employees
77
volunteers
200
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

WE ADVANCE LASTING CHANGE IN CO- MMUNITIES IMPACTED BY INJUSTICE, POVERTY DISASTER & CLIMATE CHANGE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Episcopal Relief & Development advances lasting change in communities affected by poverty, injustice, disaster, and climate change through locally led, sustainable development programs. The organization partners with communities worldwide to strengthen climate resilience, support early childhood development, empower women and girls, and respond to disasters. Programs emphasize asset-based community development, financial inclusion, and faith-based engagement.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $7.44M
    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. (SEE SCHEDULE O)U.S. AND GLOBAL: THE ORGANIZATION'S U.S. DISASTER PROGRAM WORKS WITH EPISCOPAL DIOCESES AND OTHER FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES TO OFFER RESOURCES AND TRAINING TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS IN ADVANCE OF FUTURE CRISES, PROVIDE EMERGENCY RELIEF IN THE WAKE OF A DISASTER, AND SUPPORT LONG-TERM RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE BY INVESTING IN COMMUNITIES LONG AFTER THE CRISIS. TOGETHER WITH ANGLICAN AND EPISCOPAL PARTNERS AROUND THE WORLD, IN ADDITION TO INTERFAITH AND SECULAR PARTNERS, THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ON THE MOST UNDERSERVED AND MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES, PROVIDING TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT SO LOCAL FAITH AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS CAN DELIVER CRITICAL SUPPLIES AFTER EMERGENCIES, REMAIN AFTER A CRISIS IS OVER TO HELP PEOPLE HEAL, TRAIN COMMUNITY LEADERS TO CARE FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS AND ACCOMPANY COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE LONG-TERM RECOVERY PROCESS.
named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Asset-Based Community Development
Approach that identifies and leverages local strengths, skills, and resources to drive sustainable community-led change.
Climate Resilience
Supports rural communities through micro-finance, climate-resilient agriculture, water resource management, and disaster preparedness planning.
Disaster Response
Provides immediate relief and long-term recovery support through local partners, including preparedness training, emergency supplies, and recovery resources.
Moments That Matter®
Early childhood development program focusing on children ages 0 to 3, promoting caregiver engagement, nutrition, health, and household livelihoods.
Women and Girls
Empowers women and girls through economic initiatives, leadership development, and violence prevention programs.
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 2 activities
    • Delivered direct services to 4.9 million people globally
      Provided humanitarian and development programs reaching 4.9 million people, including 1.1 million children, through food, shelter, healthcare, and community resilience initiatives.
    • Responded to natural disasters in the U.S. and globally
      Provided disaster response and recovery services to 380,000 people in the U.S., including food, shelter, and hygiene kits after the 2023 Nepal earthquake, and supported community-led recovery using Asset-Based Community Development approaches.
  • Smallholder Agricultural Development 1 activity
    • Advanced climate resilience and agricultural productivity
      Implemented drought resilience and climate-smart agriculture programs in countries like Zimbabwe and Tanzania, including water infrastructure improvements, training 11,000 farmers, and supporting 2,700 households to establish kitchen gardens.
  • Tree Planting and Reforestation Initiatives 1 activity
    • Conducted reforestation and environmental restoration
      Planted 67,000 trees globally as part of environmental sustainability and climate resilience initiatives.
  • Women's Microenterprise and Livelihood Development 1 activity
    • Implemented community loan programs to support entrepreneurship
      Provided community-based loans enabling income-generating activities, such as supporting Elsa, a mother of seven in Angola, to open a bakery, increase household income, and invest in her children’s education.
  • Direct Clinical Care Delivery 1 activity
    • Improved access to healthcare for displaced and rural populations
      Rehabilitated and expanded the Burang’a health post through the RECOPED project, increasing access to essential healthcare services for residents and displaced families.
  • Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
    • Improved partner organizational capacity
      Strengthened the capacity of partner organizations globally, with 95% demonstrating improvements since 2021 in governance, financial management, and operations, enabling 17 partners to expand grants and programs.
  • SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 1 activity
    • Partnered with global organizations to expand program reach
      Collaborated with 82 organizations worldwide in 2024 to implement joint humanitarian and development initiatives.
  • Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention Education 1 activity
    • Reduced violence against women and girls through community engagement
      Expanded programs in Liberia to 54 rural communities, trained 200 faith leaders in 2024, and equipped faith leaders in Liberia to confront violence against women and girls, contributing to improved safety outcomes.
  • Ukrainian Cultural Preservation Programs 1 activity
    • Supported Ukrainian refugees through cultural programming in Germany
      Supported Ukrainian-led cultural activities in Wiesbaden, Germany, to foster a sense of belonging and community for displaced Ukrainian refugees.
  • Uncategorized 5 activities
    • Advanced early childhood development through evidence-based programming
      Implemented the Moments That Matter® program across multiple countries, achieving measurable outcomes including 96% of fathers in Zambia participating in early childhood learning, a 17% reduction in intimate partner violence in Kenya, and a 92% reduction in physical punishment by caregivers in Mozambique.
    • Conducted research on early childhood development programs
      Evaluated the effectiveness of the Moments That Matter® program through an 18-month case study in Mozambique, co-authored a 2023 article in Frontiers Journal, and assessed sustainability and impact in Kenya.
    • Developed and disseminated faith-based resilience resources
      Created and shared the "Pastors and Disasters Toolkit" and co-developed the Episcopal Asset Map to strengthen disaster resilience and document community ministries within Anglican and Episcopal networks.
    • Equipped change agents and faith communities to drive local development
      Trained and equipped 369,000 change agents, including faith leaders and community members, to lead development and resilience initiatives in their communities.
    • Strengthened household and community disaster preparedness
      Engaged 867 households in disaster preparation and trained 123,000 people in disaster mitigation, including organizing volunteers, creating early warning systems, and distributing household preparedness kits.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$29.80M
Contributions & grants$27.68M93%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1.90M6%
Other revenue$222K
expenses
Total expenses$32.26M
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$12.55M
Grants paid out$14.17M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$37.70M
Cash$12.07M
Investments$16.27M
Liabilities$6.67M
Net assets$31.03M
Liquid reserves10.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +32.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 11
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
ROBERT W RADTKE EX-OFFICIO-PRESIDENT & CEO 40 $509K
REV MICHAEL CURRY THRU 1024 PRES. BISHOP, EX-OFF. & HON CHAIR 1 $387K
N KURT BARNES EX-OFFICIO MEMBER & CFO 1 $366K
ABAGAIL NELSON EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 40 $360K
ESTHER COHEN THRU 1224 CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 40 $338K
REV SEAN ROWE AS OF 1124 PRES. BISHOP, EX-OFF.&HON CHAIR 40 $316K
JANE CISLUYCIS ACTING COO 1 $259K
ELIZABETH DEISROTH VP, ADVANCEMENT 40 $246K
TAMMI MOTT VP, GLOBAL PROGRAM OPERATIONS 40 $244K
VICIA S CARRION SENIOR DIRECTOR, HUMAN RESOURCES 40 $241K
SERGIO J LOPEZ SOTO VP, FINANCE 40 $231K
board members · 14
  • DAVID WASHER — BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 01/24)
  • DR DAVID M MARTIN JR — TREASURER
  • DR ROBERT JI MCCOUCH — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN VAN DE WEERT — BOARD MEMBER
  • KAREN LONGENECKER LCSW — BOARD MEMBER
  • KENNETH JONES II — BOARD MEMBER
  • MATT SILVA — BOARD MEMBER
  • MIGUEL ESCOBAR — SECRETARY
  • MS BLANCA TOMAS FAMADAS — BOARD MEMBER (AS OF 01/24)
  • PAUL FAETH — BOARD MEMBER
  • PUTNEY CLOOS — BOARD MEMBER
  • SHIRLEY STOVER ALLEN — BOARD MEMBER
  • TERI LAWVER — CHAIR (THRU 12/24)
  • THE REV CANON MICHELE HAGANS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 22

