named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Permanent Home Rebuilding
Rebuilds permanent homes for families affected by natural disasters, using locally adapted designs and labor to support long-term recovery and self-sufficiency.
Post-Disaster Recovery Assistance
Delivers hands-on, no-strings-attached aid to individuals and families overlooked in initial relief efforts, focusing on long-term recovery needs.
Tools of Livelihood Replacement
Provides survivors with essential tools and equipment needed to resume their livelihoods after a disaster, such as fishing kits or farming implements.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Disaster-Resilient Home Reconstruction 2 activities
- Implements long-term recovery projects in post-disaster communitiesManages field projects that include rebuilding homes, replacing livelihood tools, and implementing mitigation, renovation, or relocation efforts in areas where media and global attention has diminished, such as after Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar and the 2015 Nepal earthquake.
- Rebuilds permanent homes for disaster survivorsConstructs permanent homes for individuals and families affected by natural disasters, focusing on long-term recovery after initial emergency response has ended. Projects have been completed in Nepal, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, using local labor and materials to support community recovery.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 2 activities
- Provides no-strings-attached recovery assistance directly to disaster survivorsDelivers direct, unrestricted humanitarian aid to individuals and families affected by disasters through a common pool of funds, ensuring flexibility in addressing long-term recovery needs such as housing and livelihood restoration.
- Replaces tools of livelihood for disaster-affected familiesProvides direct assistance to restore livelihoods by replacing essential tools and equipment, such as fishing kits and canoes, and funding income-generating assets for families recovering from disasters in locations including Samoa, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
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Annual Impact and Evaluation Reporting 1 activity
- Conducts post-project impact assessmentsPerforms follow-up visits 6 to 18 months after project completion to evaluate the sustained impact of recovery efforts and ensures transparency by publishing assessment reports on the organization’s website.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$100K
Contributions & grants$100K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$104K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$36K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$159K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$119K
6 years on record · 2019–2025 · YoY revenue -4.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JON ROSS | CEO | 40 | $36K |
board members · 3
- JOHN BONOMI — DIRECTOR
- NADIA BLOCK — DIRECTOR
- RICO WILLIAMS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Board of Directors Partner — Board members cover overhead costs to ensure public donations go directly to programs.
- Jon Ross Partner — Founder whose philosophy guides the organization's mission.
- MicroAid board of directors Government — Provides direct funding for organizational overhead
- Nepal government Government — Operates in context of government actions including social media restrictions and political upheaval; continues projects despite communication challenges.
- local government Partner — Coordinates with local government agencies to evaluate and address survivors' ongoing needs.
- non-governmental agencies Partner — Collaborates with NGOs to assess needs and implement recovery projects.
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.
- 100% Donation Model for Unrestricted Program Fundingmethodology: 100_percent_donation_modelBy covering operational overhead through board contributions and restricted grants, we ensure 100% of public donations go directly to program delivery, increasing donor trust and maximizing resources available for disaster recovery because unrestricted funds enable responsive, need-based assistance.
- Culturally-Informed and Resilient Reconstructionmethodology: culturally_informed_reconstructionBy rebuilding homes using traditional designs enhanced with disaster-resistant features and integrating cultural practices like puja ceremonies, we honor community identity and spiritual needs while improving safety, because culturally grounded reconstruction increases acceptance and long-term resilience.
- Direct, Locally-Integrated Assistance Modelmethodology: direct_local_assistanceBy using a small-scale, direct-assistance approach that purchases local tools and labor and works directly with families, we maximize fund efficiency, support local economic recovery, and ensure culturally appropriate, flexible implementation because proximity and local integration increase transparency, trust, and impact.
- Long-Term Recovery Focus in Overlooked Phases and Communitiesmethodology: long_term_disaster_recoveryBy remaining in disaster-affected areas long after initial emergency response and media attention have ended, we address sustained needs and support recovery where resources are scarce, because prolonged engagement enables rebuilding of permanent homes, livelihoods, and community integration.
- No-Strings-Attached Assistance for Dignity and Self-Sufficiencymethodology: no_strings_attached_aidBy providing unconditional, hands-on aid without bureaucratic barriers, we promote dignity and enable disaster survivors to direct their own recovery, leading to more effective and sustained self-sufficiency because it respects autonomy and local knowledge.