Who they work with

  • Anglican Diocese of Matabeleland Partner — Partnered to implement drought resilience programs in Zimbabwe, including water infrastructure improvements and climate-adaptive farming methods.
  • Anglican Diocese of Tanzania Partner — Partner in piloting e-savings and revolving loan initiatives to strengthen family livelihoods in Tanzania.
  • Anglican and Episcopal partners Partner — Collaborates with Anglican and Episcopal partners globally to advance lasting change.
  • Association of Fundraising Professionals Coalition — Adheres to the Donor Bill of Rights established by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
  • Association of Fundraising Professionals Government — Adheres to the Donor Bill of Rights established by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
  • Better Business Bureau Government — Recognized as an Accredited Charity by the Better Business Bureau for meeting all 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
  • Charity Navigator Network — Participates in Charity Navigator's accreditation program as an independently evaluated charity.
  • Church of St. Augustine of Canterbury Partner — Hosted Ukrainian refugee cultural activities supported by Episcopal Relief & Development.
  • Church of St. Augustine of Canterbury Partner — Hosted Ukrainian-led cultural activities supported by Episcopal Relief & Development for refugees in Wiesbaden, Germany
  • Church of St. Augustine of Canterbury Partner — Hosted Ukrainian-led cultural activities supported by Episcopal Relief & Development in Wiesbaden, Germany
  • Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe Partner — Partnered to support Ukrainian-led cultural activities for refugees in Wiesbaden, Germany
  • Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe Partner — Partnered to support Ukrainian-led cultural activities for refugees in Wiesbaden, Germany.
  • Diocese of Aru Partner — Partnered on the Community Resilience Project for People on the Move (RECOPED) to rehabilitate and expand a local health post in Burang’a.
  • Diocese of Tanzania Partner — Implemented a three-year climate resilience program focused on equipping farmers with financial and agricultural resources.
  • Diocese of Tanzania Partner — Partnered on a three-year integrated climate resilience program.
  • Emory University Partner — Collaborated with researchers from Emory University to evaluate the Moments That Matter® program in Kenya.
  • Episcopal Church of Liberia Relief and Development Partner — Implementing partner in the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls program in Liberia.
  • Frontiers Journal Partner — Co-published a 2023 article on the Moments That Matter® program
  • GuideStar Network — Awarded the Exchange Seal by GuideStar for commitment to transparency and accountability.
  • The Episcopal Church Partner — Collaborated on the Episcopal Asset Map to help congregations respond to disasters in under-resourced communities in the United States.
  • The Episcopal Church Partner — Jointly developed the Episcopal Asset Map to highlight community ministries and expressions of faith.
  • local consultants Partner — Engages local consultants with expertise in systems audits, policy development, and governance to support capacity strengthening.
strategies · 5

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.

  • Asset-Based Community Development
    methodology: asset-based_community_development
    By identifying and building on existing community strengths, skills, and resources, we produce more sustainable and dignified development outcomes because this approach fosters self-reliance and reduces dependency on external inputs.
  • Climate-Adaptive, People-Prioritized Disaster Response
    methodology: climate-adaptive_disaster_response
    By using a people-prioritized, climate-adaptive approach that leverages local organizations and leaders, we produce more timely and resilient relief outcomes because local actors can respond faster and tailor interventions to evolving climate risks.
  • Community-Led Development through Local Leadership
    methodology: community-led_development
    By co-creating programs with trusted local and faith leaders, we produce sustainable community transformation because local ownership increases relevance, trust, and long-term engagement.
  • Faith-Based Engagement for Behavior Change
    methodology: faith-based_engagement
    By partnering with trusted faith leaders and integrating religious tradition with behavioral science, we produce greater adoption of new practices because spiritual authority and shared values enhance credibility and motivation for change.
  • Integrated Early Childhood Development via Caregiver Strengthening
    methodology: integrated_early_childhood_development
    By strengthening caregiver capacity across health, nutrition, security, and livelihoods, we produce better early childhood development outcomes because child well-being is directly tied to the stability and capability of their caregivers.